Ikelite 6970.05, 200DLM/C, 6970.06 Instructions Manual

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200DLM/C Underwater TTL Housing for Canon
EOS 200D Rebel SL2

Product # 6970.05 / 6970.06

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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 [e-mail]. 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

• Rear o-ring # 0110 (installed)

• Front o-ring # 0132.36 (installed)

• Waterproof bulkhead cap # 9104.7 (installed)

• Dome Port # 5516.15

• Zoom Gear # 5515.11

• .050” hex key # 0945.11

• 1/16” hex key # 0945.16

• Silicone lubricant 1cc tube

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Important Notices

» This housing requires a compatible DLM lens port for

waterproof operation. The housing is not waterproof without a

DLM lens port attached.

» 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.

» If you will be using the system in strong surf it is

recommended to draw a vacuum on the housing using the

optional vacuum kit (sold separately).

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Contents

Product Registration 1

Introduction 2

In the Box 2

Important Notices 3

Getting to Know Your Housing 6

Tray Mounts 10

Accessory Port 10

Trigger Extension 10

Lanyard Mount 10

Setting Up Your Camera 11

Pre-Installation Checklist 11

Camera Settings 11

Camera Settings Display 11

Exposure Settings 12

Power Save 12

Setting Up Your Housing 12

Opening the Housing 12

Installing the Camera 13

Attaching the Hotshoe 14

Closing the Housing 14

Attaching a Lens Port 15

Installing the Lens and Port 15

Setting Up An External Strobe 18

About Electrical Sync Cords 18

TTL Strobe Compatibility 18

Attaching an Electrical Sync Cord 19

Shooting Manual Flash with a DS Strobe 20

Getting in the Water 20

Final Check 20

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Entering the Water 21

Shooting Underwater 21

Learning about Underwater Photography 22

Maintaining Your Housing 23

Post-Dive 23

Lens Port 23

Storage 24

Servicing Recommendations 24

Lubricating Controls 25

Lubricating Push Buttons 25

Lubricating Control Shafts 26

Troubleshooting 28

Spare Parts 30

Limited Warranty 30

Service and Repairs 31

Contact Us 31

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Getting to Know Your Housing

Shutter

Bulkhead
with cap

Lid snap

Tray mounts

Lens
release

Port mount

Accessory
port

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CANON SL2
MADE IN USA

MENU

INFO

Av

Viewnder

Rear o-ring

Av

AF point
selection

Left

Playback Erase

Lid
snap
hook

Lanyard
mount

Up

Down

AE / FE lock

Live view /
movie shooting

Right

INFO

Menu

Quick control
/ setting

Exposure
compensation

8

Bulkhead
without cap

Thumbscrew
groove

Main dial

Power

ISO

Mode

Front o-ring

9

Zoom /
focus knob

Dome shade

Thumbscrew

Drain hole

Sealing surface

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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.