Ikelite 6171.11 User Manual
Underwater TTL Housing for Panasonic Lumix LX100,
LX100 II, Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
Product Number 6171.11
Product Registration
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite products.
Our primary focus is to provide quality, professional grade products
for use in and under water. Our products are designed, manufactured,
and distributed from our sole facility in Indianapolis, USA where we
started in 1962.
We are available if you have any questions or want photo advice.
Send us an email 24 hours a day to ikelite@ikelite.com. We strive to
reply within 1 business day.
An electronic version of this instruction manual is available for
download via the product page on our website:
https://www.ikelite.com
In the Box
• Housing
• Main o-ring # 0110 (installed)
• Port cover # 0200.08 (installed)
• Waterproof bulkhead cap # 9104.7 (installed)
• .050” hex key # 0945.11
• 1/16” hex key # 0945.16
• 1/8” hex key # 0945.18
• Silicone lubricant 1cc tube
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Important Notices
» A bulkhead cap or sync cord must be attached to the housing
bulkhead for waterproof operation. Never submerge the
housing in water without either a sync cord or bulkhead cap
attached.
» Do not pull the shutter trigger without a camera installed. You
may accidentally detach or damage the control spring.
» Never leave a housing in a rinse tank, even if it is the only
system in the tank. Accidental damage may occur when the
user walks away from a housing while it is in the rinse tank.
» Do not use alcohol, cleaning agents, spray lubricants, Rain-X,
or other solvents on the housing or lens port. Use of an
incompatible chemical compound can damage the plastic and
o-rings, and may result in leaking.
Accessory Port
» Do not remove the Accessory Port Plug unless you are
installing a compatible accessory.
Your housing features one spare Accessory Port which may be used
for attachment of factory optional or aftermarket housing accessories.
The Accessory Port is 1/2-20 threaded.
Visit ikelite.com for information on optional accessories.
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Contents
Product Registration 1
Introduction 2
In the Box 2
Important Notices 3
Accessory Port 3
Getting to Know Your Housing 6
Tray Mounts 8
Accessory Port 8
Trigger Extension 8
Lanyard Mount 8
Setting Up Your Camera 9
Pre-Installation Checklist 9
Camera Settings 9
Exposure Settings 9
Setting Up Your Housing 10
Opening the Housing 10
Inserting the Camera 10
Attaching the Hotshoe 12
Closing the Housing 13
Setting Up An External Strobe 13
TTL Strobe Compatibility 14
Attaching an Electrical Sync Cord 14
Taking your Housing in the Water 16
Final Check 16
Entering the Water 16
Shooting Underwater 17
Learning about Underwater Photography 17
Maintenance 18
Post-Dive 18
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Lens Port 19
Storage 19
Servicing Recommendations 20
Lubricating Controls 20
Lubricating Push Buttons 20
Lubricating Control Shafts 21
Troubleshooting 23
Spare Parts 25
Limited Warranty 25
Service and Repairs 25
Contact Us 26
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Getting to Know Your Housing
Shutter speed
Zoom
Filter
Shutter
Lidsnap Lens Port
Aperture
Bulkhead
Tray mounts
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MENU
Fn3
Fn2
AE/FE
LOCK
Fn1 DISP
14
WB
ISO
MENU
Fn3
Fn2
AE/FE
LOCK
Fn1 DISP
14
WB
ISO
Accessory
port
Lid hook
O-ring
Camera mount
plate
ON/OFF
Rear * dial
Exposure
compensation
Lanyard
AF Mode
Fn1/Delete
Playback
White Balance
MENU/SET
Drive Mode
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Tray Mounts
This housing features two 1/4-20 threaded tray mounts on the bottom
of the housing. The spacing between the tray mounts is 3” (76.2 mm).
Optional tray with handles and mounting hardware are sold separately.
It is recommended to detach and thoroughly rinse the tray mounts,
tray, and mounting hardware, with fresh water routinely during
continuous use and prior to storage.
Accessory Port
This housing features one spare accessory port which may be used
for the attachment of optional accessories. This port accepts ttings
designed for a 1/2” through or 1/2-20 threaded hole.
The optional Vaccum Kit # 47012 may be installed in this location. A
hand pump with gauge allows you to draw a vacuum on the house
to simulate water pressure and check for leaks prior to entering the
water.
Visit ikelite.com for an updated list of compatible products.
» Do not remove or loosen the accessory port plug unless you
are installing a compatible accessory.
Trigger Extension
The shutter lever may be extended to be closer to your hand when
using an optional tray with right-hand quick release handle. This
requires the Trigger Extension # 4077.93.
Trigger extension and tray with quick release handle are sold
separately.
Lanyard Mount
A lanyard with a thin cord may be attached to the housing using the
lanyard mount on back of the housing.
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