Aquatica EOS 1Ds MK III user manual

User manual for the device Aquatica EOS 1Ds MK III

Device: Aquatica EOS 1Ds MK III
Category: Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Aquatica
Size: 1.15 MB
Added : 2/23/2013
Number of pages: 16
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OPERATING MANUAL
FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL
HOUSING FOR THE CANON 1Ds Mk III
PRODUCT # 20060

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FOREWORD 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

Summary of the content on the page No. 3

1- Shutter Release lever 2- Main Command Dial knob 3- * “Star” button AE-lock lever 4- FE lock / multi spot metering button 5- ISO Speed set button 6- Exposure compensation button 7- LCD panel illuminator button 8- Secondary Bulkhead Connector 9- Main Bulkhead Connector 10- Accessory Bulkhead port 11- Mode, shooting mode selector / AEB button 12- AF-Drive / AEB button 13- Metering mode/flash compensation button 14- Focus/Zoom Control knob 15- Focus/Zoom Control pinion gear 16- Lens Release knob

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CONTROLS IN DETAIL 1. SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER: Pulling the shutter release lever back part way activates the camera meter and auto focus. Pulling the lever back all the way fires the camera. 2. MAIN COMMAND DIAL KNOB: Rotate 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). 3. * “STAR” FUNCTION BUTTON: press to e

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CONTROLS IN DETAIL, CONTINUED 24. 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). 25. 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. 26. TOP LCD WINDOW PORT: Allow the viewing of the

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FEATURES 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. A port locking mechanism to prevent accidental rotation of the port or extension mounted on the housing B. A Lens Lock Release control that will activate the lens release button of camera from the outside of the housing. C. A quick release tray

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PREPARATION OF THE PORTS 1. Select the correct port: Depending on whether you’ve decided to shoot macro or wide angle photography, you will be installing either a flat Macro Port (product # 18426 or 18428), or a Dome Port (Product # 18405*, 18407 or 18409). See lens chart for the suggest port and accessories. * an extension is needed at all time with this port Macro Port Extension Rings: the Macro Ports will accept short standard and macro lenses without extension. If you intend to use a longe

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CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION 1. 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 3. Make sure the lens lock lever is in the proper UP position 4. 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 prop

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LENS INSTALLATION With the camera inside the housing, install the lens prepared with the gears through the port opening in the front of the housing. Ensure that the lens mounted gears are properly installed and aligned. Rotate the focus / zoom control knob to ensure that the gears are properly meshed, do not grind and that their rotation is smooth. Note: To avoid damaging the auto-focus mechanism of the camera when using standard EF type lenses, you should always set the Focus Control to “M” Ma

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MOUNTING AND ATTACHING FLASHES Depending on which strobe system you are using, you can mount the necessary shoes or brackets or Base Ball onto the threaded holes on the top of the hand grips. Use of the Aquatica TLC Strobe Arm System is recommended. There are also two 1/4”-20 threaded holes on the bottom of the housing that can be used for various mounting applications. For ex- ample, Aquatica TLC makes a strobe arm mounting tray that will fit on the bottom of the housing. A 1/4”-20 threaded ho

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FOCUSING MODE NOTE : Select the proper focus mode with the focus mode button (key # 16) and the main command knob on the housing. For more detailed information concerning the operation of the different focus modes consult the Canon instruction book for the Canon 1Ds Mk III. USING THE HOUSING Whenever changing ports or O-rings, it is highly advisable to perform a simple seal test without the camera inside. Strapping a weight to the housing and lowering the unit to a depth of 30 to 50 feet of w

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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. This will appear as a white material. Lubricate the latches with a small amount of WD-40 to remove the corrosion or salt residue build-up. Of the O-Rings: The O-rings that need to be maintained on a regular basis are the main housing O-ring an

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Canon Type 1 lens chart For Canon with 1:1 & 1:3 sensors 18407 9.25" dome 18405 8" dome Port 18409 6" dome port Zoom (Z) or Focus (F) Camera lens EXTENSION EXTENSION Dome Shade EXTENSION Dome Shade GEAR Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 18462 18462 18480 NR (F)18713 Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Not Needed Not Needed 18480 Not Needed 18484 (F)18702 Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 18456 18456 18482 18456 18484 (F)18714 Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 Type I & II 18457 18457 18482 NR (Z)18708 Canon EF 17-40mm F/4 184

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RECOMMENDED AQUATICA ACCESSORIES 18407 9.25” GLASS DOME 18405 8” ACRYLIC DOME 18426 FLAT MACRO PORT 20054 AQUA VIEW FINDER 18409 6” ACRYLIC DOME EXTENSION RINGS 18790 PORT REAR CAP 19216 HARD TRANSPORT CASE 18789 HOUSING BODY CAP FOR AQUA VIEW FINDER 19302 BASIC REMOTE CON- TROL 18480 8” DOME SHADE F.E. 18484 6” DOME SHADE F.E. ZOOM & FOCUS GEARS 18480 8” DOME SHADE W.A.. MAINTENANCE & REBUILT Please visit our website at www.aquatica.ca for a complete selection O-RING KITS of our Techn

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WARRANTY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY One year Limited Warranty. Thank you for purchasing an AQUATICA manufactured product! Your AQUATICA housing is handcrafted by a small group of specially trained individuals - 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 us


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