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AquaTech Elite 7D II Underwater Sport

User Manual for AquaTech Elite 7D II Underwater Sport Housing and Canon 7D Mark II Camera Body Kit

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• AquaTech Elite 7D II Underwater Sport Housing for Canon 7D Mk II DSLR Capture photos and video over, under, or near the water's surface with your Canon 7D Mk II DSLR in this AquaTech Elite 7D II Underwater Sport Housing. Featuring a depth rating of 33', AquaTech housings are designed for shallow water and surface use, and shouldn't be operated at depths beyond 15' for longer than five minutes.
  
  The Elite 7D II's tactile, mechanical controls provide easy access to important camera functions, and its ergonomic design and side grip offer optimal handling and comfort. An optional Pistol Grip Trigger and 27" Pole Shutter Extension kit offers remote firing capability and focus control, allowing you to capture blur-free images with ease. The pole also affords extra reach when shooting at certain angles.
  
  The housing's polyurethane body has reinforced quick-release clips and tactile controls made of stainless steel, aluminum, and high strength plastics. All of the aluminum parts have been anodized for resistance to corrosion and other wear and tear. The O-rings that secure the housing's inner controls are greased during assembly and a small tube of O-ring grease is included for continued maintenance of the metal shafts of the housing's push controls.
  
  An optional flash bulkhead sync connector, supplied with the flash housing, enables the Elite 7D II to work with optional accessories such as external flash units and pocket wizards. A threaded 3/8"-16 mounting point at the bottom of the housing enables connection to an optional tripod or tray. The Elite 7D II sport housing ships without a required lens port, and accepts a series of screw-mounted ports for the Canon lens series. For complete compatibility information, see this Port Chart.
  Waterproofing
  • • Depth rating of 33'
    • Designed for shallow water and surface use, housing shouldn't be operated at depths beyond 15' for longer than five minutes.
    Controls, Handling and Operation
    • • Provides access to the following camera functions via mechanical, push-button controls on housing backplate: AF-On, Start, Stop, Video / Stills switch, Q menu, Right Multi-Controller, Set Button, Zoom In, Playback, Delete, Auto Focus Point Selector, Rear Control Dial, Shutter
      • Ergonomic design with side grip for optimum handling.
      • Camera Plate bolts to the bottom of camera and slides into mount inside housing.
      • Optional pistol grip or optional 27" pole shutter extension kit enables remote firing capability and focus control, allowing you to capture blur-free images with ease. Pole also offers extra reach when shooting at certain angles. Additionally, this housing is compatible with optional strobes or PocketWizards in their own designated housings.
      Construction Details
      • • Made from durable polyurethane.
        • Controls made from stainless steel, anodized aluminum and high strength plastic.
        • Four quick release clips with safety latches.
        • Main and front compression O-rings seal the main back plate at the rear and the lens port on the front below the threads.
        Lens Port System
        • • Ships without a required lens port.
          • Various interchangeable ports are available for wide-angle, macro, and zoom lenses.
          • For full compatibility, see Port Chart linked above.
          External Strobe Use
          • • Optional flash bulkhead sync connector enables attachment of optional external strobes. Flash bulkhead included with purchase of AquaTech's flash housing.
            • Optional pistol grip or pole shutter release enables remote firing capability and is compatible with optional strobes or PocketWizards in their own designated housings.
            Mounting
            • • One 3/8"-16 threaded tripod mounting point.
              UPC: 810778010435
            • Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera Body with W-E1 Wi-Fi Adapter An already very capable imaging machine, the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera Body with W-E1 Wi-Fi Adapter from Canon takes the camera's capabilities up a notch with the inclusion of an SD-card-sized item that adds Wi-Fi connectivity to the camera.
              
              Designed with a penchant for speed, the 7D Mark II is characterized by its APS-C-sized 20.2MP CMOS sensor, dual DIGIC 6 image processors, and a top continuous shooting rate of 10 fps. Both a 65-point all cross-type phase-detection AF system and Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology benefit fast, accurate focusing performance for both optical viewfinder and live view shooting. Additionally, the combination of the dual image processors along with the CMOS sensor also contribute to enhanced low-light sensitivity to a native ISO 16000, which is further expandable to ISO 51200. The 7D Mark II comfortably performs in a range of challenging situations, and while ideally situated as a tool for sports and wildlife photographers, it resides equally as well in the hands of contemporary multimedia image-makers.
              
              Complementing the 7D Mark II's still imaging assets, support for recording full HD 1080p video is available, in multiple frame rates up to 60 fps. Beyond saving to internal memory cards, uncompressed video can also be recorded to optional external recorders via an HDMI connection. Custom Movie Servo AF, which is aided by the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, serves to highlight movie recording abilities by enabling controllable speed and sensitivity settings for continuous focusing with moving subjects.
              
              Housing the robust set of imaging capabilities is an equally robust dust and weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, which contains a durable shutter mechanism tested for up to 200,000 actuations. A fixed 3.0" 1.04m-dot Clear View II LCD screen is incorporated into the design, along with a bright Intelligent Viewfinder II optical finder, for versatile monitoring and playback abilities. Customizable buttons are placed about the body for personalized control over different settings and a built-in GPS module automatically embeds location data into files for geotagging images when shooting.
              20.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors
              • Featuring a 20.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 image processors, the 7D Mark II is capable of producing high-resolution, well-detailed still imagery and full HD 1080p video with notable sensitivity and minimal noise. A native ISO range of 100-16000, which can further be expanded to ISO 51200, is well-suited to working in difficult lighting conditions and the processing power of the DIGIC 6 processors also contributes to enhanced low-light quality with smooth color and tonal gradations and corrected optical aberrations.
                
                The dual processor design further benefits the imaging system through the addition of speed, which avails 10 fps continuous shooting for over 1000 JPEGs, 31 RAW, or 19 RAW+JPEG files, along with a top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. and a top flash sync speed of 1/250 sec. Additionally, a shutter lag time of 0.055 sec. and a start-up time of just 0.1 sec. help keep the camera ready to perform when desired.
              65-Point All Cross-Type AF System
              • When shooting with the optical viewfinder, a 65-point all cross-type autofocus system is used to provide wide frame coverage for acquiring focus accurately and quickly. The center point of this cluster is a high-precision dual cross-type sensor that benefits working with f/2.8, or faster, lenses and supports focusing down to -3 EV to enable working in low-light conditions. These focus points are configurable and allow homing in on specific elements within the frame to focus on, or, alternatively, all can be used to provide coverage across the frame.
              Dual Pixel CMOS AF
              • Dual Pixel CMOS AF is a refined live view focusing technology that works to provide incredibly quick and precise autofocusing abilities that function in a similar manner to how a camcorder acquires focus. This system integrates two separate photodiodes within each pixel to provide a broad and dense network of phase-detection gathering elements across nearly 80% of the frame to help reduce focus hunting for faster, more direct control of focus placement. Dual Pixel CMOS AF is utilized during live view applications, for either still or video shooting.
                
                When working with still imagery, this focusing system works to acquire focus quickly and accurately, making it ideally suited to shooting and tracking moving subjects so that critical focus is attained with each shot. When shooting video, focusing is smooth and natural when changing from different subjects or different distances within the scene. Subject tracking in movies is also heightened due to the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system's ability to recognize subjects and maintain focus when working within changing or cluttered scenery.
              EOS HD Video
              • Full HD 1080p video recording is supported in multiple frame rates, up to 60 fps, in both the MOV and MP4 file formats. Additionally, uncompressed video can be recorded to an optional external recorded via the HDMI output. In-camera video is recorded using the high quality H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec and manual exposure control is supported for greater refinement over the look and feel of recordings. Video clips are automatically partitioned after the file size has reached 4GB and both IPB and All i-frame compressions are available for use depending on editing and output preferences.
                
                When recording video, customizable Movie Servo AF can be utilized to adjust the focusing location, speed, and tracking intervals for fluid and smooth AF quality. Support is also available for STM lenses, which deliver exceptionally quiet and smooth focusing to benefit the overall quality of movies.
                
                In-camera audio is recorded using the Linear PCM format for MOV files, or the AAC format for MP4 files, and support is available for utilizing an optional external microphone during recording. Additionally, a headphone input is also available for real-time audio monitoring.
              Body Design
              • Featuring a durable magnesium alloy body with a shutter tested to 200,000 cycles, along with enhanced mirror and shutter drive mechanisms, this rugged camera is also sealed to resist dust and moisture for use in inclement conditions. On the rear of the camera is a bright, large 3.0" 1.04m-dot LCD screen that can be used for live view monitoring, image review, and menu navigation. It features a smudge-resistant and anti-reflective Clear View II coating to better enable viewing in bright lighting conditions. Alternatively, for eye-level finding, an optical Intelligent Viewfinder II is incorporated into the design and provides 100% frame coverage, for greater composition accuracy, and an overlay display to highlight pertinent shooting settings, such as a digital level, exposure information, and other camera functions. The body design also incorporates a dual memory card slot that accepts one CompactFlash card and one SD/SDHC/SDXC card to extend file saving capabilities by permitting overflow recording or in-camera duplicating. The camera also features a range of customizable controls that can be configured to adjust a range of settings based on your personal preference.
              Scene Detection System and Exposure Metering
              • For enhanced precision in regard to exposure metering, an iSA (Intelligent Scene Analysis) system employs an independent 150,000-pixel RGB metering sensor, which benefits the iTR AF (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition) system, for consistent, precise subject tracking and exposure metering capabilities. These systems also incorporated dedicated tracking algorithms designed to recognize faces and colors, too, to support both exposure metering and autofocus functions.
              Other Camera Features
              • • A built-in intervalometer permits the creation of time lapse imagery and supports recording 1-99 consecutive frames in pre-selected intervals.
                • The bulb shutter speed setting enables you to keep the shutter open as long as desired for an expanded range of creative exposure capabilities.
                • An integrated GPS Receiver automatically records location data with each exposure, including longitude and latitude, elevation, and UTC time as EXIF data, and also provides a digital compass. Movement can also be tracked at set intervals to showcase your routes taken during shooting.
                • Advanced mirror vibration control technology supports the 7D Mark II's exceptional continuous shooting speeds and helps to maintain consistent results during shooting bursts.
                • A flicker detection system can automatically warn you, in the viewfinder, when a flickering light source has been detected. The effects of these light sources can be compensated for using the Anti-Flicker Shooting function, which will automatically record images only during instances of peak light volume. This system is especially useful for reducing inconsistent exposure or color results, which are prevalent when continuously shooting in difficult lighting conditions.
                • In-camera correction for a variety of lens aberrations is possible, including the ability to control peripheral illumination, chromatic aberration, and other distortions. When working in live view, the Image Simulation Function can be utilized to monitor the effects of distortion correction for fine-tuning your results.
                • A USB 3.0 terminal is available for expedited transfer speeds between the camera and a computer or the optional WFT-E7 (Version 2) for Wi-Fi connectivity.
                • Picture Style modes allow you to set predefined looks to imagery in-camera and include Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, and up to three User Defined settings.
                • Language support: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
              UPC: 013803285246
            In the Box
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            • Back Plate
            • Camera Plate
            • Tool Kit
            • Tube of Grease
            • Limited 3-Month Warranty
            • Canon - EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera Body with W-E1 Wi-Fi Adapter
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• AquaTech Elite 7D II Underwater Sport Housing for Canon 7D Mk II DSLR

  Depth Rating	33' / 10 m
  Control Type	Mechanical.
  Controls	Housing provides access to these camera functions: AF-On, Start, Stop, Video / Stills switch, Q menu, Right Multi-Controller, Set Button, Zoom In, Playback, Delete, Auto Focus Point Selector, Rear Control Dial, Shutter.
  Material of Construction	Polyurethane body, stainless steel and hard anodized aluminum controls.
  Lens Port	Required and sold separately. Lens Port Mount Diameter: 4.75" / 120 mm. Various interchangeable, screw-mount flat and dome ports are available for wide-angle, macro and zoom lenses. For compatibility details, see port chart linked in overview.
  Buoyancy	Varies depending on choice of lens and port.
  External Strobe Connector	The Elite 7D II can accommodate an optional flash bulkhead, which is included with the purchase of AquaTech's flash housing.
  Viewfinder	None
  Moisture Alarm	None
  Mounting	One 3/8"-16 threaded tripod mounting point.
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	7.5 x 6.75 x 5.0" / 19.0 x 17.1 x 12.7 cm
  Weight	3.6 lb / 1.6 kg

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	10.8 x 8.4 x 6.2"

• Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera Body with W-E1 Wi-Fi Adapter

  Lens Mount	Canon EF-S
  Camera Format	APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor)
  Pixels	Actual: 20.9 Megapixel Effective: 20.2 Megapixel
  Maximum Resolution	5472 x 3648
  Aspect Ratio	3:2
  Sensor Type	CMOS
  Sensor Size	22.4 x 15 mm
  Image File Format	JPEG, RAW
  Bit Depth	14-Bit
  Image Stabilization	None

  ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 to 16000 (Extended: 100 to 51200)
  Shutter Speed	Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Bulb Mode
  Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot
  Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
  Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
  Metering Range	0 to 20 EV
  White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, Twilight
  Continuous Shooting	Up to 10 fps
  Interval Recording	Yes
  Self Timer	2/10-Second Delay

  Recording Modes	MP4/H.264 Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/29.97p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 29.97p/59.94p SD (640 x 480) at 29.97p MOV Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/29.97p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 59.94p SD (640 x 480) at 29.97p
  External Recording Modes	Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p
  Recording Limit	Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds for Full HD (1920 x 1080) Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds for HD (1280 x 720) Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds for SD (640 x 480)
  Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone External Microphone Input
  Audio File Format	AAC, Linear PCM

  Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
  Focus Mode	Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
  Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 65 (65 Cross-Type)
  Autofocus Sensitivity	-3 to +18 EV

  Viewfinder Type	Optical (Pentaprism)
  Viewfinder Eye Point	22 mm
  Viewfinder Coverage	100%
  Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 1x
  Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1 m
  Monitor Size	3"
  Monitor Resolution	1,040,000 Dot
  Monitor Type	LCD

  Built-in Flash	Yes
  Maximum Sync Speed	1/250 Second
  Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
  Dedicated Flash System	eTTL
  External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

  Memory Card Slot	1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC 1 x CompactFlash
  Connectivity	3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), USB 3.0
  Wireless	Wi-Fi
  GPS	Yes

  Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
  Operating Humidity	0 to 85%

  Battery	1 x LP-E6N Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.9 x 4.4 x 3.1" / 148.6 x 112.4 x 78.2 mm
  Weight	2.00 lb / 910 g (Body with Battery and Memory)

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.9 x 7.2 x 5.8"

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