The AquaTech Zoom Gears are accessories designed to provide full zoom control for compatible AquaTech Sport Housings. These gears are essential for photographers and videographers using AquaTech's range of underwater housings, enabling precise focal length adjustments in various shooting conditions.
Function Description:
The primary function of the AquaTech Zoom Gears is to facilitate smooth and responsive zoom control for lenses housed within AquaTech Sport Housings. Each Zoom Gear is specifically designed to fit a particular lens, ensuring optimal performance and a perfect match with the Zoom Control mechanism inside the Sport Housing. This precise fit allows for quick and accurate changes to the lens's focal length, which is crucial in dynamic shooting environments, especially underwater. The gears are engineered to operate seamlessly, providing a tactile and reliable connection between the external zoom control on the housing and the lens's zoom ring.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Material: The AquaTech Zoom Gears are constructed from Delrin, a high-strength, lightweight, and durable material. Delrin is chosen for its ability to maintain its shape over time and with extensive use, ensuring longevity and consistent performance.
- Design: The gears feature "Grooved Teeth" that are precisely matched to the pitch of the Zoom Control inside the Sport Housing. This design ensures efficient power transfer and responsive control.
- Compatibility: The Zoom Gears are compatible with the entire range of AquaTech Sport Housings. Specifically, they are listed as compatible with the following housing models: EDGE, EVO III, Elite II, Elite, Base II, Base, Compac, Delphin, and REFLEX. While each gear is designed for a specific lens, some Zoom Gears can support multiple lens options. Users are advised to refer to the P Series Lens Port Reference Chart for detailed compatibility information.
- Depth Rating: The Zoom Gears, when used with a compatible Sport Housing, are rated for depths not exceeding 10m/33ft. This specification is crucial for safe underwater operation and should not be exceeded.
- Temperature Limits: The gears should not be exposed to temperatures greater than 50°C (125°F) to prevent material degradation or damage.
Usage Features:
- Installation:
- The Grooved Teeth of the Zoom Gear should face the body of the camera.
- Slide the Zoom Gear over the lens, aligning it with the Zoom Ring on the lens.
- Ensure the slit in the Zoom Gear is lined up with the locating dot on the lens.
- Once the Zoom Gear is on the lens and the lens is connected to the camera, the Zoom Gear can be slightly adjusted up and down the lens to achieve a better connection with the Zoom Knob on the Sport Housing.
- Underwater Use: For optimal results underwater, it is essential to follow all initial setup instructions carefully before taking the Zoom Gear into the water.
- Ease of Control: The design ensures a smooth and responsive connection, allowing for precise and quick focal length adjustments during critical shooting moments.
- Instructional Resources: In addition to the provided manual, AquaTech offers a video walkthrough available online (via a YouTube link) for further guidance on setup and usage.
Maintenance Features:
- Durability: With proper care, the Zoom Gear is designed to last for many years due to its robust Delrin construction.
- Repair and Servicing: In the event of any problems or damage, users are advised to contact AquaTech directly at service@aquatech.net for repairs or servicing.
- Warranty: AquaTech offers a 1-year product warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and requires proof of purchase. It does not cover damage from normal wear and tear, loss of associated equipment not sold by AquaTech, loss of income, reputation, personal injury, or other financial expenses. Shipping costs for returned products under warranty are the customer's responsibility.
- Returns Policy (Online Customers): AquaTech offers a 14-day return policy for new items purchased directly from their online or physical store. Returns are typically for exchanges or store credit for change of mind or incorrectly ordered products; refunds for shipping and credit card costs are generally not provided. A restocking charge may apply in some countries. The customer is responsible for shipping costs for returned items.
- Pre-use Testing: Given that AquaTech products are often used in extreme environments, it is strongly recommended to read all product instructions carefully and test the product thoroughly before use to mitigate risks of loss or damage.
- Limit of Liability: In the event of a warranty claim, AquaTech's liability is limited to the value originally paid for the product. Losses of associated equipment, income, or other financial costs are not covered under any circumstances.
- State Law Applicability: The warranty provides specific legal rights, and other rights may vary depending on the state or country of residence.
- Caution for Deep Water: Users are advised to practice extreme caution when diving into deep water and to only use the product within their capabilities and those of others to prevent serious injuries.
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