Sigma AQUATICA A300 - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; When travelling by air, either remove the port or open the housing.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Improper transportation handling or use of this housing might cause a flooding 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 ...

Page 3 - FRONT VIEW OF AQUATICA A300

FRONT VIEW OF AQUATICA A300 1. SHUTTER RELEASE 2. MAIN DIAL CONTROL KNOB 3. MODE DIAL CONTROL KNOB 4. BULKHEAD FLASH CONNECTOR 5. BULKHEAD FLASH CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) 6. FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB 7. STROBES ARM ATTACHMENTS (OPTIONAL) 8. GRIPS REAR VIEW OF THE AQUATICA A300 9. MOUNTING HOLES FOR ACCESSORY BRACK...

Page 4 - FEATURES

FEATURES The Aquatica A300 is the world's most technologically advanced underwater housing, ergonomically designed to place all the essential camera controls under your finger tips and features the following: - Large ergonomic and easy to operate controls for most of the manual and computerized came...

Page 5 - CONTROLS IN DETAIL; - allows for installation of a second flash bulkhead.

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. MAIN DIAL KNOB: It rotates clockwise and counter clockwise. It can be use alone or in combination with other ...

Page 6 - PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING

PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING 1. Attach Grip Bracket to the housing: The housing comes with two 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.) Dep...

Page 7 - PREPARATION OF THE LENS; Zoom; cus Gear installation:; Set the lens to minimum focus distance.

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 di...

Page 9 - Place the housing on its back on a soft steady surface.

Before closing the housing always ensures that: 1. The main O-ring on the front half of the housing is clean, lubricated and properly seated for a positive seal. 2. The sealing surface on the rear half of the housing is clean and free from any scratches or physical damage. 3. All cords or wires are ...

Page 10 - Shutter Priority Auto (; Tv; ), This dial also access other automatic function which

4. Push on one side of the port or extension ring until you feel it snap into place. Then press the other side until it, snaps into place. Make sure the bayonet is completely inside the housing. 5. Finally turn the Port clockwise approximately 60 degrees until it stops. Do not force it. If there is ...

Page 13 - . Therefore the appropriate insurance should be maintained by the

TO SERVICE O-RINGS Of the housing Main O-Ring, Ports and Extension Rings 1. Remove the O-ring. It is important never to use a sharp instrument when removing an O-ring as this may damage the O-ring groove or the O-ring itself. A bobby pin or edge of a credit card works well. 2. Once the O-ring is rem...