Nikon D300s manual Camera Preparation And Installation, page, Closing Of The Housing

CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

1.Set the Focus Mode Selector to the M position on both the housing and the camera.

2.Important Note: prior to installing the camera in the housing, remove the camera strap, “D” Clips and/or any object that might obstruct installation, third party camera strap hookup should be removed or tucked away

3.Make sure the ON / OFF /ILLUMINATOR knob (key # 3) is in the ON position and

that the lens lock lever is in the proper position

4. Remove the saddle from the housing and carefully place the camera on it and ensure the camera is properly installed and aligned as follows:

a) The camera is properly aligned and secured against rotation or movement.

b) Align the Tripod Socket of the camera with the mounting screw. Tighten the mounting screw securely while ensuring that the camera position is not altered. set arresting block as per drawing at right.

c) Pull the Metering Pattern Selector knob (#30) up

d) Position the MSC lever on the side of the camera to M and do the same on the housing

e) Slide the quick release tray back into place as per drawing at right.

CLOSING OF THE HOUSING

Once the camera is secure on the saddle inside the front half of the housing, simply:

1. If using wired connection to the strobes, slide the housing’s hot shoe connector onto the hot shoe base of the camera as seen in drawing at right.

2.If using optical connectors, then do not install the hot shoe (HYB version) as this will cancel the built in flash of the camera, also make sure your built in flash on the camera is in the up position.

Before closing the housing always ensure 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 tucked in so that they do not interfere with the closing of the housing.

4.The AF area mode selector lever is in the same position on both the camera and the housing .

The actual AF mode is not important, but it’s position must be matched on both the camera and housing for the internal fork to properly connect to the camera AF area mode selector

To close the housing simply:

i.Join the front and rear halves of the housing using the two dowel pins at the bottom of the housing as a guide.

ii.Hold the housing with both hands and look around the sealing surface to ensure that the O-ring remained properly seated and that no cords, wires or “D-rings” are caught between the edges.

iii.Close the two sides latches simultaneously and verify that the locking tab is engaged. To open reverse the process, push on the locking tab and lift the latches being careful of your fingers.

CAUTION: if you feel any resistance as you attempt to close the latches, do not force the closure. Check for any obstructions and try again.

iv.Always verify that the safety locking mechanisms of the latches are properly engaged prior to entering water to avoid any accidental opening.

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