Ikelite 6146.02 Instruction Manual

Digital Housing

Instruction Manual

6146.02 for Canon G1 X Mark II

Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive
with this product. Please refer to the back page of this manual to
register your Ikelite product.

Table of Contents

Preparation ..................................................................P. 3

Specifications ..............................................................P. 4

What’s in the Box ........................................................P. 4

Parts of the Housing - Front View ..................................P. 5

Parts of the Housing - Back View ..................................P. 6

Housing and Camera Setup ........................................P. 7

STEP 1 - Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing ..........P. 8

STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings ....................................P. 8, 9

STEP 3 - Opening the Housing ......................................P. 9

STEP 4 - Attach Hotshoe to Camera ..............................P. 10

STEP 5 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray ....................P. 11

STEP 6 - Attach the Step Ring Gear ..............................P. 12

STEP 7 - Installing Camera in Housing ..........................P. 13

STEP 8 - Closing the Housing ........................................P. 13

STEP 9 - Final Check......................................................P. 14

Usage ............................................................................P. 14

Strobe Use and Compatibility ....................................P. 14

Strobe Compatibility ........................................................P. 14

Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry ..............................P. 15

Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing ............................P. 15, 16

Using Strobes with a Fiber Optic Connection ................P. 16

Diffuser and Deflector Installation / Usage......................P. 17

Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle..P. 18

Entering the Water ..........................................................P. 19

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continued

Table of Contents

Recommended Accessories ......................................P. 19, 20

Maintenance ................................................................P. 21 - 24

Photo Tips ..................................................................P. 25

Troubleshooting ........................................................P. 26 - 28

Zoom Control ..................................................................P. 28

Spare Parts ..................................................................P. 29

Customer Support ......................................................P. 30

Limited Warranty ........................................................P. 30

Returning Products for Service ................................P. 31

Product Registration ..................................................Back Page

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Preparation

This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth
rated to 200 ft (60 m). Thoroughly inspect and immerse the empty
housing completely in water before installing a camera. If any fogging
occurs or droplets of water enter the housing, do not install a camera.
Clean the main housing o-ring and retest to make sure that it is
watertight. Refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 26.

Please read your camera manual thoroughly to have a full
understanding of each camera function.

If you are new to underwater photography, be sure to read the Photo
Tips section, page 25.

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Specifications

Controls ................................All important camera functions accessed

Buoyancy ..............................Nearly neutral in saltwater

Depth Rating..........................200 ft (60 m)

Strobe Connections..............Ikelite Digital TTL ICS-5 5-pin Electrical

................................................Bulkhead plus TTL circuitry compatible with

................................................current model Ikelite DS strobes and Fiber

................................................Optic Ports.

Use Built-in Flash..................Yes

Tray and Handle Weight ......11.5 oz (327 g)

Main O-Ring ..........................0110

Housing Dimensions ............Dimensions 7.4 x 6.4 x 7.3 in (188 x 157 x

................................................185 mm)

(no camera installed)

Housing Weight ....................4.7 lb (2.1 kg)

Housing Material ..................Polycarbonate front, acrylic back

What’s in the Box

- Housing

- Tray with Quick Release Handle

- Port Cover

- Flash Diffuser

- Flash Deflector

- Step Ring Gear with set screws

- Waterproof Bulkhead Cap (on External Strobe Connector)

- Silicone 1cc Lubricant Tube

- Allen wrench for control knob set screws

- Step Ring Gear with 3 small set screws installed, 3 extra small set

screws and small allen wrench (in a bag inside housing)

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Parts of the Housing - Front View

Housing controls are provided for all camera functions except the
flash up switch. When using the built-in camera flash, it must be
extended BEFORE placing the camera in the housing.

Shutter
Button

Power Button (On/Off)

Mode
Dial

Zoom
Lever

Playback Button

Fiber Optic Ports

Continuous Ring

Lid Snap

Step
Ring

Lens Port

External Tray Mounts

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Parts of the Housing - Back View

6

8 10

7
9

11

13

14

1

5

4

MENU

12

DISP

MF

3

2

S

Movie
Button

Control Dial
White Dot

Housing
Dot

1. External Strobe Connector & Cap

2. Conversion Circuitry

8. Macro / Left Button

9. FUNC./SET Button

3. Mobile Device Button

4. S Shortcut Button

5. MF Manual Focus

6. AF Frame Selector

10. Flash / Right Button

11. ISO / Down Button

12. * Control Dial

13. DISP Display Button

7. Exp. Comp. / Up Button

* Control Dial: Note that a small section of the rubber disc is missing at the end of this

control. This is normal and allows the user to completely disengage the control from the

camera when not in use. To disengage Control Dial from camera, rotate Dial to 6 o’clock

14. MENU Button

position and line up Control Dial White Dot with Housing Dot. Rotate Control Dial White

Dot to 12 o’clock position when attaching or rem

oving Housing Back.

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Housing and Camera Setup

STEP 1 - Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing

Using a 9/16” open/box end or socket Wrench (not supplied), firmly
tighten the External Tray and Spacer to the Housing Base using the two
3/8-16 Nuts supplied in the accessory package. One side of the Spacer
has an adhesive backing. Remove the Protective Film to adhere the
Spacer to the Tray.

Note: Tray and Handle may be attached before or after the camera is
secured in the Housing. We recommend attaching it immediately to avoid
scratching table tops with the Tray Mounting Bolts.

External Tray
& Handle

Tray Mounting Bolt

Spacer

Protective Film

3/8-16 Nut

MADE IN USA

Wrench - not supplied

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STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings

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Setup your camera for underwater use and then adjust your settings once underwater.

Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing)

- Insert a fully charged camera battery.

- Set Mode Dial to “Av” Aperture Priority, or “M” Manual Mode if shutter

speeds faster than 1/60th second are required.

- In MENU:

Set AF Frame to “1-point” and Digital Zoom to “Off.”

Set AF-Point Zoom to “Off” and Set Servo AF to “On.”

Set Continuous AF to “Off” and AF-assist Beam to “Off.”

In the Flash Control Built-in Flash Settings Menu, set Flash Mode to

“Auto”, Shutter Sync. to “1st-curtain”, Red-eye Corr. and Red-eye Lamp

to “Off.”

Set Review Image after Shooting to “8 sec.” and Display Info to “Off.”

Set Blink Detection and Night Display to “Off.”

- In MENU:

Set Date/Time and Time Zone.

Set Eco Mode to “Off.”

In the Power Saving Menu, set Auto Power Down to “Off” and Display

Off to “3 min.”

Set Touch Operation to “Off.”

Insert and Format a compatible memory card.

- In FUNC./SET MENU:

Set DR Correction to “Off” and White Balance to “Auto” or “Underwater.”

For best results, use manual Custom White Balance and reset for

each working depth.

Set Drive Mode to “Single Shot .”

Set Metering to “Center Weighted Avg. ”

Set ND Filter to “Off.”

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STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings - continued

Set Image Type to “JPEG 13M” and Image Compression to “L.”

Set Image Quality to “Superfine” and Movies to “FHD/30P.”

- Set ISO to “200.”

- Activate Macro mode when shooting close-up subjects. If the image

is overexposed, use “-” Flash Exposure Compensation and/or

back away, zoom in, and then reshoot.

- RAISE the camera flash before placing camera in housing when using

only the built-in flash, fiber optic and slave strobes. DO NOT attach the

housing Hotshoe Connector. Set Flash to “On-Flash always fires .”

- When using external strobes connected to the External Strobe

Connector, DO NOT raise the camera flash. Instead, attach the housing

hotshoe - Diagram A, Page 10.

Notes: Manual power settings can be selected in the “Flash Control” section

of the camera menu.

** All camera user settings not mentioned should be set to the user’s

preference.

STEP 3 - Opening the Housing

Lid Snaps have a Lock.

1. Push Lid Snap Locks forward and lift as shown.
Open opposing Lid Snaps simultaneously. Keep
pressure on the Lid Snaps so they do not fly
open quickly.

Push Forward

Lid
Snap
Lock

Some Lid Snaps have a lot of spring tension
once they go over center, so keep a firm grip on
each Lid Snap. Lid Snaps may also be opened
one at a time.

2. Remove the Housing Back.

Lift

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STEP 4 - Attach Hotshoe to Camera

PowerShot

G1X

ON/

OFF

Mark II

Front

Ikelite

1. The Mounting Tray for the camera is secured to the housing back.
Position the camera on the Mounting Tray.

2. ATTACH the hotshoe when:

- NOT using the built-in camera flash.

- Connecting a strobe(s) to the External Strobe Connecter (#1, Page 8).
Slide the housing Hotshoe Connector forward into the Camera Hotshoe
Mount

until it stops,

Diagram A, Page 10

. This should be done before
the camera is secured with the mounting bolt, Diagram B, Page 11,
otherwise leave the hotshoe disconnected from the camera.
You will also need to install the Flash Deflector, Page 17.

DO NOT attach the hotshoe when:

- USING the built-in camera flash.

- Connecting a strobe(s) to the fiber optic ports.
You will also need to install the Flash Diffuser, Page 17.

External Strobe Connector

Diagram A

& Waterproof Cap

(Do not remove underwater)

Housing Back

O-ring

Mounting Tray

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Hotshoe
Connector

STEP 5 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray

6. Using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera with the Tray
Mounting Bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod socket, Diagram

B, Page 11.

CAUTION:

Do not cross thread or overtighten the Tray Mounting Bolt as you may
damage the camera tripod socket threads.

Diagram B

Canon

* Control Dial “cut away.” When not in
use, rotate Control Dial white dot to the
6 o’clock position so “cut away” is over
camera dial and not contacting camera.

G1X

Tray Mounting Bolt

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Canon

G1X

STEP 6 - Attach the Step Ring Gear

The supplied Step Ring Gear is attached to the camera control ring by 3

small nylon Allen Set Screws. Place the Control Ring Gear over the
camera’s step ring before installing the camera in the housing. The gear
is a “press fit” over the lens. Gently tighten all three allen screws with
the supplied Allen Wrench as show in the Diagram below. DO NOT
overtighten or you may damage the gear, or cause it to warp and bow
out from the lens Step Ring. Make sure to test it’s function once
installed.

When installing the camera in the housing, make sure that the Step Ring

Gear meshes properly with the smaller black housing gear.
When removing the Gear, leave the Set Screws in the Gear. The Set
Screws are very small and easy to lose. Extra Set Screws are included
with your housing. We recommend that you leave the gear installed as it
makes rotating the camera control ring easier when out of the housing.

Step Ring Gear

(properly installed)

Set Screw

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Turn clockwise to tighten. DO NOT overtighten
or you may warp or damage the gear.

Allen
Wrench

STEP 7 - Installing Camera in the Housing

1. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the controls

out of the way for installation of the camera. Make sure the Movie
Button knob is pulled out and the control is facing toward the bottom of
the housing.

2. Remove camera lanyard from camera if attached.

3. Place the Housing Front face down in your lap.

4. Gently guide the Housing Back with camera attached into the Housing
Front at a slight angle so the Step Ring Gear and Housing Gear engage
properly. Visually check to see that the Gears are properly engaged.

STEP 8 - Closing the Housing

1. Once the back is properly
installed, the o-ring should touch
the housing all the way around.
There should be an even gap on
each side of the housing between
the housing and the back.

2. Lift the lid snaps so they are
extended and place each lid snap
into the corresponding hook on
the housing back.

3. To close the housing, push down on
the opposing lid snaps simultaneously
until they snap into place. Be sure
they are down far enough to engage

Even gap on
all four sides

Lid Hook

Housing Back

Lid
Snap

Lid Snap Lock

O-ring

the Lid Snap Lock. The o-ring seal
should now appear as a solid black
line from the back of the housing.

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STEP 9 - Final Check

The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and
sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and camera
LCD screens. This housing has been factory water pressure tested to
200 ft (60 m).

Once the housing is closed, recheck the o-ring seal. Double 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 or solid black line 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.

Usage

Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to assure
proper functioning. Take a few test shots on land. Make sure the Flash
Diffuser is installed when using only the built-in camera flash, or install
the Flash Deflector when using external strobes, Page 17.

Strobe Use and Compatibility

Always install the Flash Deflector when using external strobes.

Strobe Compatibility

- AF35........................no

- DS50........................yes, above serial number 70,000

- DS51........................yes

- DS125......................yes, above serial number 5000

- DS160, DS161 ........yes

- DS200......................yes

- Non-Ikelite ..............yes, manual flash exposure only

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Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry

This small compact housing has Ikelite designed and patented
Conversion Circuitry built right in. The Conversion Circuitry provides real
Canon eTTL flash exposure when used with Ikelite DS series strobes.
Once a DS series strobe is attached to the External Strobe Connector,
the conversion circuitry is automatically powered after the strobe is
turned on. Once attached, turn the strobe on first before turning on the
camera. The circuitry cannot be powered up or used by non-Ikelite
strobes.

Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing -

The Housing Bulkhead Connector is designed to accept sync cords with
Ikelite ICS-5 connector fittings.

1. Lightly lubricate the Sync Cord O-ring. Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant
(supplied with housing).

2. Remove Bulkhead Cap from Housing Bulkhead.

3. Line up the Sync Cord Pins with the corresponding Bulkhead
Receptacles. Gently insert Sync Cord into Bulkhead. DO NOT force this
installation. If the Sync Cord does not seat properly inside the Bulkhead,

then the Pins and Receptacles are improperly aligned (repeat Step 3).

4. Tighten the Knurled Nut snugly using your Index finger and thumb. DO
NOT use pliers or other tools to tighten the Knurled Nut.

Diagram C, Page 15

- Always remove the Sync Cord from your Housing when not in use and
replace the Bulkhead Cap.

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Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing -

Diagram C

Diagram C

Ikelite TTL
Sync Cord

Knurled Nut

Sync Cord O-ring

Bulkhead
Cap

Sync Cord Pin

Housing
Bulkhead

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Using Strobes with a Fiber Optic Connection

Two ports on the front of the housing above the lens port are provided
for the connection of up to two Ikelite, SEA&SEA, or Olympus-type fiber
optic cords. The housing's built-in TTL circuitry will not be operable when
external strobes are attached via fiber optic cord.

Always install the Flash Deflector when using external strobes, Page 17.

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Diffuser and Deflector Installation

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,
push the “Cut-out” Section over the
port and into the port groove until it
stops.

Note the Small Hole. To avoid

losing the Diffuser or Deflector, you
can attach a fishing line or string to

Diffuser/Deflector material

Cut-out
Section

Small hole

this hole.

Diffuser/Deflector properly
installed in port groove

Diffuser Use

The Diffuser should be installed when using the built-in camera flash
only. When shooting close-up photographs with the built-in flash and at
the camera lens’s widest angle setting, the lens port on the housing can
block a portion of the light from the camera flash. This can result in a
shadow in a lower corner of the frame. Zoom the lens to eliminate any
shadow not eliminated by the Diffuser (You can test this above water).

Deflector Use

The Deflector should be installed whenever an external strobe is being
used. This will aid in eliminating backscatter. The Deflector will also
block and redirect the camera’s flash to a slave unit being used to
trigger an external strobe. Remove the Diffuser before attempting to
install the Deflector.

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Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle

To attach an Ikelite Arm to your Housing Handle, depress the
spring-loaded Handle Push Button until it stops. Gently slide the
pronged end of the Ikelite Arm into the hole in the top of the Handle as
shown, Diagram D.
When the Ikelite Arm is properly seated, the Handle Push Button will
return to its starting position.

Ikelite Arm

Diagram D

Housing Handle

Handle Push
Button

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Entering the Water

As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check to see that
the housing is properly sealed. We recommend you first water test the
housing with no camera inside to assure a safe and watertight
environment.
Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the lens port.
If there are, take your finger and remove them. If there are bubbles on
the lens port they can produce soft focus spots in your photos or video.

Recommended Accessories

External Color Correcting UR/Pro Filters

(Blue Water or Green Water)

Color filters such as the UR-Pro Filter replace
some of the reds, oranges and more natural
tones that would otherwise be lost underwater.
Effective in relatively shallow, sunny conditions,
and available for tropical blue water and green
water settings. For optimum results use in
combination with custom (manual) white
balance.
For available light use only. Not recommended
when using external strobes.

WD-4 Wide-Angle Conversion Dome 6430.4

UR-Pro Filter

Lens Port

The removeable WD-4 corrects light refraction underwater,

restoring the camera’s original angle of coverage. Approximately
3/4 of the camera's zoom range from the camera’s widest angle
setting can be used with the dome in place. Slight vignetting may
occur at camera’s widest angle setting.

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Recommended Accessories - continued

External Macro Adaptor 9306.82

Allows attachment of 67mm threaded macro lenses from Inon
and Epoque. NOT for use with 67mm threaded wide-angle lenses.
Note: Other than the 6430.4 and 9306.82, no other accessory lenses or
adaptors can be used with this housing.

Tray + Dual Handles 9523.62

Add stability and gripping point(s) for comfortable use of the housing.
Add a second strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light your
subjects.

External Strobes

An external strobe restores the warmer colors filtered out by water and
also illuminates the subject. The camera’s flash is not accessible
through the housing, therefore, an external strobe is recommended.

Video Lighting

External video lights such as the 2101 Vega Video + Photo Light add
color when using the video/movie mode of your camera. Primary video
lights are specially color balanced to provide natural tones.

Additional Accessories

- 2602.3 Quick Release Handle Kit for GoPro

- Gamma LED Flashlight

** The optional Canon Grip GR-DC1A cannot be used in this installation.

Camera must be used with standard grip for proper operation.

A full range of accessories are available to support your housing.
Please visit ikelite.com to see the most current information about
recommended accessories for your housing.

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Maintenance

Lens Port

Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse and
gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean, use a
mild soap solution or lens cleaner. It is NOT necessary to remove the
Port for cleaning. Do not rinse the inside the Port.

Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.

Lubricant

Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use
only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the main
housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly.
Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o-ring or
lubricate a sticky control. 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.

CAUTION:
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause
the plastic housing to crack or o-rings to swell.

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Housing Maintenance

Your Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attention
as your other photographic equipment. In addition to normal
maintenance, we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite
periodically to be checked and pressure tested.

- Do Not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged
periods. Heat may damage the camera.

- Do Not ship the camera in the housing.

- Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the set screw
in each control knob. Check each control gland penetrating the housing
to make sure they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could
vibrate loose during travel.

- Keep the main housing o-ring clean and lightly lubricated. To lubricate,
remove the o-ring from the back. Put a small amount of lkelite lubricant
on your fingers. Pull the o-ring through your fingers to apply a thin
coating of lubricant. Only apply enough lubricant to make the o-ring feel
slick. Do Not stretch the o-ring. This light coating of lubricant will help
to keep the o-ring from drying out and will help to show a dark sealing
line when the housing back is properly sealed.

- Keep the area where the o-ring fits and the sealing surface of the
housing clean.

- Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in freshwater after each saltwater
use. Depress push buttons repeatedly in freshwater to eliminate trapped
saltwater. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port to eliminate water spotting.
After several uses in saltwater, soak the housing exterior in a mild soap
solution; rinse and dry before storing. When storing the housing, remove
the back o-ring, lightly lubricate, and place in a plastic bag. Place the
plastic bag with o-ring inside the housing for safe keeping.

- If removing a housing push button, Do Not re-use the E-clip. Contact
Ikelite for replacement E-clips (part 0319.12).

- Leave lid snaps in the open position when not using the housing for
extended periods.

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Control Maintenance

Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with
minimal maintenance.

- Push button controls normally require no maintenance other than rinsing
in freshwater after saltwater use. Depress each push button in
freshwater several times to eliminate trapped saltwater. If a push button
control becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed, soak the
housing in luke warm freshwater. After a few minutes, operate the push
button. If this does not correct the problem, return the housing to Ikelite
for maintenance. If you are on a trip and unable to return the housing
immediately, a push button may be lubricated by pressing and holding
the push button all the way in. Then, use your finger or other small
non-metal object to place a small amount of lube at the base of the shaft
inside the housing. Press and release the push button several times until
the lube is worked up into the o-ring.

After completing this procedure, close
the housing and submerge it in water
without the camera i nside. Check the
control for watertightness.

Diagram E

Apply Ikelite Lube here

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Control Maintenance -

continued

In the unlikely event one of the larger gland style control shafts sticks or
becomes difficult to operate, you can remove the control from the
housing and lubricate it, or return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance.
To remove the control, Diagram F, loosen the set screw in the knob
(allen wrench required); remove the knob. If there is salt or dirt build-up
on the exposed control shaft, clean the shaft. Open the housing and
gently slide the control shaft out of the control gland. Clean and lightly
lubricate the shaft, including the end of the shaft.

Slide the shaft back into the control gland and gently slide it back and
forth a few times without fully removing the shaft from the gland.
Replace the knob, noting the flat area on the shaft. The set screw in the
knob should tighten down against the flat area on the control so the
knob does not turn on the shaft.
After completing this procedure, close the housing and submerge it in
water without the camera inside. Check the control for watertightness.

Diagram F

Housing

Gland

Control Shaft

Tighten set screw down

against this flat area

when replacing the knob.

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Lubricate end of shaft
before reinserting into
gland

Loosen set screw
(allen wrench supplied)

Photo Tips

- The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as much
water between the camera and subject as possible. Get as close as you
can to the subject, then use the zoom. If you are using flash for still
photos, subjects beyond 6 ft (1.8 m) will not have much color regardless
of strobe power.

- Photograph in clear water; do not stir up the sand or silty bottom. If
backscatter becomes a problem in the environment you are
photographing, an external flash will help eliminate much of the
backscatter.

- Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press
the shutter release button and the camera actually takes the picture.
Hold the housing steady a second or two after pressing the shutter
release button.

- Do not shoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend into the
background and be difficult to see in the photograph. Shoot subjects
straight on or shoot up at a slight angle using the blue water as a
contrasting background.

- When using daylight or flash, if your camera consistently over or
underexposes the image, you may want to adjust your camera’s
exposure compensation or flash exp. comp. settings.

- If you error in exposure, it is better to have the image slightly
underexposed rather than overexposed. An overexposed image is
missing color information which cannot be adjusted in a photo
processing program. A slightly underexposed image has color
information that can be adjusted.

- It is important to respect all living creatures underwater, including
people, marine life, and coral. While we encourage people to get close
to their subjects when taking a photograph, they should not touch, lie on,
or in any way disturb the things they find underwater.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Push buttons or
controls are sticky or
hard to operate

Solution

- Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing
in freshwater. Vigorously press each push button
in and out several times to release any trapped
saltwater or debris.

- Press a sticky push button all the way in and
place a small amount of lube on the small end of
the push button shaft at it’s base. Release and
operate the push button several times to distribute
the lube, Diagram E, Page 23.

- If a larger gland style control is sticky, grab the

control knob, pull it out, and then push back in. If
still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section,

Image is
over/underexposed,
or a corner of the
image is dark

Diagram F, Page 24.

- Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance.

- Check that the built-in flash or external strobe is

firing when taking a picture. Camera flash should
be forced “on.”

- When using an external strobe, make sure it is

turned on, set properly, and its battery is charged.

- Make sure the diffuser is installed when you are

NOT using an external strobe.

- Check any corded connectio

- Change camera shutter speed or aperture.

- Move closer to or further away from the subject.

- Adjust Flash Exposure Compensation .

n points.

- For extreme overexposure turn on the ND neutral

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density filter.

Problem

Solution

Camera does not
take a picture

Housing is hard to
close

- Install a fully charged battery.

- There is not enough available light for the camera
to properly focus. Add a focusing light or strobe
with a built-in focusing or video light to your

system.

- Select a center focus point in your camera menu.

- Return Zoom control to the “disengaged” position,
see Zoom Control, Page 28.

- Make sure the camera is mounted properly in the
housing and controls are out of the way.

- Main housing o-ring is not seated properly.

- Hotshoe cord is in the way.

- Step Ring is not engaging housing gear properly.

Fogging occurs on
the Lens Port

- Humid air is trapped inside the housing.
The camera produces heat and may condense
any trapped moisture forming fog on the lens port.
Close the housing in an air-conditioned room or
vehicle, or in front of an air-conditioner.

- The housing should not be in direct sunlight for an
extended period of time.

- Purchase desiccant packs also known as
moisture munchers from a local camera store.
Place one or two new packs in your housing
before each day of diving.

- If moisture or water droplets are present around
the controls or sealing areas, return the housing
to Ikelite for evaluation.

- Clean the main housing o-ring and sealing
surface of the housing.

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Problem

Solution

Water enters the
housing

Pictures are too blue
or too green

- Remove, clean and properly lubricate the main

o-ring.

- Look for hair, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the

o-ring seal.

- Reassemble the housing without a camera

installed and immerse in water.

- Return housing to Ikelite for evaluation.

- Use custom (manual) white balance. Reset for

each working depth or when attaching a
color correcting filter to the camera lens.

- Add an external strobe.

- Move in closer to your subject when taking a

picture.

- Add an optional color correcting filter to the

Housing Port.

Zoom Control

After you have used the housing's
zoom control, it must be returned to the
center position to disengage. If the
housing zoom control is pushing the
zoom lever in either direction, you may
not be able to take a picture or access
other functions. This is because the
camera is receiving a signal from the
engaged zoom control.

-

Zoom Control
“Disengaged”

(Center Position)

+

-

Zoom Control

“Engaged”

+

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Spare Parts

- 9104.5 Waterproof Bulkhead Cap

- 0184.2 Silicone Lubricant 2cc

Reclosable Tube

- 0132.30 Port o-ring

- 0200.08 Port cover

- 0110 Main o-ring

- 0945.18 allen wrench for control knobs

- 0945.11 allen wrench for Step Ring small nylon set screws

- 9299.07 KIT contains 6 Step Ring small nylon set screws and allen

wrench

(available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer)

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Customer Support

Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before
contacting Ikelite Customer Support.

Ikelite Underwater Systems
Service Department
50 West 33rd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Limited Warranty

This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a
period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Defective
products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole
discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer
postage paid. All other claims of any nature are not covered. Except as
mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied applies to this
Ikelite product.

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Returning Products For Service

Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all
products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase date must be
provided to obtain warranty service.
No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or
through your dealer. Please include a brief description of the problem,
any relevant email correspondence, and/or instructions on what you
want us to do. Always include name, shipping address, email address,
and phone number inside of the package. Send postage paid to:

Ikelite Underwater Systems
Attention: Service Department
50 West 33 Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA

No reimbursements for postage paid will be issued.
You may also want to insure the package.

Returning Products for Service -

For the separate international customs documentation form that you
complete to accompany the shipment, please state or designate that the
enclosed products were originally manufactured in the USA and are
being returned to the manufacturer for repair service. Value of the
equipment listed for customs purposes should be zero.

outside the United States

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Product Registration

Please go to ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days
of purchase.

Ikelite Underwater Systems

50 West 33rd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA

ikelite.com

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