Ikelite Camera Accessories 400D User Manual

Quick-Release  
Strobe  
Mount  
Mode  
Dial  
Ikelite SLR-DC Housing  
Main Dial  
Lid Snap  
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l  
Zoom  
Control  
#6871.40 for Canon EOS Digital RebelXTi, 400D  
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  
Zoom  
Quick  
Release  
Button  
AE/FE Lock  
DOF  
Preview  
F
A
G
J
Lens  
Release  
B
C
D
L
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera  
Housing. Ikelite has over 40 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.  
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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  
[G] ISO  
[H] AF Mode  
[I] Set  
[J] White Balance  
[K] Meteriing Mode Circuitry Mode  
[L] Drive Mode  
[M] Conversion  
[A] Display [D] Playback  
[B] Menu  
[C] Jump  
[E] Erase  
[F] AF Point Select  
BACK VIEW  
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Mode Dial  
Main Dial  
Lid  
Snap  
Disable LCD Auto Off Before Installing the Camera  
If the LCD Auto Off is Enabled, the LCD will turn Off when  
the camera is installed in the housing. To use the LCD when  
the camera is in the housing go to the camera menu and set  
LCD Auto Off to the Disable Mode.  
Power  
Switch  
Optional  
Port  
AE Lock  
Gear  
Sleeve  
Back O’ring  
DOF Preview  
Control  
Installing the Camera  
Shutter  
Release  
O‘ring  
Remove the back from the  
housing. The mounting tray  
for the camera is secured to  
the housing back. Position  
the camera and lens on the  
tray and secure it with the  
mounting bolt which  
Camera  
Tray  
Port  
O'ring  
Camera  
Mounting  
Bolt  
SIDE VIEW  
threads into the camera’s  
tripod socket.  
Realign the depth-of-field  
preview button control.  
Camera Tray  
Opening the Housing  
Mounting Bolt  
NOTE: Strobe ID Switch located  
on bottom of camera tray.  
Push Forward  
Lid Snaps have a Lock.  
Strobe ID Switch  
To open, push Lid Snap Lock  
forward and lift as shown.  
Keep pressure on the Lid  
Snap so it does not fly open  
quickly.  
Lid Snap Lock  
Setting the Conversion Circuitry Strobe ID Switch.  
On the bottom of the camera tray is a  
Lift  
switch for setting the DS Substrobe ID.  
Some lid snaps have a lot of  
Set the switch to the Model of DS  
DS50 / DS51 / DS80  
spring tension once they go over center, have a firm grip on the  
Substrobe being used, SD125or DS51.  
DS125 / DS200  
lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.  
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• When using dual strobes of different  
models such as a DS51and a DS125, set  
the ID switch to DS51.  
Front of Camera/Tray  
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Install the Gear Sleeve  
Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On Type 2 Lenses  
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.  
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  
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  
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.  
(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  
black housing  
TOP OF HOUSING  
Zoom ring on the  
sleeve/  
drive gear  
lens. If the Zoom  
Clamp is not tight  
enough to rotate  
mesh  
gear sleeve  
with  
the Zoom ring on  
the lens, remove  
the Zoom Clamp  
black housing  
drive gear  
and install the rubber  
strips (supplied) to the inside of  
Figure I  
(Fig. H)  
the Zoom Clamp as shown  
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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 G  
Figure H  
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Installing the Gear Sleeve  
Installing the Port  
Port Lock  
Release  
Button  
After the Zoom Clamp is installed.  
There are two port locks on  
the front of the housing.  
(See housing front) Each  
port lock has a Release  
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  
housings Zoom Control Knob to see that the Gear Sleeve is  
properly rotating the lenses Zoom ring.  
Locked Position  
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  
Lift Release  
Button to  
Unlock  
Pull Back to  
Disengage  
Port  
Unlocked Position  
position as shown.  
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.  
black housing  
TOP OF HOUSING  
sleeve/  
drive gear  
mesh  
gear sleeve  
with  
black housing  
drive gear  
Check around the perimeter of the port seal to see that the  
o’ring is properly sealed and not extruded.  
Figure J  
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Installing the Port cont.  
To Remove Port  
Using External Strobes  
This housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the camera  
tray. When used with Ikelite DS Substrobes the Conversion  
Circuitry provides real Canon eTTL flash exposure with over and  
under-exposure compensation of two f-stops in half-stop  
increments.  
To remove the port lift up on each Release Button and slide the  
port lock away from the port.  
Port Seal Inside View  
The Consversion Circuitry also offers Manual exposure control  
with 3 1/2 f-stops of under-exposure control in 1/2 stop  
increments.  
Fig. 1  
If the port is installed before the  
camera is inserted into the housing,  
look on the inside of the housings at  
the port seal. Check to see that the  
o’ring is properly sealed as shown in  
The Conversion Circuitry is powered by the Ikelite DS Substrobe  
when connected to the housing with the #4103.51single or  
#4103.52 dual sync cord.  
Fig. 2  
figure 1and not extruded as shown  
in figure 2.  
See page 12 for DS Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion  
Circuitry.  
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 7)  
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Using External Strobes Cont.  
NOTE: DS Substrobe Up-date may be required.  
DS51Substrobes  
• DS51SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 can not be  
updated to operate with the eTTL Conversion Circuitry.  
• DS51SubStrobes with a Serial Number between 63,850 and  
69,999 operate with the eTTL Conversion Circuitry, but require  
update to provide optimum performance.  
• DS51Substrobe 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 eTTL Conversion  
Circuitry.  
TTL -2 -1  
+1 +2 MODE  
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M -3 -2 -1 F  
• • • •  
Red LEDs (Compensation)  
Manual Mode  
Mode &  
Compensation  
Buttons  
Yellow LED  
TTL Mode  
Yellow LED  
DS125Substrobes  
Using the Conversion Circuitry (Set DS Substrboe to TTL mode)  
• DS125Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2,500 must be  
updated to operate correctly with the eTTL Conversion Circuitry.  
• DS125Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2,501and  
4,900 operate with the eTTL Conversion Circuitry but require  
update to provide optimum performance.  
• 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 eTTL 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.  
• TTL Mode  
(indicated when the yellow LED directly below TTL is  
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 Substrboe to TTL mode)  
ikelite  
Substtrobe  
MOD-NC  
serial number  
serial number  
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Using External Strobes Cont.  
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.  
Using Ikelite Non-DS Substrobes (Substrobe 50, 100A,  
200, 400) with this Housing.  
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.  
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.  
Using Non Ikelite Strobes with this Housing.  
Pre-Dive Your System  
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.  
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).  
Lubricants  
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can  
cause the plastic housing to crack.  
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Optional Accessories  
Port Information  
Lead Weight #0906.58  
While we have included a list of our ports and a short list of Canon  
Lenses and port recommendations we suggest visiting our web site  
for the latest information on lenses and port recommendations.  
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.  
•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")  
Ikelite Lube #0184.1  
Measure  
•Maximum lens diameter when using  
Port O’ring #0105  
zoom or focus clamp 7.1cm (2.8")  
Housing Back O’ring #0132.59  
Choosing a Port  
DOME PORT  
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.  
#5503........Wide angle 28mm to 17mm  
or lens up to 7.6cm (3") in length  
Storing the Housing  
#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")  
#5503.81....Nikkor 28-105mm lens only  
#5503.85 ..Lens 12.7-15.2cm (5-6")  
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.  
Some zoom lenses may require the addition of a +diopter close-up lens.  
(Available from camera store).  
SUPERWIDE DOME PORT  
Superwide lens 110° to 170°. Not compatible with the SLR-MD housing  
due to vignetting.  
#5503.15 ........Lens up to 6.3cm (2.5")  
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Lens&PortRecommendations  
Ports Continued  
CanonLenses..............................................Dome................Flat Port ................Flat Port w/Focus  
14mm EF 1:2.8 ..............................5503(1)  
FLAT PORT  
15mm Fisheye ..............................5503.15  
For standard, macro, and telephoto lenses.  
20mm ............................................5503  
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.  
24mm ............................................5503  
28mm ............................................5503 ............5501  
35mm ............................................5503 ............5501  
50mm Macro 1:2.8........................5503.50 ........5505  
100mm Macro ..............................NR................5505.5  
100mm EF Macro 1:2.8................NR................5505.58(4)  
100mm USM Macro 1:2.8............NR................5505.45 ............5508.45  
16-35mm USM ..............................5503.55(2)  
17-35 Ultrasonic ............................5503.50 (2)  
17-40mm USM..............................5503.50(2)  
18-55 EF-S......................................5503  
FLAT PORT  
#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")  
*20-35mm ......................................5503.50  
*20-35 Ultrasonic ..........................5503(2)  
*22-55 Ultrasonic ..........................5503.50(2)  
*24-85mm......................................5503.50  
*28-70mm......................................5503.85 (3)  
*28-80mm ....................................5503.50  
*28-80mm USM............................5503.50(2)  
28-105mm EF USM II ..................5503.55(2)  
*28-105mm USM ..........................5503.80(2)  
*35-80mm......................................5503 ............5502  
*35-135mm ....................................5503.80  
Sigma AF (Canon) ........................Dome ..........Flat Port  
*28-105mm f/2.8-4........................5503.80(2)  
FLAT PORT WITH FOCUS  
For long lenses whose focus collar extends beyond the housing  
focus. Telephoto lenses longer than 135mm are not recommended.  
#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  
(*) Zoom lenses that do not focus to 12” require a +4 diopter close-up lens  
be added to the lens when used underwater behind a dome port.  
(1) Port shade may have to be removed to avoid vignetting.  
(2) Lens requires special zoom clamps and focus sleeve #5509.28.  
(3) Lens diameter does not allow zoom operation in the housing.  
(4) Auto or Manual focus must be selected before closing the housing.  
Requires special zoom clamp and focus sleeve #5509.28 for manual focus.  
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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.  
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.  
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be  
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the set  
screw in each control knob.  
lubricate shaft  
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.  
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. Draw the o’ring through  
your fingers to apply a light coating of lubricant. Only apply  
pull out to  
expose shaft  
Do Not stretch  
enough lubricant to make the o’ring feel slick.  
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing).  
the o’ring  
. This light coating of lubricant will help to keep the  
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.  
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 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.  
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 openwater.  
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 setting 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. 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.  
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.  
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.  
Ikelite Underwater Systems  
50 W 33rd Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA  
317-923-4523  
Digital 6871.40-02-0607  
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