10Bar G11 User Manual

Manual is about: camera underwater housing (canon)

Summary of G11

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    1 camera underwater housing g11 (canon) user manual contents: 1. Introduction 2. Specifications 3. Function controls 4. Set up instructions 5. Use & care of housing 6. Service 7. Warranty 1. Introduction made of 6061 aluminum, 10bar housing is a sturdy choice for the g11 camera. For those who favor ...

  • Page 2: 3. Function Controls

    2 accessories spare main o-rings ( included) silicone o-ring grease ( included) carrying bag ( included) red filter (optional) extension arm for strobe or video light (optional) macro and wide angle lens (optional) dome port and extension adaptor (optional) housing for 580exii flash (optional) 3. Fu...

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    3 (15) & (16) key hole lock (17) housing lid 3.2 control details (1) exposure compensation dial - press down and turn to adjust the exposure compensation (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...

  • Page 4: 4.  Set Up Instructions

    4 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 ...

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    5 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 ...

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    6 • 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....

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    7 4.5 mounting the camera in the housing: remove the lens cap and wrist strap. The pressure release plug should be pulled out before inserting the camera. Attach the plastic slide tray to the camera’s tripod mounting fixture with a coin, screwdriver or the end of the universal tool supplied. Take ca...

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    8 the o-ring on the underside of the plug is just to keep out dirt. 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...

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    9 l check housing is closed l check o-ring is in the groove between housing and acrylic l check battery and memory card status on the lcd display l check control knob and zoom function l check the bulkhead is properly connected or blanked. Always avoid submerging the housing in hot water for a prolo...

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    10 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: l inspect all components for wears or damage (report...