Ikelite 6853.30 Instruction Manual

Ikelite SLR-DC Housing

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E

S

trobe

M

ount

Rubber
Handle

Quick-Release
Strobe
Mount

Gear Sleeve
Drive Gear

Z

oom

C

ontrol

Lid Snap

Lens
R

elease

Exposure

On/Off

Lid
Snap

Shutter
R

elease

Port Lock

Aluminum Tray

Port

Opening

Mode Dial

Lid
Snap

Q

uick

R

elease

B

utton

External Strobe Connector
and Waterproof Cap

Viewfinder Port

[

D] Info

[

E] A/B

[

F] Live View

[G] AEL/AFL
[H] Drive/Copy/Print
[I] WB

A

B

C

D

E

F

G
H

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K

LJ

Lens
Release

Zoom

Control Dial

M

ode Dial

[

A] Playback

[

B] Erase

[

C] Menu

[J] Metering
[K] ISO
[L] AF

[M] OK
[N] Mode/Compensation

M

N

Camera
Tray

Camera
Mounting
Bolt

Gear
Sleeve

Port
O'ring

Optional
Port

Lid
Snap

Shutter
Release

Back O’ring

On/Off

Mode Dial

Exposure

Lift

Push For ward

Lid Snap Lock

125
160

DS

DS

Set
DS Substrobes
to TTL Mode

50/51

200

80

O‘ring

Mounting Bolt Mounting Tray

i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l

#6853.30 for Olympus E-330

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. Housing is pressure tested to 200’ (60m).

FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW

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SIDE VIEW

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1. Lid Snaps have a
To open, push the 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 have a firm grip on
the lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.

LLoocckk

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Remove the back from
the housing. The
mounting tray for the
camera is secured to
the housing back.
Position the camera
and lens on the tray,
then secure it with the
mounting bolt which
threads into the
camera’s tripod socket.

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On the bottom of the camera tray is a switch for setting the DS
Substrobe ID. Set the switch to the Model of DS Substrobe being
used.

• When using dual
strobes of different
models such as a DS51
and a DS125, set the ID
switch to DS51 or the
smaller strobe .

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FFllaasshh CCoonnnneeccttiioonn ffoorr EExxtteerrnnaall SSttrroobbees

External Strobe Connector
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aterproof Cap

O

'ring

H

ousing Back

Hot Shoe
Connector

Figure A-Type 1 Lens

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When using an external strobe, connect the housing hotshoe
connector to the top camera mount. Slide the connector into the
top camera hotshoe mount from the back of the camera
as shown. Slide the connector
forward until it stops.

his can be

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done after
the camera
is secured

ith the

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mounting bolt.

CCaauuttiioonn:

:

Do not remove the External Strobe Connector waterproof cap
unless an external sync cord is going to be plugged in.

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Before installing the camera, pull out on the controls in the front
section of the housing. This will allow the camera to slide in
easier. Once the camera is installed and the lid snaps have been
closed, return the controls to their operating position.

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1. Place housing face down in your lap.

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 onto the housing.
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.

. Lift the lid snaps so they are

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extended and place the lid 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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- Once the housing is closed, check the o’ring seal.
Check the gap between the housing back and the housing, it
should be even all the way around.

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.

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Determine the type
of lens being used
on the camera.

Type 1 Lenses have
a lens opening that
is NOT larger in
diameter than the

((FFiigg.. 11))

zoom ring.

Type 2 Lenses have a lens

.

Type 1 lens Type 2 lens

(Figure 1) (Figure 2)

opening that IS larger in diameter than the zoom ring.

lens

opening

zoom

ring

bayonet

mount

ZZoooomm CCllaammppss && GGeeaarr SSlleeeevveess IInncclluuddeedd wwiitthh HHoouussiinngg

There are 2 different
Zoom Clamps and
Gear Sleeves
provided with the
housing. Start with
the suggested Zoom
Clamp and Gear
Sleeve depending
on the Type of
lens being used.

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See

Normally used with

Type 1 lens (Fig.1)

#9059.8 small diameter clamp:

For use with #0073 sleeve

wide

grooved

extension

tabs

+

thick ribs

Normally used with

Type 2 lens (Fig.2)

#5509.28 Package

#9059.9 large diameter clamp:

For use with #0073.1 sleeve

narrow

grooved

extension

tabs

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+

thin r ibs

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IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee ZZoooomm CCllaammpp

The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over
the Zoom ring of the lens as shown
Clamp with the extension tabs toward the rear element of the
lens. After installing the Zoom Clamp, check that when rotating
the Zoom Clamp, it rotates the Zoom ring on the lens. If the
Zoom Clamp is not tight enough to rotate the Zoom ring on the
lens, remove the Zoom Clamp and install the rubber strips
(supplied) to the inside of the Zoom Clamp as shown

.

Two thicknesses of rubber strips are provided. Start by installing
the thinnest rubber strips. If the Zoom Clamp still is not tight
enough, use the thicker rubber strips. Reinstall the Zoom Clamp.

Type 1 lens

mounted

to camera

zoom

ring

Figure C Figure D Figure E

((FFiigg.. CC))

. Install the Zoom

gear sleeve

ribs

align with

groove in

zoom clamp

extension

tab

((FFiigg.. FF))

.

mesh

gear sleeve ribs

with black housing

drive gear

#0073 sleeve: Use with

small diameter zoom clamp

#9059.8

Figure A

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#0073.1 sleeve: Use with

large diameter zoom clamp

#9059.9

Figure B

apply

rubber strips

to inside of

clamp

Figure F

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TOP OF HOUSING

Type 2 Installation: Figure 1

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OP OF HOUSING

TOP OF HOUSING

After the Zoom Clamp is installed, lower the appropriate Gear
Sleeve over the Zoom Clamp, aligning the Gear Sleeve ribs with the

sleeve/

drive gear

gear sleeve

black housing

((FFiigg..DD && EE))

mesh

ith

w

rive gear

d

grooves in the Zoom Clamp extended tabs as shown
Note that the ribs of the Gear Sleeve should slide freely in the
grooves of the Zoom Clamp. If the Gear Sleeve does not slide
freely, remove any rubber strips on the inside of the Zoom Clamp.
If no rubber strips are installed then try using the Zoom Clamp
and Gear Sleeve for Type 2 lenses in the #5509.28 package.

Lower the Gear Sleeve into the port opening of the housing so
the teeth on the Gear Sleeve mesh with the teeth on the housing

rive Gear

D

((FFiigg.. GG))..

hen the port is installed, it will lock the

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Gear Sleeve in place. After installing the port, rotate the housing
Zoom Control Knob to see that the Gear Sleeve is properly
rotating the lenses Zoom ring.

black housing

Figure G

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Due to the larger diameter of the lens opening on Type 2 lenses,
the Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve need to be installed from the

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rear (bayonet end) of the lens. Use the housing Lens Release

ontrol to remove the camera lens from the camera body.

C

IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee ZZoooomm CCllaammpp

The Zoom Clamp has springs so
it can be expanded to fit over the
Zoom ring of the lens as shown

((FFiigg.. II))

in
with the extension tabs toward
the rear element of the lens. After
installing the Zoom Clamp, check
that when rotating the Zoom
Clamp, it rotates the
Zoom ring on the

ens. If the Zoom

l
Clamp is not tight
enough to rotate
the Zoom ring on
the lens, remove
the Zoom Clamp
and install the rubber
strips (supplied) to the inside of
the Zoom Clamp as shown
Two thicknesses of rubber strips
are provided. Start by installing
the thinnest rubber strips, if the
Zoom Clamp still is not tight
enough, use the thicker rubber
strips. Reinstall the Zoom Clamp.

. Install the Zoom Clamp

((FFiigg.. HH))

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igure I

F

.

apply

ubber strips

r

to inside of

lamp

c

Figure H

Type 2

lens

oom

z

ring

lamp

c

align

oom clamp

z

xtension

e

grooved

ab with

t

gear sleeve

ibs

r

IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee GGeeaarr SSlleeeevvee

After the Zoom Clamp is installed.
Place the Gear Sleeve in the port opening of the housing
Lower the lens through the Gear Sleeve, aligning the grooves in
the Zoom Clamp with the ribs on the Gear Sleeve. Note that the
ribs of the Gear Sleeve should slide freely in the grooves of the
Zoom Clamp. If the Gear Sleeve does not slide freely, remove any
rubber strips on the inside of the Zoom Clamp

((FFiigg.. HH))
thinner rubber strips. Reinstall the Zoom Clamp on the lens and
lower the lens through the Gear Sleeve, aligning the grooves in
the Zoom Clamp with the ribs on the Gear Sleeve. Remount the
lens to the camera body, make sure the lens is locked into the
camera body. Position the Gear Sleeve teeth so they mesh with

((FFiigg.. JJ))

the housing drive gear

. When the port is installed, it will
lock the Gear Sleeve in place. After installing the port, rotate the
housing Zoom Control Knob to see that the Gear Sleeve is properly
rotating the lens Zoom ring.

black housing

sleeve/

drive gear

((FFiigg.. II))

or use

mesh

gear sleeve

with

black housing

drive gear

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.

There are two port locks on
the front of the housing

Port Lock
Release
Button

(See housing front). Each
port lock has a Release
Button. Lift the release
button and slide each Port
Lock away from the port

Locked Position

Lift Release
Button to
Unlock

opening. In the unlocked
position, the Release Button
will remain in the up
position as shown.

Unlocked Position

Pull Back to
Disengage
Port

To prepare the port for installation, remove the port o’ring and
lightly lubricate it. The port seal is a side-to-side seal and
requires the o’ring to be lightly lubricated for easy installation.
Put a small amount of lubricant on your fingers and pull the
o’ring through your fingers to lightly lubricate it. Do not stretch
the o’ring. Check that the lip of the port where the o’ring fits,
and the sealing surface on the housing are clean. Place the port,
with o’ring into the housing’s port opening. Press down on the
port firmly and evenly until you feel the port slide into place.
Continue to push down on the port and push each port lock
forward until it clicks into place. It may help to slightly rotate
the port as you push in on the port lock. When the port lock
clicks into place, the Release Button will drop down against the
port lock.

Check around the perimeter of the port seal to see that the
o’ring is properly sealed and not extruded.

Figure J

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SubstrobeSubstrobe

MOD-NC

ikelite

SubstrobeSubstrobe

MOD-NC

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TToo RReemmoovvee PPoorrtt

To remove the port, lift up on each Release Button and slide the
port lock away from the port.

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If the port is installed before the
camera is inserted into the housing,
look on the inside of the housing
front at the port seal. Check to see
that the o’ring is properly sealed as
shown in figure 1 and not extruded as
shown in figure 2.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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The housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the camera tray.

hen used with Ikelite DS Substrobes, the Conversion Circuitry

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provides real Olympus TTL flash exposure with over and under­exposure compensation of two f-stops in half-stop increments.

The Conversion Circuitry also offers Manual exposure control
with 3 1/2 f-stops of under-exposure control in 1/2 stop
increments.

The Conversion Circuitry is powered by the Ikelite DS Substrobe
when connected to the housing with the #4103.51 single or
#4103.52 dual sync cord.

See page 16 for DS Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion

ircuitry.

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s

CCaauuttiioonn:

:

After installing the port, turn the Zoom Control knob on the
housing. If the Zoom Control is difficult to turn, the gear sleeve
may be warped. If so, reduce or omit any rubber installed on the
Zoom Clamp. (Fig.H on pg.10).

If the Zoom Clamp is still warped,

use of the #5509.28 package may be required. (See page 7)

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UUssiinngg EExxtteerrnnaall SSttrroobbeess CCoonntt..

UUssiinngg tthhee CCoonnvveerrssiioonn CCiirrccuuiittrryy

•• MMooddee aanndd CCoommppeennssaattiioonn BBuuttttoonnss

The Conversion Circuitry default is set to TTL. To switch between
TTL and Manual Modes, depress both Mode Buttons at the same
time and keep them depressed until you see the desired Yellow
LED Mode illuminate.

•• TTTTLL MMooddee
illuminated). TTL Mode is the default setting. When the DS
Substrobe is powered ON, the Yellow TTL LED will illuminate.
None of the Red LEDs will illuminate. This indicates that NO (+)
plus or (-) minus compensation is selected. Depress the Mode
buttons to select +/- compensation. Note that the TTL +/­compensation values are in the yellow bar with the heading TTL.

•• MMaannuuaall MMooddee
the M is illuminated). When the Manual Mode is selected, the
Red LED directly below the F (full power) will illuminate. Note
that the Manual minus (-) compensation values are in the black
bar with the heading M.

(indicated when the Yellow LED directly below TTL is

(indicated when the Yellow LED directly below

((SSeett DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbee ttoo TTTTLL mmooddee))

((SSeett DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbee ttoo TTTTLL mmooddee))

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NNOOTTEE::
If the camera is busy with a function such as displaying a
photograph on the LCD panel the Conversion Circuitry cannot
be accessed to make changes. Wait until the camera has
finished with any activity before making changes through the
Conversion Circuitry.

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NNOOTTEE:: DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbee UUppddaattee mmaayy bbee rreeqquuiirreedd..

DDSS5500 SSuubbssttrroobbeess

• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 can not
be updated to operate with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.

• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number between 63,850 and
69,999 operate with the TTL Conversion Circuitry, but require
update to provide optimum performance.

• DS50 Substrobe with a Serial Number of 70,000 or higher or
with one of the two following labels in the
battery compartment
provide optimum
performance with the TTL
Conversion Circuitry.

DDSS112255 SSuubbssttrroobbeess

• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2,500 must be
updated to operate correctly with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.

• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2,501 and
4,900 operate with the TTL Conversion Circuitry but require
update to provide optimum performance.

• DS125 Substrobe with a Serial Number of 5,000 or higher or
with one of the two following
labels in the battery
compartment provide optimum
performance with the TTL
Conversion Circuitry.

TToo UUppddaattee YYoouurr SSuubbssttrroobbee::
Send to the Ikelite address on the back page of this manual or
contact Ikelite for more information.

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serial number

serial number

DDSS220000 SSuubbssttrroobbeess

ikelite

SubstrobeSubstrobe

MOD-NC

Measure

• DS200 SubStrobes with a Serial Number less than 7,163 require

n update to operate with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.

a

• DS200 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 7,163 or higher, or
with one of the two following labels in the battery compartment,
provide optimum performance with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.

UUssiinngg EExxtteerrnnaall SSttrroobbeess CCoonntt..

SSttrroobbee AArrmms

This housing offers two types of arm mounting systems. The

op of the rubber handles utilize Ikelite’s Quick-Release Arm,

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available with the SA-100R Arm system.

The bottom of the rubber handles have a wing nut that accepts
the Ikelite Tray Mount. The Tray Mount comes with the Ikelite

A-125 Arm system and the SA-100T Arm system.

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s

LLuubbrriiccaannttss

. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We

1

recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricant as some other
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.

ubricant is not a sealant, it is used to reduce friction. Excessive

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lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with
proper sealing.

UUssiinngg IIkkeelliittee NNoonn--DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbeess ((SSuubbssttrroobbee 5500,, 110000AA,,
220000,, 440000)) wwiitthh tthhiiss HHoouussiinngg..

The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used
with a Non-DS Substrobe. These Substrobes can be used in their
manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the
Substrobe.

UUssiinngg NNoonn IIkkeelliittee SSttrroobbeess wwiitthh tthhiiss HHoouussiinngg..

The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used
with a Non-Ikelite Strobe. These strobes can be used in their
manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the strobe.

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PPrree--DDiivvee YYoouurr SSyysstteemm

It is recommended that you take the complete system into
a swimming pool before use in open water. This will give you
a chance to become familiar with the handling and operation
of your housing and strobe(s).

OOppttiioonnaall AAcccceessssoorriieess

PPoorrtt OO’’rriinngg ##00 110055 ((SSppaarree OO--rriinngg rreeccoommmmeennddeedd))

IIkkeelliittee LLuubbee ##00118844..11

LLeeaadd WWeeiigghhtt ##00990066..5588

The buoyancy of the system will depend on the size and
number of strobes used as well as the weight of the camera.
Ideally the system should be slightly negative in the
environment in which it will be used. If you need to add weight
to the system, an optional lead weight is available. To add the
lead weight, remove the (2) screws from the bottom of the
aluminum tray. Place the lead weight into the pocket of the
aluminum tray and reattach.

HHoouussiinngg BBaacckk OO’’rriinngg ##00113322..6611

While both the Port and Back o’rings should last quite some time
it is best to carry a spare in case one becomes damaged or lost.

SSttoorriinngg tthhee HHoouussiinngg

When the housing is going to be stored for a prolonged period,
it should be soaked in a mild soap solution, rinsed, and dried
thoroughly. Remove the back and port from the housing.
Remove the back and port o’rings, lightly lubricate them and
place them in a plastic zip-lock bag. Place the plastic bag inside
the housing for storage. Operate the push buttons periodically.

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CCAAUUTTIIOONN

NNeevveerr uussee sspprraayy lluubbrriiccaannttss aass tthhee pprrooppeellllaanntt iinnggrreeddiieenntt ccaan
ccaauussee tthhee ppllaassttiicc hhoouussiinngg ttoo ccrraacckk.

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PPoorrtt IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn // wwwwww..iikkeelliittee..ccoomm

While we have included a list of our ports and a short list of Olympus
Lenses and port recommendations, we suggest visiting our web site
for the latest information on lenses and port recommendations.

•With the lens on the camera extended
to full length, measure from the front of
camera to the face of lens.

•Select the appropriate port based on the
lens type and length.

•Maximum lens diameter accommodated
is 8.4cm (3.3")

•Maximum lens diameter when using
standard zoom or focus clamp is 7.1cm
(2.8"); 2.8-3.0” diameter lenses with

#5509.28 zoom set (included w/housing)

CChhoooossiinngg aa PPoorrtt

DDOOMMEE PPOORRTT

#5503........Wide angle 28mm to 17mm

or lens up to 7.6cm (3") in length

#5503.20 ..Nikon 18 & 20mmD lenses
#5503.50 ..Lens 7.6-10.1cm (3-4")

#5503.55....Lens 8.9-11.4cm (3.5-4.5")

#5503.80 ..Lens 10.1-12.7cm (4-5")
#5503.85 ..Lens 12.7-15.2cm (5-6")

Some zoom lenses that will not focus to a minium of 12" will require the
addition of a +4 diopter close-up lens. (Available from camera store).

SSUUPPEERRWWIIDDEE DDOOMMEE PPOORRTT

Superwide lens 110° to 170°.

#5503.15 Lens up to 6.3cm (2.5")

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PPoorrttss CCoonnttiinnuueedd

FFLLAATT PPOORRTT

FFoorr ssttaannddaarrdd,, mmaaccrroo,, aanndd tteelleepphhoottoo lleennsseess.

Due to light refraction, flat ports reduce the angle-of -coverage of
a lens, and at the same time enlarge the image. This makes the flat

ort ideal to shoot small subjects when using standard, macro or

p
zoom lenses . Note that if a port is long enough to accommodate
the full length of a 1:1 macro lens, the lens may vignette when used
at infinity. If access to the lens' full range is desired, then select a

ome port instead.

d

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PPoorrttss CCoonnttiinnuueedd

FFLLAATT PPOORRTT WWIITTHH FFOOCCUUS

FFoorr lloonngg lleennsseess wwhhoossee ffooccuuss ccoollllaarr eexxtteennddss bbeeyyoonndd tthhee hhoouussiinng
ffooccuuss.. TTeelleepphhoottoo lleennsseess lloonnggeerr tthhaann 113355mmmm aarree nnoott rreeccoommmmeennddeedd.

#5506 . . . Lens 8.9-11.4cm (3.5-4.5")
#5506.5 . Lens 11.4-14cm (4.5-5.5")
#5507 . . . Lens 14-16.5cm (5.5-6.5")

5508 . . . Lens 16.5-19cm (6.5-7.5")

#

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g

88”” DDoommee PPoorrttss

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FFLLAATT PPOORRTT

#5501 . . . . . Lens up to 6.3cm (2.5")

#5502 . . . . . Lens 6.3-8.9cm (2.5-3.5")

#5502.41 . . Lens 7.9-10.4cm (3.1-4.125")

#5505 . . . . . Lens 8.9-11.4cm (3.5-4.5")

#5505.45 . . Lens 10.4-13cm (4.1-5.125")
#5505.5 . . . Lens 11.4-14cm (4.5-5.5")
#5505.58 . . Lens 13-15.5cm (5.1-6.125")

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MMaaiinntteennaannccee

The Ikelite 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.

DDoo NNoott

1.
prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.
DDoo NNoott

2.

3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the
ssccrreeww
Check each
they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate
loose during travel.

4. Keep the back and port 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 light coating of lubricant. Only apply enough
lubricant to make the o’ring feel slick.
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.

5. Keep the area where the o’ring fits and the sealing surface clean.

6. Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each
salt water use. Depress push buttons several times during rinse.
Dry with a soft cloth. Dry port to eliminate water spotting.
After several uses in salt water soak the housing in a mild soap
solution, rinse, and dry.

7. Although not recommended, if it is necessary to remove a
housing push button,
for replacement E-clips (part #0319.12).

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in each control knob.

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CCoonnttrrooll MMaaiinntteennaannccee

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

1. Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing
in fresh water after saltwater use. If a push button control
becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed, soak the
housing in luke warm fresh water. After a few minutes operate
the push button. If this does not correct the problem, return the
housing to Ikelite for maintenance.

lubricate shaft

housing

pull out to

.

2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing).
To lubricate the control, gently pull on the knob until the
stainless steel shaft is exposed. Lightly lubricate the shaft, then
move the shaft in and out several times. This will lubricate the
x’ring in the Ikelite control gland. This should be done before
using the housing after a prolonged storage period, or once a
week when the housing is in use.

expose shaft

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3. Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled
out exposing the shaft for lubrication. In the unlikely event one

f these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate you can

o
remove the control from the housing and lubricate it, or return
the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. To remove the control,
loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required) and

hen remove the knob. If there is salt or dirt build-up on the

t
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. When replacing the knob, note 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.

control
shaft

Flat

Tighten set screw down

against this area when

replacing the knob.

housing

Lubricate end of shaft
before reinserting into
gland

gland

Loosen set screw
(allen wrench required)

GGeenneerraall TTiipps

s

1. You should completely assemble and test your system in a
wimming pool before using it in open water.

s

2. It is a good idea to start each photo dive with a fully charged

battery in the camera and strobes.

3. As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check the

housing to see that it is properly sealed.

. Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the

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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 photographs.

5. Set Image Resolution to the Highest JPG format available or

RAW. Higher resolution settings are required for printing. High
resolution images can easily be reduced in size with software,
and retain their original quality. A Low resolution image can be
enlarged with software but much of the quality will be lost.

6. ISO 100 and “center-weighted averaging” metering are

recommended.

7. Digital images are usually transferred to the computer where

their appearance can be fine tuned. Many of the image
manipulation programs make you think you can magically
correct any image taken and make a good picture. One thing to
be aware of is that if an image is overexposed, some of the
color information in the file is missing. If the color is missing,
you cannot adjust it. If images are underexposed, the color and
detail may be there. Therefore if it is dark, you can adjust it to
some degree. So if you error in exposure, it is better to have the
image slightly underexposed rather than overexposed.

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PPhhoottoo TTiippss

1. 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, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m)will not have much
color.

2. Some digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you
press the shutter release button and the camera actually takes
the picture. It only takes a slight amount of pressure to trip the
shutter. If the shutter doesn’t trip immediately don’t push down
harder on the shutter control, as you may damage the camera.
Hold the camera steady a second or two after pressing the
shutter release button.

3. 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.

4. Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered
out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject.

5. For balanced lighting, meter the background and set the camera
aperture accordingly. Use TTL, adjust the strobe’s power
settings, or move the strobe closer or farther away to properly
expose the subject, with the chosen camera aperture.

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All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing
defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite. Ikelite
will, at its discretion, repair or replace such products, and will
return to customer prepaid. All other claims of any nature,
including but not limited to bulb failure, are not covered. Except
as mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied,
applies to this Ikelite product.

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Ikelite is most interested in preforming any service to assure that
all products perform as intended. For repair or service, return the
product to the address below with your name, address, phone
number, and a brief description of the problem. Evidence of
purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service.
Normal service turnaround time is approximately 2-3 weeks.

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