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Housing Leo II
Image showing the connections of remote shutter release & USB, plus battery
pack & electronic board. Sledge under the camera shows aligning holes for
inserting camera inside housing.
Component’s Description
Housing Front Parts
Ports/Flat Ports in optical glass o domed depending on the lenses used
Locking Latches (3 in all, one above central and two below either side of
the housing body)
New Easyfinder, a magnifying
viewfinder (here left). This optical
viewfinder has to replace the original on
the camera, it is very small and hence
stays inside the LEO II housing.
It notably improves the view as it has a
factor of 0,7 slightly shrinking hence the
image in the optical viewfinder, showing
almost the whole focused image.
Rear of Housing
Handles with Flash
attachments.
Flash cable connection
3 Locking latches
Fotocontrol USB
Camera on sledge
complete of cables &
inserted into housing
ready for closing and
watertight locking with
real panel.
Double “O” Ring (one
also in rear panel
EASYDIVE di Fabio Benvenuti - Via dell’Industria 13 Int. 6 – 48015 Montaletto di Cervia (RA) Tel/Fax + 39 (0)544/962923 cell. + 39 338/9994219 - Web: www.easydive.it E-mail: [email protected]
General Description
Advantages:
Following on the big success of the Leo I, we have designed and produced a
much more evolved housing, under every aspect of the design, functionality &
versatility.
The underwater housing Leo II is born to be used with all the reflex DSRLs on the
market; thanks to the revolutionary electronic FotoControl USB keypad (see
image 1) which allows to remotely control all the principal commands of the
digital reflex cameras, LEO II is the only universal housing actually in the market.
This way eliminates the necessity to manufacture personalized mechanic keypad
and control happens simply connecting the USB cable to the camera. This creates
the enormous advantage of acquiring a housing extremely versatile and utilising
even in case of purchasing, in time, a new camera.
The FotoControl USB keypad has, in brief, the following advantages:
1. With 1 single hole on the housing it is possible to control remotely from the
outside of the housing all the commands of the Digital SLRs cameras
2. In the event of
purchasing a new
camera, the housing
is re-usable
3. The problems with
mechanic leverage
shutters of the
traditional housings
do not exist as the
commands are
electronic wet
contacts and not
mechanic with
springs.
4. It is much simpler
Image 2
to use the housing,
even wearing gloves
(i.e. to adjust shutter speed and aperture it is sufficient to press a single button
+ o –).
5. The more demanding people
could manage 2 Fotocontrol USB
keypads, having therefore the
possibility to implement the
commands depending on the
exigencies of the available
functions on the camera owned.
6. Maintenance is limited to the
very basic minimum.
The basic standard configuration
sees the LEO housing complete of
FotoControl USB keypad which
allows to manage the following
commands: shutter speed +/-,
aperture +/-, autofocus, autofocus
+ Shutter (pushing first autofocus
and then autofocus-shutter to
recompose the shot the focus
remain unchanged allowing this
practical operation), ISO +/-,
Image 1 Fotocontrol USB Keypad
mode, exposure compensation
and other personalized functions depending on the camera own with an add-on
keypad (optional). Furthermore the standard configuration includes: a flash
connection Nikonos 5/6 pin depending on the camera type, the zoom command
to adjust the zoom lenses focus (not the lenses gear) and a double cast
aluminium handle with preset bayonet for attaching the flash arms (see imagine
2).
Image 3
cameras on the market (Image 3).
Thanks to the modification of the
internal sledge, to the possibility
of quickly changing the front port
to allow to insert different types
of lenses, to the special tubes,
and finally thanks to its
maximum safety (double o-ring
in every possible water entry),
the Leo II is the most versatile
and trustworthy housing for SLR
Ports/Domes: The LEO II foresees among all the accessories 6 components
which allow utilizing the most available lenses on the market. A optical glass flat
port, 1 spherical dome (EasydomePX) in polymetacrilic, 1 glass spherical Dome
(Easydome CR), 2 extension tubes (Extension 30, Extension 40,) which installed
with a Flat or spherical Port allow to utilize different lenses, and an extension
tube zoom Extension 40 Zoom to control the zoom of wide angle lenses or the
focus on other lenses.
Not only Photos: The even more revolutionary news which makes the LEO II a
unique and indispensable piece of equipment is that it can hold inside, besides
the camera, also a small video camera, it is sufficient to add a kit made up of a
2° keypad with regards to managing its own commands and a 2° sledge
dedicated to its lodging. For videoing it is possible to make use of the rear optical
viewfinder or equip the housing with an external monitor of 16:9 complete of
rapid insertion connector.
NB. In case of a future purchase of a new camera body, the change of the
software and of the sledge has an indicative cost of only € 150/200 depending on
the time needed to re adapt the housing to the new camera.
Technical Board
Body:
• Housing in Cast Aluminium 8 mm thick
• Grip handles in cast aluminium for a more firm gripping
• Double bayonet for attaching the flash on each handle
• large rear view screen in polycarbonate 6mm thick
• Three Stainless Steel locking levers
• Standard Nikonos 5/6pin Flash Sync Cord Connection
• Zoom lenses adjusting gear
Dimensions:
• Height 177 mm
• Width 215 mm
• Width comprising double handles 340 mm
• Length 120 mm
• Dome/Port diameter Ø 105mm
Commands:
Standard electronic FotoControl USB keypad
Shutter Speed +/-, Aperture +/-, autofocus, autofocus - Shutter, ISO+/-, Mode,
exposure compensation, and other personalized functions depending on owned
camera and on added keypad (optional).
(the commands previously listed can vary, increase or being programmed
according to the model of camera used, we suggest to always verify directly with
Easydive which commands are available for camera owned)
Weight & Depth:
• Weight 2,8 Kg.
• Maximum working depth 100 metres (on request, deep dive test up to 150
metres).
Optional
• 2° Fotocontrol USB
keypad or 2°keypad for
video camera (Image 2
Bis).
• Optical glass flat port
for the most available
lenses.
• Extension tubes for the
use of long macro lenses
(extension 30 & 40
extension 40 zoom)
• Easydome CR:
perfectly hemispheric
optical glass dome for:
10.5mm Nikkor 14 &
Imagine 2 Bis
15mm Sigma, 14.16 &
18mm Nikkor, 15mm Canon, 8mm Zuiko, 10-17 Tokina and many others.
• Easydome PX: perfectly hemispheric dome in polycarbonate per: 10.5mm
Nikkor 14 et 15mm Sigma, 14.16 et 18mm Nikkor, 15mm Canon, 8mm Zuiko,
10-17 Tokina & many others
• Cogs for adjusting zoom lenses
• Flash supports or Carbon lights EASY-CARBON
• Flash ITTL for Nikon & Canon in aluminium
• Storing waterproof cases
It is also possible to implement some mechanical commands for the use of the
Video Functions found on some camera bodies, and eventually for controlling
some commands on the rear of the camera
Warranty
Easydive guarantees all the housings for Life!
COMPATIBILITY
Insert batteries and press the container into his original position securing it over
the Velcro straps.
CANON EOS, NIKON, PENTAX, SONY, FUJI and many others
Contact us to verify if your camera is compatible.
Turn on the circuit board through its own switch and ensure that the commands
of the keypad work prior to proceed with the other operations.
Use Modality
The Leo II has a sledge in which the digital camera has to be firmly fixed to.
Open the housing by releasing the locking latches, extract the sledge from the
housing and align the hole for connection to the tripod found at the base of the
camera with the screw of the sledge. With an adapt screwdriver tighten the screw
enough not to permit any movement, avoiding to over tighten it. Excessive
tightening could damage either the screw or the sledge (see image 4 e 5)
Inserting the camera into the Leo II housing.
Imagine 6
To verify that the batteries are fully
Imagine 7
charged it is sufficient to watch that
green LED of the USB interface flashes
quickly (many times per second),
this signals that the batteries are fully
charged, the absence of this signal means that they are discharged and the
functioning is no longer guaranteed. The green LED means “active connection”,
the red LED indicates “connection not functioning”
(See image here below and above shown by the harrows)
Imagine 4
Imagine 5
(Aligning sledge and fixing to the camera body)
System FCUSB
The system FCUSB is made up of an interface USB set inside the housing which is
powered by two Ultimate Lithium AA batteries max 3V (not provided). We
recommend this batteries as they provide a constant 3V right to the end and
therefore always guarantee a perfect use. This interface allows to remotely
controlling all the commands of all the Digital SLRs through the external keypad.
In order to insert the batteries extract the battery container from the housing
pulling out in order to separate it from the Velcro straps (see image 6 & 7):
Assembly Procedure
Imagine 8
Verify from the Camera Menu that the USB output is set to PTP (where
necessary, in some cameras this is not necessary)
Insert the mini USB connector of the interface to the camera (see image
below)
N.B. To take photos verify that inside the viewfinder of the camera you
can see the word PC. When you have taken a photo, the image remains
constantly on the display until any button on the keypad is pressed. At
this point the camera will reconnect to the board and inside the display
appears again the word PC. At this point it is possible to take another
photo or change settings
Disable the Auto-Sleep from the menu of the camera before closing and
sealing the housing verify the cleanliness of the O-Rings.
Insert the remote shutter control to the camera (see image 9), (where
provided, in some cameras this is not necessary)
Switch on the circuit board of the interface through its switch
Switch the camera on
Verify after a few seconds that the LED of the interface flashes
Verify the functioning of the keypad: the green LED flashing indicates
“correct functioning”, the red LED indicates “command transmission”
Insert Hotshoe cable for the flash command in the camera’s ’Hotshoe”
Image 9
Position the camera inside of the housing verifying that it is sitting in its
correct position
Insert all the cabling inside the housing, verifying that do not obstruct
the perfect sealing of the two O-Ring or that are going to be caught
between the rear part of the housing and the closing panel, avoiding the
perfect closure and watertight of the housing (see image 9)
Close the housing placing first the lower part of the closing panel and
verifying that the locking latches and the securing catches are aligned. At
this point push the closing panel and lock securely with the locking latches
ensuring the housing is completely sealed and that the camera has been
inserted into the housing correctly.
As far as the remote command instructions are concerned please consult the
relevant instructions set in the Camera Mode in “Manual Mode”
Camera Mode “Manual Mode”
Warning
Push Button 1: shutter + AF Push button 2: autofocus
Push button 3: aperture Push button 4: aperture +
Push button 5: speed Push button 6: speed +
Push button 3 + Push button 5 simultaneously: ISO Setting
Push button 4 + Push button 6 simultaneously: reset board (or mode
change)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Camera Mode “Speed Priority”
Push button 1: shutter + AF
Push button 2: autofocus
Push button 3: exposure compensation - Push button 4: exposure
compensation +
Push button 5: speed Push button 6: speed +
Push button 3 + Push button 5: simultaneously: ISO setting
Push button 4 + Push button 6: simultaneously: Reset board (or mode
change)
Camera Mode “Aperture Priority”
Push button 1: shutter + AF
Push button 2: autofocus
Push button 3: aperture Push button 4: aperture +
Push button 5: exposure compensation - Push button 6: exposure
compensation +
Push button 3 + Push button 5 simultaneously: ISO setting
Push button 4 + Push button 6 simultaneously: Reset board (or mode
change)
6.
Do not leave the housing sealed for long periods of time
Check that the glass of the housing is clean before starting to
film/photograph
Position the camera/video camera following the procedures stated
and always ensuring it is correctly seated before starting to
film/photograph
Always ensure the seals are in excellent conditions
To avoid condensation close the housing in a dehumidified ambient
or use bags of silica gel
Avoid a prolonged exposure of the housing to the sun light before
the dive or cover the housing with a damp cloth.
Ordinary Maintenance
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Wash the housing in fresh water after every dive
Check periodically that the seals and their seats are in good condition
Any cleaning of the lenses must be done carefully and without the use of
abrasive pastes
Make a complete maintenance of the O-Ring at least once a year
sending the housing to Easydive (posting fee)
After each use be careful not to bend the wires excessively during the
storing not to compromise the correct functioning
For individual accessories read the specific use and maintenance
instructions
Warranty Conditions
(the commands listed above can vary, increase or being programmed
according to the model of camera used, we suggest to verify always directly
with Easydive which are the commands available for the camera owned)
The Warranty EAYDIVE recognised only to the first owner covers this product for
one year from the purchasing date and comprises the substitution under
warranty of the parts resulting faulty from manufacturing or assembly.
Optional for Camera Housing
At the conditions that:
Easyflash, flash Supports
EASY-CARBON, Viewfinder,
second USB Photo Control
keypad, Support pilot light,
Easydome, Flat Port,
Extension 30, Extension 40,
extension 40 zoom, Gear
Zoom.
The product is correctly used and has been serviced in accordance to the
tips and suggestions contained in the present USER & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL.
All non-routine maintenance are exclusively performed by Easydive.
LIFE WARRANTY ONLY WITH EASYDIVE
ZOOM LENSES
To benefit from the Life Warranty offered by EASYDIVE to its clients on all
the underwater housings it is necessary to follow an annual maintenance at
Easydive Head Quarters and have completed and stamped the attached
service form within the year of the last stamped service date. To perform the
maintenance send the housing to Easydive including the present USER &
WARRANTY MANUAL.
SUGGESTIONS FOR A CORRECT ASSEMBLY:
In order to use the macro and wide angle lenses, it is necessary to have the
correct dedicated ports (for this reason we suggest always to verify directly
with Easydive which are the correct ports and extensions to be used on
owned lenses).
Warranty does not cover damages due to:
Correctly Position
the cog gear with
Velcro on the lens,
extract the push
button of the zoom
gear positioned on
the housing (with
the port removed
the zoom push
button can be
pulled out of a few
mm to facilitate the
inserting of the
zoom lenses) and
insert the camera.
Accidents (i.e. knocks, falls, damages to cables, etc.) or natural
(i.e. fires, disasters etc.)
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures or sunlight
Warranty is void if:
The equipment is used in an improper or incorrect manner, or anyway in
a manner which does not conform to what stated in the present User &
Maintenance Manual.
The owner has personally carried out modifications or repairs, or if these
operations have been carried out by non authorized personnel using non
original parts.
Are excluded from the warranty the component parts that are not directly
manufactured by EASYDIVE, like light bulbs, batteries, chargers, beams, etc.
EASYDIVE declines every responsibility related to accidental damages to the
user caused by improper use of the equipment.
Warranty does not imply in anyway cover for damages direct or indirect of
any nature to people or property resulting from periods of non use or non
using the product.
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
Congratulations!!! You have chosen a first class product.
In order to obtain always the maximum safety and reliability EASYDIVE
subjects his products to rigorous quality controls using sophisticated means
and the experience gained over the years. Thanks to these prerogatives
Easydive is able to guarantee the absence of defects in the manufacturing of
these products and certify the absolute quality.
Lenses
Zoom gear knob & Zoom gear
Verify that the cog
gear with Velcro
coincides with the
zoom gear of the housing, if not, extract the camera, reposition the gear and
repeat the assembly operation. Once the correct positioning has been found,
push the push button of the zoom gear forward and move the lens to verify
that the zooming works correctly.
At this point it is possible to assemble the dedicated ports.
N.B. for some zoom lenses it is possible that the housing gear knob could not
coincide, in this
case it is
Zoom button and zoom gear
necessary to
insert the
extension zoom
40 and depending
on the type of
lens wide angle or
macro add the
Easydome or flat
port.
Cog with Velcro
Warranty & Services
Owner Details:
Name:
Surname:
Address:
Manufacturer:
EASYDIVE di Fabio Benvenuti
Via dell’Industria 13 Int. 6
48015 Montaletto di Cervia (RA)
Model:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Service/Repair Date:
Easydive Stamp:
Repair details:
Subsequent service/repairs:
Date & details:
Easydive Stamp
Date & details:
Easydive Stamp

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