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The Vaquita The Vaquita camera is a great addition to your dive, no matter what kind of diver you are.
Selector ring End cap USB-C port Display SD-card reader 3
Getting started Here we present some of the things you need to know, to safely get started with your brand new Paralenz camera. Pull back and hold The end cap The first thing to know about the Vaquita camera is; how to take of the protective end cap for charging or handling the SD-card. As pictured on the illustrations above, you need to pull back the “collar” on the end cap, to get it off. While holding this back, you will be able to pull off the end cap.
The same mechanism is used when you put the end-cap back on. Pull back the “collar”, push it back on. SD-Card Remove the end cap and insert a micro SD-card. It must be a Sandisk card with class U3 or V30. or A capacity of 32 GB or more is recommended. A full memory card is as useful as no memory card! Make sure to empty the SD-card after each export. Turn on camera Select the power icon on the selector ring and hold the activation switch for 4 sec. To turn off again hold for 4 sec. while on Power mode.
Select mode Turn the selector ring so the icon of your desired mode is facing upwards. You can choose between the following; Power, Snap, Video, Custom I, Custom II, Settings, Dive Logs, and Location. Battery & charging Use an USB-C to USB-A charger that can deliver 2.1A for fast charging. Make sure the battery is charged before you enter the water. Maintain the camera battery by charging it every second month, if not in use.
The Paralenz App Unlock your camera’s full potential with the free Paralenz App. Access and organize your dive footage in the media library and dive log, edit your recordings smoothly, and share your highlights with other Ocean lovers and marine scientists worldwide. 9:41 9:41 The Ocean Base Dives October 5, 2019 3:46 PM 19.1m 8 September 21, 2019 11:25 AM 18.6m September 21, 2019 3:46 PM 12.8m 6 November 6, 2019 2:46 PM December 5, 2018 3:46 PM October 5, 2019 3:46 PM 15 8.1 m 9.5 m 17.
Camera features The camera features spoken about here, are the seven icons on the selector ring. Snap To take pictures select the photo & snap record icon on the selector ring, and the camera will confirm with vibration. Click once on the activation switch to take a photo. If you want to record a short video hold the activation switch. As long as you are holding it, you record video. Release the switch to end recording.
• Slow Motion is operated like Video, but the videos recorded will be in Slow Motion. This mode restricts the maximum resolution of the video. • Video is operated like the regular Video mode, but with custom settings • Snap Record is operated like the regular Snap Record mode, but with custom settings. Settings In the settings you can change resolution, frames per second, turn Wi-Fi on/off and choose your custom mode. Click one to move to the next menu point. Hold it to enter and confirm.
Maintenance Cleaning the camera We recommend to rinse the camera in fresh, warm water, while working the ring and switch. Also - no solvents/chemicals should be used while cleaning. If sand grains should get stuck underneath the magnetic switches please contact our support for instructions. Cleaning the o-rings Check that the o-rings have not been stretched and that they do not have any cuts, tears and dirt (hair, dust).
DCC Depth Color Correction What is DCC? DCC stands for Depth Color Correction and is a digital version of a color filter, which are normally made from plastic and placed in front of your camera lens, to remove the green or blue taint in your videos. DCC is controlled by the pressure sensor. Every second it adjusts the strength of the color correction to match the depth you are at. It cannot add colors that are not present, but it can make better use of the colors that are.
Video recorded with DCC off (WB 5000K). Video recorded with DCC on. DCC has two settings – blue or green: Use blue for blue water Use green for green water Use green for green water. Use blue for blue water. How to activate DCC? Toggle DCC on/off by clicking three times on the activation switch while in power- or video-mode. Choose blue or green in DCC settings. IMPORTANT: Do not use dive lights together with the DCC – this will discolor the image.
WB - white balance What is WB? WB stands for White Balance, which adjusts the color temperature. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and ranges from the warm orange glow of a match 1500K to the light on a clear day with a blue sky 10.000K. 2700K 3000K 3500K 4100K 5000K 7500K 10000K How to activate WB? To toggle between the WB (when diving with lights) and the DCC (when diving without lights), click the activation switch fast 3 times. The display will show which mode is active.
Before your next dive Check your camera in advance of your next dive! • Does your camera turn on and off without problems? Sweet. • Do the selector ring and the activation switch move effortlessly? Great. • Can you do a short recording and snap a picture wihout any issuse? Awesome. • Does that recording look fine without any disturbances in the image quality? Perfect.
Warnings When overheated the camera will shot down! The Vaquita camera is primarily made for underwater use. If the camera is used above water there is a risk of it overheating which will result in the camera shutting down until the temperature is stabilized. Working temperature The battery should be used in a temperature range from 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C). Use of the battery in an environment above 104° F (40° C) can lead to a fire or explosion.
FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IC Statement This device complies with RSS247 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil se conforme à RSS247 de Canada d’Industrie. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. appareils radio exempts de licence.
SAR This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.
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