Ikelite SLR-DC, D700 User Manual
Ikelite SLR-DC Housing
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S
trobe
Mount
Rubber
H
andle
Quick-Release
S
trobe
Mount
Lid
S
nap
SubC
omand
Dial
S
hutter
Release
Port Lock
A
luminum Tray
I
KELITE
P
ower
Switch
M
ode, +/-
Flash +/-
Gear Sleeve
Drive Gear
Port
O
pening
F
n Button
A
E/AF Lock
WB,ISO,Qual
Release
Quick
Release
Button
External Strobe Connector
and Waterproof Cap
Viewfinder Port
[
E] Playback Zoom Out
[F] Playback Zoom In
[G] OK
[H] Main Command Dial
[I] AF-ON
[J] Multi-Selector
[
K] Center of multi selector
[L] AF Area Mode Selector
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
L
J
Focus Mode
Selector
Zoom
R
elease Mode Dial
[A] Playback
[B] Delete
[C] Menu
[D] Protect
TTL
1
-1
-1
F
-2
-3
MAN
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M
Lid-Snap
N
[M] Info/Quick Settings
[N] Flash Compensation
L
ens
Release
Camera
Tray
Camera
Mounting
Bolt
Gear
Sleeve
Port
O'ring
Port Lock
Optional
Port
Lid
Snap
Shutter
Release
AE/AF Lock
Back O’ring
Sub-command
Dial
Power Switch
Fn Button
Mode, +/-
Lift
Push For ward
Lid Snap Lock
O‘ring
Mounting Bolt
Camera Tray
Nikon
D700
DS
DS
125
50/51
80
160
200
ikelite
Set DS Substrobes
to TTL Mode
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#6812.7 for Nikon D700
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).
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
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SIDE VIEW
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- Insert a fully charged battery.
- Insert memory card (1GB or greater capacity recommended).
- Set the Mode dial to “M” manual or “A” aperture priority.
- Set red-eye reduction to OFF.
- Set “FP” to OFF in the Menu Settings.
- In “M” manaul mode, set shutter speed to 1/60th second or
1/125th second for fast moving subjects.
- Set aperture to F8 for general photography or F22 for macro
photography (close-ups).
- Set image resolution to highest jpeg setting or RAW.
- Set ISO to 100 and Meter to “center-weighted”.
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1. Lid Snaps have a
To open, push Lid Snap Lock forward and
lift as shown. Keep a firm grip on the Lid
Snap so it does not fly open quickly.
Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.
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Inside the housing back on the
black panel, the conversion
circuitry has a switch for
setting the DS Substrobe ID.
Set the conversion circuitry
strobe ID switch located on the
black panel 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 lower
powered strobe.
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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,
and then secure it with
the mounting bolt
which threads into the
camera’s tripod socket.
Use a coin or flathead
screwdriver (preferred)
to tighten the
mounting bolt so the
camera bottom is tight against the tray.
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Figure A-Type 1 Lens
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External Strobe Connector
W
aterproof Cap
C
amera
H
ot Shoe
Connector
Housing Back
Strobe ID
Switch
O
'ring
s
When using an
external strobe,
connect the
housing Hotshoe
Connector. Slide
the connector
into the camera
hotshoe mount
from the back of
the camera as
shown. Slide the
connector
forward until it
stops. This can be
done after the
camera is secured
with the
mounting bolt.
CCaauuttiioonn:
:
Do not remove the External Strobe Connector’s waterproof cap
unless an external sync cord is going to be plugged in. Do not
remove waterproof cap or sync cord underwater.
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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 more
easily. Once the camera is installed, close the lid snaps and return
the controls to their operating position.
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1. Place housing face down in your lap.
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housing back
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
housing and the housing back.
4. Lift the lid snaps so they are
extended and place the lid snap
nto the hook on the housing
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housing back
back.
5. To close the housing, push
down on the lid snaps until
they snap into place and lock.
even gap
all 4 sides
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
housing
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.
o’ring
o’ring
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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
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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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Normally used with
Type 1 lens (Fig.1)
#9059.8 small diameter clamp:
For use with #0073 sleeve
wide
grooved
extension
small diameter zoom clamp
+
tabs
thick ribs
#0073 sleeve: Use with
#9059.8
Figure A
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#9059.9 large diameter clamp:
For use with #0073.1 sleeve
extension
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Normally used with
Type 2 lens (Fig.2)
#5509.28 Package
narrow
grooved
large diameter zoom clamp
+
tabs
thin r ibs
#0073.1 sleeve: Use with
#9059.9
Figure B
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The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over
the Zoom Ring of the lens as shown in
Clamp with the extension tabs toward the rear element of the
lens. After installing the Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve
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, install the Lens Port and rotate the Zoom Ring on the lens.
If the Zoom Ring and Gear Sleeve do not mesh properly, install
the rubber strips (supplied) to the inside diameter of the Zoom
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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, Sleeve, and Port.
Type 1 lens
mounted
to camera
zoom
ring
Figure C
apply
rubber strips
to inside of
clamp
Figure F
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((FFiigg.. CC))
gear sleeve
ribs
align with
groove in
zoom clamp
extension
tab
. Install the Zoom
((FFiigg.. DD &&
mesh
gear sleeve ribs
with black housing
drive gear
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