This manual provides instructions for operating the AQUATICA AD7000 Digital Housing for the Nikon D7000 DSLR.
This manual introduces the Aquatica AD7000 digital housing, a solid‑aluminum underwater enclosure for the Nikon D7000 DSLR. It describes the housing’s ergonomic controls, port options, and accessories, and explains how to prepare the housing, ports, and lens for underwater use.
Detailed sections cover safety precautions, control functions, preparation steps, and the proper procedure for closing and sealing the housing. The guide also includes maintenance advice such as O‑ring care and sacrificial anode replacement to ensure reliable performance at depth.
| Maximum depth rating | 90 meters (300 feet) |
|---|---|
| Housing material | Solid aluminum |
| Sacrificial anode material | Zinc |
| Available port diameters | 4", 6", 8", 9.25" |
The housing is pressure tested to a depth of 90 meters (300 feet).
Store and transport the housing in a sturdy, shock‑proof container and avoid traveling with the camera mounted inside.
Inspect the O‑ring for scratches, lubricate it with silicone grease, and ensure it is fully seated in its groove before use.
No – using a non‑AF‑S lens in autofocus mode with the housing can cause damage; such lenses must be used in manual focus mode.