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Initial Camera Setup
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Insert a fully charged battery and SD or SDHC memory cards.
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Set Time Zone and Date. Set the mode dial to "M" manual.
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Set shutter speed to 1/60th second, or 1/125th second for fast subjects.
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Set aperture to F8 for general photography or F22 for macro(close-ups).
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Set JPEG compression to "Optimal Quality."
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Set White Balance to "AUTO1" and Picture Control to "SD Standard."
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Set Active D-Lighting to "OFF."
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Set HDR and Long Exposure NR to "OFF."
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Set ISO Sensitivity to "100" and Metering to "Center-weighted."
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Set Focus Mode Selector to "AF-S."
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Set AF-Area Mode: Viewfinder to "Single-point AF" and Live-view/movie
to "Normal-area AF."
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Set Focus Point to the center and rotate focus selector to "L."
In Custom Settings Menu:
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Set AF-S priority selection to "Release" & AF point illumination to "ON."
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Set Built-in AF-assist illuminator to"Off."
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Set Shutter-release button AE-L to "ON."
Set Release button to use dial to "ON."
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Set LCD illumination to "ON."
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Set Save user settings to "U1."
Note: This housing is designed for use with an external strobe. The
camera's internal flash cannot be used while in the housing. Make sure
Red-eye reduction is off when connected to a strobe.
Opening the Housing
Lid Snaps have a Lock. To open, push Lid Snap
Lock forward and lift as shown. Keep pressure on
the Lid Snap so it does not fly open quickly.
Lid Snaps have a lot of spring tension once they
go over center, so have a firm grip on the Lid
Snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.
Push Forward
Lift
Lock
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