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Camera Underwater Housing - GF1 (Panasonic)
User Manual
1. Introduction
Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Panasonic GF1 camera. For
those who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing, equipped with full-function control buttons,
flash window for lighting and external flash synchronization and interchangeable ports for
conversion lens to suit their needs. The acrylic back cover allows taking pictures and checking on
the camera much easier. For closure, the double o-rings and key-hole lock design provide ease of
use and added security. Now you can use small cameras with the feel and function of professional
housings.
2. Specifications
Test Pressure
Closure Design
Body Material
Overall Size
Total Weight
Buoyancy (with camera) Slightly negative in salt water
Housings individually tested to 10 Bar (90 m / 300 ft.) Recommended
working pressure 60 m
Double O-rings, Key-hole Lock
6061 Aluminum, Acrylic
183 x 168 x 128mm (L x W x H) ZOOM
115 x 168 x 128mm (L x W x H)
Approximately 1.15kg (Housing only)
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Specifications
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
7. Warranty 1. Introduction Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Panasonic GF1 camera. For those who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing, equipped with full-function control buttons, flash window for lighting and external flash synchronization and interchangeable ports for conversion lens to suit their needs. -
Page 2: Function Controls
Spare main O-rings ( included) Silicone O-ring grease ( included) Carrying bag ( included) Accessories Red filter (optional) Extension arm for strobe or video light (optional) Macro and Wide Angle lens (optional) 3. Function Controls 3.1 Buttons & Parts Flash off Bulkhead Drive Mode Lever Mode dial... -
Page 3: Set Up Instructions
However please note that responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the watertight seal lies entirely with the user. 10BAR accepts no liability for damage to, or loss of any equipment used with, or placed inside the housing. - Page 4 the camera. It is an effective barrier only if the seal is properly maintained. The O-ring seal should be inspected before every dive. The following information is provided for guidance in using and maintaining the O-ring seal. 4.2 Maintaining the O-ring Seal If the main body to lid O-rings are not installed, install the O-rings before diving.
- Page 5 IF THE O-RING IS DAMAGED OR SUSPECTED OF BEING DAMAGED, DISCARD IMMEDIATELY. spare O-ring is supplied with your housing, or a replacement O-ring can be ordered from 10BAR. If the O-ring is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated, clean it with a cotton cloth that is free of all chemicals or contamination.
- Page 6 Make sure the drive mode lever and the button lever align up as shown on the photo below. Slide the hot shoe plug into the hot shoe Install the camera and store the hot shoe plug cable as illustrated below.
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Page 7: Use & Care Of Housing
Replace the lid and make sure the lever is perpendicular to the side wall of the housing. Lock the lid by press down the lever and turn until the lever is parallel to the side wall of the housing. After replacing and locking the lid, make a final visual inspection of the main O-ring for contamination. -
Page 8: Service
The control levers and push buttons consist of internal double O-ring seals on a stainless steel shaft. operating the controls, avoid This arrangement is very reliable, however as a precaution, when excessively rapid movements, as this may distort the O-ring. Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a few seconds to power on. -
Page 9: Warranty
In the event of the housing flooding within the period of warranty, 10BAR will repair or replace the housing. Please note that disassembly of the housing will invalidate warranty.