Seashell SS-1 - Introduction

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nstalling the Dove Tail Shims & Actuator
Shafts
Installing the Actuator Shafts
Choosing the correctly matched Dove Tail
Shims and Actuator Shafts
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Lay camera on the Fitting Sheet (Cross
Section Diagram) on a flat surface facing
up with the camera switched off
.
Position the lens of the camera as close to
the cross
-
hairs on the Fitting Sheet as po
s-
sible, but ensure that the camera is inside
the black outer
-
most fitting line
.
If the camera is compatible with Seashell,
the camera will fit within the fitting lines with
the lens reasonably near the center cross
-
hairs. Ideally, the Shutter and Pow
er buttons
of the camera are within the range ind
i-
cated on the Fitting Sheet.
Note: The colors and numbers of the fitting
lines on the four sides of the camera. The
numbers refer to the thickness. Select the
Dove Tail Shims with the corresponding
thickness and install them accordingly i
n-
side the housing.
Press the corresponding Dove Tail Shims
into the appropriate places in the front
hou
s
ing
.
Insert camera into the Seashell housing to
ensure a good fit. Change Dove Tail Shims
where necessary.
Record the colors and numbers of the
touching lines for the power button and
shutter button. The numbers refer to the
correct lengths for the Actuator Shafts to be
used for the power button and shutter button
.
If replacement is needed, first
remove
the pre
-
installed Actuator Shaft by unscrewi
ng
using the Mini Wrench
and replace it with
the
correct Actuator Shaft gentl
y hand
-
screwing
into the nut inside the Hanging Clamp.
Load the camera into the front housing.
Mentally note the correct position of the
Actuator Shaft. Remove the camera.
Move
the Actuator Shaft to the correct positio
n
and
tighten it by hand. Re
-
load the camera to
verify the position. Adjust if necessary until
the Actuator Shaft is directly ov
er the button.
Test it with the camera.