Camera Underwater Housing – GF1 (Panasonic) User Manual
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1. bp DE Underwater Housings Camera Underwater Housing GF1 Panasonic User Manual 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 6061 aluminum 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Panasonic GF1 camera For those who favour small cameras it is the ideal housing equipped with full function control buttons flash window for lighting external flash synchronization and interchangeable ports for various Micro Four Third and conversion lens to suit their needs The acrylic back cover allows taking pictures and checking on the camera much easier For closure the double o rings and key hole lock design provide ease of use and added security Now you can use small cameras with the feel and function of professional housings 2 Specifications Housings individually tested to 10 Bar 90 m 300 ft Recommended working pressure 60 m Double O rings Key hole Lock 6061 Aluminum Acrylic 183 x 168 x 128mm L x W x H with Zoom port 115 x 168 x 128mm L x W x H with 20mm port Approximately 1 5kg Housing with Zoom port only Approximately 1 2kg Housing with 20mm port only Slightly negative in salt water Spare main O rings included Silicone O ring grease included Carrying bag included Red Magenta filter optional Macro and Wide Angle conversion lens optional Ports for 202. settings accessed by each control please consult the Panasonic GF1 camera instruction manual 4 Set up Instructions 4 1 Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory The design of the main piston O ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent This special O ring design provides a perfect seal even if there is any movement between the body and lid due to change of ambient pressure However please note that responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the watertight seal lies entirely with the user 10BAR or its agents accepts no liability for damage to or loss of any equipment used with or placed inside the housing Users are highly recommended to carry out in water test of the housings without installing of the camera for their first dive after change of new ports or alternation of any new configuration or attachment which will affect the watertight integrity The test can be carried out by lowering the housing with ballast to the working depth or dive down to the safe diving range The O ring seal is the main barrier between the water outside and the air space within the camera It is an effective barrier only if the seal is properly maintained The O ring seal should be inspected before every dive The following information is provided for guidance in using and maintaining the O ring seal 4 2 Mainta
3. subsequently to stop recording GF 1 Housing User Manual 100506 doc 2 7 Shutter press to release the shutter 8 Key hole lock press down and turn to lock and unlock the lid 9 Flash on press the button to open the flash Make sure that the Flash is turn off with lever 1 before take out the camera from the housing 10 Playback Press the button to activate 11 Rear dial gently press and turn to rotate the dial press down to select or change mode 12 AF MF Q MENU turn to select and press to activate the function 13 Cursor rotate until the white dot is over the required direction and press when not in use rotate the white dot towards the screen to facilitate the Menu Set function 14 MENU SET rotate until the white dot align and press when not in use rotate the white do downward to facilitate the cursor function 15 Display Delete Preview rotate to select and press to activate 16 Housing Lid monitor display 17 Zoom Control for 14 45mm lens press and turn to activate the zoom function with gear ring attached to the lens 18 Zoom Control for 7 14mm lens press and turn to activate the zoom function with gear ring attached to the lens 19 Focus Control press and turn to adjust the focus with gear ring attached to the lens 20 Lens Release press to release the lens attached to mount adaptor DMW MA 1 For the full list of camera functions and
4. aners should be used Important For long term storage please remove the main closure o rings from body 5 4 Transportation Please protect the housing during transportation It is recommended to remove the handle and shutter extension and wrap the camera in foam or bubble wrap 5 5 Accidents The impact resistance of the housing is excellent However after an accident the alignment of the housing may have been altered Therefore in the event of your housing suffering an impact force e g being dropped it is essential that you do not use the housing for diving Please return the housing immediately for service and put a note inside to indicate the nature of the accident so that the severity can be assessed 6 Service To ensure the continued performance of your housing it should be serviced every year or after every 200 dives whichever is earlier Please note the terms for servicing the housing posted at our GF1 Housing User Manual 100506 doc 8 website A full service will include Inspect all components for wears or damage report if repair necessary Clean all sealing surfaces Replace all O ring seals Hydrostatic pressure test to 10 Bar Note Replacement of damaged components may require additional cost GF 1 Housing User Manual 100506 doc 7 Warranty The warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase The warranty applies only to the housing itself 1OBAR does not accept any liability either i
5. cing the lid check the o rings and make sure that no contamination such as dust hair salt sand etc has fallen onto the O ring or O ring recess as a precaution we recommend to inspect the O ring every time the lid is opened and to carry out the maintenance only if necessary Procedure Place the lid on a firm non slip level surface The O ring can be extracted using an O ring extractor tool make sure the tool has no sharp edges Alternatively use the flats of the thumbs to gently stretch the O ring on two faces thus making a small loop protruding a few mm The loop can then be grasped between finger and grind a anh J Car A thumb to pull the O ring over the lip Clean the O ring recess the square groove where the O ring sits with a cotton bud or sponge applicator Inspect the O ring all the way round its surface for damage such as cuts tears or contamination This should be done visually and also by feeling the surface texture between finger and thumb IF THE O RING IS DAMAGED OR SUSPECTED OF BEING DAMAGED DISCARD IT and replace with new one immediately A spare main O ring is supplied with your housing or a replacement O ring can be ordered from 10BAR If the O ring is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated clean it with a cotton cloth that is free of loose fabric and all chemicals or contamination After cleaning inspect the O ring again GF 1 Housing User Manual 100506 doc 4 Once the O r
6. ever and the button lever align up as shown on the photo below N nual 100506 doc 6 Replace the lid and make sure that the lever is perpendicular to the side wall of the housing Lock the lid by press 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 Note If the O ring is in good contact a 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 edge of the seal as a final check that the seal is good The housing is now ready for the dive 5 Use amp Care of Housing 5 1 Pre Dive Function Check Just before entering the water make a habit of reviewing that you have carried out the proper steps to close the housing and the bulkhead is connected Make a visual check of the O ring seal It is also useful to switch on the camera and check that controls e g on off Zoom shutter functions operate normally e Check housing is closed e Check O ring is in the groove between housing and Acrylic GF1 Housing User Manual 100506 doc 7 e Check battery and memory card status on the LCD display e Check the shutter release control Knobs and zoom function Always avoid submerging the housing in hot water for a prolonged time or a cleansing tank where the water may be heated up by the sun 5 2 Ge
7. ing has been inspected and verified fit for use apply a small amount of silicone grease to the O ring The silicone grease must be evenly distributed round the O ring Replace the O ring into the groove run a finger round the O ring to make sure it is snugly seated in the groove 4 4 Key hole Lock The Key hole Lock is simple and easy to use and adding security Turn the levers of the lock 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 4 5 Mounting the Gear Ring on the Lens In order to activate the zoom and focus control on the lens gear rings have to be installed to the lens properly before mounting the lens to the camera F lt A a O lt gt v 2s For 7 14mm Lens the Focus Gear Ring should be installed first to cover up the focus ring on the lens Then the Zoom Gear Ring follows and should be installed to cover approx 1 2 of the zoom GF 1 Housing User Manual 100506 doc 5 ring on the lens as illustrated on the above photo For 14 45mm Lens the Zoom Gear Ring should be installed first to cover the zoom ring on the lens to the position as illustrated on the above photos Then the Focus Gear Ring follows and should be installed to cover the focus ring on the lens 4 6 Mounting the camera in the housing Make sure the drive mode l
8. ining the O ring Seal If the main body to lid O rings are not installed install the O rings before diving Their care and maintenance are critical to the watertight integrity of the housing If the O rings are contaminated or not already installed inspect grease and install the O rings according to the following guidelines GF1 Housing User Manual 100506 doc 3 4 3 Inspection cleaning and re instillation of the O rings Tools A soft cotton bud or sponge applicator make sure these are free of all contamination such as loose fibers and the tube of silicone grease supplied with the housing Note other types of silicone grease specifically for use with underwater camera equipment can usually also be used It is advised to carry out the following procedure on a firm clean level surface e g at a table to prevent skidding especially when diving from a boat When to maintain the O ring seal Remove the O ring periodically for inspection It is not necessary to remove clean and re install the O ring after every dive provided the O rings are not become contaminated As a rule of thumbs set up the camera and housing before a day s diving If the housing is required to be opened between dives for changing memory card or re charging batteries make sure the outside of the housing is thoroughly toweled dry before opening up After removing the lid and servicing the camera replace the lid straight away rather than leaving it lying around Before repla
9. mm included 7 14mm 14 45mm 45mm Macro lens optional GF1 Housing User Manual 100506 doc 1 3 Function Controls 3 1 Buttons amp Parts 1 Flash off 2 Bulkhead 3 Drive Mode Lever 4 Mode dial 5 On Off 6 Motion picture button 7 Shutter 8 Key hole lock 9 Flash on 10 Playback AF AE LOCK 11 Rear dial 12 AF MF Q MENU 13 Cursor 14 MENU SET 15 Display Delete Preview 16 Housing lid 17 Zoom Control for 14 45mm lens 18 Zoom Control for 7 14mm lens 19 Focus Control for 14 45 7 14mm lens 20 Lens Release 3 2 Control Details 1 Flash off press the lever down to turn off the flash Make sure that the Flash is turned off before remove the camera from the housing 2 Bulkhead for connecting sync cord unscrew the blank plug and install the sync cord Always keep the blank plug in place if sync cord is not installed 3 Drive mode lever press and turn the button to select Single Burst Auto bracket Self timer Important make sure the white dot on the control button align with the white dot on the Drive Mode Lever before install the camera into the housing 4 Mode dial switch the mode by press and rotate the button 5 On Off align the white dot towards the lid press and turn the button to turn on and off the camera on 6 Motion picture button press the motion picture button to start the recording and press
10. mplicit or otherwise for any equipment housed inside or used together with the housing In the event of the housing flooding within the period of warranty 10BAR will repair or replace the housing Please note that disassembly of the housing will invalidate warranty Please fill in the information below and return a copy to 10Bar Underwater Housing at the address below to validate the warranty Copy to be retained by user Housing Type Date of Purchase Serial Number Labelled inside housing owners Name A Owner s Address Office amp Showroom Unit C 2 F Wing Hin Factory Building 31 33 Ng Fong St San Po Kong Hong Kong Tel 852 2573 3228 Fax 852 2811 9180 Email service 10bar com Web site http www 10bar com Please keep this document for future reference Note due to continuous improvement the latest model of the housing may differ slightly form those described in this document Copy to be returned to 10 Bar Underwater Housings Housing Type Date of Purchase Serial Number Labelled inside housing owners Name om Owner s Address GF 1 Housing User Manual 100506 doc 10
11. neral Operation The 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 when operating the controls avoid excessively rapid movements as this may distort the O ring Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a while to power on If the camera dose not appear to respond to a control action make sure that no other controls are pressing on the camera i e locking out further actions Wear the wrist strap it is easy to inadvertently let go of the housing especially if you are distracted 5 3 Cleaning amp Storage The body amp lid of the housing are made of 6061 Aluminum and Acrylic respectively 6061 Aluminum is selected for its outstanding strength stiffness hardness and toughness and epoxy paint is applied to provide extra protection While Acrylic for its crystal clear transparency and high gloss surface Both of them have good resistance to weathering although long term exposure to sunlight should be avoided Normal operating temperature range is 3 C to 36 C Storage temperature 10 C to 50 C It is good practice to rinse off your housing with fresh water after every dive Avoid to exposure to fine sand and sun light After a series of 10 or more dives e g after a dive holiday it is recommended to immerse the housing for 1 2 hours in warm water to dissolve any salt deposits that may have built up No chemical cle
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