Using the WP-V3 Waterproof Case
05-Jan-2011
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Solution
This case is watertight to a depth of 40 meters( 130 ft.) , and it was developed for divers who want to shoot movies underwater.
| Battery supported | BP-808 / 809 / 819 (*BP-827 not supported) |
| Operable buttons | POWER button, START/STOP button, zoom lever (Menu settings can be established using the wireless controller.) |
| Underwater mode | Surface mode | |
| Minimum object distance | Wide end: Approx. 5 cm from the front glass of the WP-V3 (under the water / in the air) Tele end: Approx. 75 cm from the front glass (under the water) (equivalent to approx. 1 m in the air) | |
| Zoom speed | Fixed speed setting (same as speed 3,2,1; also operable using remote control) variable setting:It becomes the fixed rate of about 3.5 seconds(wide end <-> tele end) | |
| AF | Normal AF (Instant AF disabled) | |
| Face detection | OFF | ON |
| AWB | Underwater-only mode (Low-temperature side limited, high-temperature side extended) | Same as AWB in P mode |
| AE | Equivalent to P mode | |
| Thermal shutdown | Shutdown at high temperature warning provided | |
| Others | Auto slow shutter use disabled/AUTO setting for microphone/OFF setting for mic attenuator | |
NOTE
[Underwater]/[Surface]:
- Use these recording programs when making recordings while the camcorder is in the optional WP-V3 Waterproof Case.
- The [Underwater] recording program is for making recordings underwater*. When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while on land, we recommend using the [Surface] recording program.
* Underwater is a unique environment that is ever-changing, depending on factors such as the weather and water conditions. In addition, water absorbs red light, which causes objects to appear bluer and greener.
- To switch the recording program between [Underwater] and [Surface] while the camcorder is in the waterproof case, turn on the camcorder while moving the zoom lever toward T or W. Keep pushing the zoom lever until the [
] or [ 
] icon appears on the screen.
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will appear on the screen when the camcorder's temperature becomes too high. If this happens, turn off the camcorder, take it out of the waterproof case and keep it in a cool place until the temperature goes down. If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will turn off automatically. - When making recordings underwater with the [Underwater] recording program, the image on the LCD screen will appear redder than the actual subject. This will not affect the recording.
- When a commercially available wide-converter or other accessory is attached to the waterproof case, the camcorder may focus on the accessory. In such case, move the zoom lever toward T to focus on the subject.
- See Specifications for additional notes about the [Underwater] and [Surface] recording programs.