Aquatica Nikon AD80 - Manual (Page 11)

MOUNTING AND ATTACHING FLASHES
Depending on which strobe system you are using, you can mount the necessary shoes or brackets or Base Ball
onto the threaded holes on the top of the hand grips. Use of the Aquatica TLC Strobe Arm System is recommended.
There are also two 1/4”-20 threaded holes on the bottom of the housing that can be used for various mounting
applications. For example, Aquatica TLC makes a strobe arm mounting tray that will fit on the bottom of the hous-
ing. A 1/4”-20 threaded hole on top of the front half of the housing will accept an Aquatica bracket or Base Ball
that can hold a small dive light or a strobe arm.
The AQUATICA Digital housing can be fitted with a standard single or double bulkhead connector for strobes
• When using the Standard Nikonos sync cord be sure to lubricate the O-ring on the sync cord’s connector with
a light coat of O-ring grease. Also put a light coat of O-ring grease on the threads of this connector.
TAKING A PICTURE
Following are the basic techniques. For more information and advanced photography please study the Nikon
D80 instruction manual.
1. Rotate the Mode dial knob (key # 26) and select the desired exposure mode with the main sub command dial
control, Recommended Exposure Mode options in sequence are: Programmed Auto (P), Shutter Priority Auto
(S), Aperture Priority Auto (A) or Manual Exposure (M).
2. Control of Auto Exposure compensation (key# 28) is achieved through pressing down the button to engage
compensation function, select proper factor by rotating main command knob.
Note: When using a flash, it is reccomended that the camera be used only in Single Frame Motor Drive or there
is the possibillity that the camera will fire before the flash can recycle.
3. Push the Metering System Knob (key# 27) and select the metering system symbol you wish to use: 3D Matrix,
Center-Weighted or Spot, in the LCD panel.
4. Pull the Shutter Release Lever partially back. This will activate the camera’s meter and autofocus system.
5 If using manual focus use the Focus Knob (key # 6) on the housing or on the flat port to focus.
6 If using the Manual, Aperture or Shutter priority mode adjust the Main Command Knob (key # 15) or
sub-command (key # 2) to set the shutter speed and/or aperture.
7. Pull the Shutter Release Lever (key # 1) the rest of the way until the camera fires.