Ikelite SLR-DC, D700 User Manual

Ikelite SLR-DC Housing
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trobe
Mount
Rubber H
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Quick-Release S
trobe
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Lid S
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Sub­C
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Dial
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hutter
Release
Port Lock
A
luminum Tray
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P
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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
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F
G
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L
J
Focus Mode Selector
Zoom
R
elease Mode Dial
[A] Playback [B] Delete [C] Menu [D] Protect
TTL
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-1
-1
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-2
-3
MAN
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Lid-Snap
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[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
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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
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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
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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 EE))
, 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
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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
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gear sleeve
ribs
align with
groove in
zoom clamp
extension
tab
. Install the Zoom
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mesh
gear sleeve ribs
with black housing
drive gear
Type 2 Installation: Figure 1
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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 Clamp’s 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
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hen the port is installed it will lock the
W 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.
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gear sleeve
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rive gear
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Due to the larger diameter lens opening on Type 2 lenses, the Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve need to be installed from the rear
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(bayonet end) of the lens. Use the housing Lens Release Control
nd remove the camera lens from the camera body after the
a camera and lens have been installed in the housing.
ype 2 lens
T
oom
lign
a
zoom clamp
xtension
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grooved abs with
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ear sleeve
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ribs
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ring
lamp
NNOOTTEE::
Before installing the lens port and checking operation, make sure the teeth on the Gear Sleeve mesh with the teeth on the housing Drive Gear 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.
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When the port is installed, it will lock the
mesh
ear sleeve
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with
black housing
rive gear
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There are two port locks on
Port Lock Release Button
the front of the housing (See housing front). Each port lock has a Release
Locked Position
Button. Lift the release button and slide each Port Lock away from the port 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 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 each 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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Lift Release Button to Unlock
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To remove the port, lift up on each Release Button and slide the port lock away from the port.
PPoorrtt SSeeaall IInnssiiddee VViieeww
Fig. 1
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
Fig. 2
shown in figure 2.
CCaauuttiioonn:
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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)
NNOOTTEE:: ((lleennss ppoorrttss))
A lens port must be secured to the housing before entering the
water. Ikelite DSLR housings DO NOT come with a lens port. You must select the correct port for each lens you will be using underwater. For complete lens/port information and compatibility with your Ikelite system, go to
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DIAL
TTL Scale (yellow) (1/3 stops)
Manual Scale (black) (1/2 stops)
Setting Indicator
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This housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the housing.
hen used with Ikelite DS Substrobes the Conversion Circuitry
W provides real Nikon iTTL flash exposure with over and under­exposure compensation from +1 1/3 to - 1 1/3 f-stops in 1/3 stop increments.
NNOOTTEESS::
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hhoouussiinngg ccoonnvveerrssiioonn cciirrccuuiittrryy iinn iiTTTTLL.
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-- BBaallaanncceedd FFiillll FFllaasshh ccaannnnoott bbee uusseedd..
-- DDoo nnoott uussee rreedd--eeyyee rreedduuccttiioonn sseettttiinngg
The Conversion Circuitry also offers Manual exposure control
ith 3 1/2 f-stops of under-exposure control in 1/2 stop
w 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 15 for DS Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion Circuitry.
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The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used with a Non-DS or Non-Ikelite Substrobe. These Substrobes can be used in their manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the Substrobe.
UUssiinngg EExxtteerrnnaall SSttrroobbeess CCoonntt. UUssiinngg tthhee CCoonnvveerrssiioonn CCiirrccuuiittrryy
.
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MMooddee aanndd CCoommppeennssaattiioonn DDiiaall Note that the TTL
compensation values are located in the yellow band. Manual compensation values are located in the black band. Rotate the Dial to switch
etween TTL and
b Manual Modes.
TTTTLL MMooddee
TTL Mode
ompensation values
c are indicated in the yellow band. Place the Setting Indicator to
TTTTLL ffoorr NNOO CCoommppeennssaattiioonn
. Rotate the Dial either direction to select +/- compensation. Place the Setting Indicator to the desired compensation value. Note that in TTL compensation values are in 1/3 f-stops.
MMaannuuaall MMooddee Manual Mode compensation values are indicated in the black band. Rotate the Dial to place the Setting Indicator to the desired compensation value. Note that in Manual Mode compensation values are in 1/2 f-stops from (F) full power to -3 f-stops.
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NNOOTTEE:: DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbee UUppddaattee iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn
DDSS5500 SSuubbssttrroobbeess
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 cannot be updated to operate with the Conversion Circuitry.
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number between 63,850 and 69,999 operate with the Conversion Circuitry, but require an update to provide optimum performance.
• DS50 Substrobes 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 Conversion Circuitry and do not need an update.
DDSS112255 SSuubbssttrroobbeess
• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2,500 must be updated to operate correctly with the Conversion Circuitry.
• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2,501 and 4,900 will operate with the Conversion Circuitry, but require an update to provide optimum performance.
• DS125 Substrobes 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 Conversion Circuitry and do not need an update.
TToo UUppddaattee YYoouurr SSuubbssttrroobbee:: Send to the Ikelite address on the back page of this manual or contact Ikelite for more information.
serial number
serial number
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IIkkeelliittee SSuubbssttrroobbee DDSS--5511
The compact, lightweight and affordable Substrobe DS-51 is well suited for general and macro photography. This strobe can easily switch between TTL/Auto and any of the six (6) manual power settings for complete control over lighting the subject.
IIkkeelliittee SSuubbssttrroobbee DDSS--116600
The SubStrobe DS-160 recycles virtually instantaneously when
fired at a fractional power -- whether in TTL or manual mode -­and still in a quick 1.5 seconds from full discharge. Enjoy perfect TTL automatic exposure and an increased number of flashes per full charge. When used in manual settings, the DS­160 offers 10 powers in half-stop increments for precise control over your exposure.
SSttrroobbee AArrmmss
This housing offers two types of arm mounting systems. The top of the rubber handles utilize Ikelite’s Quick-Release Arm, available as the recommended 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 SA-125 Arm system and the SA-100T Arm system.
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SSttrroobbee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn CCoonntt.
- DS-51 Strobe Package #3944.51 includes the DS-51 strobe, SA- 100R ball/socket arm system, and TTL sync cord.
- DS-160 Strobe Package #3944.90 includes the DS-160 strobe, SA-100R ball/socket arm system, TTL sync cord, and 1.5 hour smart charger.
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1. 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.
. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and
2
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.
NNoottee::
Lubricant is not needed on the main housing o’ring to maintain a housing seal, however, lightly lubricating this o’ring can extend it’s life and aid in seeing a good housing seal. Too much lube can attract debris increasing the potential for a leak.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN::
ccaann ccaauussee tthhee ppllaassttiicc hhoouussiinngg ttoo ccrraacckk.
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PPrree--DDiivvee YYoouurr SSyysstteem
It is recommended that you take the complete system into a
wimming pool before use in open water. This will give you a
s chance to become familiar with the handling and operation of your housing and strobe(s).
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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.
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PPoorrtt OOrriinngg ##00 110055
HHoouussiinngg BBaacckk OOrriinngg ##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 then 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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Your Ikelite Housing should be given the same care and attention as your other photographic equipment. In addition to normal maintenance, we recommend your housing be returned to Ikelite (every 2-3 years or 50 dives), 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).
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 oorriinngg
DDoo NNoott
re-use the E-clip. Contact Ikelite
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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.
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be
lubricate shaft
housing
.
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 constant use.
pull out to expose shaft
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3. Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled out to expose 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, noting the flat area on the shaft. The set screw in the knob should tighten down against the flat area on the control shaft, 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
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1. You should completely assemble and test your system in a wimming pool before using it in open water.
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2. It is a good idea to start each photo dive with a fully charged
battery in the camera and strobe(s).
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 fingers 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, 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 rather than overexposed.
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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, regardless of the strobe’s power.
2. Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press the shutter release button and when the camera actually takes the picture. It only takes a slight amount of pressure to operate 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.
6. Avoid shooting into the sun. This can cause unwanted reflections or underexposed subjects.
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