Camera Housing – Model 350D (Canon) User Manual Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Specifications 3. Function Controls 4. Set up Instructions 5. Use & Care of Housing 6. Service 7.
1. Introduction 10 BAR Underwater Housings are small, light and rugged enough to be used on every dive. Use of clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the Oring seal. 10 BAR Housings are designed for the ever-increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras. Advanced computer aided design and CNC manufacturing technologies ensure precise dimensions. Each housing body is first injection molded, and then machined to configure to individual camera model.
. Function Controls 350D 1. 2. 3. 4. Mode Dial, Power Bulkhead Main Dial Shutter 5. AE/AF Lock, AF Point 6. ISO / AF, Metering Mode 7. WB, Set 8. Illumination 9. Exposure Compensation / Aperture, Drive Mode 10. Menu, INFO 11. Jump 12. Play, Delete 13. Zoom Dial 4. Set up Instructions 4.1 Air Lock: The body and lid are designed with the Air Lock system “no clip” closure arrangement.
(Fig. 1) Open Housing Procedure 4.3 Opening levers: After unscrewing and pulling out the pressure release plug, the lid can be opened. To overcome the friction of opening, use lever (Fig. 2) to push against the lid with a cam action. Be sure they are inserted all the way flat to the housing before turning to avoid damaging the protrusions on the lid. The body has four holes on each corner edges for opening. Gently lever off the lid with the supplied opening lever (Fig.
4.4 Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity: Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. The design of the main piston O-ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent. This special O-ring design provides a perfect seal even if there is any movement between the body and lid due to change of ambient pressure.
the outside of the housing is thoroughly toweled dry before opening up. After removing the lid and servicing the camera, replace the lid straight away, rather than leaving it lying around. Before replacing the lid, make sure that no contamination such as dust, hair, salt, sand etc. has fallen onto the O-ring or O-ring recess, as a precaution we recommend to inspect the Oring every time the lid is opened and to carry out the maintenance if necessary.
4.7 Mounting the camera in the housing: Remove the lens cap and wrist strap. The pressure release plug should be pulled out before inserting the camera. Attach the plastic slide tray to the camera’s tripod mounting fixture with a coin, screwdriver or the end of the universal tool supplied (Fig. 5). Take care not to excessively tighten the screw. A ttach the zoom gear guide on the lens zoom bezel with the mounting Velcro (Fig. 6), pointing the guide right into the slot of the gear ring on housing bezel (Fig.
(Fig. 9) (Fig. 10) (Fig. 11) Replace the lid (Fig. 10). Remember to ensure the pressure release plug is pulled all the way out while closing, otherwise the air cannot escape. Squeeze the lid closed all the way with the hissing of expelled air. Screw home the pressure release plug (Fig. 11). There is no need to excessively tighten this plug. The seal is made by internal O-rings. The O-ring on the underside of the plug is just to keep out dirt.
(Fig. 12) Note: If the O-ring is in good contact, a thin black line, about 0.5 to 1mm in width should be visible, where the O-ring is in contact with the lid. Follow this line all the way round the edge of the seal, as a final check that the seal is good. The housing is now ready for the dive. Important !!! Before diving, make sure the pressure release plug is pushed back inside and then screwed home, do not over tighten this plug (finger tight only).
5. Use & Care of Housing: 5.1 Pre Dive Function Check. Just before entering the water, make a habit of reviewing that you have carried out the proper steps to close the housing. and the pressure release plug screwed home. Make a visual check of the O-ring seal. It is also useful to switch on the camera, and check that controls e.g. on/off, zoom, shutter functions operate normally. l Check housing is closed. l Close pressure release plug l Check battery and memory card status on the LCD display.
deposits that may have built up. No chemical cleaners should be used. Mild detergents e.g. shampoo and soap based cleaners are permitted. Important !!! Some household chemicals may harm Polycarbonate; the housing should never be exposed to the following classes of chemicals: benzene, toluene, xylene, chlorinated hydrocarbons, methanol, any other solvents, strong acids and bases. For long term storage please remove the main o-ring from body. 5.4 Transportation.
7. Warranty The warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase. The warranty applies only to the housing itself. 10 BAR does not accept any liability either implicit or otherwise for any equipment housed inside, or used together with the housing. In the event of the housing flooding within the period of warranty, 10 BAR will repair or replace the housing. Please note that disassembly of the housing will invalidate warranty.
(Copy to be returned to 10 Bar Underwater Housings) The warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase. The warranty applies only to the housing itself. 10 BAR does not accept any liability either implicit or otherwise for any equipment housed inside, or used together with the housing. In the event of the housing flooding within the period of warranty, 10 BAR will repair or replace the housing. Please note that disassembly of the housing will invalidate warranty.
