Aquatica EOS 1Ds MK III - Manual (Page 4)

CONTROLS IN DETAIL
1. SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER: Pulling the shutter release lever back part way activates the camera meter and auto focus. Pulling
the lever back all the way fires the camera.
2. MAIN COMMAND DIAL KNOB:
Rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. Use alone or in combination with other controls to select
or set various camera functions or modes. In “Manual” exposure this knob controls the aperture or shutter settings (see camera
manual).
3. * “STAR” FUNCTION BUTTON:
press to engage AE lock feature or customize as per section 10 of the Canon EOS 1Ds MK III
manual (C. Fn I-14 or C. Fn IV-2)
4. FE LOCK / MULTISPOT METERING BUTTON:
Push to select the desired function mode, either flash exposure lock or multi spot
metering.
5. ISO CONTROL BUTTON: Press to select ISO, use in conjunction with main (#2) or quick (#24) command dial control to select
proper ISO.
6. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTON: Press to engage the Exposure compensation control
[+/-].in conjunction with main (#2) or quick (#24) command dial control to set the desired exposure compensation value. The value
will appear in the Top LCD panel and in the Viewfinder.
7. LCD PANEL ILLUMINATOR BUTTON:
Pressing this button will illuminate the LCD panels of the camera.
8. SECONDARY BULKHEAD CONNECTOR:
For Flash Sync Cord. (Manual Nikonos Type by default other option available on
request).
9. MAIN BULKHEAD CONNECTOR:
To connect Flash Sync Cord. (Manual Nikonos Type by default other option available on re
quest).
10. ACCESSORY BULKHEAD CONNECTOR: (Optional) for additional strobe or remote control connector
11. MODE /AEB SELECTOR BUTTON: Press to engage and select the shooting mode, can be used in conjunction with the AF-
DRIVE button (#12) to activate the AEB function. This button can also be used in conjunction with the AF-DRIVE button (#12) to
activate the AEB function.
12.
AF-DRIVE/ AEB SELECTOR BUTTON: Press to select the AF mode or drive mode using either the main (#2) or quick (#24)
command dial control to set the desired value. This button can be used in conjunction with the MODE selector button (#11) to
activate the AEB function.
13. METERING MODE/FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION: Press and rotate main command knob (#2) to select metering pattern
or rotate quick control dial knob (#24) to select flash exposure compensation.
14. FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB:
Turning allows manual focus of a single focus lens or rotation of the zoom mechanism of a lens.
15. FOCUS/ZOOM PINION GEAR:
Engages and operates the focus or zoom gear attached to the lens.
16. LENS RELEASE KNOB: activates the lens release button on the camera allowing easy removal of the lens.
17. LENS RELEASE KNOB LEVER: Applies pressure on the camera lens lock button
18. PORT RELEASE MECHANISM BUTTON: Press down to release the locking mechanism when installing or removing a port or
extension.
19. HOT SHOE CONNECTOR: connects the camera to the Flash Bulkhead. Slide this Connector into the camera Hot Shoe. When
detaching do not pull the cord as this might damage the electrical connections.
20. HAND GRIPS (X2):
Left and right grip allowing the mounting of strobe arms and accessories.
21. BAYONNET MOUNTING FLANGE: allows the mounting of different ports and extension rings on the housing.
22. GRIP’S ACCESSORIES MOUNTING HOLES:
Two 1/4-20 TPI holes on each grips are ready to accept TLC Base Brackets or TLC
Base Ball for strobe arms or accessories.
23. LATCHES: Three heavy duty latches with safety locks to protect against accidental opening.
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