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Summary of Contents for Aquatica Digital 20058
- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL HOUSING FOR THE NIKON D3 PRODUCT # 20058...
- Page 2 FOREWORD Thank you for having selected the AQUATICA Pro Digital Camera Housing System for your underwater photography. The AQUATICA Pro Digital Housing is the result of a long and continuing relationship with the most demanding underwa- ter photographers in the world. Each housing is handcrafted, quality checked and pressure tested to 300 feet by a small group of specially trained individuals, each of whom takes the utmost pride and satisfaction in offering the best underwater camera housing in the world.
- Page 3 Shutter Release lever Sub-Command Dial knob Power Switch/Illuminator lever Metering Pattern Selector knob Top Control Panel port window Accessory Bulkhead port Secondary Bulkhead Connector Main Bulkhead Connector Release Mode Dial Lock Release knob Release Mode Dial knob Focus/Zoom Control knob Focus/Zoom Control pinion gear Grips (x2) Lens Release knob...
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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 FLASH MODE SELECTOR BUTTON: Push to activate the flash mode selector function, rotate main command knob to desired flash mode. L COMMAND LOCK BUTTON: Push to activate the locking function, rotate main or sub command knob to lock aperture or speed.
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Page 6: Preparation Of The Housing
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 port locking mechanism to prevent accidental rotation of the port or extension mounted on the housing A Lens Lock Release control that will activate the lens release button of camera from the outside of the housing. -
Page 7: 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 a flat Macro Port (product # 18426 or 18428), or a Dome Port (Product # 18405, 18407 or 18409). See lens chart for the suggest port and accessories. Macro Port Extension Rings: the Macro Ports will accept the AF &... -
Page 8: Camera Preparation And Installation
CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION Set the Focus Mode Selector to the M position on both the housing and the camera. Important Note: prior to installing the camera in the housing, remove the camera strap, “D” Clips and/or any object that might obstruct installation or get in the way of that attach the strap should be removed or tucked away Make sure the ON / OFF /ILLUMINATOR knob (key # 3) is in the ON position and that the lens lock lever is in the proper UP position... -
Page 9: 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 10: Mounting And Attaching Flashes
MOUNTING AND ATTACHING FLASHES Depending on which strobe system you are using, you can mount the necessary shoes or brackets or Base Ball onto the threaded holes on the top of the hand grips. Use of the Aquatica TLC Strobe Arm System is recommended. There are also two 1/4”-20 threaded holes on the bottom of the housing that can be used for various mounting applications. -
Page 11: Using The Housing
FOCUSING MODE NOTE : Select the proper focus mode M / S / C with the focus mode selector (key # 16) on the housing. For more detailed information concerning the operation of the different focus modes consult the Nikon instruction book for the D3. USING THE HOUSING Whenever changing ports or O-rings, it is highly advisable to perform a simple seal test without the camera inside. - Page 12 Of the Latches: The three latches of the AQUATICA Pro Digital are designed to have a locking action to prevent accidental opening.Al- ways ensure that the locking mechanism is secure. Watch for the build-up of corrosion or salt residue around the latches. This will appear as a white material.
- Page 15 RECOMMENDED AQUATICA ACCESSORIES 18407 9.25” GLASS DOME 18405 8” ACRYLIC DOME 18426 FLAT MACRO PORT 20054 AQUA VIEW FINDER 18409 6” ACRYLIC DOME EXTENSION RINGS 18790 PORT REAR CAP 19216 HARD TRANSPORT CASE 18789 HOUSING BODY CAP FOR AQUA VIEW FINDER 19300 BASIC REMOTE CONTROL 18480 8”...
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Page 16: Warranty
WARRANTY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY One year Limited Warranty. Thank you for purchasing an AQUATICA manufactured product! Your AQUATICA housing is handcrafted 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.
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