Ikelite #6184.80 Instruction Manual
Ikelite Digital Housing
Front View
Shutter
Release
Lid
Snap
Lens
Port
Zoom
Lever
Power Switch
Lens Port
[F] OK/Apply
[G] +/[H] Macro
[ I] Menu
[J] Delete
[A] Movie-Record
[B] Shooting Mode
[C] Playback
[D] Flash
[E] Rotary Sel./Self-Timer
F
G
H
J
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C
A
D
Back View
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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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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.
e also suggest that you read your camera manual thoroughly
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to have a full understanding of each camera function.
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Set camera to “Auto mode”.
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- Set Flash Mode to “Flash Always Fires” (lightning bolt in LCD).
- Set White Balance to “Auto”.
- Set Image Mode to “14m”.
- Set Metering to “Center-weighted ”.
- Set AF-assist beam to “Off”.
- Set ISO to “100”.
- Set AF area mode to “Center”.
- Set Autofocus mode to “Single AF”.
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Set Macro mode (flower) to “On” when shooting close-up. If the
image is overexposed, back away, zoom in, and then re-shoot.
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Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse
and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean,
use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner.
Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
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CAMERA / MOUNT
O' Ring
Lid
Hook
Mounting Bolt
Mounting
Tray
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Lift
Push Forward
Lid Snap Lock
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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. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the
controls out of the way for installation of the camera.
2. Remove the back from the housing.
. The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing
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back. Position the camera on the tray.
4. Using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera with
the mounting bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod
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Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic. The mounting
tray bolt is metal. Do not cross thread or over tighten as you
ay damage the camera tripod socket threads.
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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
extended and place each lid
snap into the corresponding 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.
- Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal.
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.
even gap
all 4 sides
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housing back
o-ring
housing back
o-ring
Diagram A
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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
above water with the camera in the housing.
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(NOTE:) 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
any other function because the
camera is receiving a signal from
the engaged zoom control.
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Engaged Center Position
Disengaged
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