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Aquatica Digital A20 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION FOR
AQUATICA
A20
HOUSING FOR THE CANON EOS D20

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION FOR AQUATICA HOUSING FOR THE CANON EOS D20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for having selected the Professional AQUATICA A20 Digital Camera Housing System for your under- water photography. The AQUATICA A20 Digital Housing is the result of a long and continuing relationship with the most demanding underwater photographers in the world. Each housings 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: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Improper transportation handling or use of this housing might cause a flooding or malfunction. Please read and follow the following precautions: Store and transport the housing in a sturdy, shock proof container and avoid travelling with the camera mounted inside the housing as impact forces on the external push buttons will be transferred to the camera and damaged it.
  • Page 4 SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER MAIN DIAL INPUT KNOB METERING MODE SELECTOR / FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTON DRIVE MODE / ISO SELECTOR BUTTON AF SELECTOR / WHITE BALANCE BUTTON LCD ILLUMINATOR BUTTON BULKHEAD FOR FLASH CONNECTOR SECOND BULKHEAD FOR FLASH CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB FOCUS / ZOOM RING CONNECTING GEAR LENS LOCK RELEASE KNOB...

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES The Aquatica A20 is the world's most technologically advanced underwater housing, ergonomically designed to place all the essential camera controls under your finger tips and features the following: Large ergonomic and easy to operate controls for most of the manual and computerized camera functions.

  • Page 6: 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. MAIN DIAL KNOB: It rotates clockwise and counter clockwise. It can be use alone or in combination with other controls to select or set various camera functions or modes.

  • Page 7: Preparation Of The Housing

    PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING 1. Attach Grip Bracket to the housing: The housing comes with two hand grips which should be installed on the sides of the housing with the supplied screws and Allen key. Occasionally remove the grips and lubricate 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 Lens

    The focus/zoom gear can vary from one lens to the other. Gear selection chart FOCUS / ZOOMING GEAR FOR AQUATICA A20. If the camera is set in autofocus, a focus gear is not required. If the camera is set in manual focus or if you are using a zoom lens, a focus/zoom gear must be mounted on the lens.

  • Page 9: Camera Preparation And Installation

    CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION Turn the camera Power switch to the ON position before closing the Housing. Set the Focus Mode Selector on the lens to the proper setting AF or MF if using a focus gear Important Note: Small "D" Clips and strap attachments that are used for the camera strap must be removed or moved out of the way before closing the housing.

  • Page 10: Changing The Lens

    Before closing the housing always ensures that: The main O-ring on the front half of the housing is clean, lubricated and properly seated for a positive seal. The sealing surface on the rear half of the housing is clean and free from any scratches or physical damage.

  • Page 11: Mounting And Attaching Flashes

    The AQUATICA A20 Housing System features a bayonet mount. To mount the port or extension ring simply: Place the housing on its back on a soft steady surface. Place the port or extension ring inside the main port of the housing. Align one of the four alignment notches with the opening of the housing.

  • Page 12: Focus Mode

    Make sure to select the focus mode (manual or auto focus) on your camera prior to the dive. The location of the MF/AF selector on the lens prevent access trough the AQUATICA A20 Digital housing. AF: The camera will find, lock and hold focus as long as the shutter trigger is partially depressed.

  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    The ports should be removed and serviced after every dive. Of the Latches: The two latches of the AQUATICA A20 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 14 Check the Web site www.aquatic.ca for the closest service center. An internal moisture alarm is available for your AQUATICA A20 housing (Product # 18796). This alarm is available through your authorized AQUATICA dealer and can be easily installed.

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