Firstly, choose a clean dry environment to set-up your camera and housing, making sure you have enough light to be able to see what you are doing clearly.
Wherever possible, avoid hot, humid, dusty, dark or dirty places as this will only lead to problems later.
Give yourself plenty of time to set-up your housing and don't rush. By taking your time and being careful, you are less likely to make mistakes and will ensure that you can make many happy dives with your housing.
Ensure your camera is placed carefully into the housing and is not interfering with any o-rings or seals. If it doesn't feel like it fits snugly, don't force it. Take it out and start again, or check the manufacturer instructions.
Remove the o-ring carefully from the housing. To avoid scratching or nicking the o-ring, place pressure on the o-ring with two fingertips (but not your nails) and move your fingers towards each other until a section of the o-ring pops up and is easy to remove. Avoid using a sharp object to remove the o-ring from it's groove as this will damage it. Some housings also come with tools to help you remove o-rings. |
