Ikelite Olympus E-3 User Manual

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Ikelite SLR-DC Housing

AEL/AFL

Strobe Mount

ubber

Handle

uick-Release Strobe M

ount

Gear Sleeve Drive Gear

oom

Control

Lid Snap

ens

elease

Preview Button

Lid Snap

Shutter R

elease

Port Lock

luminum Tray

Port

pening

IKELITE

Snap

Sub-dial

EL/

Quick R

elease

Button

xternal Strobe Connector

nd Waterproof Cap

iewfinder Port

[E] TTL Circuit Buttons [

F] Live View [G] White Balance [H] Playback

[ I ] Arrow Pad [J] Image Stabilization [K] Card Cover Lock [

L] AF Button

ens

elease

Zoom

[

A] Erase [B] Info [

C] Menu

[D] Live View

hutter

elease

Main Dial

ower Switch

[M] Mode [N] Flash [

O] White Balance

[

P] +/-

[Q] ISO

Camera Tray

Camera Mounting Bolt

Gear Sleeve

Port O'ring

Optional Port

Lid Snap

Back O’ring

Sub-dial

AEL/AFL

Shutter Release

Preview Button

Lift

Push For ward

Lid Snap Lock

125 160

Set DS Substrobes to TTL Mode

50/51

200

O‘ring

Mounting Bolt

Camera Tray

LYMPUS

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

#6851.3 for Olympus E-3

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

SIDE VIEW

CCaammeerraa SSeettuupp

1. In the E-3 custom menu settings, select “button/Dial”, then select “button Timer”, scroll to “Hold” and press “OK”. This will allow each camera function to remain on the LCD screen for adjustment after a push button is pressed and released.

2. REMOVE eye-cup from 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.

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 and lens on the tray, and 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, DS125 or DS51.

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

External Strobe Connector W

aterproof Cap

O'ring

Housing Back

Hotshoe

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Figure A-Type 1 Lens

When using an external strobe, slide the housing hotshoe connector into the hotshoe camera mount

lide the connector

S forward until it stops. This can be done after

he camera is

t 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.

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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

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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When mounting the aluminum tray and handles to the housing, first insert the black bushings in the tray slots. The bushings fit tightly in the tray slots so they will not fall out when the tray bolts are removed. Tighten tray bolts so that slots are farthest forward toward housing front (see illustration).

Tray Bushing

Bottom of

Aluminum Tray

Tray Slot

Tray Bolt

Tray Bushing

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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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See

Normally used with

Type 1 lens (Fig.1)

#9059.8 small diameter clamp:

For use with #0073 sleeve

wide

grooved

tabs

thick ribs

extension

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

((FFiigg.. 22))

thin r ibs

Bottom View

#0073 sleeve: Use with

small diameter zoom clamp

#9059.8

Figure A

#0073.1 sleeve: Use with

large diameter zoom clamp

#9059.9

Figure B

Type 2 Installation: Figure 1

TOP OF HOUSING

IKELITE

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IKELITE

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The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over

((FFiigg.. CC))

the Zoom ring of the lens as shown in Clamp with the extension tabs toward the rear element of the

ens. After installing the Zoom Clamp, check that when rotating

l 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

oom

ring

Figure C Figure D Figure E

gear sleeve

. Install the Zoom

ibs

lign with

groove in oom clamp extension

((FFiigg.. FF))

mesh

ear sleeve ribs

with black housing

rive gear

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

((FFiigg.. GG))..

hen the port is installed it will lock the

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

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lack housing

leeve/

rive gear

esh

gear sleeve

ith

black housing

rive gear

apply

ubber strips

to inside of

lamp

Figure F

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Due to the larger diameter of lens opening on Type 2 lenses, the Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve need to be installed from the rear (bayonet end) of the lens. Use the housings Lens Release Control and remove the camera lens from the camera body.

Type 2

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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

((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 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 thickness 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))

Figure I

apply

rubber strips

to inside of

clamp

Figure H

lens

zoom

ring

clamp

align

zoom clamp

extension

grooved

tab with

gear sleeve

ribs

Figure G

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 lenses Zoom ring.

Figure J

((FFiigg.. II))

or use

black housing

sleeve/

drive gear

mesh

gear sleeve

with

black housing

drive gear

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3 3

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SubstrobeSubstrobe

MOD-NC

ikelite

SubstrobeSubstrobe

MOD-NC

There are two port locks on

Port Lock Release Button

the front of the housing. (See housing front) Each

ort lock has a Release

p Button, lift the release button and slide each Port Lock away from the port

Locked Position

ift Release

utton to

nlock

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

o prepare the port for installation, remove the port o’ring and

nlocked Position

ull Back to

isengage

ort

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 draw the

’ring through your fingers to lightly lubricate it. Do not stretch

o 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.

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PPoorrtt SSeeaall IInnssiiddee VViieeww

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

Fig. 1

extruded as shown in figure 2.

TToo RReemmoovvee PPoorrtt

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

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.11).

If the Zoom Clamp is still warped,

use of the #5509.28 package may be required. (See page 8)

Fig. 2

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•• 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))

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.

serial number

DDSS220000 SSuubbssttrroobbeess

ikelite

SubstrobeSubstrobe

MOD-NC

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

n update to operate with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.

• 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.

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SSttrroobbee AArrmms

This housing offers two types of arm mounting systems. The

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

t 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.

LLuubbrriiccaannttss

. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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IIkkeelliittee LLuubbee ##00118844..11

LLeeaadd WWeeiigghhtt ##009900 66..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.

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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.

CCAAUUTTIIOONN

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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.

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For the latest information on Lens & Port recommendations visit our web site at www.ikelite.com or contact Ikelite.

OOLLYYMMPPUUSS 66"" DDoommee FFllaatt PPoorrtt 88"" DDoommee

? Zuiko Digital ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye ..................................... 5510.10 † (5)

? Zuiko 7-14mm ............................5503.30 (1)........................... 5510.25 † (3)

? Zuiko 11-22mm............................5503.80................................ 5510.24 †

Zuiko 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 ................5503.50................................ 5510.22 †

* Zuiko 14-45mm............................5503.55................................. 5510.24 †

? Zuiko 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 (2) ......5503.55 (2)........................... 5510.24 †

Zuiko Digital 35mm 1:3.5 Macro ..5503............5502 (4).......... 5510.10 †

Zuiko 50mm macro F2.0 ..............5503.50 ......5502.41 (4)..... 5510.16 †

(*) Zoom Lenses require addition of a +4 diopter close-up to the lens for full range

operation underwater behind a dome port.

(?) This zoom lens will focus close enough that adding a + diopter close-up to

the lens is NOT required. Longer port may be required to stack filters or close-up lense s.

(†) A complete port requires the #5510.45 Dome Assembly in addition to the Port

Body listed. Dome Assembly and Port Bodies sold separately. See 8" Dome System product page for more information.

(1) Diameter of lens requires this special dome port with included sleeve. (2) Requires #5509.28 zoom and clamp set that is now included with all dSLR

housings.

(3) Diameter of lens requires this special (#5510.25) 8" dome port body and sleeve. (4) Preferred / recommended choice. (5) Dome shade may need to be removed to prevent vignetting.

CChhoooossiinngg aa PPoorrt

Measure

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 minimum 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")

NOTE: Information regarding the Ikelite 8” dome port system and modular port system is available at www.ikelite.com

• With the lens on the camera extended to full length, measure from front of camera to 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 zoom or focus clamp 7.1cm (2.8"). Standard clamp - 2.8".

#5509.28 - 2.8" to 3"

PPoorrttss CCoonnttiinnuueedd

FFLLAATT PPOORRTT

For standard, macro, and telephoto lenses.

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

deal when using standard, macro or zoom lenses to shoot small

i subjects. 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.

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")

FFLLAATT PPOORRTT WWIITTHH FFOOCCUUSS

For long lenses whose focus collar extends beyond the housing focus. Telephoto lenses longer than 135mm are not recommended.

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")

5508.05. . . . Nikor 105mm lens only

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

prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera. DDoo NNoott

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).

CCAAUUTTIIOONN::

iinnggrreeddiieenntt ccaann ccaauussee tthhee ppllaassttiicc hhoouussiinngg ttoo ccrraacckk.

leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for

ship the camera in the housing.

in each control knob.

ccoonnttrrooll ggllaanndd

penetrating the housing to make sure

DDoo NNoott ssttrreettcchh tthhee oo’’rriinngg

DDoo NNoott

re-use the E-clip. Contact Ikelite

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sseett

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

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);

emove the knob. If there is salt or dirt build-up on the exposed

r 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. Replace 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)

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

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

battery(s) 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

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 that 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, it is just dark, and you can adjust it to some degree. So if you error in exposure it is better to have the image slightly underexposed than overexposed.

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1. The number one rule in underwater photography is eliminate as much water between 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. 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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