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Camera Housing – Model 450D (Canon)
User Manual
1. Introduction
10BAR Underwater Housings are small, light and rugged enough to be used on every dive. Use of a
clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O-ring seal. 10BAR
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. Function Controls
4. Set up Instructions
5. Use & Care of Housing
6. Service
7. Warranty
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- Page 1 Camera Housing – Model 450D (Canon) User Manual 1. Introduction 10BAR Underwater Housings are small, light and rugged enough to be used on every dive. Use of a clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O-ring seal. 10BAR Housings are designed for the ever -increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras.
- Page 2 2. Specifications 450D Test Pressure Closure Design Body Material Overall Size Total Weight Buoyancy (with camera) Features Accessories Optional accessories 3. Function Controls 450D 1. ISO speedset 2. Mode Dial / Power switch 3. Flashlight syn bulkhead 4. Shutter 5. Main Dial 6.
- Page 3 4. Set up Instructions 4.1 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, increasing the reliability of the watertight seal. 4.2 Pressure release plug To open the housing, the pressure release plug must be first unscrewed and then pulled out all the way (Counter-clockwise)
- Page 4 4.4 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 5 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. Procedure: •...
- Page 6 4.7 Mounting the flashlight in the housing Remove the lens cap and wrist strap. The pressure release plug should be pulled out before inserting the camera. Attach the plastic slide tray to the camera¡s tripod mounting fixture with a coin, screwdriver or the end of the universal tool supplied (Fig.
- Page 7 5. Use & Care of Housing: 5.1 Pre Dive Function Check. Just before entering the water, make a habit of reviewing the proper steps to close the housing and connect the bulkhead. Make a visual check of the O-ring seal. It is also useful to switch on the camera, and check that controls e.g.
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Page 8: Warranty
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 9 (Copy to be retained by user) Housing Type Serial Number : (Labelled inside housing) Owner’s Name : Owner’s Address: Office & Showroom: Unit C, 2/F., Wing Hin Factory Building, 31-33 Ng Fong St., San Po Kong, Hong Kong. Tel: (852) 2573 3228 Fax: (852) 2811 9180. Email: service@10bar.com Please keep this document for future reference...
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