Ikelite 6146 10 User Manual

Please Read  
Ikelite Digital Housing  
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 sections.  
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l  
#6146.10 for Canon PowerShot G10  
We also suggest that you read your camera manual thoroughly  
to have a full understanding of each camera function.  
Initial Camera Setup  
1. Set ISO to 80.  
2. Set camera mode dial to “Av” Aperture priority. In Aperture  
Priority mode "Av" the shutter speed should automatically go to  
1/60 second.  
3. Set Flash to “On” (lightning bolt in LCD).  
4. For General photography, set aperture to f3.5.  
5. For Macro photography, set aperture to f8.0.  
6. Set White Balance (AWB) to “Auto”.  
9. Set Image Size to “L” and compression to “S” Superfine.  
10. Set Metering to “Center-Weighted Avg.”.  
11. In the camera menu set the “ND” Filter to “Cancel”.  
NOTES:  
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TTL Flash NOT available when camera is in “M” Manual mode.  
There is no TTL flash even with Canon's own flash in the camera  
"M" mode. Manual power settings can be selected with the  
multi-control button on the back of the camera. The strobe  
should still be left in TTL to take advantage of this feature.  
Leave the housing hotshoe disconnected when using an EV  
manual controller. If using an EV controller in “M” Manual  
mode, set the EV controller to “non-Pre-flash”.  
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.  
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When multiple exposure (continuous shooting) mode is used,  
the external flash will not fire. This is normal and also happens  
with Canon external speedlights.  
Ikelite Digital Housings are slightly negative in salt water for  
stability. This housing has been water pressure tested at the  
factory to 200’ (60m).  
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Power  
Button  
TTL Connector  
ISO Dial  
A
B
Exp. Comp. Dial  
Shortcut  
Zoom Dial  
Mode  
Dial  
D
C
F
E
H
J
G
I
Shutter  
Release  
L
K
Lid  
Snap  
Lid  
Snap  
[E] Manual Focus [I] Flash  
[A] Playback  
[F] Control Dial  
[G] Macro  
[J] Self-Timer  
[B] AE/FE Lock  
[C] Single Erase  
[D] Metering Light  
[K] Display  
[L] Menu  
[H] FUNC./SET  
Back View  
Opening the Housing  
1. Lid Snaps have a Lock.  
To open, push Lid Snap  
Lock forward and lift as  
shown. Keep pressure  
on the Lid Snap so it  
does not fly open  
Front View  
Push Forward  
Lid Snap Lock  
Lift  
quickly.  
Some lid snaps have a  
lot of spring tension once they go over center, so keep a firm  
grip on the lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.  
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Using Flash  
Using Non-Ikelite or Ikelite Non-DS Substrobes  
(Substrobe 50, 100A, 200, 400) with this Housing.  
Due to the large housing port diameter, the internal camera  
cannot  
flash  
be used to illuminate subjects underwater. A flash  
The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used  
with a Non-Ikelite or Non-DS Substrobe. These Substrobes can be  
used in their manual mode utilizing any power settings provided  
on the Substrobe.  
deflector (supplied) can be installed over the back of the  
housing port next to the housing exterior. The deflector will  
deflect the camera flash when using an EV Manual Controller.  
The deflector will redirect the camera’s flash to the EV  
Controller which controls the external strobe output. To attach,  
push the deflector over the back of the housing port, until the  
deflector clips into position, blocking the camera flash.  
Using Ikelite DS Digital Strobes  
For the best underwater photographic results, we recommend  
adding an external DS-digital strobe connected to the housing with  
a #4103.51TTL Sync Cord and a SA-100 Ball/socket arm (Page #11).  
NOTE:  
not  
needed when an Ikelite DS digital  
The deflector is  
strobe is connected (hard-wired) directly to the housing  
(recommended).  
Ikelite DS series Substrobes are industry favorites for their warm,  
even coverage and lightning fast recycle time. Being farther from  
the camera lens, the optional DS Substrobe aids in reducing the  
illumination of particles in the water and helps to eliminate  
backscatter. When used in conjunction with the EV-Controller, the  
DS51Mode switch is set to the TTL setting and the EV-Controller  
provides ten power settings in half-stop increments.  
Using External Strobes  
For the best photographic results underwater, we recommend  
using Ikelite External Strobes. This housing has Conversion  
Circuitry built into the housing back, eliminating the need for  
an EV Controller. The Conversion Circuitry provides real Canon  
TTL flash when used with an Ikelite DS Digital substrobe(s) and  
the #4103.51single or #4103.52 dual sync cord, connected  
directly to the housing.  
Substrobe DS51  
The Substrobe DS51covers the equivalent of a 28mm lens. It is the  
ideal choice when using only the camera lens with no accessory  
wide angle lenses attached.  
See page 13for DS Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion  
Circuitry.  
Substrobe  
DS51  
ikelite  
DS  
ikelite  
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Using Strobes (cont.)  
Substrobe DS160  
Using Strobes (cont.)  
Recommended Strobe Packages  
Substrobe DS-51 Package #3944.51includes #4086.61Arm System  
with Ikelite TTL sync cord.  
TTL  
The Substrobe DS160 covers  
Test  
the equivalent of an 18mm  
Ready Light  
lens or 100 degrees  
-3  
On  
w/diffuser installed. It is the  
ideal choice when using  
Substrobe DS-160 Package #3944.90 (Recommended) includes  
#4086.61Arm System and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with Ikelite TTL  
sync cord.  
accessory wide angle lenses  
greater than 28mm. It also  
features a 1.5 second recycle  
Substrobe  
time and 225 flashes per full  
DS160  
charge.  
Substrobe DS-200 Package #3944.60  
includes #4085.26 Arm  
System and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with Ikelite TTL sync cord.  
SA-100 Ball/Socket Arm  
The SA-100 system #4086.61  
with its 1" diameter ball is ideal  
underwater. The #9571.3  
Please Read If Using an EV-Controller  
The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user  
settings. One setting is for strobe selection, the other is for  
extended stem mount allows  
This camera uses pre-flash  
, thus the  
pre-flash or non pre-flash.  
SA-100 Ball/Socket  
easy attachment of the EV  
controller or flashlight mount,  
EV-Controller should be set to the pre-flash position when used  
with this camera as a slave. If hard-wired to the housing, set the  
EV-Controller to Non pre-flash. TTL flash control is not  
available when using an EV-Controller, and therefore an EV  
Controller is not recommended for use with this housing.  
Arm #4086.61  
and drops right into the release  
handle. Aim does not change  
when changing the aim of the  
strobe. The arm system allows  
easy strobe placement from  
macro close-up to wide angle  
without changing aim of the  
Sensor. The complete system  
removes with a push of the  
handle button.  
NOTE: Do not attach the housing hotshoe to the camera when  
using the EV Manual Controller. If attached, the camera flash  
may not fire, which is necessary to trigger the external strobe.  
#9571.3 Extended  
Stem Mount (included  
with SA-100  
Ball/Socket arm)  
Complete information regarding Ikelite products and optional  
accessories available at www.ikelite.com  
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NOTE: DS Substrobe Update information  
Maintenance  
The Ikelite Digital 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.  
1. Do Not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for  
prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.  
2. Do Not ship the camera in the housing.  
DS50 Substrobes  
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 can not 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  
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the set  
screw in each control knob.  
labels in the battery  
compartment provide  
Check each control gland penetrating the housing to make sure  
they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate  
loose during travel.  
Substrobe  
MOD-NC  
optimum performance with  
the Conversion Circuitry and  
do not need an update.  
serial number  
4. Keep the back 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. Do Not stretch the  
o-ring. 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 of  
the housing clean.  
6. Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each  
salt water use. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port to eliminate  
water spotting.  
DS125Substrobes  
• DS125Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2,500 must be  
updated to operate correctly with the Conversion Circuitry.  
• DS125Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2,501and  
4,900 will operate with the Conversion Circuitry, but require an  
update to provide optimum performance.  
• DS125Substrobes 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.  
Substrobe  
MOD-NC  
After several uses in salt water, soak the housing exterior in a  
mild soap solution, rinse and dry, before storing. When storing  
the housing, remove the back o-ring, lightly lubricate, and place  
in a plastic bag. Place the plastic bag with o-ring inside the  
housing for safe keeping.  
serial number  
To Update Your Substrobe:  
7. If removing a housing push button, Do Not re-use the E-clip.  
Contact Ikelite for replacement E-clips (part #0319.12).  
Send to the Ikelite address on the back page of this manual or  
contact Ikelite for more information.  
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Lubricants  
Control Maintenance Cont.  
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.  
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 (Diagram A), 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  
noting 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.  
CAUTION  
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can  
cause the plastic housing to crack.  
Control Maintenance  
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.  
housing  
gland  
control  
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be  
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see diagrams A and B on pages  
#16 & #17).  
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.  
Tighten set screw down  
against this flat area  
Lubricate end of shaft  
before reinserting into  
gland  
Loosen set screw  
when replacing the knob.  
Diagram A  
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16  
lubricate shaft  
Photo Tips  
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.  
housing  
pull out to  
expose shaft  
2. The camera’s built-in flash is very close to the camera lens. The  
flash can light up any suspended particles in the water and they  
can be recorded in your picture. This effect is called backscatter.  
To eliminate as much backscatter as possible, photograph close.  
Photograph in clear water; do not stir up the sand or silty  
bottom. If backscatter becomes a problem in the environment  
you are photographing, an external flash will help eliminate  
much of the backscatter.  
3. Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you  
press the shutter release button and the camera actually takes  
the picture. Hold the camera steady a second or two after  
pressing the shutter release button.  
4. 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.  
5. Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered  
out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject. When  
photographing underwater, set the camera to use flash on  
every shot. If the camera’s flash is set to AUTO and the sun is  
behind your subject, the camera may see enough light and not  
fire the flash. With the sun behind the subject, the subject is  
shaded (dark) and needs flash for a good exposure.  
Diagram B  
General Tips  
1. Due to the power required to operate the camera, flash, and  
LCD screen, it is a good idea to start each dive with a fresh set  
of batteries.  
2. Some cameras reset their flash to AUTO when the camera is  
turned on. If you prefer another setting be sure to select it.  
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  
lens 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. If you are shooting with the camera’s built-in flash and the  
camera lens is set to the widest angle, you may need to zoom  
the lens slightly or a shadow may appear in the lower left  
corner of close-up photographs. The lens port may block some  
of the light. Installing the flash diffuser will help to eliminate  
the shadow. (You can test this above water)  
NOTE:  
To shoot photographs closer than 2 feet (0.6m), you should  
use an external strobe such as the DS51or DS160. With an  
external strobe, you can position it so nothing blocks the light  
path between the strobe and the subject.  
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Photo Tips Cont.  
Ikelite Limited Warranty  
6. When using daylight or flash, if your camera consistently over  
or underexposes the image, you may want to adjust your  
camera’s exposure compensation settings. Many cameras allow  
you to adjust both available light and flash exposure with an  
EV control in the camera’s menu.  
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.  
7. Many photographers transfer their images to the computer  
where they can fine tune the appearance of the image. Many  
of the image manipulation programs make you think you can  
magically correct any image taken and make a good picture.  
One thing to remember when using an image manipulation  
program, is that if the image is overexposed, much of the color  
is missing. If the color is missing you cannot adjust it. If images  
are slightly underexposed, the color is there, but 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 over exposed.  
Returning Products for Service  
Ikelite is most interested in performing 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.  
Optional Accessories  
Back o-ring #0110  
Ikelite Underwater Systems  
50 W 33rd Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA  
O-rings last for several years if properly maintained. (See  
maintenance section). Always carry a spare o-ring in case the  
original becomes damaged or lost.  
Tray with Dual Release Handles #9523.32  
Dual Tray and Release Handles are required to mount two  
external Substrobes.  
When returning products send “attn. Repair Dept.”  
317-923-4523  
Accessory and Wide-Angle Conversion lenses cannot be  
used with this housing  
“general questions” e-mail: [email protected]  
Complete information regarding optional accessories available at  
Digital 6146.10-01-1208  
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