Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Nikon AD80 Aquatica Digital
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INSTR UCTION MANU AL FOR A QU A TICA AD80 Housing f or the Nik on D80.
FOREWORD T hank you for having selected the AQUA TICA Pro Digital Camera Housing System for your underwater photography . The AQUA TICA Pro Digital Housing is the result of a long and continuing relationship with the most demanding underwater photographers in the world.
1. SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER 2. SUB -COMMAND INPUT KNOB 3. ON / OFF CONTROL SUB -COMMAND INPUT KNOB 4. BULKHEAD FOR FLASH CONNECTOR (2X) 5. BRACKETTING BUTTON 6. FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB 6a. FOCUS / ZOOM RING PINION GEAR 7. GRIPS (X2) 8. LENS LOCK RELEASE LEVER 8a.
CONTROLS IN DET AIL : 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 res the camera. 2. SUB-COMMAND INPUT / APERTURE KNOB: Rotates clockwise and counterclockwise.
Controls in detail, continued 19. REAR VIEW DISPLA Y WINDOW: allow viewing of menu and images 20. PLA YBACK ZOOM BUTT ON / QUALITY : Press to activate the zoom function while reviewing your images in playback mode or use to select image and/or size quality in shooting mode.
FEA TURES The Aquatica 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 nger tips and features the following: A.
PREP ARA TION 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 the at Macro Port (product # 18426), 8” Dome Port (Product # 18405) or 9.25” Glass Dome port.
PREP ARA TION OF THE LENS Depending on the lens used, there are a number of gear options possible. Using the right gear (s) and correctly mounting them on the lens is very important for a smooth housing operation. Use the following chart to determine which gear(s) to use and follow the installation directions for each gear carefully .
CAMERA PREP ARA TION AND INST ALLA TION 1. Set the Focus Mode Selector to the desired position 2. Important Note: “D” Clips that attach the strap should be removed or tucked away prior to installing the cam - era in the housing. 3. Make sure the ON / OFF /ILLUMINA TOR knob (key # 3) is in theon position.
LENS INST ALLA TION 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.
MOUNTING AND A TT ACHING FLASHES Depending on which strobe system you are using, you can mount the necessary shoes or brackets or Base Ball on t o th e t hr ea de d h ol es o n t he to p of th e h an d gr ip s . Us e o f th e Aq ua ti ca T LC St ro be Ar m S ys te m i s recommended.
FOCUSING MODE NOTE : Select the proper focus mode using the AF / M selector or the optional A/M selector on macro lenses. For more detailed information concerning the operation of the different focus modes consult the Nikon instruction book for the D80 camera.
Of the Latches: The two latches of the AQUA TICA Digital housing are designed to have a locking action to prevent ac- cidental opening. Always ensure that the locking mechanism is secure. W atch for the build-up of cor- rosion or salt residue around the latches.
AQUATICA D80 LENS PORT/ GEAR CHART Port Dome FOCUS & ZOOM NIKON LENS PORTS EXTENSION Shade GEAR 10,5 mm f/2,8 G Ed D X 18405 18480 (F)18699 14mm f/2.8D ED AF 18405 18456 18480 (F)18693 16mm F2.8 D A F 18405 18480 (F)18689 18mm F2.8 AF 18405 18456 18482 (F)18680 20mm F2.
RECOMMENDED AQUA TICA ACCESSORIES 18407 9.25” GLASS DOME 18405 8” ACR YLIC DOME 18426 FLA T MACRO PORT 20054 AQUA VIEW FINDER 19216 HARD TRANSPORT CASE FOR AQUA VIEW FINDER 18480 DOME SHADE F .
W ARRANTY PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y One year Limited W arranty . Thank you for purchasing an AQUA TICA manufactured product! Y our AQUA TICA housing is handcrafted by a small group of specially trained individuals - each of whom takes the most pride and satisfaction in of fering you the best underwater camera housings in the world.
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