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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For N120 Gear System for Nikon
Z Mount (without FTZ adaptor
22225)
PN#
19200 Z105-F Focus Gear
19202 Z1424-Z Zoom Gear
19203 Z1430-Z Zoom Gear
Thank you for your purchase of a NAUTICAM
product.
At NAUTICAM, we pride ourselves in the ability
to recognize the requirements of professional as
well as amateur underwater photographers and
fulfill them through the innovative designs of our
products. We strive to achieve a high level of
user-friendliness by allowing stress-free
installation and easy operation of all important
functions of the camera.
Each product is individually inspected and water
pressure tested to ensure optimum quality.
Please read this manual carefully before using
the product, this will maximize its performance as
well as its lifetime.
FOREWORD
Current as of 10/29/2024
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All NAUTICAM Products are warranted against
any material and manufacturing defects for two
years from the date of purchase for consumer
use. This warranty only applies to products
purchased from authorized NAUTICAM dealers
and does not extend beyond the original retail
purchaser.
To return your product for service, please contact
your regional authorized service center(s). Please
note that this warranty only applies when the
product is purchased in the territory where the
service center is located.
NAUTICAM does not hold responsibility for
damage, of any nature, to any equipment used
with and/or placed within our products.
NAUTICAM accepts no liability for any loss of
captured images or the inability to capture
images even if it is due to the malfunctioning of
our products.
Unauthorized modifications and/or repairs of our
products will automatically invalidate the
warranty.
Before installation of the port plus extension
rings, please make sure the O-ring (s) are free
from debris and uneven surface issues.
A water-tight/vacuum test without the camera
inside the housing is highly recommended after
the changing of port and O-ring(s).
Do not use lubricants from other brands with the
silicone rubber O-ring on this housing, only use
the lubricant provided by NAUTICAM.
Discontinue use immediately should you notice
any leakage or if the moisture alarm activates.
Do not open the product in a wet or sandy
environment. Protect the interior from moisture
and debris in order to prevent malfunction or
leakage.
Defective products should be shipped to our
dealers for service, unauthorized disassembling
and/or modifications could result in malfunction
or leakage.
When carrying a housing setup with the port
attached, always firmly hold both the housing and
port.
Do not put the port with its contacts facing down.
Do not leave the products exposed to the sun or
a bright light source. If circumstances necessitate
leaving the lens in sunlight, be sure to attach the
lens caps. Optical products such as lenses or
dome ports can focus sunlight down to a small
point which can damage nearby objects or start
fires.
Avoid touching optical surfaces; only handle
optical products by their edges/shell surfaces.
PRECAUTIONS WARRANTY
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Make sure that you have all the included items listed below before using this product.
• If some items are missing or damaged, contact us and the local Nauticam dealer.
Plastic C-ring for Focus Gear Z105-F Focus Gear
Spare Rubber grips x 6
Plastic C-ring for Zoom Gear Z1424-Z Zoom Gear
#19200 Z105-F Focus Gear:
#19202 Z1424-Z Zoom Gear :
Plastic C-ring for Zoom Gear Z1430-Z Zoom Gear
#19203 Z1430-Z Zoom Gear:
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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Preparation of the product
1. After verifying that the sealing O-ring is in good condition, lightly coat it with the
lubricant provided and wipe away the excess.
2. Make sure the O-ring groove is free from any foreign material; the groove can be
cleaned with the aid of a microfiber cloth.
3. Carefully place the port O-ring into the groove, ensuring that it lays flat and inside the
entire groove
4. Inspect the O-ring again, make sure there is no foreign materials.
5. After installing the port, and closing the housing, lift up the entire system and inspect
where the housing back and port meet the housing. There should be a thin, uniform
gap with no extruded O-ring.
Z105-F Focus Gear
Plastic C-ring for Focus Gear
Take Z105-F Focus Gear for Example :
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1. The default position is for directly working
with other Z mount housings except NA- Z6III.
2. By loosen the three screws, the gear can
be extended to work with NA-Z6III
housing as marked on the gear.
4. Insert the plastic C-ring onto the focus
gear as shown and place it over the
lens.
3. Extend the lens gear to the right position
to work with different Z mount housings.
MOUNT THE GEARS
5. Insert the Focus gear on a plastic C-ring
until it reaches the flange of the plastic
C-ring.
6. Photo shows the lens gear is to work
with NA-Z6III housing
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CONTROL THE GEAR
The extended Z105-F Focus Gear is controlled by zoom/focus knob of the
NA-Z6III housing.
(FOR NA-Z6III)
(FOR OTHER Z- MOUNT CAMERA HOUSING)
The short version Z105-F Focus Gear is controlled by zoom/focus knob of the
other Z mount camera housings, such as NA-Z8/9/7.
After mount the camera and lens gear, confirm that the zoom/focus knob
operates correctly.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Remark:
Nauticam supports only e-manuals. Please download
corresponding product manuals on google drive
https://bit.ly/Nauticammanual, or contact us for e- manuals.
#19200 Z105-F for Nikkor Z MC 105mm F/2.8
VR S
Dimensions(mm): DIA92.5 X 55.4 mm
Type: Focus Gear
Compatible Lens: Nikkor Z MC 105mm F/2.8 VR S
#19202 Z1424-Z Zoom Gear for Nikkor Z 14-
24mm f/2.8 S
Dimensions(mm): DIA102.0X44.12
Type: Zoom Gear
Compatible Lens: Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
#19203 Z1430-Z Zoom Gear for Nikkor 14-
30mm f4 S
Dimensions(mm): DIA102x44.1
Type: Zoom Gear
Compatible Lens: Nikkor 14-30mm f4 S
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• When you’ve finished washing your optical
product, wipe it gently with a microfiber
cloth and allow to dry in the shade or a
cool room.
• When you’ve finished washing your optical
product, wipe it gently with a microfiber
cloth and allow to dry in the shade or a
cool room.
• Always store your optical product in the
provided pouches or containers when not
in use.
• Store the optical product in a dry and clean
place.
• After rinsing the housing, be careful not to
drip salt water on the dome port or housing
if you are still wet from diving.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Soak the housing system in fresh water
after each use, during which all control
buttons/knobs should be operated a few
times to avoid the accumulation of salt
residue; wipe the housing with a towel
before opening.
• After removing the housing from the rinse
tank, carefully press the housing lock
safety button a few times to avoid the
accumulation of salt residue.
• After each day of diving, it is advisable to
have both the housing main O-ring and
port O-ring removed from their grooves
with the O-ring remover and inspected for
damage. Also check that the O-ring retains
its original circular shape; never stretch the
O-ring excessively or remove it with a
sharp object. The O-ring groove should be
cleaned to ensure it is free from any salt
deposit or foreign material; lightly coat the
O-ring with the provided lubricant before
reinstalling it in the groove. A damaged O- ring should be discarded immediately and
replaced only with one that is provided by
NAUTICAM.
• Blow off dust with an air blower or clean
antistatic brushes from optical surfaces.
• Remove dust and other foreign matter
from the dome port cover/cap before
attaching them.
• Use clean, lint free, and soft single-use
paper based optics cleaning tissues/pads
and avoid abrasive particle contamination
of your cleaning supplies and cloths (e.g.
by sand) (Dry and clean the dome surface
with a microfiber cloth. / Do not use any
kind of abrasive solutions to clean the
dome surface.)