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- Page 1 06173 UNDERWATER HOUSING for Nikon D810 MDX-D810 Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Thank you for purchasing SEA&SEA products. Please read this instruction manual carefully prior to using this product. Only with a thorough understanding of this manual’s content will you be able to use the housing correctly. After reading the manual, please be sure to keep it in a place where you can easily come back to it at any time. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions For safe handling of the product, please read the following precautions carefully before use. Failure to heed the precautions listed below could result in serious consequences. To prevent injury or damage to yourself and/or others, please observe the precautions as they contain highly important information related to personal and product safety. - Page 4 Safety Precautions Do not rest heavy weight on the product. It might deform the outer casing, damage internal parts, make the waterproofing fail, or result in fire or electric shock. Please note that some marks may be left on the camera scraping against the dials or gears of the housing.
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Page 5: Precautions On Handling The O-Ring
Precautions on Handling the O-ring This product is kept watertight by the O-ring. To keep the O-ring functioning properly, please observe the following. Improper handling of the O-ring could cause flooding. CAUTION SEA&SEA products use blue O-rings. These O-rings are impregnated with silicone oil through a special process. - Page 6 Precautions on Handling the O-ring Coat with silicone grease Silicone grease protects the O-ring from chafing. After checking the O-ring to make sure that there are no scratches, dust, or debris, apply a light coating of silicone grease to the entire O-ring with your finger. Applying too much grease will make it easier for dust and debris to adhere to the O-ring, and could cause flooding.
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Page 7: Identification Of Parts
Identification of Parts Fiber-optic cable socket Accessory shoe Focal plane mark Flash pop-up button Extension connector mount Front case Metering mode button Image quality button White balance button BKT button Release mode dial lock button Power Playback / switch ISO sensitivity lever Release mode dial Flash mode / Light control... - Page 8 Identification of Parts Front case Quick shoe Quick shoe base Quick lock Rear case Pick-up finder Leak sensor main body Sensor...
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Page 9: Preparation For Setting Up
Preparation for Setting Up This product must be used in combination with the optional equipment (digital camera, port, strobe, accessories etc.) for underwater photography. In order to set up the equipment, prepare each item correctly. Prepare the housing and port Maintaining the O-ring O-ring This product is kept watertight by the O-ring. -
Page 10: Opening And Closing The Housing
Opening and Closing the Housing Opening and closing the housing is done with the locking latches. Here we will explain how to open and close the locking latches. Opening the locking latches With the surface of the rear case facing up, press and hold the right and left locks ( ) and remove the locking latches from the hooks ( ) - Page 11 Opening and Closing the Housing Closing the locking latches Attach the L-hook to the front L-hook case First, put the right and left locking latches on the hooks ) , a n d c l o s e t h e l o c k i n g latches simultaneously ( ) CAUTION Before aligning the rear case and front case, make sure there are no specks...
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Page 12: Attaching And Detaching The Port
Attaching and Detaching the Port In order to use this product underwater, the optional port for the camera lens must be attached to this product. CAUTION Only the optional ports designed for SEA&SEA digital SLR camera housings can be attached to this product. Ports have different depth rating. - Page 13 Attaching and Detaching the Port Detaching the port Set the port lock to the position Hold the front case firmly and rotate the port in a counterclockwise direction CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the port with the port lock lever in the position.
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Page 14: Mounting The Camera In The Housing
Mounting the Camera in the Housing CAUTION Make sure to release the camera's focus selector lock. Remove the strap or the LCD monitor cover from the camera, if any of these accessories are attached. Rotate the quick lock in the OPEN direction ( ), and then remove the quick shoe from the... - Page 15 Mounting the camera in the Housing Align the quick lock with the LOCK position to fix the camera in place Attach the L-hook to the front L-hook case Be sure to release the depressed mode dial lock button before setting the rear case.
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Page 16: External Controls
External Controls Power switch Power switch By rotating the knob as shown, you can turn the power ON/OFF and operate the illumina- tion switch. Flash closing lever Flash closing Push the lever to operate them. lever Release mode dial, Release mode dial lock button Rotate the release mode dial while Release mode dial lock button pressing the release mode dial lock... - Page 17 External Controls Focus / Zoom dial When shooting with a focus / Zoom gear: Spacer Pull the focus / zoom dial out and rotate it so that the convex part of the dial is set in the deep groove on the spacer. Deep groove When shooting without a focus / Zoom gear:...
- Page 18 External Controls Exposure compensation button, Exposure mode / Shooting mode / Formatting memory cards button, Flash mode / Light control correction button, BKT button, Image quality button, Metering mode button, White balance button While pressing the buttons, rotate the main command dial or sub-command dial to make operation settings.
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Page 19: External Controls
External Controls Leak sensor The leak sensor lights up in red when it detects leakage underwater. If it lights up, surface without delay while ensuring your safety and once out of water remove the camera from the housing. DANGER Keep dry.The battery is not waterproof, and may malfunction ... -
Page 20: Attaching The Optional Accessories
Attaching the Optional Accessories This product accepts SEA&SEA optional accessories. By using this product in combination with those accessories, you will be able to try various shooting techniques. CAUTION Lenses, strobes and other accessories have different depth rating. Check the depth rating for each before use. - Page 21 Attaching the Optional Accessories MDX-D810 dedicated housing built-in YS converter A Optional YS Converter / N1 (50126) can be attached to this product as an option. Ribbon to lift batteries out CAUTION The ribbon for battery removal must be located properly as shown.
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Page 22: Connecting The Strobe
Attaching the Optional Accessories Connecting the Strobe Connect the strobe with the fiber-optic cable (option) when the strobe is triggered by sensing the light from the camera's built-in flash. Remove the fiber-optic cable socket caps Fiber-optic cable socket cap Insert the fiber-optic cable's connector into the socket until it stops Do not remove the caps from fiber-... - Page 23 Attaching the Optional Accessories When using the provided light shielding plate When the strobe is triggered by sensing the light from the camera's built-in flash, the light from the built-in flash may be exposed in the image. This can be prevented by using the provided light shielding plate. Attach the light shielding plate Fiber-optic cable socket cap to the connector holders inside...
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Page 24: Accessory Shoe
Attaching the Optional Accessories Accessory shoe Strobes / lights can be mounted to the accessory shoe by using optional Mini Shoe Arm (29511) or Hot Shoe Arm (29501) or SA8 Ball Base for Accessory Shoe 22120 . <Example> CAUTION The max. weight of an accessory that can be mounted to the accessory shoe is approx. - Page 25 Attaching the Optional Accessories Finder This product comes equipped with a 0.5x pick-up finder. The finder can be replaced with an optional finder so you can change the finder magnifi- cation to match your shooting conditions. Replacing the finder Unit The optional VF45 1.2x (46111) or VF180 1.2x(46112) enhances magnification by 1.2x and enables...
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Page 26: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance and Storage CAUTION Never use chemicals, cosmetics, any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner, or neutral detergent on the product. They may deform and damage the product. After each use in salt water, make sure it’s watertight, then soak it sufficiently in fresh water. -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Compatible Nikon D810 camera Controls Power switch, Exposure compensation button, Shooting mode / Formatting memory cards button, Lens release button, Port lock lever, Release mode dial lock button, Release mode dial, Flash pop-up button, Flash mode / Light control correction button, BKT button, Focus / Zoom dial, AF-mode lever, Focus-mode selector dial, Sub-command dial, Shutter lever, Flash closing lever, Main command dial, AF-ON lever, AE / AF lock button,... - Page 28 SEA&SEA SUNPAK Co., Ltd. 1-4-6, Kitasenzoku, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, Japan 145-0062 TEL. +81-3-5701-5533 World Customer Service Center TEL. +81-48-255-8512 http://www.seaandsea.jp 1435-Z-01A (2014年12月現在 / Current as of Dec.2014)