OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Waterproof Housing Recsea RDH-OMEM1 MANUAL Please read this manual before use. NTF CORPORATION UH Division http://www.seatool.net
INTRODUCTION OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Waterproof Housing RDH-OMEM1 Thank you for purchasing the RECSEA RDH-OMEM1 Waterproof Housing. To ensure proper and safe use, please thoroughly read this manual. Improper use may cause leakage causing irreparable damage to your digital camera. Please check, and test the housing according to this manual prior to use. Neither NTF Corporation, Seatool/Resea nor their agents shall warrant or bear any responsibility for any incident related to water leakage, damage or loss of data, unauthorized modification, disassembly and repair; or any accident causing physical or material damage while using this product. This product is manufactured by machining methods. As a result, there may be minor scratching or tool marks. These are a normal part of the manufacturing process, do not effect operation of the housing or camera, and are not subject to warranty or any other claims. WARNING! Do not store or leave housing in reach of infants or small children. The strap may cause chocking and suffocation, or small parts may be swallowed causing injury. Please remove digital camera from housing when not in use. Battery malfunction or damage may cause fire. The housing body is made of corrosion-resistant aluminum. However, saltwater can cause rusting so be sure to rinse thoroughly using fresh water without fail. CAUTION! To prevent water leakage and damage, DO NOT disassemble or modify this housing. Do not store the housing in areas of high humidity, high or low temperatures, or areas of extreme temperature fluctuation. Doing so may cause deterioration of parts. When diving, use a method of water entry that protects the housing from shock, which can cause water leakage. If at all possible have housing handed to you after entering the water. This housing is designed to withstand depths of 100 meters (328 feet) depending on Lens Port. Using the housing at deeper depths may cause damage and water leakage. Use caution and monitor depth. Remove O-ring or leave housing slightly open when transporting by plane. Pressurization of a sealed housing during transport may cause damage or make it difficult to open. When opening and closing the housing be mindful of dust and other contaminants, which may adhere to the to the O-ring, possibly causing water leakage and damage. Always check O-rings prior to each use. Pay special attention to the grease condition and that the O-rings are seated uniformly in the O-ring grooves with no twists or bulges. Neglecting to check the O-rings prior to each use may result in water leakage and damage. FEATURES OF THIS PRODUCT Compact and durable, CNC precision machined corrosion-resistant aluminum housing. Lightweight, ergonomically designed. Housing Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) of 100 meters (328 feet). Dual Housing Port to Lens Port O-ring system. Half-Press Shutter Trigger for precise camera shutter control. RECSEA original Secure-Latch locking system for easy opening and closing. Quality silicone O-ring with wider Back Cover contact surface for added protection at greater depths. Complete camera function control. Wide variety of optional Lens Ports, Focus and Zoom Gears, and other supported options. 1.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Be sure all items listed here were included with your housing: Housing Diffuser Strobe Mask/External Strobe Connection Mount and Screws x 2 Hand Strap Housing Port Cover O-Ring Removal Pick Reserve O-rings (1 Main Body and O-Ring Grease 1 Housing Port) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RDH-OMEM1 HOUSING.Diffuser - For use with external strobes the Diffuser can be covered using the Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount and screws provided. If desired, to remove Diffuser unscrew the screws, place the Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount over the Flash Window and attach using screws provided. CAUTION! When removing the Diffuser and Mount Screws take care to place them in a secure place so as not to lose them. When reinstalling the Diffuser take care not to tighten screws too much as the Diffuser threads are made of resin. ON/OFF Lever - Located on housing back cover. When attaching back cover with camera installed pull ON/OFF Lever up. Once attached set ON/OFF Lever. Likewise when removing back cover with camera installed pull ON/OFF Lever up. Ball Joint Socket - For use with optional Ball Joint Base. Zoom/Focus Dial - For use with optional zoom and focus gears. Turn slightly to actuate when installing camera with lens and zoom or focus gear attached. Lens Port/Lens Release Button - When pressed first unlocks the Lens Port. Once Lens Port is removed press again to active the lens release button. 12-50mm Lens Macro Button Lever - For use with OLYPUS M.ZUIKO Digital 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 and RECSEA Lens Port SLP-OM1250-FF and Zoom Gear only. CAUTION! Set 12-50mm Lens Macro Button Lever to the up position when installing camera. Failing to do so will create an obstruction and camera will not seat properly. 2.
Mode Dial Lock - Use to unlock camera mode dial. CAUTION! Turning housing Mode Dial while camera mode dial is locked may cause damage to the housing Mode Dial gear. Flash Open & Close Lever - For use with OM-D E-M1 flash unit. When installing and removing camera with flash unit attached, set flash unit and Flash Open & Close Lever to the OFF position..viewfinder - For use with camera's viewfinder. Can easily be replaced with optional INON INON 45 Viewfinder Unit. Lever - For use with camera aperture lever. When installing camera set camera aperture lever and housing Lever to the 2 position. Failing to do so will create an obstruction causing the housing Lever not to function as intended. 3.
Please refer to camera instruction manual for explanation of various button functions. OPENING AND CLOSING THE BACK COVER Please do the following operations in a clean area with low humidity and dust. To OPEN, press Lock Lever on both sides of the housing while pulling Secure-Latch away from housing back cover. To CLOSE, press Secure-Latch on both sides of the housing into place making sure the latch on the underside is properly placed in the Secure-Latch groove attached to back cover. Push into the locked position. Double check to make sure it is firmly locked into place. 4.
INSTALLING LENS PORT Please conduct the following operations in a clean area with low humidity and dust. Please perform proper Lens Port O-ring, Housing Port O-ring and contact surfaces maintenance prior to installation. Your RDH-OMEM1 can be used with various Lens Ports and Port Converters, and are compatible with a variety of lenses. CAUTION! Only use the proper Lens Port intended for each lens. Failure to do so can result in image vignetting and distortion, as well as damage to the lens and possible water leakage. 1. Place Lens Port over Housing Port with Lens Port Lock Tab aligned with housing front lower right tab groove just below the Lens Port/Lens Release Button. Make sure Lens Port is resting horizontally even on the Housing Port with a uniform gap and push Lens Port straight down into Housing Port seating it fully. 2. With Lens Port pushed completely onto the Housing Port, rotate Lens Port counterclockwise until it stops with an audible click as the Port Lock engages. INSTALLING CAMERA CAUTION! Before using, please be sure to test housing (without camera) in a bucket or aquarium if available. After use in salt water, rinse thoroughly in a bucket of fresh water without fail, pressing all buttons and turning all dials several times to flush out salt deposits and other contaminants. Allowing saltwater and contaminants to dry on housing can damage functions and O-ring. Clean with fresh water only, using a soft, dry cloth to wipe away water. Please perform proper housing O-ring and O-ring Contact Surface maintenance. Please conduct the following operations in a clean area with low humidity and dust. 1. Remove all accessories from camera including viewfinder eyecup, strap and strap eyelets. 2. Attach lens to camera. If using a zoom or focus gear attach it to lens in the proper position. 3. Check camera settings, battery is charged and media storage capacity is sufficient. 4. Before placing camera in the main body of the housing set 12-50mm Lens Macro Button Lever to the up position as shown in the below image. Failing to do so will create an obstruction and camera will not seat properly. 5. Carefully place camera into housing main body while turning the Zoom/Focus Dial slightly to actuate the gear. 6. While holding the camera in place push Camera Fixing Screw into the camera tripod socket and turn clockwise to tighten as instructed on page 4. Prior to attaching housing back cover please perform proper housing O-ring and back cover contact surface maintenance. 5.
7. Pull ON/OFF Lever located on the back cover upward as shown in the below image. 8. Set camera aperture lever and housing Lever to the 2 position as shown in the below images. Failing to do so will cause the housing Lever not to function as intended. 9. Set camera flash unit and housing Flash Open & Close Lever to the OFF position as shown in the below image. Prior to attaching housing back cover please perform proper housing O-ring and back cover contact surface maintenance. 10. Carefully place back cover onto housing main body and close as instructed on page 4. 11. Once housing is properly closed perform Pre-Dive Check. Immerse Housing (with Port attached) several times, starting with short intervals, gradually lengthening time, checking for water leakage after each intervals while testing camera and housing functions. When entering water use a method of water entry that protects the housing from shock, which can cause water leakage. If at all possible have Housing handed to you after entering the water. REMOVING CAMERA CAUTION! After use in water, water will remain in gaps between housing, back cover and Secure-Latch. Wipe any water off housing with a soft dry towel to prevent water from falling on camera. 1. 2. 3. 4. Using the Flash Open & Close Lever close camera flash unit. Pull ON/OFF Lever upward. Open housing as instructed on page 4. Unscrew Camera Fixing Screw and remove camera. 6.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS CAUTION! Housing Monitor Window, Flash Window, and the lenese of some optional Lens Ports are manufactured using hard coat acrylic. When cleaning use a clean soft cloth taking care not to scratch them. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STROBE The Accessory Shoe on top of the housing can be used for installation of a target light. Please be mindful of the weight of the light(s) you intend to use. For heavy lights and strobes please use Seatool/Recsea genuine tray and grip assemblies. CAUTION! Damage is irreparable. Please refrain from using lights attached to the Accessory Shoe as a carrying handle. For heavy strobes and lights please use optional Grip & Tray Assembly and compatible connector. While in the housing, the camera's flash unit can be deployed using the housing Flash Flash Open & Close Lever. Be sure to manually close the flash unit prior to removing back cover from housing. Use the Strobe Mask/External Strobe Connection Mount to connect external strobe plugs or fiber-optic cables. Connecting fiber optic cable for external strobe use: CAUTION! When not in use store Strobe Mask/External Strobe Connection Mount and Screws x 2 in a secure place so as not to lose them. 1. Using the two white screw provided attach the Strobe Mask/External Strobe Connection Mount the to the Flash Window. If desired the Diffuser can be removed as mentioned on page 2. 2. The Strobe Mask/External Strobe Connection Mount is equipped with a two (2) plug sockets adapter. Remove adapter to for access to the fiber-optic sockets as shown below. 3. Insert plugs (SEA&SEA) or fiber-optic cable (INON) or plug (SEA&SEA) into sockets provided. Three (3) sockets are provided at the bottom of the housing for use in attaching grip assemblies. 7.
CAUTION! Seatool/Recsea STRONGLY recommends the use of Seatool/Recsea genuine tray and grip assemblies listed below under OPTIONS. Leakage or damages due to the use of non-genuine options are NOT covered under warranty. MAINTENANCE CAUTION! Allowing saltwater and contaminants to dry on housing can damage functions and O-rings possibly causing water leakage. Clean with fresh water only, using a soft, dry cloth to wipe away water. A complete housing overhaul is recommended once every year. 1. After use in salt water, wash off salt and other contaminants by soaking empty housing thoroughly in a bucket of fresh water (lukewarm) for 10 to 20 minutes. 2. Manipulate all buttons and dials several times to flush out salt deposits and other contaminants. 3. Wipe any water off housing with a soft dry cloth. 4. Perform O-RING GREASING & MAINTENANCE as instructed below before re-installing. O-RING GREASING & MAINTENANCE ( 1) CAUTION! This housing uses two (2) O-rings, one (1) housing main body O-ring which comes in contact with the back cover contact surface shown below, and one (1) Housing Port O-ring. Please be sure to install the correct O-ring in the proper place. Failure to do so will result in water leakage. 8.
1. 2. 3. 4. Using the O-ring Removal Pick, remove O-rings. Clean sand, salt, other contaminants and old grease from O-rings. Clean O-ring grooves and O-ring Contact Surfaces using a clean cotton swab. Visually and physically check each O-rings by running it through finger tips, feeling for cuts, cracks or any other defects that may cause leakage. Such defects will cause water leakage, if found be sure to replace the O-ring. Be careful not to stretch or pull the O-ring too much. 5. Squeeze a rice grain sized bead of silicone grease between your thumb and forefinger. Taking care not to pull or stretch the O-rings too much, uniformly spread grease on Orings. Too little grease may cause the O-rings to twist in the groove, possibly causing water leakage. 6. Place O-rings in the O-ring grooves, making sure they are uniform, not twisted or bulging out, possibly causing water leakage. When closing back cover, visually check O-ring Contact Surfaces, tracing a finger over it to making sure no hair, lint or other contaminants are attached. IMPORTANT NOTES: When housing is not used for long periods, remove O-rings and place in separate plastic bags to keep them free of dust and other contaminants and store in a place out of direct sunlight. Please also be careful of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during use. The O-rings and housing may become deformed, causing water leakage. After extended periods of non-use, soak closed empty housing with Lens Port attached in lukewarm for half a day. Manipulate all buttons and dials several times. Using a soft, dry cloth wipe away water. CAUTION! The O-ring is an essential part of waterproofing for this housing. Not properly greasing the O-ring as directed may cause the O-ring to twist in the O-ring groove, possibly causing water leakage. Always perform the above O-ring, O-ring Groove and O-ring Contact Surface maintenance and greasing every time you open/close the housing. Please pay close attention and make sure the O-ring is not twisted or bulging, free of any contaminants (dirt, hair, etc.), and that foreign objects do not obstruct proper closing of the housing Back Cover. DO NOT clean the housing with volatile organic solvents or chemical cleaning agents such as thinner, gasoline, and benzine, etc. Flash and Monitor windows are manufactured using hard coat acrylic. When cleaning use a clean soft cloth taking care not to scratch them. SPECIFICATIONS Compatible Camera OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Maximum Depth 100 meters (328 feet) Material Main Body and Back Cover: Lever, Buttons, Dials: Flash and Monitor Window: Screws, Springs, Shafts: Corrosion-resistant Aluminum Alloy, Anodized POM, PC Hard Coat Acrylic Stainless Steel, Galvanized / SUS Size (Housing) Dimensions: Weight: W184mm x D95mm x H153mm 1.440kg (Land / Housing only) 0.390kg (Freshwater / Housing w/camera, 12-50mm Lens, Lens Port & Gear) 9.
Accessories Built-in Camera Fixing Plate, Hand Strap, Strobe Mask/External Strobe Connection Mount and Screws x 2, Housing Port Cover, Reserve O-rings (1 Main Body and 1 Housing Port), O-ring Removal Pick, O-ring Grease INSURANCE INFORMATION Seatool/Recsea strongly recommends insuring your camera. For more information please contact your dealer. CONSUMABLE PARTS For replacement of consumable parts such as O-Rings please contact your dealer or Seatool/Recsea. OPTIONS The following items are optional. Please contact Seatool/Recsea or your local dealer if you wish to purchase. INON 45 Viewfinder Unit Single Grip & Tray Assembly STG-05L2VL (AL) Dual Grip & Tray Assembly STG-05WLH (AL) Ball Joint Base SBB-M10 RDH-OMEM1 Housing O-ring Set Seatool O-ring Grease 3 ml Tube OLYMPUS LENS PORTS, GEARS & OPTIONS: M.ZUIKO Digital 9-18mm 1:4-4.6 Lens Port SLP-OM918 Zoom Gear SLG-OM918 M.ZUIKO Digital 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 Lens Port SLP-OM1250 Zoom Gear SLG-OM1250Z M Port Fresh/Green Water Color Filter Pink and Salt/Blue Water Color Filter Orange M Port ST Mount Adapter AD-PST M Port M67 Mount Adapter AD-M67-T2 and AD-M67-T2-D SLP-OM1250-FF w/zoom Gear M67-ST Mount Adapter ST-NV-M67 M67-LD Mount Adapter LD-NV-M67 M.ZUIKO Digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 Lens Port SLP-OM60 Focus Gear SLG-OM60F PANASONIC LENS PORTS, GEARS & OPTIONS: Lumix G FISHEYE 8mm / F3.5 Lens Dome Port SLDP-P8-GF1 Focus Gear SLG-P8-GF1 Lumix G 14mm / F2.5 ASPH & G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH Lens Port w/port Wrench SLP-S16-αE M67 Mount Adapter AD-S16-M67 ST Mount Adapter AD-S16-ST Lumix G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH Dome Port SLP-P714-GF1 Focus Gear SLG-P714-GF1 Lumix G VARIO 14-45mm & Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm Lens Port SLP-P145-GF1 Zoom Gear SLG-P145-GF1 Zoom Gear SLG-P142-GF1 M67 Mount Adapter AD-P145-M67 ST Mount Adaptor AD-P145-ST 10.
Lumix G Micro 4/3 Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm / F2.8 ASPH Lens Port SLP-P45M-GF1 Focus Gear SLG-P45M-GF1 M67 Mount Adaptor AD-P45M-M67 ST Mount Adaptor AD-P45M-ST ST Close-Up 50mm Lens x1 SAL-01-ST ST Close-Up 50mm Lens x2 SAL-02-ST ST Close-Up 50mm Lens x3 SAL-03-ST AFTER-SALE SERVICE Warranty period is one (1) year from purchase for general users, ninety days for commercial or industrial users. Seatool/Recsea will repair manufacturing defects free of charge during the warranty period when product is used in accordance with this manual. This warranty is only valid for Housings purchased from authorized Seatool/Recsea international dealers. Damage due to customer use, and for any consumable parts, the repairs will be charged at normal rates. Shipping costs to and from dealer, or Japan if necessary, shall be born by the customer for warranty and all other cases. This warranty does not cover any damage to digital camera for any reason, including damage caused by water intrusion. Please obtain insurance for all your equipment. Any repairs due to the following will be charged at normal rates: 1. Repaired, modified or dissembled by person or company other than Seatool/Recsea; 2. If damaged in fire, natural disaster such as earthquake, flood, lightning, etc.; 3. Damage caused by dropping, impact, vibration; 4. When returned for warranty service not accompanied with Warranty Information copy, or if Warranty Information is altered. Warranty does not cover any losses resulting from inoperability of this product, including those related to lost profits or any related expenses. Seatool/Recsea will stock parts necessary for repair for five (5) years from stop of production. This product uses some degradable parts, such as buttons and O-Rings. Seatool/Recsea recommends overhauling the housing once per year, more frequently if used often. Overhaul service is charged at normal rates. 11.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty Period One year from purchase Purchase Date Year Product Name OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Waterproof Housing Product Number RDH-OMEM1 Month Day Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer: Stamp your company name and contact information, purchase date, model and serial number. Recsea/Seatool Manufacturing & Sales NTF CORPORATION UH Division 390-1 Mii, Midori-Ku, Sagamihara-Shi Kanagawa 252-0151, Japan T: +81 (0)50-7541-0294 F: +81 (0)42-780-5720 http://www.seatool.net E-mail: info@seatool.net