Camera Underwater Housing – GH2 (Panasonic) User Manual
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1. Camera Underwater Housing GH2 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 GH2 camera For those who favour small cameras it is the ideal housing equipped with the essential function control buttons flash window for lighting and 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 Spare main O rings included Universal tool included Silicone O ring grease included Carrying bag included Red filter optional Macro and Wide Angle conversion lens optional Extension arm for strobe or video light optional 3 Function Controls 3 1 Buttons amp Parts 1 Zoom Control 14 45mm Lens 2 Zoom Control 14 42mm Lens 3 Focus Control 14 45mm Lens 14 42mm Lens 4 Lens Release 5 Auto foucs mode dial 6 MF AFC AFS 7 Flash off 82. 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 Once the O ring 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 For 7 14mm Lens the Focus Gear Ring should be installe
3. Flash on press the button to open the flash Make sure that the Flash is turn off with lever 7 before take out the camera from the housing LVF LCD press to toggle LVF and LCD monitor Mode dial switch the mode by press and rotating the button Playback press the button to activate AF AE Lock press to select the required function Rear Dial press gently and rotate to selection values and setting press firmly to switch or confirm setting Q MENU turn to select and press to activate the function Display rotate to select and press to activate ISO press to activate Fn2 press to activate Menu rotate to select and press to activate WB press to activate Fn3 press to activate Delete rotate to select and press to activate Key hole lock press down and turn to lock and unlock the lid Housing Lid monitor display 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 TOBAR accepts no liability
4. 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 2 installing of the camera for their first dive after change of new ports or alternation of any new configuration 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 Maintaining 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 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 fir
5. Bulkhead 9 On Off 10 Film Mode 11 Fn1 12 Shutter 13 Flash on 14 LVF LCD 15 Mode dial 16 Playback 17 AF AE Lock 18 Rear Dial 19 Q MENU 20 Display 21 ISO 22 Fn2 23 Menu 24 WB 25 Fn3 26 Delete 27 Key hole lock HE 28 Housing Lid 4 A es 26 3 2 Control Details 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Zoom Control press and turn to activate the zoom function with gear ring attached to the lens Zoom Control press and turn to activate the zoom function with gear ring attached to the lens Focus Control press and turn to adjust the focus with gear ring attached to the lens Lens Release press to release the lens attached to mount adaptor Auto foucs mode dial press and turn to select MF AFC AFS press and turn to select 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 Bulkhead for connecting sync cord unscrew the blank plug and install the sync cord Always replace the blank plug after removing the sync cord On Off align the white dot towards the lid press and turn the button to turn on and off the camera Film Mode press to select Fn1 press to activate Shutter press to release the shutter
6. 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 Check housing is closed Check O ring is in the groove between housing and Acrylic Check battery and memory card status on the LCD display 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 General 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 camer
7. a 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 cleaners 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 hous
8. d first to cover up the focus ring on the lens Then the Zoom Ger Ring follows and should be installed to cover approx 1 3 of the zoom ring on the lens as illustrated on the above photo For 14 45mm Lens the Zoom Gear Ring should be installed first to cover up 1 3 of the zoom ring on the lens Then the Focus Gear Ring follows and should be installed to cover the focus ring on the lens as illustrated on the above photo 4 z 5 UAL MFLS For 9 18mm Lens the Zoom Gear Ring should be installed first to cover up 1 3 of the zoom ring on the lens Then the Focus Gear Ring follows and should be installed to cover the focus ring on the lens as illustrated on the above photo ITAL 4 i4 2 2 iG OLYMPUS For 14 42mm Lens the Zoom Gear Ring should be installed first to cover up 1 3 of the zoom ring on the lens Then the Focus Gear Ring follows and should be installed to cover the focus ring on the lens as illustrated on the above photo 4 6 Mounting the camera in the housing Make sure the drive mode lever and the button lever align up as shown on the photo below Slide the hot shoe plug into the hot shoe Replace the lid and make sure 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
9. ing 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 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
10. m 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 replacing 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 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
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