Ikelite S95 User Manual

Please Read  
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.  
We also suggest that you read the camera manual thoroughly  
to have a full understanding of where each camera control is  
located and what function each control provides.  
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Initial Camera Setup  
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Set camera mode switch to “Av” Aperture Priority.  
Set White Balance to auto “AWB”.  
Set Light Metering to “Center-Weighted Avg.”.  
Set ISO to 80.  
Set Flash to forced ON (flash always fires) “Lightning Bolt”.  
Set Review to “5 Seconds”.  
Set AF-assist beam to “Off”.  
Set Red-Eye Correction and Red-Eye Lamp to “Off”.  
Set AF Frame to “Center” and Servo AF to “Off”.  
Set AF-Point Zoom to “Off”.  
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#6242.95 Canon S95  
ULTRAcompact Digital Housing  
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If the "Shortcut/Print" button is  
assigned, functions of the  
rear control dial can be accessed through the housing by  
holding down the "Shortcut/Print" button and using the  
left/right buttons of the rear control cluster.  
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The camera does NOT operate with TTL “automated” flash  
when in the “M” manual mode. “M” manual mode should NOT  
be used with the AF35 strobe.  
Canon S90 Note:  
The Canon Powershot S90 camera body varies slightly by  
camera thickness and pushbutton placement. Rear and top  
pushbutton controls will be slightly off-center but operational  
when using the S90 camera in the S95 housing.  
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Opening the Housing  
Camera Setup (cont.)  
1. Depress opposing latch buttons simultaneously to open the  
housing. Once the latch is unlocked, rotate the latch handle  
away from the housing until it stops. This motion will also  
break the housing o-ring seal and open the housing back  
slightly. NOTE: Latch must be rotated to the fully open position  
to assure easy opening of the back. Rotate the hinged back to  
it’s open position.  
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You can assign different camera functions such as ISO, WB,  
Metering, AEL, and AFL to the “Short Cut” button and then  
change those settings using the arrow buttons. Refer to your  
camera owner’s manual for additional information.  
In Manual mode, the Control Ring will operate the aperture  
setting. Press the Ring Function button and set to +/- / Tv to  
change shutter speed; set to “STD” to adjust aperture.  
Camera functions can be assigned to the Control RIng by  
pressing the Ring Function button. Additional functions include  
ISO, +/-Exp./Tv, MF Manual Focus, WB white balance, and  
Step Zoom. Depress the Ring Function button until the desired  
function is highlighted in the camera LCD screen. Once the  
function is highlighted, it can be adjusted using the Control  
Ring.  
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Latch in “open”  
position  
Attaching Control Ring Gear (see illustration below)  
Press the supplied Control Ring Gear over the camera’s control  
ring before installing the camera in housing. The gear is a “press  
fit” and goes on either way. Make sure to test it’s function once  
installed.  
Latch Button  
Latch Button  
When installling the camera in housing, make sure that the  
Control Ring gear meshes properly with the housing gear.  
Latch Button  
Ring Function Button  
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Latch in “closed”  
position  
Control Ring Gear  
“properly installed”  
Latch Button  
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Camera Illustration  
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Diffuser and Deflector Installation  
A diffuser and deflector are  
included with the housing.  
The diffuser is white  
Diffuser  
Diffuser/Deflector Material  
The diffuser should be installed when using the camera’s built  
in flash. When shooting with the camera’s built-in flash at  
approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) or less, the lens port on the  
housing will block a portion of the light from the camera’s  
built-in flash, creating a shadow in the lower right area of the  
photo. Zoom the lens to eliminate the shadow (You can test  
this above water).  
transparent plastic. The  
deflector is also white but is  
not transparent.  
To install the diffuser or  
deflector, simply push the  
Cut-out Section into the port  
groove until it stops. The  
white plastic should be placed  
in front of the camera flash as  
shown below.  
Deflector  
Cut-out  
Section  
The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe  
such as the AF35, DS51, DS160, DS161or DS200 Substrobe with  
an EV Controller. The deflector will redirect the camera’s flash  
to the slave unit or EV Controller which controls the external  
strobe’s output.  
Small Hole  
Lens Port  
Note the Small Hole. To avoid losing the diffuser/deflector, you  
can attach a fishing line or string to this hole.  
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse  
and gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting. To  
clean, use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner. Do not rinse the  
inside port glass. Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the  
Lens Port.  
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Lubricants  
1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend  
you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may  
cause the o-ring to swell and not seal properly.  
2. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing  
o-ring. 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.  
Housing shown with  
Deflector installed.  
Lens Port  
CAUTION Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient  
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can cause the plastic housing to crack.  
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Optional Accessories  
Optional Accessories (cont.)  
Ikelite Lube #5020 (4 - 1cc tubes)  
For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring.  
Ikelite Digital Strobe Packages  
For the best photo results in all shooting conditions, Ikelite highly  
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external digital strobe. Ikelite  
strobes are much more powerful,  
recycle more quickly, and eliminate  
backscatter created by the camera's  
built-in flash. Strobe packages come  
complete with the strobe, arm, and  
slave unit (to sense the camera  
flash).  
Main Housing O-ring #0132.45  
O-rings last for several years if properly maintained (See  
maintenance). Always carry a spare in case your housing o-ring  
becomes damaged or lost.  
Additional Control Ring Gear #0099.23  
Backup Control Ring Gear for the camera lens.  
UR/Pro Filter (Blue Water) #6441.41(3port)  
The addition of an external strobe to  
your housing will help  
The UR/Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to  
restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water. For  
available light use only; not recommended for use with flash.  
eliminate particles in the water that  
are “lit-up” by the camera flash,  
commonly called backscatter. A  
second strobe will eliminate  
shadows and add more depth to  
your subjects.  
Green Water Filter #6441.81(3port)  
Enhances contrast and alters the color of green water to give  
your subject a rich, natural tone. For available light use only.  
Not recommended for use with flash.  
The #4035 AF35 AutoFlash Kit strobe package is designed specifi-  
cally for the Ikelite Compact and ULTRAcompact Digital housings.  
AF35 AutoFlash Kit includes:  
- AF35 strobe  
- Flex arm  
- Handle with rubber grip  
- Tray (single or dual)  
- AutoFlash sensor  
- Mounting hardware  
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Optional Accessories (cont.)  
Optional Accessories (cont.)  
Tray with Release Handle #9523.31  
Recommended Strobe Packages  
Tray and Release Handle is required to mount external  
Ikelite Digital Substrobes (except AF35) - page 13.  
Contact an Ikelite dealer to order and receive additional  
information regarding all Ikelite strobe packages.  
AF35 Autoflash Kit #4035.  
DS51Substrobe Flex Package #3944.49 includes #4087.1Flex Arm  
System with EV Manual Controller.  
DS51Substrobe Deluxe Package #3944.54 includes #4086.61  
SA-100 Arm System with EV Manual Controller.  
DS160 Substrobe Package #3944.91  
includes #4086.61SA-100 Arm  
System and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with EV Manual Controller.  
Ikelite W-20 Wide-Angle Conversion Lens #6420  
An external wide angle conversion lens increases angle of  
coverage, so you can get closer to your  
subject while still fitting everything in the  
frame. Add an Ikelite W-20 or other 67mm  
wide-angle conversion lens to improve your  
angle of coverage in any shooting situation.  
DS161Movie Substrobe Package #3945.03includes #4086.61  
SA-100 Arm System and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with EV Manual  
Controller.  
DS200 Substrobe #4062.2 can be used with #4100.6 EV Manual  
Controller. Also recommended is Smart Charger #4066.1.  
Vignetting will occur at widest angle camera  
lens setting with these lenses. Zoom in 2 or 3  
times to eliminate, or crop the image in  
post-processing.  
Please Read If Using an EV-Manual Controller  
The EV-Manual Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has  
two user settings. One setting is for strobe selection, the other  
is for pre-flash or non pre-flash. Your camera model uses  
pre-flash in all shooting modes except “M manual mode. The  
EV-Controller should be set to the pre-flash position except  
when using “M” manual mode. We recommend setting the  
Controller for “pre-flash” and using “Av” aperture priority mode.  
NOTE:  
Accessory 67mm macro lenses designed for underwater use  
may also be attached directly to the front of the housing's port.  
Bayonet mount lenses cannot be used with this housing.  
Complete information regarding strobe packages and optional  
accessories is available at www.ikelite.com  
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Control Maintenance  
Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service  
with minimal maintenance.  
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.  
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 routine maintenance.  
2. If a housing control shaft becomes “sticky” and hard to operate,  
return the housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance.  
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Keep the back o-ring clean and lightly lubricated. 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 also reduce friction when  
opening and closing the housing. Keep the area where the  
o-ring fits and the sealing surface of the housing clean.  
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.  
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After several uses in salt water, soak the housing exterior in a  
mild soap solution, then rinse and dry before storage. 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.  
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General Tips  
General Tips (cont.)  
NOTE:  
Fogging of the port glass may occur due to a variety of  
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.  
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environmental factors. To prevent fogging issues, always  
assemble the housing in a cool, dry area, and keep the housing  
out of direct sunlight. If fogging persists, insert a fresh dessicant  
packet inside the housing before each day of diving (dessicant  
packages are not available from Ikelite, however most camera  
stores carry them).  
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.  
7. Before placing your camera in the housing, it is a good idea to  
immerse the closed housing in a bucket or rinse tank to make  
sure it is watertight.  
5. If you are shooting with the camera’s built-in flash and the  
cameras 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)  
Photo Tips  
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  
necessary. If you are using flash, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m)  
will not have much color regardless of strobe power.  
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, and 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.  
To shoot photographs closer than 2 feet (0.6m), you need to  
use an external strobe such as the AF35, DS51, DS125, or DS160.  
With an external strobe you can position it so nothing blocks  
the light path between the strobe and the subject.  
3. 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.  
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Photo Tips (cont.)  
Ikelite Limited Warranty  
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.  
All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing  
defects for a period of one year from the original 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 are not  
covered. Housing is pressure tested and warranted to 200’ (60m)  
maximum underwater depth. Except as mentioned above, no other  
warranty expressed or implied, applies to this Ikelite product.  
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 that it  
does not fire the flash. With the sun behind the subject, the  
subject is shaded (dark) and needs flash for a good exposure.  
6. If over-exposure occurs, enable macro setting. If over-exposure  
continues, zoom in and back away from the subject.  
7. If your camera consistently over or underexposes the image  
when using daylight or flash, you may want to adjust your  
camera’s exposure compensation settings (if offered on your  
model). Many cameras allow you to adjust both available light  
and flash exposure with an EV “Exposure Compensation”  
control in the camera’s menu.  
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.  
8. 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.  
Note 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, and you can adjust  
exposure to some degree. So, if you error in exposure, it is  
better to have the image slightly underexposed rather than over  
exposed.  
Ikelite Underwater Systems  
50 W 33rd Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA  
When returning products send “attn. Repair Dept.”  
317-923-4523  
“general questions” e-mail: [email protected]  
#6242.95_Canon_S95-01-0810  
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