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10Bar G10 User Manual

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Camera Underwater Housing
User Manual
1. Introduction
Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the G10 camera. For those who favor small
cameras, it is the ideal housing to suit their needs. It is equipped with full-function control buttons, bulkhead
connector for external flash and interchangeable ports for conversion lens. The acrylic lid 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)
Housings individually tested to 10 Bar (90 m / 300 ft.) Recommended working
pressure 60 m
Double O-rings, Key hole lock
6061 Aluminum, Acrylic
136 x 152 x 117mm (L x W x H)
Approximately 940g (Housing only)
Slightly negative in salt water
G10 (Canon)
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Specifications
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Summary of Contents for 10Bar G10

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    7. Warranty 1. Introduction Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the G10 camera. For those who favor small cameras, it is the ideal housing to suit their needs. It is equipped with full-function control buttons, bulkhead connector for external flash and interchangeable ports for conversion lens.
  • Page 2: Function Controls

    Spare main O-rings ( included) Silicone O-ring grease ( included) Carrying bag ( included) Red filter (optional) Accessories Extension arm for strobe or video light (optional) Macro and Wide Angle Converter (optional) Dome port and extension adaptor (optional) Housing for 580EXII Flash (optional) 3.
  • 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. Users are highly recommended to carry out in-water test of the housings without installing of the camera for their first dive, after change of new ports or alternation of any new configuration.
  • Page 4 4.2 Maintaining the O-ring Seal If the main body to lid O-rings are not installed, install the O-rings before diving. Their care and maintenance are critical to the watertight integrity of the housing. If the O-rings are contaminated, or not already installed; inspect, grease and install the O-rings according to the following guidelines.
  • Page 5 • IF THE O-RING IS DAMAGED OR SUSPECTED OF BEING DAMAGED, DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. A spare O-ring is supplied with the housing, or a replacement O-ring can be ordered from 10 BAR. 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 4.6 Mounting the camera lens and ports The 10 Bar G10 underwater housing interchangeable port system accommodate a wide variety of lens for use underwater. The installation procedure is as follows: Mounting the Conversion Lens Adaptor for camera...
  • Page 7 Mounting the camera into housing and close the lid Mounting the Port Adaptor for housing Mounting Conversion Lens Mounting Dome Port There are o-rings on all the components of the port parts which should be installed according to the procedures at 4.3.
  • Page 8: Use & Care Of Housing

    4.6 Using External Strobes: The standard bulkhead is SF6 (Subtronic, TTL). Bulkhead NKF5(2) (Nikonos. Non-TTL) or other type to be custom- made as requested. Check the o-rings and connect the strobe sync cord to housing’s bulkhead. Tighten the lock ring to secure the cord in place.
  • Page 9: Service

    5.4 Transportation. Please protect the housing during transportation. It is recommended to remove the handle, and shutter extension, and wrap the camera in foam or bubble wrap. 5.5 Accidents The impact resistance of the housing is excellent. However after an accident the alignment of the housing may have been altered.
  • Page 10: 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. Please fill in the information below, and return a copy to 10Bar Underwater Housing at the address below, to validate the warranty.