OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL HOUSING FOR THE CANON 1Ds Mk III PRODUCT # 20060
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.
123456789101112131415161718192021222324 252627282930313233343536373839404142- 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 Focus/Zoom Control pinion gear Lens R
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Of the Latches: The three latches of the AQUATICA Pro Digital 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.
18462 18457 18453 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Not needed 18453 Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX MACRO 18462 18457 Not Needed Port 18428 Auto Focus only Canon EF 50mm F2.8 Macro lenses (*2) Older pre 2008 port may not fit due to the oversized nature of this lens. (*1) +3 diopter needed for 8" dome port & a +4 diopter needed for 6" dome port NR = This lens not recommended for use with this port Sigma 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 EX DG Not Needed Sigma 14mm F2.8 EX ASPHERICAL HSM Sigma 15mm F2.
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 FOR AQUA VIEW FINDER 18789 HOUSING BODY CAP 19302 BASIC REMOTE CONTROL 18480 8” DOME SHADE F.E. 18484 6” DOME SHADE F.E. 18480 8” DOME SHADE W.A.. MAINTENANCE & REBUILT O-RING KITS ZOOM & FOCUS GEARS Please visit our website at www.aquatica.
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.
