Underwater Housing for Olympus E
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1. Press to activate 11 Single Frame Playback Press to display most recent photograph or video 12 Erase Press to delete an image 13 Info Press to activate the Info button 14 AF Target Press to activate AF Target 15 Menu Press to display the menus 16 Exposure Compensation Press to activate exposure compensation 17 OK Press to activate the OK button 18 Seguential Shooting Self Timer Press to activate 19 Main Dial Turn to rotate the Main Dial 20 Flash Press to display flash options 21 Sub Dial Turn to rotate the Sub Dial 22 Key hole Lock Press down and turn to lock and unlock the lid 23 Zoom Focus Control Press and turn to manually adjust the zoom or focus 24 Zoom Control Turn to manually adjust the zoom 25 Focus Control Turn to manually adjust the focus 26 Reserved This button is not used at the present time Please consult the Olympus E P3 camera instruction manual for details of camera functions and settings accessed by each control button 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 water2. User Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Specifications 3 Function Controls 4 Set up Instructions 5 Use amp Care of Housing 6 Service 7 Warranty 1 Introduction Made of sturdy 6061 aluminum 10Bar housing for the Olympus E P3 is the ideal choice for those who favor small cameras Our housing is equipped with control buttons for all camera functions bulkhead connector for external flash and interchangeable ports for conversion lenses The clear acrylic back cover allows checking on the camera much easier For closure the double O ring and key hole lock design provide ease of use and added security Now you enjoy the use of a full function professional DSLR type housing built for a small camera 2 Specifications Body Material Total Weight What s in The Box Optional Accessories Housings Individually Tested to 10 Bar 90 m 300 ft Recommended Working Pressure 60 m Double O ring Key Hole Lock 6061 Aluminum Acrylic 185 x 171 x 146mm L x W x H with Zoom Lens Port 116 x 171 x 146mm L x W x H with 14 20mm Lens Port Approximately 1 5kg Housing with Zoom Lens Port Approximately 1 1kg Housing with 14 20mm Lens Port Slightly Negative in Salt Water Spare Main O rings O ring Removal Tool Silicone O ring Grease Universal Housing Opening Key Padded Carrying Bag Nylon Lanyard Red Magenta Filter Port for 14mm or 20mm Semi Dome Port for 7 14mm 9 18mm 14 42mm 14 42mm II
3. 14 42mmllIR 14 45mm Lens Conversion Kit for 45mm Macro Lens Dome Port for 8mm Wide Angle Lens 3 Function Controls Function Control Buttons 1 Flash Off 2 Bulkhead 3 Mode Dial 4 Fn2 5 Power On Off 6 Shutter 7 Flash On 8 Movie 9 Close up Playback 10 Fnl 11 Single Frame Playback 12 Erase 13 Info 14 AF Target 15 Menu 16 Exposure Compensation 17 OK 18 Sequential Shooting Self Timer 19 Main Dial 20 Flash 21 Sub dial 22 Key hole Lock 23 Zoom Focus Control 24 Zoom Control 25 Focus Control 26 Reserved ii a J Control Buttons Details 1 Flash Off Press the lever down to turn off the flash Make sure that the flash is turned OFF before removing the camera from the housing Bulkhead For connecting the external flash sync cord e Unscrew the rubber protective plug and install the sync cord e Always keep the rubber protective plug in place if sync cord is not installed Mode Dial Turn to select the shooting mode Fn2 Press to activate Power On Off Press to power camera on off Shutter Press down to activate the shutter Flash On e Press to turn on the flash e Make sure that the flash is turned OFF with Flash Off Lever before taking the camera out of the housing Movie Press to start or stop recording video Close up Playback Press to zoom in on a frame 10 Fn 1 m m
4. e Use Zoom Control Button 24 on the housing to manually adjust the zoom e Use Focus Control Butten 23 on the Wusing to manually adjust the focus 11 25 125m 0 82ft 00 Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 Lens e Slide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below e Use Zoom Control Button 24 on the housing to manually adjust the zoom e Use Focus Control Button 23 on the housing to adjust the focus 35 42 2 J RI E mu OA 18 Ero 0 25m 0 82 ft Sean OLYMPUS DIGITAL j 14 Olympus M ZUIKO Digital ED 9 18mm f 4 0 5 6 Lens e Slide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below e Use Zoom Control Button 24 on the housing to manually adjust the zoom e Use Focus Control Button 23 on the housing to manually adjust the focus Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 7 14 f 4 0 ASPH Lens e Slide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below e Use Zoom Control Button 24 on the housing to manually adjust the zoom e Use Focus Control Button 25 on the housing to manually adjust the focus Fi wu py 2 i I gt T 5 Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14 45 f 3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O S Lens e Slide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below e Use Zoom Control Button 23 on the ho
5. 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 amp 10bar com Kowloon Website http www 10bar com Hong Kong Copy to be retained by user Housing Type Date of Purchase ovner s Name oe 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 ovner s Name Owner s Address
6. ing seals on a stainless steel shaft This arrangement is very reliable As a precaution avoid excessively rapid movements when operating the controls causing possible deformation of the O rings e Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a second or two to power up e If the camera does not appear to respond to a control button activation make sure that no other control buttons on the housing are pressed thus locking out other actions e Always wear the wrist strap it is easy to inadvertently let go of the housing if you are distracted e The 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 e It is good practice to rinse off your housing with fresh water after every dive e Avoid exposure to fine sand e After a series of 10 or more dives e g after a dive holiday the housing should be immersed in warm water for 2 3 hours to dissolve any salt deposits that may have built up e No chemical cleaners should ever be used Imp
7. ortant Forlong term storage please remove the O rings from the housing body and Iid 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 stop diving with the housing 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 15 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 e Inspect all components for wear or damage and report if repair is necessary e Clean all sealing surfaces e Replace all O rings e Hydrostatic pressure test to 10 Bar Note Replacement of damaged components may require additional cost 16 7 Warranty The warranty is valid for two years from the date of purchase The warranty applies only to the housing itself 10Bar does not accept any liability either implicit or otherwise for any eguipment 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
8. rovided 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 e Remove the O rings periodically for inspection e It is not necessary to remove clean and re install the O rings after every dive provided the O rings are not contaminated e 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 e Before replacing the lid check the O rings and O ring recesses making sure that no contaminants such as dust hair salt sand etc has fallen onto them e The O rings should be inspected every time the lid is opened and maintenance carried out only if necessary 13 Inspection Cleaning and Re installation of the O rings Tools e Soft cotton buds that are free of chemicals or contaminants such as loose fibers e Silicone grease supplied with the housing or other types of silicone grease specifically for 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 especially when diving from a boat e 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 stre
9. tch 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 e 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 textural abnormalities on the surface e If the O ring is damaged or suspected of being damaged discard it immediately e Spare O rings are supplied with your housing or replacement O rings can be ordered from 10Bar e If the O ring is contaminated clean it with a clean cloth e Re inspect the O ring after cleaning e Once 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 e Replace the O ring into the groove e Run a finger over the O ring to make sure it is seated properly 5 Use amp Care of Housing Pre Dive Function Check eCheck O ring is in the groove on the housing and the clear acrylic lid eCheck housing is closed properly eCheck battery and memory card status on the LCD display eCheck control knobs and zoom function eCheck if sync port is properly connected or rubber protective cap is securely in place General Operations e The control levers and push buttons consist of internal double O r
10. 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 e The clear acrylic lid is secured to the housing by two key hole locks e Key hole locks are simple yet extremely secure mechanisms for locking down the housing lid Opening the Lid Make sure the flash on the camera is turned OFF before opening the lid Turn the levers of the locks perpendicular to the wall of the housing until the lock is released on both sides Use the universal key to insert in between the lid and body near the key hole lock to push off the lid if necessary 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 Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 II Lens e Slide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below e Use Zoom Control Button 24 on the housing to manually adjust the zoom e Use Focus Control Button 23 on the housing to adjust the focus for this lens i i L L Ba oo14 42mm laos m y v J gt Y J g 4 Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 II R Lens e Slide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below
11. using to manually adjust the zoom e Use Focus Control Button 25 on the housing to adjust the focus n a s Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O I1 S Lens e Slide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below e Use Zoom Control Button 23 on the housing to manually adjust the zoom e Use Focus Control Button 25 on the housing to manually adjust the focus Dome Port for 8mm Wide Angle Lens 11 Mounting the Camera in the Housing Slide the hot shoe plug into the hot shoe as shown below 1 i N ie vi 1 W L ie M j Lea Replacing the Lid e Replace the lid and make sure the lever is perpendicular to the side wall of the housing e Lock the lid by pressing down the lever and turn until the lever is parallel to the side wall of the housing e After locking the lid make a final visual inspection of the main O ring for contamination 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 12 Maintaining the O rings The O ring is the main seal in 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 p
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