Aquatica Nikon AD80 - Manual (Page 4)

CONTROLS IN DETAIL
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1. SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER: Pulling the shutter release lever back part way activates the camera meter and auto focus.
Pulling the lever back all the way fires the camera.
2. SUB-COMMAND INPUT / APERTURE KNOB: Rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. Use alone or in combination with other
controls to select or set various camera functions or modes. In “Manual” the exposure mode controls the aperture settings
(see camera manual).
3. ON / OFF / ILLUMINATOR KNOB: Rotate to switch camera on or off or to engage illuminator.
4. BULKHEAD CONNECTOR X2: For Flash Sync Cord. (Nikonos Type).
5. BRACKETING BUTTON: Push to activate the bracketing function, rotate main command knob to desired exposure correction.
6. FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB: Turning allows manual focus of a fixed focal length lens or rotation of the zoom mechanism of a lens.
6a. FOCUS/ZOOM PINION GEAR: Engages and operates the focus or zoom gear attached to the lens.
7. HAND GRIPS (X2): Left and right grip allowing the mounting of strobe arms and accessories.
8 & 8a. LENS RELEASE LEVER: activates the lens release button on the camera allowing easy removal of the lens.
9. BAYONNET MOUNTING FLANGE: allows the mounting of different ports and extension rings on the housing.
10. MOUNTING TRAY: This sliding tray is removable to allow easy access and mounting of the camera.
11. HOT SHOE CONNECTOR: connects the camera to the Flash Bulkhead. Slide this Connector into the camera Hot Shoe. When
detaching do not pull the cord as this might damage the electrical connections.
12. VIEWFINDER: A full view of the illuminated camera viewfinder displays all necessary information. It is removable, and can be
substituted with an Aqua View Finder for even better viewing (see accessories)
13. AF MODE SELECTOR / RESET BUTTON: Press this button to access your auto focus mode selection, also this button when
pressed at the same time as the exposure compensation button (28) will reset the camera settings to its default position.
14. AF / AE LOCK LEVER: Press down lever to engage auto focus or/and auto exposure, see camera manual for the different
options associated to this button.
15. MAIN-COMMAND INPUT KNOB: It rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. It can be used alone or in combination with other
controls to select or set various camera functions or modes. Refer to camera manual for in depth use.
16. LATCHES: Two heavy duty latches are provided with safety locks to protect against accidental opening.
17. FOCUS AREA / MULTI SELECTOR BUTTONS: These buttons have multiple uses. They allow the selection of the focus area,
in the menu mode, they are used to scroll up or down and left to right to choose from your menu selection and they are used in the
delete mode.
18. OK (ENTER): Press to acknowledge selected function.