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Nauticam NA-A7II Instruction Manual

Nauticam NA-A7II Instruction Manual

Underwater camera housing

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Summary of Contents for Nauticam NA-A7II

  • Page 2 Thank you for your purchase of a NAUTICAM digital camera housing. At NAUTICAM, we pride ourselves in the ability to recognise the requirements of professional as well as amateur underwater photographers and fulfill them through the innovative designs of our products. We strive to achieve a high level of user-friendliness by allowing stress-free installation and easy operation of all important functions of the camera.
  • Page 3 Please note that this warranty only applies when the product is purchased in the territory where the service centre is located. NAUTICAM accepts no liability for any damage to and defects in the housing caused by improper use and/or poor maintenance; it is the responsibility of the owner to carefully follow the instructions in our manuals.
  • Page 4 6. Lubricant 7. Set of Allen keys 8. M10 plastic plug removal tool 9. M16 plug* 10. Universal hotshoe plug* *Not included for 17414NB NA-A7II housing (No electrical bulkhead) CR2450 battery Spare silicone rubber o-ring O-ring remover Lubricant Set of Allen keys...
  • Page 5 O-ring(s). 2. Do not use lubricants from other brands with the silicone rubber O-ring on this housing, only use the lubricant provided by NAUTICAM. 3. Discontinue use immediately should you notice any leakage. 4. Store the housing in a robust, shock-proof container during transportation;...
  • Page 6 Specifications Identification of Parts Opening and Closing the Housing Preparation of the Housing Installing the Camera Mounting the Port Changing the Viewfinder Care and Maintenance Optional Accessories...
  • Page 7 Housing body: Aluminium alloy Surface treatment: Hard anodised Construction Display window: Abrasion resistant polycarbonate Grip handles: Polycarbonate and rubber Width: 335mm Dimensions Height: 165mm (with handles) Depth: 110mm Weight Approx. 2.35kg (without camera) Buoyancy Slightly negative Depth rating 100 metres Moisture alarm: Blinking LED and audible alarm Viewfinder:...
  • Page 8 Lens release button connections x 2 Port alignment index M14 optional accessory port Nikonos 5-pin bulkhead with Playback lever M16 to M14 step down adaptor *Not included for 17414NB NA-A7II housing (No electrical bulkhead) ** Remove with the tool supplied...
  • Page 9 VF/ LCD switch lever Housing lock (R) Menu button C4/ Delete button Housing lock safety button (L) Moisture alarm window Housing lock (L) Display/ Up selection button C3/ Enlarge button Drive mode/ Left selection button AF/MF/AEL switch lever Set button White Balance/ Right selection Fn button button...
  • Page 10 Rear dial On/off lever Exposure compensation dial C1 button M10 plastic plug (M5 on top, M10 Movie lever on housing) AF/MF/AEL lever Shutter release lever Mode dial Front dial C2 button 1/4"-20UNC tripod socket x3 * Remove with the tool supplied...
  • Page 11 1. Always open and close the housing with the front facing down, place the housing on a flat surface or in your lap. 2. When closing, make sure there is nothing caught between the closing surfaces of the two halves of the housing. 3.
  • Page 12 1. After verifying that the main O-ring is in good condition, lightly coat it with the lubricant provided. 2. Make sure the O-ring groove located in the front part of the housing is free from any foreign material; the groove can be cleaned with the aid of a microfiber cloth.
  • Page 13 4. Setting up the moisture alarm: Install the CR2450 battery provided into the battery compartment inside the rear housing. To remove the battery, use a small flat- head screwdriver to lift up the battery as shown. Switch the alarm on. The LED light will flash blue once and turn blue for five seconds indicating the battery is normal.
  • Page 14 (Optional) Vacuum valve can be attached to the housing via one of the accessory ports for conducting a vacuum seal test. Please refer to the manual of the vacuum valve for more details of the operation. LED status identification: On start up: LED indicator Status Flash “Blue”...
  • Page 15 1. Turn the locking lever on the tray 2. Disengage the red camera saddle of the housing to the “open” lock by pressing it inwards. position as shown. Remove the camera saddle from the housing by sliding it outwards. 3. Tilt the LCD monitor of the 4.
  • Page 16 6. Confirm that all the controls of the housing are correctly engaged. 7. For removal of the camera from the housing, reverse the above procedures. 5. Lock the camera into place by turning the locking lever to the “lock” position.
  • Page 17 Please refer to the NAUTICAM port system chart for a range of compatible ports; note that extension rings may be needed for certain lenses and adaptors are available for the attachment of ports of other manufacturers. To remove housing cap: 1.
  • Page 18 To mount port: 5. Remove the O-ring from the port, 6. Verify that the port opening of inspect for any damage and the housing is clean and free from lightly coat it with the provided foreign material. lubricant before placing it back into its groove.
  • Page 19 In order that users can change to a preferred viewfinder easily, the 0.66X viewfinder which comes with this housing is designed so that it can be removed and re-installed by following the simple steps described below. To remove the viewfinder: 1.
  • Page 20 O-ring with the provided lubricant before reinstalling it in the groove. A damaged O-ring should be discarded immediately and replaced only with one that is provided by NAUTICAM. 4. Replace the main O-ring annually.
  • Page 21 P.N. 25611 P.N. 26302 M14 Vacuum Valve Mini Flash Trigger for Sony...