Summary of NA-GX1
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1 thank you for your purchase of a nauticam camera housing. At nauticam, we pride ourselves on the ability to recognise the requirements of professional as well as amateur underwater photographers and fulfill them through the innovative designs of our products. We strive to achieve a high level of u...
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2 1. All nauticam products are warranted against any material and manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase for consumer use. 2. Nauticam accepts no liability for any damage to and defects in the housing caused by improper use and/or poor maintenance; it is the responsibility of t...
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3 1. Na-gx1 housing 2. Instruction manual 3. Spare silicone rubber housing o-ring 4. O-ring remover 5. Cr2032 battery (for moisture alarm) 6. Lubricant 7. Set of allen keys spare silicone rubber o-ring lubricant set of allen keys cr2032 battery o-ring remover.
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4 1. A water-tight test without the camera inside the housing is highly recommended when using the system for the first time and after the changing of port and o-ring(s). 2. Do not use lubricants from other brands with the silicone rubber o- ring on this housing, only use the lubricant provided by n...
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5 specifications 6 identification of parts 7 preparation of the housing 10 opening and locking the housing 11 installing the camera 13 mounting the port 14 care and maintenance 16.
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6 construction housing body: aluminium alloy surface treatment: hard anodised display window: abrasion resistant polycarbonate dimensions width: 178 mm height: 129 mm depth: 856 mm weight approx. 0.95 kg (without camera) buoyancy slightly negative depth rating 100 metres features moisture alarm: bli...
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7 1 on/off knob 6 intelligent auto button 2 rear dial 7 motion picture button 3 shutter release key 8 housing lock safety button 4 m10 strobe mounting base 9 housing lock 5 optical fibre mount 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 6 7.
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8 10 zoom/focus knob 13 port lock/release latch 11 flash off lever 14 moisture alarm window 12 port release safety button 15 1/4”-20 unc tripod sockets* * the maximum length of screws that can be used with the tripod sockets is 4mm 10 11 12 13 14 15.
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9 16 playback button 23 display button 17 af/ae lock button/function 2 button 24 up /iso button 18 flash up button 25 menu/set button 19 function 1 button 26 right /white balance button 20 left /af mode button 27 down /drive mode button 21 q.Menu button/delete/return button 28 af/mf button 22 rear d...
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10 1. After verifying that the housing o-ring is in good condition, lightly coat it with the lubricant provided. 2. Make sure the o-ring groove located in the front part of the housing is free from any foreign material; the groove can be cleaned with the aid of a microfiber cloth. 3. Place the o-rin...
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11 to open the housing: 1. Press the housing lock safety button. 2. Turn the housing lock anti- clockwise for 270°, until the lock reaches the “open” position as shown..
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12 to lock the housing: 4. Turn the housing lock clockwise for 270°, until the lock reaches the “lock” position as shown. Confirm that the white indicator line on the safety button is visible. 3. Close the housing while the housing lock is in the “open” position..
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13 1. Disengage the saddle lock by sliding it to the right as shown in the diagram. 1. Remove the camera saddle from the housing. 2. Attach the saddle to the camera by tightening the screw to the tripod socket of the camera. 3. Install the camera by sliding the attached saddle along the bottom of th...
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14 please refer to the nauticam system port chart for a range of compatible ports. 1. Remove the o-ring from the port, inspect for any damage and lightly coat it with the provided lubricant before placing it back into its groove. 2. Verify that the port opening of the housing is clean and free from ...
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15 7. To lock the port in place, turn the port lock/release latch anti- clockwise for 135° to the “lock” position. 8. To remove the port from the housing, repeat steps 3 and 4 then gently pull it out..
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16 1. Soak the housing system in fresh water after each salt water use, during which all control buttons/knobs should be operated a few times to avoid the accumulation of salt residue; wipe the housing with a towel before opening. 2. After each day of diving, it is advisable to have the main o-ring ...
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