Sea & Sea MDX-5D Mark III Instruction Manual

Sea & Sea MDX-5D Mark III Instruction Manual

Underwater housing for canon 5d mark iii

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UNDERWATER HOUSING for
Canon 5D Mark III
MDX-5D Mark III
Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 06163 UNDERWATER HOUSING for Canon 5D Mark III MDX-5D Mark III Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing SEA&SEA products. Please read this instruction manual carefully prior to using this product. For safe handling of the product, please read the following precautions Only with a thorough understanding of this manual’s content will you carefully before use.
  • Page 3: Precautions On Handling The O-Ring

    Safety Precautions Precautions on Handling the O-ring Do not rest heavy weight on the product. It might deform the outer casing, damage This product is kept watertight by the O-ring. To keep the O-ring functioning internal parts, make the waterproofing fail, or result in fire or electric shock. properly, please observe the following.
  • Page 4: Identification Of Parts

    Precautions on Handling the O-ring Identification of Parts Coat with silicone grease Accessory shoe Silicone grease protects the O-ring from chafing. After checking the O-ring to make Extension connector mount sure that there are no scratches, dust, or Main-command dial Power switch debris, apply a light coating of silicone grease to the entire O-ring with your finger.
  • Page 5: Preparation For Setting Up

    Identification of Parts Preparation for Setting Up Front case This product must be used in combination with the optional equipment (digital camera, port, strobe, accessories etc.) for underwater photography. In order to set up the equipment, prepare each item correctly. Prepare the housing and port Positioning pin Maintaining the O-ring...
  • Page 6: Opening And Closing The Housing

    Opening and Closing the Housing Opening and Closing the Housing Closing the locking latches Opening and closing the housing is done with the locking latches. Here we will explain how to open and close the locking latches. Align the front case with the rear case and press them together Opening the locking latches With the surface of the rear...
  • Page 7: Attaching And Detaching The Port

    Attaching and Detaching the Port Attaching and Detaching the Port Detaching the port In order to use this product underwater, the optional port for the camera lens must be attached to this product. Set the port lock to the OPEN position CAUTION Hold the front case firmly and rotate the port in a counterclockwise Only the optional ports designed for SEA&SEA digital SLR camera housings...
  • Page 8: Mounting The Camera In The Housing

    Mounting the camera in the Housing Mounting the Camera in the Housing Align the quick lock with the LOCK position to fix the camera CAUTION in place Make sure to remove the eyecup from the camera. If used with the eyecup Align the front case with the rear in place, it could cause flooding.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Strobe

    To use this product in combination with an external strobe, first connect the Power switch optional connector set or MDX-5D Mark III dedicated housing built-in YS By rotating the knob as shown, you can turn converter and then connect the strobe to the housing via the strobe sync the power ON/OFF and operate the illumina- cord or YS Converter/C.
  • Page 10: Attaching The Optional Accessories

    When attaching the Strobe bulkhead, always refer to the instruction manual provided. MDX-5D Mark III dedicated housing built-in YS converter A built-in converter can be attached to this product as an option. For details on how to purchase it, please inquire at our sales department or customer support service.
  • Page 11 Attaching the Optional Accessories Attaching the Optional Accessories Finder For Sea Arm VII system This product comes equipped with a 0.5x pick-up finder. The finder can smaller Hex wrench be replaced with an optional finder so you can change the finder magnifi- The Sea Arm VII system can be Lanyard bolt cation to match your shooting conditions.
  • Page 12: Maintenance And Storage

    Attaching the Optional Accessories Maintenance and Storage Accessory shoe CAUTION Strobes / lights can be mounted to the accessory shoe by using optional Never use chemicals, cosmetics, any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner, or neutral detergent on the product. They may deform and damage the product. Mini Shoe Arm (29511) or Hot Shoe Arm (29501) or SA8 Ball Base for After each use in salt water, make Accessory Shoe 22120 .
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Memo Specifications Compatible Canon 5D Mark camera Controls Power switch, Mode dial, Focus / Zoom dial, Shutter lever, Main-command dial, Live View shooting / Movie shooting switch, Metering mode selection / White balance selection button, AF mode selection / Drive mode selection button, Start / Stop button, ISO speed setting / Flash exposure compensation / AE lock lever, Multi-function lever, AF point selection lever, AF start lever, Quick Control button,...
  • Page 14 SEA&SEA SUNPAK Co., Ltd. 1-4-6, Kitasenzoku, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, Japan 145-0062 TEL. +81-3-5701-5533 World Customer Service Center TEL. +81-48-255-8512 http://www.seaandsea.jp 1208-Z-01A (2012 6 / Current as of Jun.2012)

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