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Camera Housing – Model 400D (Canon)
User Manual
1. Introduction
10 BAR Underwater Housings are small, light and rugged enough to be used on every dive. Use
of clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O-ring seal. 10 BAR
Housings are designed for the ever -increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras.
Advanced computer aided design and CNC manufacturing technologies ensure precise dimensions. Each
housing body is first injection molded, and then machined to configure to individual camera model. A
range of lens ports and controls are fitted, to tailor the housing to your camera model.
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Specifications
3. Set up Instructions
4. Function Controls
5. Use & Care of Housing
6. Service
7. Warranty
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Page 1: User Manual
Camera Housing – Model 400D (Canon) User Manual 1. Introduction 10 BAR Underwater Housings are small, light and rugged enough to be used on every dive. Use of clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O-ring seal. 10 BAR Housings are designed for the ever -increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras. - Page 2 2. Specifications 400D Test Pressure Closure Design Body Material Overall Size Total Weight Buoyancy (with camera) Features Accessories Optional accessories 10 Bar (300 ft.) Housings are individually tested Air Lock Polycarbonate 200 x 300 x 230 mm (LxWxH) Approximately 2.6 Kg (Housing only) Approximately neutral in salt water •...
- Page 3 3. Function Controls 400D 1. Pressure release plug 2. Display on/off 3. Menu 4. Jump 5. Playback 6. Erase 7. Viewfinder eyepiece 8. A/E Compensation 9. Drive Mode 10. AE/FE Lock 11. AF Point Selection 12. 13. 14. 15. Cross Key 16.
- Page 4 4. Set up Instructions Air Lock: The body and lid are designed with the Air Lock System “no clip” closure arrangement. Testing has shown that this arrangement allow the water to exert an even pressure on the O-ring, Increase the reliability of the watertight seal.
- Page 5 (Fig. 2) D80 Opening Key / Lever Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity: Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. The design of the main piston O-ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent. This special O-ring design provides a perfect seal even if there is any movement between the body and lid due to change of ambient pressure.
- Page 6 thoroughly toweled dry before opening up. After removing the lid and servicing the camera, replace the lid straight away, rather than leaving it lying around. Before replacing the lid, make sure that no contamination such as dust, hair, salt, sand etc. has fallen onto the O-ring or O-ring recess, as a precaution we recommend to inspect the O-ring every time the lid is opened and to carry out the maintenance if necessary.
- Page 7 (Fig. 7) (Fig. 8) (Fig. 9) Replace the lid (Fig. 8). Remember to ensure the pressure release plug is pulled all the way out while closing, otherwise the air cannot escape. Squeeze the lid closed all the way with the hissing of expelled air. Screw home (CLOCKWISE) the pressure release plug (Fig.
- Page 8 After replacing the lid, make a final visual inspection of the main O-ring for contamination (Fig. 10). (Fig. 10) Note: If the O-ring is in good contact, a thin black line, about 0.5 to 1mm in width should be visible, where the O-ring is in contact with the lid. Follow this line all the way round the edge of the seal, as a final check that the seal is good.
- Page 9 5. Use & Care of Housing: Pre Dive Function Check. Just before entering the water, make a habit of reviewing that you have carried out the proper steps to close the housing. and the pressure release plug screwed home. Make a visual check of the O-ring seal.
- Page 10 Accidents. The impact resistance of the housing is excellent. However after an accident the alignment of the housing may have been damaged. Therefore in the event of your housing suffering an impact force, e.g. being dropped, it is essential you do not use the housing for diving. Please return the housing immediately for service.
- Page 11 7. Warranty The warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase. The warranty 10 BAR does not accept any liability either applies only to the housing itself. implicit or otherwise for any equipment housed inside, or used together with the housing.