Summary of NA-GX7
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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-gx7 housing 2. Instruction manual 3. Spare silicone rubber housing o-ring 4. O-ring remover 5. Cr2450 battery (for moisture alarm) 6. Lubricant 7. Set of allen keys spare silicone rubber o-ring lubricant set of allen keys cr2450 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 13 installing the camera 14 mounting the port 16 care and maintenance 18 optional accessories 19.
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6 construction housing body: aluminium alloy surface treatment: hard anodised display window: abrasion resistant polycarbonate dimensions width: 193mm height: 128mm depth: 99mm weight approx. 1.08kg (without camera) buoyancy slightly negative depth rating 100 metres features moisture alarm: blinking...
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7 1 accessory coldshoe 6 zoom/focus knob 2 optical fibre mount 7 port release safety button 3 port alignment index 8 port lock/release lever 4 m10 strobe mounting base 9 lens release button 5 m16 accessory port 1 2 3 4 7 6 9 5 8.
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8 10 flash up/off lever 15 mode dial 11 rear dial 16 front dial 12 housing lock safety button 17 shutter release lever 13 housing lock 18 1/4”–20unc tripod socket x 2* 14 on/off switch 10 11 16 17 18 15 14 * the maximum length of screws that can be used with the tripod sockets is 4mm 12 13.
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9 19 lvf/ fn4 button 27 playback button 20 moisture alarm window 28 up selection/iso button 21 motion picture button 29 left selection/af mode button 22 focus mode lever 30 right selection/wb button 23 rear control wheel control button 31 menu/ set button 24 af/ae lock button 32 down selection/drive...
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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 rear 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-ring...
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11 1. Install the cr2450 battery provided into the battery compartment inside the rear housing. Then switch on the alarm. To remove the battery, use a small flat-head screwdriver to lift up the battery as shown. 5. Setting up the moisture alarm: 3. Test the alarm by contacting the two wires near the...
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12 led status identification: on start up: led indicator status steady "blue" light battery is normal, goes into flashing "blue" light standby mode after 5 seconds. "blue" and "red" lights alternating battery low. Replace battery as soon as possible. Goes into standby mode after 5 seconds. Steady "r...
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13 to open the housing: to lock the housing: 2. Turn the housing lock anti- clockwise for 270°, until the lock reaches the “open” position as shown. 3. Close the housing while the housing lock is in the “open” position. 4. Turn the housing lock clockwise for 270°, until the lock reaches the “lock” p...
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14 1. Disengage the red camera saddle lock by pressing it inwards. Remove the camera saddle from the housing by sliding it outwards 2. Tilt the lcd monitor of the camera upwards, then attach the saddle to the camera by tightening the screw to the tripod socket of the camera. 3. Lift the mode dial/on...
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15 5. Gently push the mode dial/on/off dial downwards ensuring the actuator correctly engages with the on/off lever of the camera. 6. For removal of the camera from the housing, reverse the above procedures..
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16 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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17 6. Align the port mounting indices of the port and the housing. 7. Gently push the port into the port opening of the housing, until it cannot go in any further. 8. Lock the port into place by turning the port locking lever to the inward position. To ensure that the port is securely mounted, confi...
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18 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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19 p.N. 17752 na-gx7 lcd window for nauticam enhanced viewfinders.
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