Ikelite Digital Camera Olympus E 3 User Manual

Preview  
Button  
Sub-dial  
Quick-Release  
Strobe  
Mount  
Lid  
Ikelite SLR-DC Housing  
Zoom  
Control  
Snap  
AEL/AFL  
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l  
IKELITE  
#6851.3 for Olympus E-3  
Port Lock  
Gear Sleeve  
Drive Gear  
Lens  
Release  
Rubber  
Handle  
Shutter  
Release  
Port  
Opening  
Lid  
Snap  
Lid  
Snap  
Strobe  
Mount  
Aluminum Tray  
FRONT VIEW  
Viewfinder Port  
M
P Q  
O
Shutter  
Release  
AEL/  
AFL  
L
Zoom  
Quick  
Release  
Button  
Main Dial  
F
G
N
N
H
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.  
I
Power Switch  
J
Lens  
Release  
K
A
B
C
D
E
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).  
External Strobe Connector  
and Waterproof Cap  
[E] TTL Circuit Buttons  
[F] Live View  
[M] Mode  
[N] Flash  
[O] White Balance  
[P] +/-  
[Q] ISO  
[A] Erase  
[B] Info  
[ I ] Arrow Pad  
[J] Image Stabilization  
[K] Card Cover Lock  
[L] AF Button  
[C] Menu  
[D] Live View  
[G] White Balance  
[H] Playback  
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BACK VIEW  
Lid  
Snap  
Preview Button  
Sub-dial  
Installing the Camera  
Remove the back from  
the housing. The  
O‘ring  
mounting tray for the  
camera is secured to  
the housing back.  
Position the camera  
with lens on the tray  
and secure it with the  
mounting bolt which  
threads into the  
camera’s tripod socket.  
Use a flathead  
screwdriver  
(recommended) or coin  
to tighten the  
mounting bolt so the camera bottom is flush against the tray.  
Optional  
Port  
OLYMPUS  
Gear  
Sleeve  
Back O’ring  
AEL/AFL  
Shutter  
Release  
Camera  
Tray  
Port  
O'ring  
Camera  
Mounting  
Bolt  
Camera Tray  
Mounting Bolt  
SIDE VIEW  
Camera Setup  
1. In the E-3custom 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.  
Setting the Conversion Circuitry Strobe ID Switch.  
Inside the housing back on the black panel housing (see  
illustration next page) the conversion circuitry is a switch for  
setting the DS Substrobe ID.  
Set the switch to the Model  
of DS Substrobe being used,  
SD125/DS200 or DS51.  
2. REMOVE eye-cup from camera.  
Opening the Housing  
Push Forward  
DS  
125  
200  
DS  
50/51  
80  
1. Lid Snaps have a Lock.  
Lid Snap Lock  
To open, push Lid Snap Lock  
forward and lift as shown. Keep  
pressure on the Lid Snap so it  
• When using dual strobes  
of different models such as  
a DS51and a DS125, set the  
ID switch to DS51.  
does not fly open quickly.  
Some lid snaps have a lot of  
DS50 / DS51 / DS80  
Lift  
DS125 / DS200  
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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Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On the Type 1Lenses  
Installing the Zoom Clamp  
Install the Gear Sleeve  
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 (Fig.D & E).  
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.  
The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over  
(Fig. C)  
. Install the Zoom  
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, 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 (Fig. F).  
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.  
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  
Drive Gear (Fig. G). When the port is installed it will lock the  
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.  
gear sleeve  
ribs  
Type 1 lens  
mounted  
mesh  
gear sleeve ribs  
with black housing  
drive gear  
to camera  
black housing  
sleeve/  
drive gear  
IKELITE  
align with  
groove in  
zoom clamp  
extension  
tab  
zoom  
ring  
mesh  
gear sleeve  
with  
black housing  
drive gear  
Figure C  
Figure D  
Figure E  
apply  
rubber strips  
to inside of  
clamp  
Figure G  
Figure F  
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Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On Type 2 Lenses  
Installing the Gear Sleeve  
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  
After the Zoom Clamp is installed.  
Place the Gear Sleeve in the port opening of the housing (Fig. I).  
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 (Fig. H) or use  
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  
the housing drive gear (Fig. J). 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.  
lens  
Installing the Zoom Clamp  
zoom  
The Zoom Clamp has springs so  
ring  
it can be expanded to fit over the  
clamp  
Zoom ring of the lens as shown  
(Fig. I)  
in  
. Install the Zoom Clamp  
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  
align  
zoom clamp  
extension  
grooved  
tab with  
gear sleeve  
ribs  
TOP OF HOUSING  
Zoom ring on the  
lens. If the Zoom  
black housing  
sleeve/  
IKELITE  
Clamp is not tight  
enough to rotate  
drive gear  
the Zoom ring on  
the lens, remove  
the Zoom Clamp  
mesh  
gear sleeve  
with  
and install the rubber  
strips (supplied) to the inside of  
Figure I  
black housing  
drive gear  
(Fig. H)  
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.  
apply  
rubber strips  
to inside of  
clamp  
Figure J  
Figure H  
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Installing the Port cont.  
Port Seal Inside View  
Installing the Port  
Port Lock  
Release  
Button  
There are two port locks on  
the front of the housing.  
(See housing front) Each  
port lock has a Release  
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  
If the port is installed before the camera is inserted into the  
housing, look on the inside of the  
Locked Position  
housings at the port seal. Check  
Lift Release  
Button to  
Unlock  
to see that the o’ring is properly  
Fig. 1  
sealed as shown in figure 1and not  
extruded as shown in figure 2.  
Pull Back to  
Disengage  
Port  
To Remove Port  
Unlocked Position  
position as shown.  
To remove the port lift up on each  
Release Button and slide the port  
lock away from the port.  
Fig. 2  
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 draw 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’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.  
Caution:  
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)  
Check around the perimeter of the port seal to see that the  
o’ring is properly sealed and not extruded.  
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Using External Strobes Cont.  
NOTE: DS Substrobe Up-date may be required.  
DS50 Substrobes  
• 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.  
Using the Conversion Circuitry (Set DS Substrobe to TTL mode)  
DS125Substrobes  
• DS125Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2,500 must be  
updated to operate correctly with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.  
• Mode and Compensation Buttons  
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.  
• DS125Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2,501and  
4,900 operate with the TTL Conversion Circuitry but require  
update to provide optimum performance.  
• TTL Mode  
(indicated when the Yellow LED directly below TTL is  
• DS125Substrobe 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.  
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.  
For Substrobe Up-Date:  
Contact Ikelite for information.  
• Manual Mode (indicated when the Yellow LED directly below  
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. (Set DS Substrobe to TTL mode)  
ikelite  
Substrobe  
MOD-NC  
serial number  
serial number  
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DS200 Substrobes  
• DS200 SubStrobes with a Serial Number 6,499 or below require  
an update to operate with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.  
Strobe Arms  
This housing offers two types of arm mounting systems. The  
top of the rubber handles utilize Ikelite’s Quick-Release Arm,  
available with the SA-100R Arm system.  
• DS200 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 6,500 or higher or  
with one of the two following labels in the battery compartment  
provide optimum performance with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.  
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.  
Lubricants  
ikelite  
Substrobe  
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.  
MOD-NC  
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.  
Using External Strobes Cont.  
CAUTION  
Using Ikelite Non-DS Substrobes (Substrobe 50, 100A,  
200, 400) with this Housing.  
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can  
cause the plastic housing to crack.  
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.  
Using Non Ikelite Strobes with this Housing.  
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.  
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Pre-Dive Your System  
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).  
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.  
OlympusLens&PortRecommendations  
Optional Accessories  
Port O’ring #0105 (Spare O-ring recommended)  
For the latest information on Lens & Port recommendations visit  
Ikelite Lube #0184.1  
OLYMPUS  
6" Dome  
Flat Port  
8" Dome  
Lead Weight #0906.58  
? 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 †  
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.  
(*) 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 lenses.  
Housing Back O’ring #0132.61  
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.  
(†) 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.  
Storing the Housing  
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.  
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Choosing a Port  
Ports Continued  
FLAT PORT  
• 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".  
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  
ideal when using standard, macro or zoom lenses to shoot small  
subjects. Note that if a port is long enough to accommodate the  
full length of a 1:1macro lens, the lens may vignette when used at  
infinity. If access to the lens' full range is desired, then select a  
dome port instead.  
Measure  
FLAT PORT  
#5509.28 - 2.8" to 3"  
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")  
DOME PORT  
#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")  
FLAT PORT WITH FOCUS  
For long lenses whose focus collar extends beyond the housing  
focus. Telephoto lenses longer than 135mm are not recommended.  
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).  
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  
SUPERWIDE DOME PORT  
Superwide lens 110° to 170°.  
#5503.15 Lens up to 6.3cm (2.5")  
NOTE: Information regarding the Ikelite 8” dome port system and  
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Maintenance  
Control Maintenance  
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.  
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.  
Do Not  
1.  
leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for  
prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.  
Do Not  
2.  
ship the camera in the housing.  
set  
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the  
screw  
in each control knob.  
control gland  
Check each  
penetrating the housing to make sure  
they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate  
loose during travel.  
lubricate shaft  
housing  
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  
pull out to  
expose shaft  
Do Not stretch the o’ring  
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.  
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be  
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing).  
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.  
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.  
7. Although not recommended, if it is necessary to remove a  
Do Not  
housing push button,  
re-use the E-clip. Contact Ikelite  
for replacement E-clips (part #0319.12).  
CAUTION: Never use spray lubricants as the propellant  
ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack.  
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3. Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled  
out exposing the shaft for lubrication. In the unlikely event one  
of these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate you can  
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);  
remove the knob. If there is salt or dirt build-up on the exposed  
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.  
General Tips  
1. You should completely assemble and test your set-up in a  
swimming 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.  
4. 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.  
housing  
gland  
control  
shaft  
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.  
Loosen set screw  
(allen wrench required)  
Flat  
Tighten set screw down  
against this area when  
replacing the knob.  
Lubricate end of shaft  
before reinserting into  
gland  
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Photo Tips  
Ikelite Limited Warranty  
All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing  
defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase.  
Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite. Ikelite  
will, at its discretion, repair or replace such products, and will  
return to customer prepaid. All other claims, of any nature,  
including but not limited to bulb failure are not covered. Except  
as mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied,  
applies to this Ikelite product.  
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.  
Returning Products for Service  
Ikelite is most interested in preforming any service to assure that  
all products perform as intended. For repair or service, return the  
product to the address below with your name, address, phone  
number and a brief description of the problem. Evidence of  
purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service.  
Normal service turnaround time is approximately 2-3weeks.  
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.  
Ikelite Underwater Systems  
50 W 33rd Street  
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.  
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA  
When returning products send “attn. Repair Dept.”  
317-923-4523  
“general questions” e-mail: [email protected]  
Digital 6851.3-03-0608  
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