Aquatica Nikon AD80 - Manual (Page 10)

LENS INSTALLATION
With the camera inside the housing, install the lens prepared with the gears through the port opening in the front
of the housing. Ensure that the lens mounted gears are properly installed and aligned. Rotate the focus / zoom
control knob to ensure that the gears are properly meshed, do not grind and that their rotation is smooth.
Note: to avoid breaking the auto-focus mechanism of the camera you should always set the Focus Control to “M”
Manual when using or testing the proper meshing of a focusing gears.
CHANGING A LENS (REMOVING A LENS)
The lens mounted gears may restrict the view and ease of access to the lens release button of camera. The
AQUATICA Pro Digital Housing features a Lens Release Lever (key # 8) that is designed to trigger the lens re-
lease button of camera to allow easy removal of lens.
To remove a lens, simply:
Rotate Lens Release Lever (key # 8) counterclockwise, hold and turn the lens clockwise.
MOUNTING THE PORT
Before mounting the Port on the Housing always ensure that;
• The port O-ring is clean, lubricated and properly seated in its groove.
• The sealing surface on the Housing is clean and free of physical damage.
The AQUATICA Pro Digital Housing System features a bayonet mount. To mount the port or extension ring simply:
1. Place the housing on its back on a soft steady surface.
2. Place the port or extension ring inside the main port of the housing. Align one of the four alignment notches
with the opening of the housing.
3. Place your hands on opposite sides of the port or extension ring.
4. Push with even force on both sides of the port or extension ring until you feel it snap into place. Make sure the
bayonet is completely inside the housing.
5. Finally turn the Port clockwise until it stops. Do not force it. If there is too much resistance take the port off,
check the O-ring and retry.
6. Check to ensure for the proper seating and sealing of the port on the housing.
Note : It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with this mount by trying it without the camera, this will allow
you to see the inside view of the bayonet mount and of the ports or extension rings in the housing.