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8. Operate each control to see how it works with the camera. Refer to your
camera owners manual for the proper function of each camera control.
When using the housing controls, DO NOT use excessive force to
activate a camera function which could result in damage to the camera.
Additional Information
To Take a Photo:
To take a photo, toggle down to highlight “Photo”,
then press “Set.”
White Balance:
For general videography, auto white balance (AWB) can
be used. For best results, use manual white balance.
Setting Manual White Balance:
BEFORE placing the camera in the housing, preset the white balance
options menu to Assignable Button 3.
Please read section 4
(Customization) in your instruction manual located on your Canon CD.
This section explains assigning often used functions like white balance
to assignable buttons on the camera.
Once underwater, manual white balance can now easily be reset for
each working depth as follows:
1.
Press Assignable Button 3.
2.
Move toggle down to highlight icon > Press “SET.”
3.
Toggle down to highlight “Set WB.” Point camera at white subject
such as a white boat bottom, sand, a white slate, or your hand > Press
“SET.” The icon will flash for about 4 seconds. Manual White
Balance is now set. Press “FUNC” button to go back to Shooting Mode.
Main Viewing:
Main viewing is done through the super-eye viewfinder. The LCD screen
can be used, however, its usage will shorten battery life.
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