User Manual for Aquatica AD800 Underwater Housing for Nikon D800 or D800E Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the Aquatica AD800 Underwater Housing for Nikon
- Product category: Still Cameras & Housings Aquatica
- Brand: Aquatica
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
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Product description Capture brilliant photos and Full HD 1080p video of pygmy seahorses, sharks, and coral reefs, thanks to Aquatica's AD800 Underwater Housing for your Nikon D800 or D800E digital camera. It has a depth rating of 295', which is upgradeable to 426.5'. The housing is equipped with a pair of fiber-optic strobe connectors, along with adapters for attaching two optional Sea & Sea or Inon-type strobes.
Access to virtually all camera functions is provided by mechanical controls. The addition of a unique toggle lever makes the AD800 housing the first of its kind from Aquatica to offer access to the Fn and DOF preview buttons. Various custom functions can be assigned to each of these buttons. The AD800 also has dual ergonomic hand grips, which allow for easy underwater handling and give you attachment points for lighting arms.
To ensure excellent durability, the housing is constructed from an aluminum alloy and stainless steel. It is machined on advanced, 5-axis, computer-assisted machines, then anodized to North American military specifications to safeguard against corrosion and other damage. A tough powder coating and corrosion-resistant zinc anodes provide additional protection.
The AD800 ships without a required lens port, and accepts various interchangeable ports for wide-angle, zoom, and macro lenses. See the Port Chartswtcybdrtsafbz for complete information. A standard, coated eyepiece offers a full view of the camera's viewfinder, and the optional Aqua View Finder offers an enlarged, enhanced view with 100% coverage, corner-to-corner sharpness, and dioptric adjustment. - Waterproofing
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- Depth rating: 295', upgradeable to 426'
- Controls, Handling, and Operation
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- Enables access to virtually all camera functions via mechanical controls
- Knurled knobs and over-sized controls allow for easy operation in any situation
- With the addition of a unique toggle lever, the AD800 is the first housing of its kind from Aquatica to offer access to the Fn and DOF preview buttons
- You can assign the following custom functions to the depth of field button: Power aperture (close), index marking in video mode, and view photo shooting info
- To the Fn button, you may assign these custom functions: Select image area using the main command dial, convert to depth of field preview, FV Lock (lock the flash value), AE/AF lock, AE lock only, AE lock (reset on release), AE lock (hold), AF lock only, AF-ON, flash off, power aperture (open), index marking in video mode, and view photo shooting info
- Housing features an internal flash up/flash down capability, as well as a quick-access ISO lever that is thumb-activated
- AF-L/AE-L and AF-ON button access is now provided by a combined lever and rotating collar that prevents ambient pressure from pushing it back towards the housing
- Menu buttons have been angled to make them more accessible with your left hand
- Lens gear system consists of a smaller housing pinion and a larger lens gear, allowing for smoother action while zooming in during a video sequence
- On the left-hand side of the housing, the buttons and mode selector control are angled and positioned for quicker access to the various functions
- On the right-hand side, the video recording lever has been relocated closer to your index finger
- Live View toggle remains within easy reach
- Multi-controller pad found on Nikon D800 is accessible, and its SET button has been enlarged
- Equipped with standard, coated, Galileo-type eyepiece
- Optional Aqua View Finder gives you an enlarged, enhanced image with corner-to-corner sharpness, which will be a great help to you in shot composition and critical focusing
- Construction Details
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- Housing is made from aluminum alloy
- Built on sophisticated, 5-axis, computer-assisted machines, then anodized to North American military specifications to safeguard against corrosion and other damage
- Tough powder coating and corrosion-resistant zinc anodes on sensitive parts of housing enhance durability even further
- Controls are made of Type 304 stainless steel--the same steel used in the aerospace industry--to prevent breakage and rusting
- Redesigned camera tray positions the camera in exactly the right place in the housing, and is easily disengaged with a simple push on a tab
- The zoom-actuating pinion gear and lens-release lever pull out to allow you to remove the camera from the back while keeping a lens and zoom gear attached
- Housing is built in Canada, so it's endured long-term exposure to one of the world's most rugged diving environments, in order to ensure extreme durability
- Lens Port System
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- Ships without required lens port
- Accepts interchangeable ports for various wide-angle, zoom, and macro lenses. Choose from 4 different dome ports and a macro port
- See the port chart linked above for full compatibility details
- External Strobe Use
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- Two fiber-optic connectors for attaching strobes via required cables
- Adapters for attaching two optional Sea & Sea or Inon-type strobes
- S-TTL exposure control is available
- Aquatica's connectors are now user-serviceable, and replacement can be done quickly, without any special tools, in a matter of minutes
- Mounting
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- A total of 3 access holes are provided for various external accessories, such as Aquatica's remote trigger (# 19304), external monitors, and more
- Both hand grips have holes ready to accept Aquatica's TLC mounting bracket for lighting arms, as well as various other lighting supports
- An extra mounting point for a focus/video light or other accessory is on top of the housing, and three additional mounting points are located on the bottom for brackets, tripods, and other support systems
In the Box Aquatica AD800 Underwater Housing for Nikon D800 or D800E (Dual Fiber-Optic Strobe Connectors) Grip Handles Standard Eyepiece Limited 1-Year Warranty Compatibility chart PDF 1.1mb Table of Contents
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Technical parametersAquatica 20070-OPT Specs | Depth Rating | 295' (90 m)
Upgradeable to 426.5' (130 m) | | Control Type | Mechanical | | Controls | 2x Grip handles
Shutter release lever
Sub-command dial knob
Main command dial knob
Movie recording lever
DoF (Depth of Field) & Fn (Function) toggle lever
Power switch/illuminator lever
Internal flash-down lever
Flash mode and compensation lever
Internal flash-up button
Focus/zoom pinion gear release disk
Focus/zoom control knob and pinion gear
Lens Release knob and lever
AF/MF selector
Focus mode selector
AF mode selector button and actuator
Port release mechanism lever
Metering pattern selector button
AE-L/AF-L & AF-ON lever and rotating collar
Exposure compensation button access lever
Multi-selector center button and array
Live View selector lever and actuating button
INFO activation button
OK button
Thumbnails/playback zoom out and zoom in buttons
Protect/picture control/help button
Menu button
Playback button
Delete/format button
Release mode dial selector knob and unlock button
ISO button access lever
Exposure bracketing button
Exposure mode selector
Image quality access button
White balance access button | | Material of Construction | Body: Anodized aluminum alloy
Controls: Type 304 stainless steel | | Lens Port | Ships without required lens port
Interchangeable port system accepts various wide-angle, zoom, and macro lenses
Bayonet Flange allows for mounting of various ports and extension rings
4 dome ports and a macro port available
See Port Chart linked in Overview for complete info | | Buoyancy | Depends on choice of lens and port | | External Strobe Connector | 2x Fiber-optic strobe connectors
Adapters for attaching 2 optional Sea & Sea or Inon-type strobes
S-TTL exposure available
Strobe attachment requires fiber-optic cable (sold separately) | | Other Connectors | 2x bulkhead access holes for installing optional connection/port or hydrophone | | Viewfinder | Standard, coated Galileo-type eyepiece (included)
Optional Aqua View Finder with 100% coverage, corner-to-corner sharpness, and dioptric adjustment | | Moisture Alarm | Yes, LED | | Mounting | 1x 1/4"-20 top accessory mounting hole
3x bottom mounting points for brackets, tripods, other support systems
4x 1/4"-20 mounting holes for lighting arms on grips | | Dimensions (W x H x D) | Not specified by manufacturer | | | | Package Weight | 8.95 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.5 x 9.0 x 6.7" |
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