P R E P A R A T I O N
IKELITE VIDEO CASE
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
#6081 Canon VIXIA HG20
PACKAGED WITH HOUSING
• External UR/Pro Color Filter
• Silicone Lubricant
#6082 Canon VIXIA HG21
• Lens Shade
Lens
External
Color Filter
This supplemental set of instructions describes additional features specific to your
housing model. Prior to testing the system in the water, please read this supplement
along with the general instruction manual to become familiar with its features and
functions.
Shade
COLOR FILTER____________________________________________________________
The installation and usage of the external UR/Pro color filter is described in the
general instruction manual.
Ikelite Video Cases are slightly negative in salt water for stability. This housing has
been water pressure tested at the factory and has a working depth of 60m ꢀ200ꢁꢂ.
OPTIONAL WIDE ANGLE LENS____________________________________________
The housingMs port accepts optional 67mm threaded waterproof WideꢃAngle lenses
such as the Ikelite #6420 Wꢃ20, Epoque DCLꢃ20 and Inon UWLꢃ100 Type 2. These
waterproof lenses secure to the outside of the lens port.
HOUSING CONTROLS_____________________________________________________
• Power On/Off
• Start/Stop
Power
Zoom
SnapShot
Should you elect to use an optional waterproof lens, carefully thread the lens on
the front of the lens port on the housing. The lens threads are very fine; DO NOT cross
thread. It should screw on very easily. If it is difficult to turn, you are cross threading.
• Snap Shot
• Zoom
Eyepiece
HG21 only
• Mode Dial Control
Joy Stick
Joy Stick
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EXTERNAL WIDEꢃANGLE PORT OPTION ____________________________________
The Ikelite #6480 WPꢃ80 is a complete unit, no additional lens or port is required.
The Wide Angle Port replaces the housingꢁs original port and cannot be removed and
replaced underwater. The WPꢃ80 is useable above water for up to 90 degree field of
view, underwater for up to 80 degree field of view ꢀexact angle of coverage varies with
camera modelꢂ.
Port
• Joy Stick
• Joy Stick
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Function
Button
• Function Button
• Viewfinder ꢀHG21 onlyꢂ
Bottom Bar
INTERNAL WIDEꢃANGLE LENS OPTION ____________________________________
Special ports are available for use with the Raynox HDꢃ5050 Pro high definition
wideꢃangle lens. optional ports sold separately as dome port #9304 or flat lens port
#9304.1. Raynox HDꢃ5050 Pro lens not included. Lens not available for purchase
through Ikelite.
Base
Start/Stop
SUPERꢃEYE VIEWFINDER ꢀHG21 Onlyꢂ_____________________________________
See exactly what the camera sees underwater using the cameraꢁs electronic
viewfinder in conjunction with the Ikelite SuperꢃEye, which is permanently mounted
in the eyeport on the clear back plate. The SuperꢃEye extends the viewfinder image
to provide enhanced viewing underwater.
Viewfinder
HG21 Only
Mode
Dial Control
LCD MONITOR / EXTERNAL MIRROR______________________________________
The cameraꢁs LCD monitor can be viewed thru the rear of the housing. Open the
LCD monitor on the camera. Once the camera is secured to the camera tray, press the
LCD screen against the shade secured to the back of the housing.
BATTERY AND TAPE______________________________________________________
Install a fully charged Canon battery on the camera:
BPꢃ809
BPꢃ819
MAIN OꢃRING #0109________________________________________________
Oꢃrings last several years if properly maintained. Control seals should not need
to be replaced as long as the control shafts are kept clean and lightly lubricated.
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