Gates Underwater Products, Inc
13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • 858.391.0053
[email protected] • www.GatesHousings.com
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Auto / Manual Iris and Macro On / Off
This control accesses two switches on the camera: the auto/manual iris and macro
on/off.
To actuate auto/manual iris switch, the control must be retracted and the knob pointer
positioned toward the top. Push the control back in so the guide pin on the knob mates
with the slot on the housing. You can now change between auto and manual iris modes.
To access the macro on/off switch, retract the control, rotate the pointer downward and
push in so the guide pin on the knob mates with the slot on the housing. You can now
change between macro and normal modes on the camera.
Neutral Density Filter
The ND Filter control moves the ND filter switch on the camera vertically to change from
ND off, ND 1 (1/8), and ND 2 (1/64).
Caution
:
Use care when actuating the ND Filter control. Do not push hard or
force the slider. Failure to do so may result in camera damage.
Auto/Manual Focus
The A/M focus switch on the camera can be changed with this control. Refer to the
camera manual for specifics on operation of the camera in these modes including the
use of ‘manual focus assist’ features.
Tip
:
When shooting underwater, a common practice to set manual focus is to use
auto focus first. In auto focus mode, point the camera at the subject or an object of
equal distance from you, let the camera focus, then flip into manual. This will ‘freeze’ the
focus distance at that point.
Manual Focus
This control is found on the left front of the housing and rotates the focus ring on the
camera. Note that the camera must be in manual focus mode, as actuated by the
previous control.
Gain Presets
The Gain switch can be moved through all three positions (L-M-H).
Caution
:
Use care when mating the control with the toggle switch on the camera.
The control head must cup the toggle switch in order to move it between the (L-M-H)
positions.
