Using Non Ikelite Strobes with this Housing

DS200 Substrobes

• DS200 SubStrobes with a Serial Number 6,499 or below require an update to operate with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.

• DS200 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 6,500 or higher or with one of the two following labels in the battery compartment provide optimum performance with the TTL Conversion Circuitry.

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Substrobe

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Using External Strobes Cont.

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.

Using Non Ikelite Strobes with this Housing.

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.

Pre-Dive Your System

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).

Optional Accessories

Port O’ring #0105 (Spare O-ring recommended)

Ikelite Lube #0184.1

Lead Weight #0906.58

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.

Housing Back O’ring #0132.61

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.

Storing the Housing

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.

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.

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.

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.

Port Information / www.ikelite.com

While we have included a list of our ports and a short list of Olympus Lenses and port recommendations we suggest visiting our web site for the latest information on lenses and port recommendations.

Olympus Lens & Port Recommendations

For the latest information on Lens & Port recommendations visit our web site at www.ikelite.com or contact Ikelite.

OLYMPUS		6" Dome	Flat Port	8" Dome
? Zuiko Digital ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye				5510.10 † (5)
? Zuiko 7-14mm		5503.30 (1)		5510.25 † (3)
? Zuiko 11-22mm		5503.80		5510.24 †
Zuiko 14-42mm f3.5-5.6		5503.50		5510.22 †
* Zuiko 14-45mm		5503.55		5510.24 †
? Zuiko 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 (2)		5503.55............(2)	5502 (4)	5510.24 †
Zuiko Digital 35mm 1:3.5 Macro ..		5503		5510.10 †
Zuiko 50mm macro F2.0		5503.50	5502.41 (4)	5510.16 †
(*)	Zoom Lenses require addition of a +4 diopter close-up to the lens for full range
	operation underwater behind a dome port.
(?) This zoom lens will focus close enough that adding a + diopter close-up to
	the lens is NOT required. Longer port may be required to stack filters or
(†)	close-up lenses.
	A complete port requires the #5510.45 Dome Assembly in addition to the Port
	Body listed. Dome Assembly and Port Bodies sold separately. See 8" Dome System
(1)	product page for more information.
	Diameter of lens requires this special dome port with included sleeve.
(2)	Requires #5509.28 zoom and clamp set that is now included with all dSLR
(3)	housings.
	Diameter of lens requires this special (#5510.25) 8" dome port body and sleeve.
(4)	Preferred / recommended choice.
(5)	Dome shade may need to be removed to prevent vignetting.
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