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Camera Underwater Housing - TZ7 / ZS3 (Panasonic)
User Manual
1. Introduction
Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Panasonic TZ7 / ZS3 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.
Contents:
1. Introduction
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
User Manual 1. Introduction Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Panasonic TZ7 / ZS3 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. -
Page 2: Specifications
2. Specifications Housings individually tested to 10 Bar (90 m / 300 ft.) Recommended Test Pressure working pressure 60 m Closure Design Double O-rings, Key-hole Lock Body Material 6061 Aluminum, Acrylic Overall Size 115 x 150 x 110 mm (LxWxH) Total Weight Approximately 0.8 kg (Housing only) Buoyancy (with camera) Slightly negative in salt water... -
Page 3: Set Up Instructions
(14) DISPLAY / DELE For the full list of camera functions and settings accessed by each control, please consult the Panasonic TZ7 / ZS3 camera instruction manual. 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. - Page 4 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.
- Page 5 l Clean the O-ring recess (the square groove where the O-ring sits) with a cotton bud. l Inspect the O-ring all the way round its surface for damage such as cuts tears or contamination. This should be done visually and also by feeling the surface texture between finger and thumb.
- Page 6 4.5 Mounting the camera in the housing: 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.
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Page 7: Use & Care Of Housing
5. Use & Care of Housing 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. -
Page 8: Service
5.4 Transportation. Please protect the housing during transportation. It is recommended to remove the handle, and shutter extension, and wrap the camera in foam or bubble wrap. 5.5 Accidents The impact resistance of the housing is excellent. However after an accident the alignment of the housing may have been altered. - Page 9 (Copy to be retained by user) Housing Type : Serial Number : (Labelled inside housing) Owner’s Name : Owner’s Address： 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 Please keep this document for future reference...