DIGITAL U/W HOUSING FOR NIKON D200 OPERATING MANUAL
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 underwater 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.
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL 1. 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. 2. SUB-COMMAND INPUT / APERTURE KNOB : Rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. Use alone or in combination with other controls to select or set various camera functions or modes. In “Manual” the exposure mode controls the aperture settings (see camera manual). 3.
20. METERING SELECTOR CONTROL : Push and rotate clockwise or counter clocwise to select the metering mode, Spot, Center-Weighted or Matrix metering options. 21. AF-ON BUTTON : Press to activate autofocus, refer to camera manual for a description of the different options. 22. VIEWFINDER : A full view of the illuminated camera viewfinder displays all necessary information. 23. MOUNTING HOLES FOR ACCESSORIES : Two 1/4"-20 TPI holes are supplied to accept TLC accessories. 24.
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 Lens Lock Release control that will activate the lens release button of camera from the outside of the housing. B. A quick release tray, allowing fast and easy removal of camera. C.
PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING 1. Attach Grip Bracket to the housing: The housing comes with two Grips for both right and left 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.
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 the flat Macro Port (product # 18426), or 8" Dome Port (Product # 18405). See lens chart for the suggest port and accessories. Macro Port Extension Rings: the Macro Port will accept the AF Micro-Nikkor 55mm AIS lens or 60mm lens or Nikkor AF Zoom lens 35-80.
PREPARATION 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. Since the aperture control is achieved through the Sub-Command Dial, the use of AF types of lenses is mandatory. The focus/zoom gear can vary from one lens to the other.
CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION 1. Set the Focus Mode Selector to the M position 2. Important Note: “D” Clips that attach the strap should be removed or tucked away prior to installing the camera in the housing. 3. Make sure the ON / OFF /ILLUMINATOR knob (key # 2) is pulled in the UP position. 5.
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.
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 example, Aquatica TLC makes a strobe arm mounting tray that will fit on the bottom of the housing.
FOCUSING MODE NOTE : Select the proper focus mode M / S / C with the focus mode selector prior to closing the housing. For more detailed information concerning the operation of the different focus modes consult the Nikon instruction book for the D200 camera. USING THE HOUSING Whenever changing ports or O-rings, it is highly advisable to perform a simple seal test without the camera inside.
Of the Latches: The two latches of the AQUATICA Pro Digital housing 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. 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.
WARRANTY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY One year Limited Warranty. Thank youfor 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.
