OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL HOUSING FOR THE NIKON D7000 PRODUCT # 20068
FOREWORD Thank you for having selected the AQUATICA Digital Camera Housing System for your underwater photography. The AQUATICA AD7000 Digital Housing is the result of a long and continuing relationship with the most demanding underwater photographers in the world.
1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647- Shutter Release lever Sub-Command Dial knob Main Command Dial knob ON/OFF Power Switch lever Bulkhead strobe connector (Nikonos type shown) Bulkhead strobe connector (Optical type shown) Release mode dial selector knob Hydrophone Exposure mode selector Focus/Zoom pinion gear release disk Focus/Zoom Control knob Focus/Zoom Control pinion gear Lens Release knob Lens Release knob lever Focus mode selector button AF/MF selec
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. 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 shooting tip #3 & #4). 3.
CONTROLS IN DETAIL, CONTINUED 28. REMOVABLE VIEWFINDER: A full view of the illuminated camera viewfinder displays all necessary information. This viewfinder can be removed and replaced with the optional Aqua View Finder (# 20054) for a larger displayed image. 29. REAR LCD WINDOW: allow viewing of menus, information and images. 30. MOISTURE ALARM WARNING DIODE: Warning LED will light up in the unlikely event of water penetrating the housing. 31.
FEATURES The Aquatica Digital AD7000 housing 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: Once you have decided on your type of photography for the dive, you will be installing either a flat Macro Port (product # 18426 or 18428), or a Dome Port (Product # 18405, 18407, 18409 or 18410). Refer to the AD7000 lens chart for the suggested port and accessories for the lens used. Macro Port Extension Rings: Both the Macro Ports will accept the AF-D & AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm lens without extension.
CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION 1. Important Note: prior to installing the camera in the housing, remove the rubber eye piece and the rear LCD plastic protector from the camera as well as the camera strap, Clips and/or any object that might obstruct installation, third party camera strap hookup should be removed or tucked away 2. Make sure the ON / OFF lever (key # 4) is in the ON position and that the lens lock lever (key # 13) is in the proper position 3.
LENS INSTALLATION With the camera inside the housing, first disengage the pinion gear (key #12) by pulling and rotating the disc (key # 10) under the focus/zoom knob into the up position, install the lens prepared with its gears (if needed) through the port opening in the front of the housing. If using a gear always confirms that it is properly installed and aligned on the lens.
MOUNTING AND ATTACHING FLASHES Threaded holes are provided on top of the hand grips to accept the necessary shoes or bracket to accommodate your strobes arms. Additionally, three 1/4”-20 threaded holes on the bottom of the housing can also be used for various mounting applications and a 1/4”-20 threaded hole on top of the rear half of the housing will accept an Aquatica bracket or Base Ball that can hold a focus/video light or a extra strobe arm.
TAKING A PICTURE Following are the basic techniques. For more information and advanced photography please study the Nikon® D7000 instruction manual. NOTE * Refer to the shooting tips section below for useful tips on custom settings of the Nikon® D7000 camera for underwater photography 1. Rotate the exposure mode knob (key # 9) and select the desired exposure mode, the chosen mode will appears on both the Viewfinder (key# 29) and rear LCD window if using the INFO option.
FOCUSING MODE NOTE : Select the proper focus mode (AF or M) with the focus mode selector (key # 16) and pressing button (key # 15) on the housing to access the pattern options (AF-A, AF-S, AF-C) with the main command dial (key # 3)or AF pattern (3D, AUTO, single point, 9, 21 or 39 points) mode by rotating the sub command knob (key # 2). For more detailed information concerning the operation of the different focus modes consult the Nikon® instruction book for the D7000.
Of the Latches: The two latches of the AQUATICA Digital are equipped with safety locking tabs, their locking action prevent accidental opening of the latches. To open push the safety locking tab (key # 47) and then lift the two latches (key # 46) simultaneously as per illustration. When closing and prior to the immersing the housing always ensure that the locking tab mechanism is engaged. Watch for the build-up of corrosion or salt residue around the latches. This will appear as a white material.
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Technical Lighting Control ARM SETS WITH BALL HEAD ADAPTER CHART A Division of: BALL HEAD ADAPTER 17888 INON 17691 17692 Ikelite DS160/DS161 Sea & Sea 11”/ 28cm 17512 17511 17550 Dove tail bracket with 1/4”x 20 screws For Aquatica housings 11”/ 28cm 8”/ 20cm 6”/ 15cm Macro Master Arm 6”/ 15cm 8”/ 20cm 11”/ 28cm 8”/ 20cm 17688 Ikelite DS 200 17655 8mm threads 17519 17514 11”/ 28cm 17651 1/4”x 20 threads 8”/ 20cm 17690 Nikonos SB-105 17515 For Aquatica housing Supplied with two 1/4”-
Technical Lighting Control INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS CHART BALL HEAD ADAPTER 17690 Nikonos SB-105 17651 1/4”x 20 threads 17888 INON 17691 17692 Ikelite DS160/DS161 Sea & Sea 17688 Ikelite DS 200 17655 8mm threads A Division of: 17752 Ikelite DS160/DS161knob 17800 17667 17757 8mm knob 8” /2 0c 17887 INON knob 17671 m 8c /2 11” cm / 28 17889 0cm 17800 8” / 2 17682 17890 For Ikelite Grip 17555 m m 8c 11 ” 17667 17858 Arm clamp to 1” ball 17673 17651 1/4”x 20 threads 17651 1/4”x 2
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.
