Summary of NA-NEX6
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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-nex6 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 12 installing the camera 13 mounting the port 14 care and maintenance 16 optional accessories 17.
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6 construction housing body: aluminium alloy surface treatment: hard anodised display window: abrasion resistant polycarbonate dimensions width: 178mm height: 120mm depth: 86mm weight approx. 0.93kg (without camera) buoyancy slightly negative depth rating 100 metres features moisture alarm: blinking...
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7 1 optical fibre mount 6 zoom/focus knob 2 on/off lever 7 port alignment index 3 shutter release lever 8 port release safety button 4 lens release button 9 port lock/release latch 5 m16 accessory port 10 1/4”–20unc tripod socket x 2* 1 2 3 4 7 6 10 9 8 5 * the maximum length of screws that can be u...
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8 11 flash up/off lever 15 m10 strobe mounting base 12 control dial 16 fn button 13 mode dial 17 housing lock safety button 14 accessory coldshoe 18 housing lock 11 12 16 17 18 14 15 13.
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9 19 viewfinder/lcd lever 26 control wheel 20 moisture alarm window 27 right selection/iso button 21 playback button 28 soft key c button 22 ael button 29 left selection/drive mode button 23 movie button 30 down selection/exposure comp./image index button 24 soft key a button 31 soft key b button 25...
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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 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: 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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13 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. 4. Please make sure the ...
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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 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. To lock the port in place, turn the port lock/release latch anti- clockwise for 60 to the “lock” position. 9. To remove the port from...
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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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17 p.N. 17453 na-nex6 lcd window for nauticam enhanced viewfinders.
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