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Camera Housing – Model D80 (Nikon) 

User Manual 

Contents:  

1

. Introduction 

2

. Specifications 

3

. Set up Instructions 

4

. Function Controls 

5

. Use & Care of Housing 

6

. Service 

7

. Warranty 

 

 

 

 

 

1

. Introduction 

10 BAR Underwater Housings are small, light and rugged enough to be used on every dive. Use 

of clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O-ring seal. 10 BAR 

Housings are designed for the ever -increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras. 
Advanced computer aided design and CNC manufacturing technologies ensure precise dimensions. Each 

housing body is first injection molded, and then machined to configure to individual camera model. A 

range of lens ports and controls are fitted, to tailor the housing to your camera model. 

 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for D80

Page 1: ... clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O ring seal 10 BAR Housings are designed for the ever increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras Advanced computer aided design and CNC manufacturing technologies ensure precise dimensions Each housing body is first injection molded and then machined to configure to individual camera model A range of...

Page 2: ...inal pre dive check Double O ring design on all controls Bulkhead and hot shoe plug for External Speedlight SB 800 i TTL strobe Standard Zoom Port18 70mm Lens Accessories D80 Opening key Lever Silicone O ring grease Spare main O ring Carrying bag Cleaning Kit Optional accessories Dome Port for Sigma 15mm f 2 8 fisheye Lens Zoom Port for Nikkor 18 70mm Zoom Lens Medium Port for Nikkor 60mm f 2 8 ma...

Page 3: ...1 Multi selector 12 O K 13 Main command dial 14 Pressure release plug 15 Viewfinder eyepiece 16 Shutter 17 Sub command dial 18 Zoom control dial 19 Focus mode selector 20 Power on off 21 Metering mode 22 Exposure compensation 23 Single continuous timer remote control 24 AF Reset 25 Mode dial 26 Flashlight syn bulkhead 4 Set up Instructions ...

Page 4: ...c and is not required for watertight integrity If this O ring should become detached it can simply be pushed back in place Fig 1 Open Housing Procedure 4 3 Opening levers After unscrewing and pulling out the pressure release plug the lid can be opened To overcome the friction of opening use lever Fig 2 to push against the lid with a cam action Be sure they are inserted all the way flat to the hous...

Page 5: ... O ring seal 4 5 Maintaining the O ring Seal If the main body to lid O ring is not installed install the O ring before diving This is the only user serviceable O ring Its care and maintenance is critical to the watertight integrity of the housing The O ring should be replaced at the service interval see section on service If the O ring is contaminated or not already installed inspect grease and in...

Page 6: ...ng or a replacement O ring can be obtained from 10 BAR 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 rou...

Page 7: ...ile closing otherwise the air cannot escape Squeeze the lid closed all the way with the hissing of expelled air Screw home CLOCKWISE the pressure release plug Fig 9 There is no need to excessively tighten this plug The seal is made by internal O rings The O ring on the underside of the plug is just to keep out dirt ...

Page 8: ...t 0 5 to 1mm in width should be visible where the O ring is in contact with the lid Follow this line all the way round the edge of the seal as a final check that the seal is good The housing is now ready for the dive Important Before diving make sure the pressure release plug is pushed back inside and then screwed home do not over tighten this plug finger tight only ...

Page 9: ...t strap it is easy to inadvertently let go of the housing especially if you are distracted 5 3 Cleaning Storage The body lid of the housing are made of polycarbonate Polycarbonate was selected for its outstanding strength stiffness hardness and toughness As well as its crystal clear transparency and high gloss surface It has good resistance to weathering although long term exposure to sunlight sho...

Page 10: ...te the nature of the accident so that the severity can be assessed 6 Service To ensure the continued performance of your housing it should be serviced every year or after every 200 dives Please note the terms for servicing the housing posted at our website A full service will include Inspection of all components for wears or damage report if repair necessary Cleaning of all sealing surfaces and re...

Page 11: ...nty Please fill in the information below and return a copy to 10 Bar Underwater Housing at the address below to validate the warranty Housing Type Date of Purchase Serial Number Labeled inside housing Dealer Owner s Name e mail Address Tel Fax Office Showroom Unit C 2 F Wing Hin Factory Building 31 33 Ng Fong St San Po Kong Hong Kong Tel 852 2573 3228 Fax 852 2811 9180 Email service 10bar com Web ...

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