Panasonic TZ7, ZS3 User Manual

Camera Underwater Housing – TZ7 / ZS3 (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 TZ7 / ZS3 camera.
For those who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing to suit their needs. It is equipped with
full-function control buttons, Flash window for lighting and external flash synchronization 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
Closure Design Double O-rings, Key-hole Lock

Body Material 6061 Aluminum, Acrylic
Overall Size 115 x 150 x 110 mm (LxWxH)

Total Weight Approximately 0.8 kg (Housing only)
Buoyancy (with camera) Slightly negative in salt water

Accessories

Housings individually tested to 10 Bar (90 m / 300 ft.) Recommended
working pressure 60 m

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)

3. Function Controls

3.1 Buttons & Parts

(1) FLASH WINDOW
(2) FLASH EXTENSION MOUNT
(3) KEY HOLE LOCK
(4) KEY HOLE LOCK
(5) PORT
(6) ON/OFF
(7) ZOOM
(8) SHUTTER
(9) MODE DIAL
(10) REC / PLAYBACK
(11) FILM
(12) CURSOR
(13) MENU / SET
(14) DISPLAY / DELE
(15) HOUSING LID

3.2 Control Details
(1) FLASH WINDOW – for attaching flash extension to shift the flash forward for removing the

shadow of the port or fibre optic for external strobe synchronization

(2) FLASH EXTENSION MOUNT – for holding the flash Extension
(3) & (4) KEY HOLE LOCK – press down and turn to lock and unlock

(5) PORT – fits 67mm dia. thread filter and converter lens
(6) ON / OFF – align the white dot towards the lid , press and turn on and off
(7) ZOOM – turn to activate the zoom function
(8) SHUTTER – press to activate the shutter
(9) MODE DIAL – press down and turn to select the required mode
(10) REC / PLAYBACK – press and turn to select
(11) FILM – press down to turn on / off video filming
(12) 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 function.
(13) MENU / SET – rotate until the white dot align and press, when not in use rotate the white dot

towards the down to facilitate the “cursor” function

(14) DISPLAY / DELE – rotate until the white dot align and press

For the full list of camera functions and settings accessed by each control, please consult
the Panasonic TZ7 / ZS3 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.