- Read your camera owner’s manual completely to familiarize yourself
with all the camera functions.
- Insert a fully charged camera battery and SD memory card.
- Turn camera on. Press “iA” Button to select “M” Manual shooting mode.
- Set Shutter speed to 1/60th second. For fast moving subjects, shutter
speed can be set to a maximum of 1/250th second when using a strobe.
Set aperture to F5.6, or F16 for macro photography (close-ups).
- Set ISO to “200” and Aspect Ratio to 4:3 or other desired setting.
- In REC MENU:
Set Picture Size to “L”, AF to “AFS” AF Single, and AF Mode to “1-Area.”
Set Metering Mode to “Center Weighted.”
Set iDynamic and iResolution to “Standard” or other preferred setting.
Set Red-Eye Removal to “Off.”
Set Stabilizer based on your shooting habits and environment.
- IN C MENU:
Set Shutter AF to “ON” and Half Press Release to “OFF.”
Set Quick AF to “ON” and Eye Sensor AF to “OFF.”
Set AF Assist Lamp to “OFF” and Focus/Release Priority to “FOCUS.”
Set Auto Review Duration Time to “5SEC.”
- IN MENU:
Set Clock and Time. Format “Initialize SD Card.”
- Set Image Quality to “L” 18M and Image Review to “8 sec.”
Set White Balance to “AWB.” For best results when not using a strobe,
use manual Custom White Balance and reset for each working
depth.
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All other camera functions not mentioned should be set to the user
preference.
STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings
(before placing camera in housing)
Setup your camera for underwater use and then adjust your settings once underwater.
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