Aquatica Digital AD40x Manuel utilisateur

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR

AQUATICA AD40x

Housing for the Nikon D40 & D40x

AD40x

FOREWORD

Thank you for having selected the AQUATICA Digital Camera Housing System for your underwater photography.

The AQUATICA Digital Housing is the result of a long and continuing relationship with the most demanding underwater photog-

raphers 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.

The Aquatica Digital Housing was designed for optimum technical and optical performance and to provide easy and efcient

underwater access to essantials functions and controls of the Nikon D40 & D40x DSLR.

This manual assumes that the User is already familiar with the Nikon D40 & D40x. If not, please read the Nikon instruction Manual

before attempting to use the housing.

With basic care and maintenance, your AQUATICA housing will give you a lifetime of enjoyment and satisfaction in

producing underwater images.

Please read this manual carefully before using your housing for the rst time and note that: wherever cited the right hand is your

right when using the housing.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Improper transportation handling or use of this housing might cause a ood or malfunction.

Please read and follow the following precautions:

• Store and transport the housing in a sturdy, shock proof container and avoid travelling with the camera mounted inside the housing

as impact forces especially on the external push buttons will be transferred to the camera.

• When travelling by air, either remove the port or open the housing.

• Never change a port or open the housing in a location where sand or similar foreign material might come in contact with an O-ring.

• Use of accessories or modications and alterations unauthorized by the manufacturer may result in ooding or poor functioning of

the controls

• Be careful when opening the housing as the pressure buildup inside the housing will exaggerate the force of the latch spring. Keep

ngers away from the path of the latches.

• Whenever changing ports or O-rings, perform a simple seal test with out the camera inside.

• Avoid scratching the acrylic or glass ports and windows.

• Make sure that all ports remain properly attached before rinsing the housing, especially when rinsing without a strobe make sure

the bulkhead connector is sealed with its plug.

• The main O-ring seals should be maintained and cleaned on a regular basis. Read and follow the Care and maintenance instructions

on this manual.

• Ensure that the spring loaded secondary lock is properly engaged to prevent the accidental opening of latches.

1. SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER

2. APERTURE & EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

CONTROL KNOB

3. ACCESSORY MOUNTING HOLE (1/4” X 20)

4. SHOOTING INFORMATION BUTTON

5. MODE DIAL CONTROL WINDOW

6. MAIN BULKHEAD FOR FLASH CONNECTOR

7. OPTIONAL SECONDARY BULKHEAD FOR FLASH

CONNECTOR

8. FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION / MODE KNOB

9. FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB

10. HOLES (1/4” X 20) FOR ARM’S BASE BRACKETS

11. FOCUS/ZOOM MECHANISM PINION GEAR

12. LENS LOCK RELEASE LEVER

13. GRIPS (X2)

14. BAYONNET MOUNTING FLANGE

15. AE-L / AF-L LOCK LEVER

16. MODE DIAL SELECTION KNOB

17. LATCHES (2X)

18. COMMAND DIAL KNOB

19. VIEWFINDER

20. FOCUS AREA / MULTI SELECTOR / OK BUTTONS

21. DELETE BUTTON

22. REAR VIEW LCD WINDOW

23. PLAYBACK / ZOOM & i/ RESET BUTTON

24. THUMBNAILS / HELP BUTTON

25. MENU BUTTON

26. PLAYBACK BUTTON

26. RUBBER ANTI SKID PADS (4X)

28. SACRIFICIAL ANODE

29. MOUNTING HOLE (1/4” X 20) FOR TRIPOD OR TRAY

AD40x

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 res the camera.

2. APERTURE KNOB / EXPOSURE COMPENSATION KNOB: Rotates knob to engage . Use in combination with the

command knob controls to select the exposure compensation or aperture in manual mode.

3. MOUNTING HOLE FOR ACCESSORIES: a 1/4”-20 TPI hole is provided to accept variousTLC accessories.

4. SHOOTING INFORMATION / RESET BUTTON: when pressed, will display the shooting information on the rear

display. for more on this button please refer to the camera instruction manual. this used in conjunction with the playback

button (25) will reset your camera to its default values.

5. MODE DIAL WINDOW: Allows viewing of the mode dial for selection.

6. BULKHEAD CONNECTOR: A standard Nikonos type connectors i supplied for Flash Sync Cord.

7. OPTIONAL BULKHEAD CONNECTOR: A second standard Nikonos type connector can be supplied for additional

Flash Sync Cords or for using the accessory underwater remote cord.

9. FLASH SYNC MODE / EXPOSURECONTROL BUTTON: Turn to activate the ash mode selector function, rotate

command knob to desired ash sync mode. Exposure compensation is not accessible on non TTL strobes.

10. MOUNTING HOLE: These are 1/4-20 TPI holes that are ready to accept TLC Base Brackets or TLC Base Ball for

strobe arms or accessories.

11. FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB: Turning allows manual focus of a single focus lens or rotation of the zoom mechanism of a

lens.

12. LENS RELEASE LEVER: activates the lens release button on the camera allowing easy removal of the lens.

13. HAND GRIPS (X2) : Left and right grip allowing the mounting of strobe arms and accessories.

14. BAYONNET MOUNTING FLANGE: allows the mounting of different ports and extension rings on the housing.

15. AF / AE LOCK LEVER: Press down lever to engage auto focus or/and auto exposure, see camera manual for the dif-

ferent options associated to this button. also used for delete protection in playback mode.

16. MODE DIAL SELECTION KNOB: Rotates clockwise and counterclockwise to select the proper shooting mode. Using

mode other than A, S, M or P may. Refer to camera manual for in depth use.

17. LATCHES: Two heavy duty latches are provided with safety locks to protect against accidental opening.

18. COMMAND INPUT KNOB: It rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. It can be used alone or in combination with

other controls to select or set various camera functions or modes. Refer to camera manual for in depth use.

19. VIEWFINDER: A full view of the illuminated camera viewnder displays all necessary information.

20. FOCUS AREA / MULTI SELECTOR BUTTONS: These buttons have multiple uses. They allow the selection of the

focus area, in the menu mode, they are used to scroll up or down and left to right to choose from your menu selection and

they are used in the delete mode. pressing the center one will conrm your selection.

Controls in detail, continued

21. DELETE BUTTON: Press to delete images, use multiple selector buttons to select and press the enter button to de-

lete.

22. REAR VIEW DISPLAY WINDOW : allow viewing of menu and images

23. PLAYBACK ZOOM / INFO / RESET BUTTON: use for zooming in playback mode, to display info on the rear LCD and

to reset camera to its defauls setting when used in conjunction with the top shooting information button (#4)

24. THUMBNAIL / HELP BUTTON: Press to display images in “contact sheets” of 4 or 9 images, also displays the informa-

tion if a problem is encountered

25. MENU BUTTON: Press to activate menu, use multi selectors buttons (21) to navigate, press enter button (25) to choose

a selection.

26. PLAYBACK BUTTON: Press to activate the monitor and review images.

27. RUBBER PADS: Those four pads are supplied to prevent your housing from skidding on wet surface

28. SACRIFICIAL ANODE: A zinc anodes is installed underneath to protect your housing against salt water corrosion; this

anode is made to deteriorate easier than the other strategic part of your housing, hence the name sacricial anodes. This

anodes will need to be replaced overtime and as needed.

29. MOUNTING HOLE: a 1/4” X 20 holes are provided for mounting strobes trays or accessories.

24. REAR VIEW DISPLAY WINDOW : allow viewing of menu and images

25. ENTER / PLAYBACK ZOOM BUTTON : Press to acknowledge selected function or use for zooming in playback

mode.

26. PROTECT BUTTON: Press to protect selected image from accidental deletion.

28. MENU BUTTON: Press to activate menu, use multi selectors buttons (21) to navigate, press enter button (25) to choose

a selection.

29. PLAYBACK BUTTON: Press to activate the monitor and review images.

31. BRACKETING BUTTON: Push to activate the bracketing function, rotate main command knob to desired exposure

correction.

32. FOCUS MODE SELECTOR LEVER: Rotate to select between manual, single or continuous focusing. SELECTOR

LEVER FORK: Must be in M (manual) position when sliding camera in the housing, once installed, desired focus mode can

be selected.

FEATURES

The Aquatica Digital housing series is issued from the world’s most technologically advanced underwater housing lineage, ergonomi-

cally designed to place all the essential camera controls under your nger 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. Large ergonomic and easy to operate controls for most of the manual and computerized camera functions.

D. The following controls can be easily manipulated underwater:

- Mechanical shutter release.

- Shutter speed through Main-Command Dial

- Aperture through the Command Dial

- Focus or Zoom

- Shooting mode information trough top and rear windows

- Metering system selector

- Auto Bracketing (BKT)

- Exposure mode (Mode)

-.Exposure Compensation

- Focus Area Selector

- ISO sensitivity

- White balance

- Delete button access

- Flash sync mode

E. A complete selection of bayonet mounted ports including a compact 6” acrylic, an 8 inches acrylic and a larger BK-7 glass 9,25

inches diameter dome, two at ports and a selection of extension rings to preserve the image quality for most of the underwater usable

Nikkor AF and other popular brand of AF lenses.

F. A complete line of lens gears and related accessories. (refer to lens chart on page 14 for more detail)

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. The AQUATICA TLC strobe arm system is recommended.

There is also a 1/4”-20 threaded hole on the bottom of the housing that can be used for various mounting application such as trays or tripods.

As well there is a similar hole on top of the housing for mounting accessories such as a focusing light.

Mount your strobe and connect the sync cord to the housing’s strobe bulkhead. Be sure to read the section titled “Care and Maintenance:

of the O-rings.”

2. Lubricate the Main O-ring Seal:

Before use, remove the Main O-ring seal from its groove on the rear part of the housing and carefully verify that the O-ring and the O-ring

groove are free from scratches or foreign material. Lubricate the O-ring with a light coat of silicone grease.

When replacing the O-ring place the entire O-ring over the O-ring groove and start by pushing the O-ring in the corners. Work your way

around the O-ring making sure the O-ring is snugly sitting in the groove.

For proper handling and maintenance of O-rings be sure to read the section titled “Care and Maintenance: of the O-rings.”

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

at Macro Port or a Dome Port.

Refer to the lens selection chart on page 14 for the recommended port .

Or visit our web site www.aquatica.ca for the latest updated chart of lenses, port and accessories.

EXTENSION RINGS

Macro Port Extension Rings: the Macro Port will accept the AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm lens If you intend to use a

longer lens such as the 105mm or 200mm Micro Nikkor you will require an extension rings that t between the

Macro Port and the housing to provide the extra space necessary for the longer lens.

Dome Port Extension Rings : an extension ring might be needed between the dome and the housing to opti-

mise the optical performance when using a wide angle or zoom lens.

In order to reduce glare, maximize contrast and offer physical protection to the dome, the use of a dome shade

for the 6’’ & 8” domes is recommended (the 9.25” glass dome has an integrated shade).

Refer to the lens selection chart on page 14 for the proper extension ring if needed.

Or visit our web site www.aquatica.ca for the latest updated chart of lenses, port and accessories.

2. Clean the port:

Dirt, grease or ngerprints on the port especially on the inside, can adversely affect the quality of the image.

Acrylic ports should be cleaned with plastic cleaner and the glass ports should be cleaned with lens cleaner. For

more details be sure to read the section titled “Care and Maintenance: of the Ports.”

3. Lubricate the port O-ring seal:

Before using the port, remove the O-ring on the rear of the port and lightly coat it with silicone grease. For more

details be sure to read the section titled “Care and Maintenance: of the O-rings.”

PREPARATION OF THE LENS

Depending on the lens used, there are a number of gear options possible. Using the right gear and correctly

mounting it on the lens is very important for a smooth housing operation. Use the provided chart to determine

which gear to use and follow the installation directions for each gear carefully. Since the aperture control is

achieved through the Command Dial, the use of AF types of lenses is mandatory. The focus/zoom gear can vary

from one lens to the other.

Refer to the lens selection chart on page 14 for compatible lens,

For manual focus operation a focus gear must be mounted on the lens. If you are using a zoom lens with a zoom

ring the camera must be on auto focus, also note that if using a dome port you may need to install a closeup

diopter on the lens to correct the minimum focusing distance of the lens so that it will be able to focus on the

virtual image created by the dome.

Focus Gear installation:

1. Mount the focus gear over the focus ring of the lens such.

2 (a) For Slip-on gears (gears without mounting screws): Slide the gear over the lens and align the gear with

the front of the lens focusing ring. Internal rubber o-rings can be cut for adjustment if the gear is too tight.

(b) For gears with mounting screws:Tighten the set screws evenly. Tighten each screw approximately ½ a turn

working around the gear until all the screws are tightened and the gear is concentric with the lens body.

CAUTION: Do not over-tighten these screws, as this might bind the lens barrel, thus restricting the rotation of the

focus ring and/or damaging the lens. Conversely under-tightening these screws might cause the gear to slip

or loose alignment.

4. Rotate the focus ring several times to make sure it moves smoothly and the gear does not slip before closing

the housing

Zoom lenses: When using a zoom lens, the gear should be mounted on the lens zoom control ring.

The knob (key #6) on the housing then becomes the zoom control. Focusing of lens is achieved by using the

camera’s autofocus system.

CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

1. Set the exposure Mode Selector to one of the four following position on the camera. Manual, aperture prior-

ity, shutter priority or programmed auto. modes that allows the built in ash of the camera to pop up are unus-

able when the camera is in the housing, manual and aperture priority are the most used shooting mode under-

water and mastering theses should be a priority for the underwater photographer.

2. Important Note: Accessories “D” Clips that attach straps should be removed or tucked

away prior to installing the camera in the housing.

3. 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 properly aligned and secured against rotation or movement.

b) Align the Tripod Socket of the camera with the mounting screw. Tighten the mounting

screw securely while ensuring that the camera position is not altered.

d) Slide the quick release tray back into place.

e) The saddle has a ball bearing tensioner to prevent the housing from slipping too easily,

nonetheless the camera and the tray are only locked into place when the rear cover of the

housing is installed and care should be take not to ip the housing when the back is not

attached.

4. Once the camera is secure on the saddle inside the front half of the housing, simply

slide the housing’s hot shoe connector onto the hot shoe base of the camera as seen in

drawing at right.

5. Make sure the camera switch is in the ON position before closing the housing.

CLOSING OF THE HOUSING

Before closing the housing always ensure that:

1. The main O-ring on the rear part of the housing is clean,lubricated and properly seated for a positive seal.

2. The sealing surface on the front part of the housing is clean and free from any scratches or physical

damage.

3. All cords or wires are tucked in so that they do not interfere with the closing of the housing.

To close the housing simply:

I. Join the front and rear halves of the housing using the dowel pins of the housing as a guide.

ii. Hold the housing with both hands and look around the sealing surface to ensure that the O-ring remained

properly seated and that no cords, wires or “D-rings” are caught between the edges.

iii. Close the two sides latches simultaneously, conrm that the locking mecanism of the latch is engaged. For

opening the latches, push the locking mecanism tab and reverse the process.

CAUTION: if you feel any resistance as you attempt to close the latches, do not force the closure. Check for

obstructions and try again.

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: The D40x camera is designed to use AFS type lens if regular AF lenses are to be used a manual focus

gear will be required.

CHANGING A LENS (REMOVING A LENS)

The lens mounted gears may restrict the view and ease of access to the lens release button of camera. The

AQUATICA Pro Digital Housing features a Lens Release Lever (key # 12) that is designed to trigger the lens

release button of camera to allow easy removal of lens.

To remove a lens, simply:

Rotate Lens Release Lever (key # 12) counterclockwise, hold and turn the lens clockwise.

MOUNTING THE PORT

Before mounting the Port on the Housing always ensure that;

• The port O-ring is clean, lubricated and properly seated in its groove.

• The sealing surface on the Housing is clean and free of physical damage.

The AQUATICA Digital Housing System features a bayonet mount. To mount the port or extension ring simply:

1. Place the housing on its back on a soft steady surface.

2. Place the port or extension ring inside the main port of the housing. Align one of the four alignment notches

with the opening of the housing.

3. Place your hands on opposite sides of the port or extension ring.

4. Push with even force on both sides of the port or extension ring until you feel it snap into place. Make sure the

bayonet is completely inside the housing.

5. Finally turn the Port clockwise until it stops. Do not force it. If there is too much resistance take the port off,

check the O-ring and retry.

6. Check to ensure for the proper seating and sealing of the port on the housing.

Note : It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with this mount by trying it without the camera, this will allow

you to see the inside view of the bayonet mount and of the ports or extension rings in the housing.

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