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- Page 1 DIGITAL U/W HOUSING FOR NIKON D2 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Nikon D2X and D2Hs and D2H SLR. This manual assumes that the User is already familiar with the Nikon D2 series of cameras. If not, please read the Nikon instruction Manual before attempting to use the housing. - Page 3 SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER SUB -COMMAND INPUT KNOB ON / OFF CONTROL METERING SELECTOR CONTROL BULKHEAD FOR FLASH CONNECTOR SECOND BULKHEAD FOR FLASH CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB FOCUS / ZOOM RING CONNECTING GEAR LENS LOCK RELEASE LEVER GRIPS (X2) MOUNTING HOLES (1/4” X 20) FOR BASE BRACKETS FOR ARMS HOTSHOE CONNECTOR BAYONNET MOUNTING FLANGE...
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Page 4: Controls In Detail
CONTROLS IN DETAIL SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER : Pulling the shutter release lever back part way activates the camera meter and autofocus. 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 CONTROLS IN DETAIL, CONTINUED DELETE BUTTON : Press to delete images, use multiple selector buttons to select and press enter button to delete. Used in conjunction with mode selector button (14) to format the card inside the camera PLAYBACK BUTTON : Press to activate the monitor and review images. MOISTURE ALARM WARNING DIODE : Warning LED will light up in the unlikely event of water penetrating the housing.
- Page 6 FEATURES The Aquatica Pro Digital housing serie is issued from the world's most technologically advanced underwater housing lineage, ergonomically designed to place all the essential camera controls under your finger tips and features the following: A Lens Lock Release control that will activate the lens release button of camera from the outside of the housing. A quick release tray, allowing fast and easy removal of camera.
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Page 7: Preparation Of The Housing
PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING 1. Attach Grip Bracket to the housing: The housing comes with two Grips for both right and left hand grips which should be installed on the sides of the housing with the supplied screws and Allen key. Occasionally remove the grips and lubri- cate the screws (see Care and Maintenance: of the housing.) Depending on which strobe system you are using, you can mount the necessary shoes or brackets onto the 1/4"-20 threaded holes on the top of the hand grips. -
Page 8: 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 the flat Macro Port (product # 18426), or 8" Dome Port (Product # 18405). See lens chart for the suggest port and accessories. -
Page 9: Focus Gear Installation
PREPARATION OF THE LENS Depending on the lens used, there are a number of gear options possible. Using the right gear (s) and correctly mount- ing them on the lens is very important for a smooth housing operation. Use the following chart to determine which gear(s) to use and follow the installation directions for each gear carefully. -
Page 10: Camera Preparation And Installation
CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION Set the Focus Mode Selector to the C position Important Note: “D” Clips that attach the strap should be removed or tucked away prior to installing the camera in the housing. Make sure the ON / OFF /ILLUMINATOR knob (key # 3) is pulled in the UP position. Remove the saddle from the housing and carefully place the camera on it and ensure the camera is properly installed and aligned as follows: The camera is properly aligned and secured against rotation or movement. -
Page 11: Lens Installation
LENS INSTALLATION With the camera inside the housing, install the lens prepared with the gears through the port opening in the front of the housing. Ensure that the lens mounted gears are properly installed and aligned. Rotate the focus / zoom control knob to ensure that the gears are properly meshed, do not grind and that their rotation is smooth. -
Page 12: Mounting And Attaching Flashes
TAKING A PICTURE Following are the basic techniques. For more information and advanced photography please study the Nikon D2 series instruction manual. NOTE *The command and sub command function can be inverted, refer to the “CSM” section of your menu, select “ f Controls”, select “f5 command dial”, select “change Main/Sub”, select On and confirm by selecting OK. -
Page 13: Using The Housing
FOCUSING MODE NOTE : Select the proper focus mode M / S / C with the focus mode selector prior to closing the housing. For more detailed information concerning the operation of the different focus modes consult the Nikon instruction book for the D2 model you have. USING THE HOUSING Whenever changing ports or O-rings, it is highly advisable to perform a simple seal test without the camera inside. -
Page 14: Of The Latches
Of the Latches: The three latches of the AQUATICA Pro 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. -
Page 15: Please Read Carefully
WARRANTY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY One year Limited Warranty. Thank youfor purchasing an AQUATICA manufactured product! Your AQUATICA housing is hand- crafted 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. All AQUATICA products are guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship for (1) one full year from the date of purchase for consumer use.
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