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Proper positioning of the bite switch

  

 
 Proper positioning of the tongue switch
  

BITE SWITCH OPERATION:

1) Plug securely into camera shutter release jack. If your camera does not accept a 2.5mm plug, you will need to splice on the plug specific to your camera. (See connection instructions)

2) Route wire through or around camera helmet so that only the switch and a small length of wire is exposed.

3) Set your camera to the desired operating mode ("multi-exposure" or equivalent is recommended). Some plugs and methods of connection may cause the camera to focus and light-meter constantly when on.

4) Place the switch in your mouth between your front teeth and aligned with the wire leading to the left or right only. Using your switch in any other orientation will damage it. Trigger the shutter release by biting gently on the red area only Bite only hard enough to close the switch. A brief bite takes a single exposure, a longer bite takes multiple exposures.

5) Turn off your camera and and disconnect switch between uses.

TIPS:

 When you first get your switch, practice on the ground with no film. Even in the absence of a "click", you'll quickly gain the confidence to know when you have taken an exposure. Trust your teeth.

Take a test shot before each dive to verify proper functioning

Position the switch with the red dot straight up, not to the side.

Try using manual focus with the focus ring set at the expected distance of your subject. You'll save batteries and get shots more quickly since your camera won't need to focus constantly.

Don't expose your switch to very hot or cold environments.

Turn off your camera between dives and unplug switch while not in use. Not doing this may shorten battery life.

The single/multiple exposure capabilities are dependent upon your camera. Most will take a single shot with a short bite and between 1-4 shots per second if you bite and hold. Be sure to set your camera to "multiple" or equivalent setting for desired results.
TONGUE SWITCH OPERATION:

1) Plug securely into camera shutter release jack. If your camera does not accept a 2.5mm plug, you will need to splice on the plug specific to your camera. (See connection instructions)

2) Route wire through or around camera helmet so that only the switch and a small length of wire is exposed.

3) Set your camera to the desired operating mode ("multi-exposure" or equivalent is recommended). Some plugs and connection schemes may cause the camera to focus and light-meter constantly when on. For this and other reasons, it is often preferable to use the manual focus setting.

4) Trigger the shutter release by pushing your tongue forward against the switch face (red dot). You should feel a "click" as you actuate the switch. A brief push will take a single exposure, a longer push takes multiple exposures.

5) Turn off your camera and and disconnect switch between uses.

TIPS:

 When you first get your switch, practice on the ground with no film. You should feel a subtle "click" as you actuate the switch. Even though you might not feel it as well in freefall, you'll quickly gain the confidence to know when you have taken an exposure. Trust your tongue.

Take a test shot before each dive to verify proper functioning

Place the switch firmly against your front teeth before tightening your helmet. This positions the switch for optimum ease of use.

Try using manual focus with the focus ring set at the expected distance of your subject. You'll save batteries and get shots more quickly since your camera won't need to focus constantly.

Don't expose your switch to very hot or cold environments.

Turn off your camera between dives and unplug switch while not in use. Not doing this may shorten battery life.

The single/multiple exposure capabilities are dependent upon your camera. Most will take a single shot with a short push and between 1-4 shots per second if you push and hold. Be sure to set your camera to "multiple" or equivalent setting for desired results.