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
We also suggest that you read your camera manual thoroughly
to have a full understanding of each camera function.
#6148.21for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Initial Camera Setup
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Set camera mode dial to “Av” Aperture priority. In Aperture
Priority mode "Av" the shutter speed should automatically go to
1/60 second.
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Set Flash to “Flash Always Fires” (lightning bolt in LCD).
For General photography, set aperture to f3.1.
For Macro photography, set aperture to f8.0 and camera to
macro mode “flower icon”.
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Set White Balance to Auto (AWB).
Set Image Size to “L” and Compression to “Fine”.
Set Light Metering to “Center Weighted Avg.”.
Set AF-assist beam, Servo AF, and Continuous AF to “Off”.
Set ISO to “80”.
Set Review to “5 seconds”.
In Flash Settings, set Red-Eye Corr. & Red-Eye Lamp to “Off”.
In Flash Settings Menu, set Safety FE to “Off”.
Set AF Frame to “Center”.
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.
NOTES:
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TTL Flash is 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.
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Camera Manual Mode will NOT work with the AF35 strobe.
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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Zoom
Lever
Shutter
Release
Back View
Power Button
A
Lens Port
C
B
Lens
Port
D
F
I
E
G
H
Lid
Snap
J
K
Front View
[A] Mode Dial
[B] Movie Button
[C] Playback
[D] +/- Exp. Comp.
[E] Macro
[F] FUNC./SET
[G] Flash
[H] Control Dial
[ I] Single Erase
[J] Display
Housing Lens Port and Accessory Lenses
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse
and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean,
use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner.
Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
See Page #13 for accessory lens information.
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Using Flash
Using Strobes (cont.)
The camera’s internal flash is blocked by the housing port. Do
not use the internal flash unless the Flash Deflector is installed
and you are using an external strobe.
AF35 Strobe Package #4035
The AutoFlash AF35 kit is a great
compliment, and an effortless, affordable
way to add a flash to your new Ikelite
point-and-shoot camera system. Everything
you need to get started is in the box. Just
attach it to the bottom of your housing and
start taking pictures!
Flash Deflector
A flash deflector
(supplied) can be
installed over the
back of the
AF35 AutoFlash kit includes:
housing port next
to the housing
exterior. The
AF35 strobe - Flex arm - AutoFlash sensor
Handle with rubber grip - Tray (single or
dual) - Mounting hardware.
deflector will
deflect the camera
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.
Housing
Deflector
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.
Actual Size
8 cm dia x 12 cm
3.2" dia x 4.7"
Substrobe
DS51
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DS
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Using Ikelite DS Digital Strobes
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.
DS161Movie Substrobe
The DS161Movie Substrobe combines all of the functionality of our
renowned DS160 with a powerful 500 lumen LED video light.
Three super-bright LEDs are arranged behind a special optical
element to provide a 45 degree angle of coverage free of hotspots.
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Using Strobes (cont.)
Using Strobes (cont.)
DS161(cont.)
Recommended Strobe Packages
Substrobe AF35 AutoFlash Kit #4035 includes Single Tray.
SOS
The DS161 flash covers
TTL
Batt
the equivalent of an
w/Lite
Substrobe AF35 AutoFlash Kit #4035.1
includes Dual Tray.
Ready Light
18mm lens or 100
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Substrobe DS-51 Package #3944.54 includes #4086.61Arm System
with EV Manual Controller.
On
degrees w/diffuser
installed. It is the ideal
DDS
S
Substrobe DS-160 Package #3944.91
System and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with EV Manual Controller.
includes #4086.61Arm
choice when using
wide angle lenses
greater than 80 degrees.
It also features a 1.5
second recycle time and
225 flashes per full
charge.
Substrobe DS-161Package #3945.03includes #4086.61Arm System
and 1.5 hour Smart Charger with EV Manual Controller.
DS161 Movie Substrobe
Actual Size
9.6 cm dia x 17.9 cm
3.75" dia x 7"
Please Read If Using an EV-Controller
The EV-Controller used with Ikelite
DS Substrobes has two user
SA-100 Ball/Socket Arm
The SA-100 system #4086.61
with it’s 1" diameter ball is
ideal underwater. The #9571.3
extended stem mount allows
easy attachment of the EV
controller or flashlight mount,
and drops right into the release
handle. The arm system allows
easy strobe placement from
macro close-up to wide angle.
The complete system removes
with a push of the handle
button.
settings. One setting is for strobe
selection, the other is for
pre-flash “P” or non pre-flash ”P”.
This camera uses pre-flash, (except
in manual mode), thus the
EV-Controller should be set to the
pre-flash “P” position when used
with this camera as a slave. If
SA-100 Ball/Socket
Arm #4086.61
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#9571.3 Extended
Stem Mount (included
with SA-100
manual mode is desired, set the
EV-controller to the non-pre-flash
“P” position.
Ball/Socket arm)
Ikelite
EV-Controller
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Maintenance
Optional Accessories
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.
Back o-ring #0109
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 (except AF35).
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the set
screw in each control knob.
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.
Macro Port Adaptor #9306.82
Port adapter #9306.82 slides over the front of the lens port and
allows for the attachment of 67mm threaded macro lenses from
Inon and Epoque.
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.
WD-4 Wide-Angle Conversion Dome #6430.4
The removeable WD-4 corrects light
refraction underwater, restoring the
camera’s original 28mm angle of coverage.
Approximately 3/4 of the camera's zoom
range can be used with the dome in place.
Slight vignetting may occur at camera’s
widest angle setting. Additional
information is linked from the SX210 IS
After several uses in salt water, soak the housing exterior in a
mild soap solution, then 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.
NOTE: Other Accessory and Wide-Angle Conversion lenses
cannot be used with this housing.
Complete information regarding these and other Ikelite products
including optional accessories, available at www.ikelite.com
7. If removing a housing push button, Do Not re-use the E-clip.
Contact Ikelite for replacement E-clips (part #0319.12).
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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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lubricate shaft
Photo Tips
1. The number one rule in underwater photography is 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.
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
and 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 when using an underwater strobe. 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.
NOTE:
To shoot photographs closer than 2 feet (0.6m), you should
use an external strobe such as the DS51or DS161. You can
position an external strobe 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.
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.
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 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.
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]
Canon SX210IS_6148.21-1-0410
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