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Aquatica Digital AD300 - Controls in Detail

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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 res the camera.
2. SUB-COMMAND INPUT / APERTURE KNOB: Rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. Use alone or in combination with other
controls to select or set various camera functions or modes. In “Manual” the exposure mode controls the aperture settings (see camera
manual).
3. MAIN-COMMAND INPUT KNOB: It rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. It can be used alone or in combination with other con-
trols to select or set various camera functions or modes. Refer to camera manual for in depth use.
4. EXPOSURE MODE & COMPENSATION CONTROL KNOB: Lift knob and position over setting to be modied, when done lift knob
and reposition in neutral position. EXPOSURE MODE SELECTOR / FORMAT: Press to access the exposure mode (P,S,A,M), rotate
Main Command Knob to select proper exposure mode. This button when pressed at the same time as the delete button (31) will format
the card inside the camera. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION / RESET: press to engage the Exposure compensation control [+/-]. Rotate
the Main-Command knob to set the desired exposure compensation value. The value will appear in the Top LCD panel and in the
Viewnder. This button when pressed at the same time as the Quality Selector button (25) will reset the camera settings to its default
position.
5. ON / OFF / ILLUMINATOR KNOB: Rotate to switch camera on or off or to engage illuminator.
6. FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB: Turning allows manual focus of a single focus lens or rotation of the zoom mechanism of a lens.
7. HAND GRIPS (X2) : Left and right grip allowing the mounting of strobe arms and accessories.
8. MOUNTING HOLE: These are 1/4-20 TPI holes that are ready to accept TLC Base Brackets or TLC Base Ball for strobe arms or
accessories.
9. FLASH SYNC MODE / EXPOSURE CONTROL BUTTON: Turn to activate the ash mode selector function, rotate main command
knob to desired ash sync mode. Exposure compensation is not accessible on non TTL strobes.
10. MOUNTING HOLE FOR ACCESSORIES: A 1/4”-20 TPI hole is supplied ready to accept TLC accessories.
11. 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.
12. BAYONNET MOUNTING FLANGE: allows the mounting of different ports and extension rings on the housing.
13. MOUNTING TRAY: This sliding tray is removable to allow easy access and mounting of the camera.
14. ISO / QUAL / WB CONTROL KNOB: Lift knob and position over setting to be modied. When done lift knob and position in neutral
position. ISO CONTROL: Position to select ISO, use in conjunction with Main Command control knob (# 3).WHITE BALANCE : Posi-
tion to access white balance functions, use in conjunction with Main Command knob (# 3) and sub command dial control (# 2). IMAGE
QUALITY SELECTOR CONTROL: Position to access the different image quality available on the camera, use in conjunction with Main
Command knob (# 3) and subcommand dial control (# 2).
15. RELEASE MODE DIAL KNOB: allows access to the cameras various release modes including Live View
16. RELEASE MODE LOCK KNOB: Used to release the locking mechanism of the release mode dial. Must be engaged prior to rotat-
ing the release mode dial knob (#15).