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Summary of Contents for Aquatica Digital D300s
- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL HOUSING FOR THE NIKON D300s PRODUCT # 20064...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Nikon D300s DSLR. This manual assumes that the user is already familiar with the Nikon D300s camera. If not, please read the Nikon instruction Manual before attempting to use the housing. - Page 3 Shutter Release lever Sub-Command Dial knob Power Switch/Illuminator lever Optional Hydrophone Nikonos type bulkhead connector Optical type connector Flash Mode/Exposure Compensation and pop-up knob Flash pop-up lever Flash Mode/Exposure Compensation lever Focus/Zoom Control knob Focus/Zoom Control pinion gear Lens Release knob Lens Release knob lever Focus Mode Selector lever Focus Mode Selector fork...
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Page 4: Controls In Detail
SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER: Pulling the shutter release lever back part way activates the camera meter and auto focus. Pulling the lever back all the way fires the camera. SUB-COMMAND INPUT / APERTURE KNOB: Rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. Use alone or in combination with other controls to select or set various camera functions or modes. - Page 5 LATCHES: Two heavy duty latches with safety locks to protect against accidental opening. MOUNTING HOLE FOR ACCESSORY: a 1/4”-20 TPI hole is supplied to accept a TLC accessory or TLC base ball for mounting a strobe arm or a modeling light. REMOVABLE VIEWFINDER: A full view of the illuminated camera viewfinder displays all necessary information.
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Page 6: Preparation Of The Housing
A complete selection of bayonet mounted ports including the 4”, 6”, 8” and 9.25 diameter dome, two flat ports, various extension rings to preserve the image quality of your Nikon Mount AF lenses. Some other brands of ports can also be used with an Aquatica port adapter. -
Page 7: Preparation Of The Ports
PREPARATION OF THE PORTS 1. Select the correct port: Depending on whether you’ve decided to shoot macro or wide angle photography, you will be installing either a flat Macro Port (product # 18426 or 18428), or a Dome Port (Product # 18405, 18407,18409 or 18410). See lens chart for the suggest port and accessories. Macro Port Extension Rings: the Macro Ports will accept the AF &... -
Page 8: Camera Preparation And Installation
Set the Focus Mode Selector to the M position on both the housing and the camera. Important Note: prior to installing the camera in the housing, remove the camera strap, “D” Clips and/or any object that might obstruct installation, third party camera strap hookup should be removed or tucked away Make sure the ON / OFF /ILLUMINATOR knob (key # 3) is in the ON position and that the lens lock lever is in the proper position Remove the saddle from the housing and carefully place the camera on it and ensure... -
Page 9: Lens Installation
LENS INSTALLATION With the camera inside the housing, install the lens prepared with its gears (if needed) through the port opening in the front of the housing. if using a gear make sure that it is properly installed and aligned on the lens. Rotate the focus / zoom control knob to ensure that the gears are properly meshed, that their rotation is smooth and that it does not do not grind or bind. -
Page 10: Mounting And Attaching Flashes
1) By using a single flash from Nikon or other brand (that is iTTL compatible with your camera) in a underwater housing connected with a TTL cord to the main connector of your Aquatica housing. -
Page 11: Taking A Picture
Shooting tip: 1) It is possible in the D300s Custom Setting Menu to program the ON/OFF/ILLUMINATOR (#3) switch to activate the INFO function, this will allow the user to view the complete shooting data on the rear LCD, making modification to the camera exposure a simple task, this function is also accessible from the rear INFO dedicated button, but given the convenient location of the ON/OFF/Illuminator lever it makes sense to access it in this manner. -
Page 12: Using The Housing
NOTE : Select the proper focus mode M / S / C with the focus mode selector (key # 14) on the housing. For more detailed information concerning the operation of the different focus modes consult the Nikon instruction book for the D300s. - Page 13 Of the Latches: The two latches of the AQUATICA Digital are designed to have a locking action to prevent accidental opening. Always ensure that the locking mechanism is secure. Watch for the build-up of corrosion or salt residue around the latches. This will appear as a white material.
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Page 15: Warranty
WARRANTY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY One year Limited Warranty. Thank you for purchasing an AQUATICA manufactured product! Your AQUATICA housing is handcrafted by a small group of specially trained individuals - each of whom takes the most pride and satisfaction in offering you the best underwater camera housings in the world.
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