Ikelite DS160, SA-100, 6140.20 Instruction Manual
Ikelite Digital Housing
Front View
Shutter
Release
Lid
Snap
Playback
Menu
Display
ISO
Function/Set
Lid
Snap
Lens
Port
Back View
Lanyard
Thumb
Rest
Zoom
Mode
Face Select
Flash
Macro
Single Erase
Power
CAMERA / MOUNT
Lid
Hook
O' Ring
Mounting Bolt
Mounting
Tray
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Lift
Push For ward
Lid Snap Lock
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We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly
before use. If you are new to underwater photography, be sure
to read the General and Photo Tips sections.
We also suggest that you read the camera manual thoroughly
to have a full understanding of where each camera control is
located and what function each control provides.
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The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user
settings. One setting is for strobe selection, the other is for pre-
lash or non pre-flash.
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Controller should be set to the pre-flash position when used
with this camera.
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1. Set ISO to 80.
2. Set camera to “P” mode
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera
Housing. Ikelite has over 45 years of experience in the underwater
photographic and lighting market. Our products are designed and
built in the USA by Ikelite for both the professional and amateur
photographer.
The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera
and all sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls
and camera LCD screens.
Ikelite Digital Housings are slightly negative in salt water for
stability. This housing has been water pressure tested at the
factory to 200’ (60m).
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3. Enable macro focus for close-ups, or if pictures are overexposed. Camera does not stop down in macro mode, so if overexposure is still present when shooting close-up, move away
from the subject and zoom in.
4. Make sure flash is forced “on”
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up with arrow on monitor.
Closest focusing distance occurs when zoom setting is lined
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1. Lid Snaps have a
To open, push Lid Snap
Lock forward and lift
as shown. Keep
pressure on the Lid
Snap so it does not fly
open quickly.
Some lid snaps have a lot of spring tension once they go over
center, so keep a firm grip on the lid snap. Lid Snaps may be
opened one at a time.
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1. Remove the back from
the housing. The
mounting tray for the
camera is secured to
the housing back.
Position the camera on
the tray, and using a
coin or screwdriver
(preferred), secure it
with the mounting bolt
which threads into the
camera’s tripod socket.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN::
Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic. The mounting
tray bolt is metal. Do not cross thread or over tighten as you
may damage the camera tripod socket threads.
2. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the
controls out of the way for installing the camera.
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1. Place housing face down in your
lap or on flat surface.
2. Check to see that there is an
o-ring on the housing back and
that it is clean and in its proper
location.
3. Guide the back into the housing
front. The o-ring should touch the
housing all the way around. There
should be an even gap all the way
around between the housing and
the housing back.
4. Lift the lid snaps so they are
xtended and place the lid
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snap into the hook on the housing
back.
5. To close the housing, push
down on the lid snaps until
they snap into place . Lid
snaps on opposite sides of the
housing should be closed at the
same time. Be sure they are down
far enough to engage the lock.
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Check the gap between the housing back and the housing. It
should be even all the way around the housing.
Look through the clear plastic back at the o-ring. You should see
a darkened area where the o-ring is compressed against the
housing back. If you do not see an even black compression seal
all the way around the back, open the lid snaps, reseat the
housing back and close the lid snaps. Visually check the seal again.
- Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal.
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housing back
housing back
even gap
all 4 sides
o-ring
o-ring
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Once the housing has been closed, make sure the housing
controls line up with the corresponding camera controls. If the
housing controls are misaligned slightly make sure the camera
hold down bolt has been tightened down firmly so the camera
is flat against the tray.
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Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to
get a feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few pictures
bove water with the camera in the housing.
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1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend
ou use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products as some other
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brands may cause the o-ring to swell and not seal properly.
2. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and
o-rings. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean cloth.
Lubricant is not a sealant, it is used to reduce friction. Excessive
lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with
proper sealing.
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If you do not have an external flash, the camera’s built-in flash
can be used. See Diffuser instructions
NOTE: The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used with optional
Wide-Angle lenses.
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Deflector
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Housing shown with
Deflector installed.
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A diffuser and deflector are
included with the housing. The
diffuser is white transparent
plastic. The deflector is also
white, but is not transparent.
To install the diffuser or
deflector, spread the port
clamp at the spring end and
slide over the lens port. The
white plastic should be placed
in front of the camera flash.
The port clamp should be
pushed back against the front
of the housing.
Diffuser/Deflector material
Port Clamp
Spring
Spread to Install
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The diffuser should be installed when using the camera’s built
in flash. When shooting with the camera’s built-in flash at
approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) or less, the lens port on the
housing may block a portion of the light from the camera’s
built-in flash, creating a shadow in the lower area of the photo.
If this occurs, zoom the lens slightly to eliminate the shadow.
(You can test this above water)
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The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe
such as the DS51 or DS160 Substrobe and EV Controller. The
deflector will redirect the camera’s flash to the EV Controller
which controls the external strobes output.
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