INTERMEDIATE
Caring for your Nikon 1 AW1
Waterproof Camera
Before Use
Before using the Nikon 1 AW1 waterproof camera under water, it is important that
you attach a 1 NIKKOR waterproof lens onto the camera. [At the time of writing this
article, there are two waterproof 1 NIKKOR lenses, a 10mm and an 11.5-27.5mm
lens.]
If you’ve been using the AW1 with a non-waterproof lens, or if you had the body
cap on the camera, you’ll just need to inspect the O-ring before attaching the
waterproof lens. Make sure there is no dirt or foreign matter on the O-ring; check
that it is correctly positioned and it is not nicked or cracked. Also check the O-ring
seal area of the lens to make sure there is no dust, dirt or foreign matter adhered to
it. If so, clean it off.
Aligning the mounting mark on the body with the lens, carefully place the lens over
the O-ring and press it into position, and then rotate the lens until it stops.
For use underwater, it is recommended that you remove the camera strap that
came with the AW1 and instead use a third-party floating strap. Make sure that the
battery is fully charged and inserted into the camera, and that a blank media card
has also been placed in the card slot. Be careful as you’re closing the battery
chamber door and the media card slot door to make sure that no foreign matter is
adhering to the watertight channels. Clean any dirt with a blower or cotton swab.
Make sure the latches and security locks are fully closed.
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
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