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Summary of Contents for Aquatica Digital EOS 1Ds MK III
- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL HOUSING FOR THE CANON 1Ds Mk III PRODUCT # 20060...
- Page 2 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 Main Command Dial knob * “Star” button AE-lock lever FE lock / multi spot metering button ISO Speed set button Exposure compensation button LCD panel illuminator button Secondary Bulkhead Connector Main Bulkhead Connector Accessory Bulkhead port Mode, shooting mode selector / AEB button AF-Drive / AEB button Metering mode/flash compensation button Focus/Zoom Control knob...
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Page 4: Controls In Detail
In “Manual” exposure this knob controls the aperture or shutter settings (see camera manual). * “STAR” FUNCTION BUTTON: press to engage AE lock feature or customize as per section 10 of the Canon EOS 1Ds MK III manual (C. Fn I-14 or C. Fn IV-2) FE LOCK / MULTISPOT METERING BUTTON: Push to select the desired function mode, either flash exposure lock or multi spot metering. - Page 5 QUICK CONTROL KNOB: Rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. Use alone or in combination with other controls to select or set various camera functions or modes. In “Manual” exposure this knob controls the aperture or shutter settings (see camera manual). MOUNTING HOLE FOR ACCESSORY: a 1/4”-20 TPI hole is supplied to accept a TLC accessory or TLC base ball for mounting a strobe arm or a modeling light.
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Page 6: Preparation Of The Housing
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
A comprehensive list of the lenses supported and their required extensions and/or accessories is supplied at the end of this manual. For the latest uptdated version of this lens chart, you can refer to the Lens Chart on www.aquatica.ca 2. Clean the port: Dirt, grease or fingerprints on the port especially on the inside, can adversely affect the quality of the image. -
Page 8: Camera Preparation And Installation
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 lens lock lever is in the proper UP position Remove the saddle from the housing and carefully place the camera on it and ensure the camera is properly installed and aligned as follows: a) The camera is properly aligned and secured against rotation or movement. -
Page 9: Lens Installation
CHANGING A LENS (REMOVING A LENS) The lens mounted gears may restrict the view and ease of access to the lens release button of camera. The AQUATICA Pro Digital Housing features a Lens Release Lever (key # 16) that is designed to trigger the lens release button of camera to allow easy removal of lens. -
Page 10: Mounting And Attaching Flashes
Aquatica TLC makes a strobe arm mounting tray that will fit on the bottom of the housing. A 1/4”-20 threaded hole on top of the front half of the housing will accept an Aquatica bracket or Base Ball that can hold a small dive light or a strobe arm. -
Page 11: Using The Housing
TRANSPORTING THE AQUATICA Pro Digital housing Store the AQUATICA Pro Digital housing in a sturdy, shock proof container. When travelling by air, remove or loosen the port. This allows for equalization of the air pressure inside the housing to the external air pressure. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to the acrylic ports. - 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.
- Page 15 18789 HOUSING BODY CAP 18480 8” DOME SHADE F.E. 18480 8” DOME SHADE W.A.. Please visit our website at www.aquatica.ca for a complete selection of our Technical Lighting Control line of strobe arms and supports. 18426 FLAT MACRO PORT EXTENSION RINGS...
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Page 16: Warranty
Unauthorized modifications or repairs will automatically void this warranty. this applies to removal of serial numbers and AQUATICA identification labels. To obtain service during or after the warranty period you must notify AQUATICA at 514-737-9481 or by e-mail at to obtain an authorization. Recommended shipping is by REGISTERED MAIL with adequate info@aquatica.ca...
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