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VIII. Trouble Shooting Guide
Important: This section must be read before taking any action.
Problem: Film jams or does not advance. Reason: Most film advance problems are
caused by improper film loading. Solutions: Follow proper film loading instructions on
page 10. If film is jammed (will not advance), hit rewind switch on camera, load film again
and advance to the frame where it got jammed. If film will not rewind, have a photo shop
with a black room remove film for you.
Inspect camera batteries for sufficient power. Replace if necessary.
Problem: Pictures are not satisfactory Reasons: Poor water visibility caused by
microorganisms (algae) or stirred up sand or sediments. Improper shooting distance.
Solutions: Keep the proper shooting distance, see chart on page 26.
Problem: Blue pictures. Reasons: Too far, not enough light. Solutions: Use macro lens,
and/or external flash. Tell lab that you have underwater pictures and that they should
make color corrections (Increase red and yellow). With digital pictures you can try to
balance the color on your PC. However, it is not possible to increase red and yellow
objects, if the picture does not contain any red and yellow at all to begin with.
Problem: Overflashing. Reason: Close white, reflective objects (fish, rocks, skin, etc).
Solution: Aim External Flash slightly away from close-up objects or use External Flash diffuser.
Problem: Picture too dark. Reasons: Flash did not fire. Dark light and distance too far for
flash. Solutions: Always wait for flash ready light to turn on before taking pictures, or use
External Flash for shooting distances up to 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.5m).
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