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10 Bar Underwater Housings 5 D Mark II User Manual

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Camera Housing - Model 5 D Mark II (Canon)
User Manual
1. Introduction
10 BAR Underwater Housings are small, light and rugged enough to be used on every dive. Use of a clear
polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O-ring seal. 10 BAR Housings are
designed for the ever -increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras. Advanced computer
aided design and CNC manufacturing technologies ensure precise dimensions. Each housing body is first
injection molded, and then machined to configure to individual camera model. A range of lens ports and
controls are fitted, to tailor the housing to your camera model.
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1. Introduction

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    7. Warranty 1. Introduction 10 BAR Underwater Housings are small, light and rugged enough to be used on every dive. Use of a clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O-ring seal. 10 BAR Housings are designed for the ever -increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Semi-Dome Port for xxxxxxx mm Lens 580-EX e-TTL Flashlight Housing Flex Arm Optional accessories Ball-Joint Arm Synchronous Cord 3. Function Controls 5 D Mark II Flashlight syn bulkhead Flashlight syn bulkhead Mode Dial Metering / White Balance AF.Drive ISO speedset...

  • Page 3: Set Up Instructions

    4. Set up Instructions 4.1 Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. The design of the main piston O-ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent.
  • Page 4 When to maintain the O-ring seal Remove the O-ring periodically for inspection. It is not necessary to remove, clean and re-install the O-ring after every dive provided the O-rings are not become contaminated. As a rule of thumbs set up the camera and housing before a day’s diving. If the housing is required to be opened between dives for changing memory card or re-charging batteries, make sure the outside of the housing is thoroughly toweled dry before opening up.
  • Page 5 4.4 Key Hole Lock The Key-hole Lock is simple and easy to use and adding security. To open the housing, turn the levers of the lock perpendicular to the wall of the housing until the lock is released on both sides. Opening Key Pull out the lid by holding on the grip near the lock...
  • Page 6 4.5 Mounting the camera in the housing: Remove the lens cap and wrist strap. Attach the plastic slide tray to the camera’s tripod mounting fixture with a screwdriver or the end of the universal tool supplied. Take care not to excessively tighten the screw.
  • Page 7 To close the housing, place the lid over the housing and align the key-hole and press down the lever. Turn the lever towards the wall of the housing and check the key is at lock position Replace the lid and make sure the lever is perpendicular to the side wall of the housing. Lock the lid by press down the lever and turn until the lever is parallel to the side wall of the housing.

  • Page 8: Use & Care Of Housing

    Note: If the O-ring is in good contact, a thin black line, about 0.5 to 1mm in width should be visible, where the O-ring is in contact with the lid. Follow this line all the way round the edge of the seal, as a final check that the seal is good. The housing is now ready for the dive. 4.6 Inspection, cleaning and re-instillation of the O-ring: Tools: A soft cotton bud or sponge applicator, make sure these are free of all chemicals or contamination such as loose fibers, and...

  • Page 9: Service

    General Operation. The control levers and push buttons consist of internal double O-ring seals on a stainless steel shaft. This arrangement is very reliable, however as a precaution, when operating the controls, avoid excessively rapid movements, as this may distort the O-ring. Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a few seconds to power on.

  • Page 10: Warranty

    Tel: (852) 2573 3228 Fax: (852) 2811 9180. Email: service@10bar.com Web site: http://www.10bar.com Please keep this document for future reference (Note: due to continuous improvement the latest model housing may differ slightly form those described in this document) (Copy to be returned to 10 Bar Underwater Housings)

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