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Camera Underwater Housing LX3 (Panasonic)
User Manual
Contents: 1. Introduction
2. Specifications
3. Function Controls
4. Set up Instructions
5. Use & Care of Housing
6. Service
7. Warranty
1. Introduction
Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Panasonic LX3 camera. For those
who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing to suit their needs. It is equipped with full-function
control buttons, bulkhead connector for external flash and interchangeable ports for conversion lens. The
acrylic back cover allows taking pictures and checking on the camera much easier. For closure, the
double o-rings and key-hole lock design provide ease of use and added security. Now you can use small
cameras with the feel and function of professional housings.
2. Specifications
Test Pressure
Housings individually tested to 10 Bar (90 m / 300 ft.) Recommended
working pressure 60 m
Closure Design Double O-rings, Key-hole Lock
Body Material 6061 Aluminum, Acrylic
Overall Size 134 x 152 x 112 mm (LxWxH)
Total Weight Approximately 0.9 kg (Housing only)
Buoyancy (with camera) Slightly negative in salt water
Accessories
Spare main O-rings ( included)
Silicone O-ring grease ( included) Carrying bag ( included)
Red filter (optional)
Extension arm for strobe or video light (optional)
Macro and Wide Angle lens (optional)
Dome port and extension adaptor (optional)
Housing for FL50 Flash (optional)
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3. Function Controls
3.1 Buttons & Parts
(1) FLASH ON
(2) FLASH OFF
(3) FOCUS
(4) CURSOR
(5) ASPECT RATIO
(6) MODE DIAL
(7) SHUTTER / ZOOM
(8) ON/OFF
(9) JOYSTICK
(10) DISPLAY / DELE
(11) REC / PLAYBACK
(12) AF/AE LOCK / Menu/Set
(13) BULKHEAD
(14) LOCKING LEVER
(15) HOUSING BODY
(16) HOUSING LID
(17) PORT
3.2 Control Details
(1) FLASH ON - align the white dot towards the lid, press down and turn towards the ¡lighting¡ logo, the
flash should pop up.
(2) FLASH OFF - turn the ¡Flash On¡ white dot towards the lid, turn the button to wards the ¡no lighting¡
logo. Make sure that the Flash is turn off before opening the lid.
(3) FOCUS - press to activate / confirm.
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(4) CURSOR - rotate until the white dot is over the required direction and press, when not in use rotate the
white dot towards the screen to facilitate the ¡AF/AE LOCK / Menu/Set¡ function.
(5) ASPECT RATIO -rotate to select the required ratio.
(6) MODE DIAL - press down and turn to select the required mode.
(7) SHUTTER / ZOOM - press to activate the shutter, turn to activate the zoom function.
(8) ON / OFF - align the white dot towards the lid, press and turn to on or off.
(9) JOYSTICK - move the control to the opposite direction of the arrow shown on the screen.
(10) DISPLAY / DELE - rotate until the white dot align and press.
(11) REC / PLAYBACK - press and turn to select.
(12) AF /AE LOCK / MENU / SET - rotate until the white dot align and press, when not in use rotate the
white dot until pointing downward to facilitate the ¡cursor¡ function .
For the full list of camera functions and settings accessed by each control, please consult the
Panasonic LX3 camera instruction manual.
4. Set up Instructions
4.1 Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity
Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. The design of the main
piston O-ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent. This
special O-ring design provides a perfect seal even if there is any movement between the body and lid due
to change of ambient pressure. However please note that responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the
watertight seal lies entirely with the user. 10BAR accepts no liability for damage to, or loss of any
equipment used with, or placed inside the housing. Users are highly recommended to carry out in-water
test of the housings without installing of the camera for their first dive, after change of new ports or
alternation of any new configuration. The test can be carried out by lowering the housing with ballast to
the working depth or dive down to the safe diving range.
The O-ring seal is the main barrier between the water outside
and the air space within the camera. It is an effective barrier
only if the seal is properly maintained. The O-ring seal should
be inspected before every dive. The following information is
provided for guidance in using and maintaining the O-ring
seal.
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