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Summary of Contents for Aquatica Digital A70D
- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL FOR AQUATICA A70D PRODUCT # 20074...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content Foreword and feature Page 1 Safety recommendations Page 2 Nomenclature of controls Page 3 Summary of controls and components location Page 4 Controls and components in detail Page 5 & 6 Preparation of the housing Page 7 Preparation of the ports Page 7 Camera preparation and installation Page 8... -
Page 4: Foreword And Feature
Thank you for having selected the AQUATICA Digital Camera System for your underwater photography needs. The AQUATICA Digital Housing is the result of a long and continuing relationship with the most demanding underwater photographers in the world. Each housings is handcrafted, tightly quality controlled and pressure tested to a 300 feet/90m equivalent by a small group of specially trained individuals, each of whom takes the utmost pride and satisfaction in offering you the best underwater camera housing in the world. -
Page 5: Safety Recommendations
Always perform a simple seal test without the camera inside after doing maintenance. Non authorized use of third party accessories, as well as modifications and/or alterations not specifically authorized by Aquatica may affect performance, cause poor functioning of the controls or impair the sealing integrity of the housing. -
Page 6: Nomenclature Of Controls
NOMENCLATURE Made in CANADA MENU INFO Top controls DRIVE Page 3... -
Page 7: Summary Of Controls And Components Location
Shutter Release lever Quick Control Dial access knob Main Dial access knob ISO control lever ½” Accessory Bulkhead Connector Main Strobe Bulkhead Connector Secondary Strobe Bulkhead Connector 16mm Accessory Bulkhead Connector Focus/Zoom Control knob Focus/Zoom Control knob release disc Focus/Zoom Control pinion gear Lens Release knob -OPT Lens Release knob lever... -
Page 8: Controls And Components In Detail
CONTROLS IN DETAIL 1- SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER: Pulling the shutter release 13- LENS RELEASE KNOB LEVER: Applies pressure on lever back part way activates the camera meter and auto the camera lens lock button. focus. Pulling the lever back all the way fires the camera. 14- LED MOUNTING HOLE: this mounting hole is provided 2- QUICK CONTROL DIAL ACCESS KNOB: It rotates clockwise for the moisture alarm/vacuum sensor warning LED. - Page 9 CONTROLS IN DETAIL, CONTINUED 28- AF POINT SELECTOR / MAGNIFIER BUTTON: Push to 41- REAR WINDOW LCD: This port window allows viewing select the desired AF pattern or to magnify an image on the of the recorded images and is used in the Live View and rear LCD.
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Page 10: Preparation Of The Housing
PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING Two Grips for both right and left hand grips are provided, The Aquatica 6” and 8” dome ports have removable Dome these attach on the sides of the housing with the supplied Shade, without the shade, a circular 180 Fisheye lenses screws and hexagonal wrench. -
Page 11: Camera Preparation And Installation
CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION Important Note: Prior to installing the camera in the housing, remove the rubber eye cup (illustration #1), the camera strap and clips, and/or any object that might obstruct installation, third party camera strap hookup should be removed. It is advisable before inserting the camera in the housing, and in order to save valuable time underwater, to preset your camera shootting preferences in advance, 1- Remove the quick release tray (# 15) from the housing by pressing down on the metal tab (A) and pulling the tray out (B) as shown in Illustration #2. -
Page 12: Preparation And Installation Of The Lens
CHANGING A LENS (REMOVING A LENS) The Aquatica Housing provides two methods for removing and replacing a lens. It can be done either from the front by removing the port or through the rear, by removing the camera mounted on its quick release tray (key #15) From the front: unlock and remove the port and/or extension ring (see chapter: Mounting a port and/or Extension ring on the housing). -
Page 13: Selecting Focusing Mode
This AQUATICA A70D Digital Housing features a locking bayonet mount (Key #17), to mount a port or extension ring on the housing: 1. -
Page 14: Connecting Lighting Equipments To The Housing
Nikonos 6 pins main connector of your Aquatica housing. 2) Using an external eTTL converter connected to the main connector of your Aquatica housing, one or two underwater strobes with TTL cords can then be connected to this converter, (check with your dealer or the strobes manufacturer to see if the strobes and converter are compatible between themselves). -
Page 15: Using Optical Connectors
TAKING A PICTURE Following are the basic techniques for taking a picture with the Aquatica housing. For more information and advanced photography, please refer to the Canon 70D instruction manual. NOTE : It is recommended, in order to save valuable time underwater, to establish a pre dive check list and arrange your setting such as metering pattern, color balance, ISO and exposure mode ahead of time, The Canon 70D does offer a convenient “C”... -
Page 16: Maintenance Of The Housing And Ports
5. Wipe the matching sealing surface part of the housing with a clean lint-free cloth. USING THE HOUSING 6. Lubricate the O-ring with a thin layer of Aquatica O-ring lubricant (# 19213) until it appears to be smooth and shiny. When changing ports or O-rings, a simple seal test without the Do not over lubricate. -
Page 17: Care And Maintenance Of The Housing Mechanical Components
O-rings. Of the Latches: The latches (key #49) on the AQUATICA Digital are provided with a locking action tab (key #50) to prevent accidental opening. Always ensure that the locking tab mechanism is secure. Watch for the build-up of corrosion or salt residue around the latches. -
Page 18: Housing System Accessory Chart
Double Nikonos connectors 20074-OPT Double Optical connectors 20074-HYB One optical & one Nikonos connectors 20074-KM One Ikelite 2 pins connector 19303 (to know more about connectors refer to our website at www.aquatica.ca) 18464 & 18465 18469 18429 INCLUDED Focus gear... -
Page 19: Warranty Conditions
- 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. these same products when used commercially will carry a 90-day warranty.
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