10Bar GF1 User Manual

Manual is about: camera underwater housing - Panasonic GF1

Summary of GF1

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    1 camera underwater housing – gf1 (panasonic) 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 panasonic gf1 camera. For ...

  • 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) 3. Function controls 3.1 buttons & parts (1) flash off (2) bulkhead (3) drive mode le...

  • Page 3: 4.  Set Up Instructions

    3 mode lever before install the camera into the housing. (4) mode dial – switching the mode by press and rotating 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 ...

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    4 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 no...

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    5 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. L clean the o-ring recess (the square groove where the o-ring sits) with a cotton bud. L inspect the o-ring all the way round its surface for damage such as cuts tears o...

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    6 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 install the camera and store the hot shoe plug cable as illustrated below..

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    7 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 contaminat...

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    8 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 th...

  • Page 9: 7.    Warranty

    9 hydrostatic pressure test to 10 bar. Note: replacement of damaged components may require additional cost. 7. Warranty the warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase. The warranty applies only to the housing itself. 10bar does not accept any liability either implicit or othe...