FujiFilm 3D W1 Camera Underwater Housing PDF User Manual

Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the FUJIFILM FinePix REAL 3D camera. For those who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing to suit their needs. It is equipped with full-function control buttons, Flash window for lighting and external flash synchronization and interchangeable ports for conversion lens. The acrylic back cover allows taking pictures and checking on the camera much easier. For closure, the double o-rings and key-hole lock design provide ease of use and added security. Now you can use small cameras with the feel and function of professional housings.

4. Set up Instructions
4.1 Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity
Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. The design of the main piston O-ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent. This special O-ring design provides a perfect seal even if there is any movement
between the body and lid due to change of ambient pressure. However please note that responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the watertight seal lies entirely with the user. 10BAR accepts no liability for damage to, or loss of any equipment used with, or placed inside the housing. Users are highly recommended to carry out in-water test of the housings without installing of the camera for their first dive, after change of new ports or alternation of any new configuration. The test can be carried out by lowering the housing with ballast to the working depth or dive down to the safe diving range.

The O-ring seal is the main barrier between the water outside and the air space within the camera. It is an effective barrier only if the seal is properly maintained. The O-ring seal should be inspected before every dive. The following information is provided for guidance in using and maintaining the O-ring seal.

4.2 Maintaining the O-ring Seal
If the main body to lid O-rings are not installed, install the O-rings before diving. Their care and maintenance are critical to the watertight integrity of the housing. If the O-rings are contaminated, or not already installed; inspect, grease and install the O-rings according to the following guidelines.

4.3 Inspection, cleaning and re-instillation of the O-rings Tools
A soft cotton bud or sponge applicator, make sure these are free of all contamination such as loose fibers, and the tube of silicone grease supplied with the housing. Note other types of silicone grease specifically for use with underwater camera equipment can usually also be used. It is advised to carry out the following procedure on a firm clean level surface, e.g. at a table, to prevent skidding especially when diving from a boat. When to maintain the O-ring seal Remove the O-ring periodically for inspection. It is not necessary to remove, clean and re-install the O-ring after every dive provided the O-rings are not become contaminated. As a rule of thumbs set up the camera and housing before a day’s diving. If the housing is required to be opened between dives for changing memory card or re-charging batteries, make sure the outside of the housing is thoroughly toweled dry before opening up. After removing the lid and servicing the camera, replace the lid straight away, rather than leaving it lying around. Before replacing the lid, check the o-rings and make sure that no contamination such as dust, hair, salt, sand etc. has fallen onto the O-ring or O-ring recess, as a precaution we recommend to inspect the O-ring every time the lid is opened and to carry out the maintenance only if necessary.

A spare O-ring is supplied with your housing, or a replacement O-ring can be ordered from 10BAR. If the O-ring is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated, clean it with a cotton cloth that is free of all chemicals or contamination. After cleaning inspect the O-ring again. Once the O-ring has been inspected and verified fit for use, apply a small amount of silicone grease to the O-ring. The silicone grease must be evenly distributed round the O-ring. Replace the O-ring into the groove; run a finger round the O-ring, to make sure it is snugly seated in the groove.

4.4 Key Hole Lock
The Key hole Lock is simple and easy to use and adding security. Turn the levers of the lock perpendicular to the wall of the housing until the lock is released on both sides.

Replace the lid and make sure the lever is perpendicular to the side wall of the housing. Lock the lid by press down the lever and turn until the lever is parallel to the side wall of the housing. After replacing and locking the lid, make a final visual inspection of the main O-ring for contamination.

5.1 Pre Dive Function Check.
Just before entering the water, make a habit of reviewing that you have carried out the proper steps to close the housing and the bulkhead is connected. Make a visual check of the O-ring seal. It is also useful to switch on the camera, and check that controls e.g. on/off, zoom, shutter functions operate normally.

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May 25, 2010 | Posted in Digital Camera, FujiFilm Manual

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