10Bar Panasonic GH3 Underwater Housing User Manual
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1. Si i FF ce 0 25m 0 82 ft 00 uf a Olympus M ZUIKO ED 12 50mm f3 5 6 3 EZ Lens Slide the Zoom Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow and position it on the lens zoom ring as illustrated below e Then slide the Focus Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow MACRO 12 GH3 Housing with Dome Port for the Panasonic LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm f 3 5 Note Attaching the Dome Port Port M104 x 125D requires an adaptor Port Adaptor Ring M77 F104 as shown below 13 Mounting the Camera in the Housing Slide the hot shoe plug into the hot shoe as shown Install the camera and store the hot shoe plug cable as illustrated below 14 Replacing the Lid Replace the lid and make sure the lever is perpendicular to the side wall of the housing eLock the lid by pressing down the lever and turn until the lever is parallel to the side wall of the housing After replacing and locking the lid make a final visual inspection of the main O ring for contamination Rear view of housing with lid locked in place Note If the O ring has formed a good seal a continuous 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 lid as a final check that the seal is good 15 5 Use amp Care of Housing Maintaining the O rings The O ring is the main seal in2. 10Bar Panasonic GH3 Underwater Housing User Manual l Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Specifications 3 Function Controls 4 Set up Instructions Ul Use amp Care of Housing Service NY O Warranty 1 Introduction Made of 6061 aluminum the 10Bar housing for the Panasonic GH3 camera is the ideal choice for those who favour small cameras This housing is equipped with control buttons accessing all functions on the camera and bulkhead for connecting fibre optics cable to external flash The clear acrylic back cover allows taking pictures and checking on the camera much easier For closure the double o ring and key hole lock design provide ease of use and added security This latest GH series camera from Panasonic and the 10Bar housing will produce spectacular underwater stills and videos with every dive 2 Specifications Tested Pressure Each Housing Tested to 10 Bar 90 m 300 ft Recommended Working Pressure 60 m Closure Design Double O ring Key hole Lock Body Material 6061 Aluminum Acrylic Overall Size 192 x 186 x 162 mm L x W x H Total Weight Housing Only Approximately 2 3kg Slightly Negative in Salt Water In The Box Spare Main O rings Universal Opening Tool Silicone O ring Grease Padded Carrying Bag Nylon Lanyard Optional Accessories Extension arm for strobe or video light Red Filter Dome Port Port M104 x 125D Adaptor Port Adaptor Ring M77 F104 for Panasonic LUMIX
3. properly connected or rubber protective cap is securely in place General Operations eThe control levers and push buttons consist of internal double O ring seals on a stainless steel shaft This arrangement is very reliable However as a precaution avoid excessively rapid movements when operating the controls causing possible deformation of the O rings Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a second or two to power up eIf the camera does not appear to respond to a control action make sure that no other controls on the housing are pressed thus locking out other actions Wear the wrist strap it is easy to inadvertently let go of the housing if you are distracted eThe body amp lid of the housing are made of 6061 aluminum and acrylic respectively 6061 aluminum is selected for its outstanding corrosion resistance strength and toughness while acrylic for its excellent transparency and having a high gloss surface Although acrylic and 6061 aluminum have good resistance to weathering long term exposure to sunlight should be avoided Avoid submerging the housing in hot water for a prolonged period of time or in a cleansing tank which is directly under a hot sun where the water may get heated Cleaning amp Storage eIt is good practice to rinse off your housing with fresh water after every dive e Avoid exposure to fine sand After a series of 10 or more dives e g after a dive holiday the housing should be immersed
4. 2 Motion Picture e Press to activate 23 Q MENU Fn2 e Press to activate 24 Fn3 e Press to activate 25 Display e Press to activate 26 Up e Press to activate the UP cursor button 27 Left e Press to activate the Left cursor button 28 Menu e Press to activate 29 Right e Press to activate the Right cursor button 30 Down e Press to activate the Down cursor button 31 Delete Fn4 e Press to activate 4 Set up Instructions Special Note on Responsibility for Watertight Integrity Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory However the responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the watertight seal lies entirely with the user 10Bar accepts no liability for damage to or loss of any equipment used with or placed inside the housing It is highly recommended that an in water test of the housing without the camera be carried out before the first dive after changing ports or alteration of housing configuration This simple test can be done by lowering the housing with ballast to the expected diving depth and then retrieved to check for leaks Key hole Lock eThe clear acrylic lid is secured to the housing by two key hole locks Key hole locks are simple yet extremely secure mechanisms for locking down the housing lid Opening the Lid Turn the levers of the locks perpendicular to the wall of the housing until the lock is released on both sides Pull out the lid by holding o
5. G FISHEYE 8mm f 3 5 Lenses Compatible with Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14 45 1 3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O LS Standard Port Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12 35 f 2 8 ASPH POWER O LS Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O LS Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14 45 f 3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O LS Olympus M ZUIKO Digital ED 9 18mm f 4 0 5 6 Olympus M ZUIKO ED 12 50mm f3 5 6 3EZ Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 3 5 5 6 I R Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 3 5 5 6 Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 3 5 5 6 I 3 Function Controls Buttons amp Levers 1 Olympus 12 50mm Manual Zoom 2 Olympus 12 50mm L Fn 3 Manual Focus Control 4 Manual Zoom Control 5 Olympus 12 50mm Macro 6 Drive Mode Dial 7 Flash Off 8 Bulkhead 9 Mode Dial 10 Camera On Off 11 Front Dial 12 WB 13 ISO 14 Exposure Compensation 15 Fnl 16 Shutter 17 Flash Open 18 LVF Fn5 19 Playback 20 AF AE Lock 21 Rear Dial 22 Motion Picture 23 Q MENU Fn2 24 Auto Focus Mode Fn3 25 Display 26 Up 27 Left 28 Menu Set 29 Right 30 Down 31 Delete Fn4 Control Details 1 Olympus 12 50mm Manual Zoom e Press and turn to manually adjust zoom on this lens 2 Olympus 12 50mm L Fn e Press to activate L Fn on this lens 3 Manual Focus Control e Press and turn to manually adjust the focus on the lens 4 Manual Zoom Control Press and turn to manually adjust zoom 5 Olympus 12 50mm Macro e Press
6. erwise for any equipment housed inside or used together with the housing In the event of the housing flooded within the warranty period 10Bar will repair or replace the housing Disassembly of the housing will invalidate the warranty To register a warranty please complete the form below and return a copy by fax email or mail to 10Bar Underwater Housings Tel 852 2573 3228 Unit D 5 F Wing Hin Factory Building Fax 852 2811 9180 31 33 Ng Fong St San Po Kong Email service 10bar com Kowloon Website http www 10bar com Hong Kong Copy to be retained by user Housing Type Date of Purchase _ es Owner s Address Please keep this manual for future reference Note due to continuous improvements on our products the latest model of the housing may differ slightly from those described in this document Copy to be returned to 10 Bar Underwater Housings Housing Type Date of Purchase Serial Number Labeled Inside Housing Dealer ee om Owner s Address 20
7. in warm water for 2 3 hours to dissolve any salt deposits that may have built up No chemical cleaners should ever be used Important For long term storage please remove the O rings from the housing body and lid Transportation All external attachments should be removed and the housing wrapped in foam or bubble wrap for transportation Accidents The impact resistance of our aluminum housing is excellent In the event that your housing encountered an impact force e g being dropped the alignment of the housing may have been altered It is essential that you do not use the housing for diving and send it to 10Bar immediately for servicing Put a note inside the housing stating the nature of the accident to assist our technicians in assessing the damage 18 6 Service To ensure the continued performance of your housing it should be sent in to us for servicing annually or after every 200 dives whichever is earlier A full service will include Inspect all components for wear or damage and report if repair is necessary eClean all sealing surfaces Replace all O rings Hydrostatic pressure test to 10 Bar Note The cost of Annual Housing Service is available upon request and replacement of damaged components may require additional cost 19 7 Warranty The warranty is valid for two years from the date of purchase The warranty applies only to the housing itself 1OBar does not accept any liability either implicit or oth
8. keeping sea water out of the housing It is an effective barrier only if the O ring is properly maintained The O ring should be inspected before every dive The following information is provided for your guidance in using and maintaining the O ring e There are two O rings one on the lid and one on the housing which require regular maintenance Remove the O rings periodically for inspection eIt is not necessary to remove clean and re install the O rings after every dive provided the O ring is not contaminated If the housing is to be opened between dives for changing memory card or re charging battery make sure the outside of the housing is thoroughly towel dried before opening e After servicing the camera replace the lid right away Before replacing the lid check the o ring and make sure that no contaminants such as dust hair salt sand etc has fallen onto the O ring or O ring recess The O rings should be inspected every time the lid is opened and maintenance carried out only if necessary 16 Inspection Cleaning and Re installation of the O rings Tools eSoft cotton buds that are free of chemicals or contaminants such as loose fibers Silicone grease supplied with the housing or other types of silicone grease specifically for use with underwater camera equipment can also be used Procedure The following procedure should be carried out on a clean firm level surface e g on a table to prevent slipping especia
9. lly when diving from a boat The O ring can be extracted using the O ring extractor tool that came with the housing or push with the flats of both thumbs or index fingers to gently stretch the O ring on two adjacent sides thus making a small loop protruding around the corner The loop can then be grasped and the O ring pulled over the lip Clean the O ring recess the square groove where the O ring sits with a cotton bud Inspect the surface of the O ring for contaminants and damages such as cuts or tears This should be done visually and by running the O ring between thumb and index finger sensing any texture abnormalities on the surface If the O ring is damaged or suspected of being damaged discard it immediately Spare O rings are supplied with your housing or replacement O rings can be ordered from 10Bar eIf the O ring is contaminated clean it with a clean cloth Re inspect the O ring after cleaning eOnce the O ring has been inspected and verified good for use apply and distribute evenly a SMALL amount of silicone grease to the surface of the O ring Replace the O ring into the groove Run a finger over the O ring to make sure it is seated properly 17 Pre Dive Function Check e Check O ring is in the groove on the housing and the clear acrylic lid e Check housing is closed properly e Check battery and memory card status on the LCD display e Check control knobs and zoom function e Check if sync port is
10. n the grip near the lock If the lid cannot be pulled off by hand then use the universal housing opening key to insert in between the lid and body near the key hole lock and turn to push off the lid Mounting Gear Rings on the Lens for Manual Focus and Zoom Gear rings have to be installed in order to manually turn the zoom and focus rings on the lens Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 7 14 f 4 0 ASPH Lens Slide the Zoom Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow below x i i lt ny Ps T oO a LUMIX G VA Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12 35 f 2 8 ASPH POWER O LS Lens Slide the Zoom Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow and position on the lens zoom ring as illustrated below e Then slide the Focus Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow Pad 7 T OO j i Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14 45 f 3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O LS Lens Slide the Zoom Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow and position it on the lens zoom ring as illustrated below e Then slide the Focus Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O LS Lens Slide the Zoom Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow and position it on the lens zoom ring as illustrated below Then slide the Focus Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as sh
11. own by the red arrow Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14 45 f 3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O LS Lens Slide the Zoom Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow and position it on the lens zoom ring as illustrated below Then slide the Focus Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow Olympus M ZUIKO Digital ED 9 18mm f 4 0 5 6 Lens Slide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below 10 Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 Lens Slide the Zoom Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow and position it on the lens zoom ring as illustrated below Then slide the Focus Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow 14 42mm 13555 6 OLYMPUS DIGITAL Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 II Lens Slide the Zoom Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow and position it on the lens zoom ring as illustrated below Then slide the Focus Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow Tegrin 0 25m 0 82ft co IvwPuS Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 II R Lens Slide the Zoom Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow and position it on the lens zoom ring as illustrated below Then slide the Focus Gear Ring onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrow 14 42mm 1 0 35 42 sITAL
12. to activate Macro function on lens 6 Drive Mode Dial e Turn to rotate Drive Mode Dial 7 Flash Off e Press the lever down to turn off the flash e Make sure the flash is turned off before removing the camera from the housing 8 Bulkhead e For connecting external flash sync cord e Unscrew the rubber plug to install the sync cord e Keep rubber plug tightly in place when sync cord is not connected 9 Mode Dial e Turn to rotate Mode Dial 10 Camera On Off e After locking the rear acrylic lid align the fork shaped catch above the camera On Off switch e Press and rotate anti clockwise to turn camera on e Press and rotate clockwise to turn camera off 11 Front Dial e Press and turn to rotate the Front Dial 12 WB e Press to activate 13 ISO e Press to activate 14 Exposure Compensation e Press to activate 15 Fnl e Press to activate 16 Shutter e Press to release the shutter 17 Flash Open e Press to turn on the flash e Make sure the Flash is turned off before removing camera from housing 18 LVF Fn5 e Press to activate 19 Playback e Press to activate 20 AF AE Lock e After locking the rear acrylic lid turn this button until a click sound is heard e This clicking sound indicates the internal turning mechanism for the camera AF AE Lock button is in place and turning the housing button will activate the camera AF AE Lock 21 Rear Dial e Press and turn to rotate the Rear Dial 2
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