Ikelite L3, L2 User Manual
Digital Housing
instr
Coolpix
uction manual
for
Nikon
L2 & L3
Housing
#6182.22
Ikelite Digital Housing
Front View
Shutter
Release
Lid
Snap
Menu
Play
Delete
Mode Dial
Multi
Selector/OK
Lid
Snap
Lens
Port
Back View
Zoom
Lanyard
Thumb
Rest
Power
Lift
Push For ward
Lid Snap Lock
CAMERA / MOUNT
Lid
Hook
O' Ring
Mounting Bolt
Mounting
Tray
instruction manual
#6182.22 for Nikon CoolPix L2
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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.
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to have a full understanding of where each camera control is
ocated and what function each control provides.
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e also suggest that you read the camera manual thoroughly
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera
Housing. Ikelite has over 40 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).
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The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes have two
ser settings. One setting is for strobe selection, the other is for
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pre-flash or non pre-flash.
EV-Controller should be set to the pre-flash position when used
with this camera.
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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.
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Some lid snaps have a lot of
spring tension once they go over center, have a firm grip on the
lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.
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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 on the tray
and secure it with
the mounting bolt
which threads into
the camera’s tripod
socket.
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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
may 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
hat it is clean and in its proper
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location.
. Guide the back onto the housing.
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The o’ring should touch the
housing all the way around. There
should be an even gap all the way
round between the housing and
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the housing back.
4. Lift the lid snaps so they are
extended and place the lid snap
into the hook on the housing
back.
. To close the housing push
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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.
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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- Once the housing is closed, check the o’ring seal.
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all 4 sides
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Once the housing has been closed, make sure the housing controls
line up with the camera’s controls. If the housing controls are
misaligned slightly make sure the camera hold down bolt has been
tightend 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
bove water with the camera in the housing.
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1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend
you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products 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.
Lubricant is not a sealant, it is used to reduce friction. Excessive
lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with
proper sealing.
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