Summary of NA-NEX5
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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-nex-5 housing 2. Optical fibre mount with screws 3. Instruction manual 4. Spare silicone rubber housing main o-ring 5. O-ring remover 6. Cr2032 battery (for moisture alarm) 7. Lubricant 8. Set of allen keys spare silicone rubber o-ring lubricant set of allen keys cr2032 battery o-ring remove...
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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 12 installing the camera 13 mounting the port 15 care and maintenance 17.
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6 construction housing body: aluminium alloy surface treatment: hard anodised display window: abrasion resistant polycarbonate dimensions width: 140 mm height: 118 mm depth: 68 mm weight approx. 0.78 kg (without camera) buoyancy slightly negative depth rating 100 metres features moisture alarm: blin...
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7 1 m10 strobe mounting base 6 port alignment index 2 on/off switch 7 housing lock safety button 3 shutter release key 8 housing lock 4 lens release button 9 focus light mount 5 zoom/focus knob 10 internal flash window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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8 11 port lock/release safety button 18 up selection button 12 port lock/release latch 19 left selection button 13 flash up/off lever 20 soft key c button 14 lcd monitor window 21 right selection button 15 playback rocker switch 22 down selection button 16 movie rocker switch 23 soft key b button 17...
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9 tips : when using nikonos lenses, the release w/o lens function of the nex-5 camera must be enabled: go to menu, select setup, scroll to release w/o lens, then select enable. 25 moisture alarm window 26 1/4”–20unc tripod socket x 2 25 26.
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10 1. After verifying that the housing main 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 ...
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11 setting up the moisture alarm 1. Install the cr2032 battery provided into the battery compartment on the circuit board inside the rear part of the housing. 2. Test the alarm by contacting the two wires near the bottom of the housing with a damped cotton bud; the alarm should start giving out a re...
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12 to open the housing: to lock the housing: 1. Press the housing lock safety button. 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. 2. Turn the housing loc...
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13 1. Disengage the saddle lock by sliding it to the right as shown in the diagram. 2. Remove the camera saddle from the housing. 3. 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. 4. Make sure the on/off s...
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14 * if you do not want to have the lcd monitor tilted, remove the lcd monitor support from the camera saddle before attached it to the camera: 6. Confirm that all the controls of the housing are correctly engaged..
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15 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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16 7. Turn the port lock/release latch anti- clockwise for 135° to the “lock” position (the position as shown in figure 3). 8. To remove the port from the housing, repeat steps 3 and 4 then gently pull it out..
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17 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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