Ikelite 6871.07 instruction manual Any trapped moisture forming fog on the lens port

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Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

Camera does not

- Install a fully charged battery.

 

take a picture

- A housing control is engaging a camera function

 

 

 

 

and will not allow the shutter to fire.

 

 

- There is not enough available light for the camera

 

 

to properly focus. Add a focusing light or strobe

 

 

with a built-in focusing light to your system.

 

 

- Select a center focus point in your camera menu.

 

Housing is hard to

- Make sure the camera is mounted properly on the

 

close

camera tray and housing controls are out of the

 

 

 

 

way .

 

Fogging occurs on

- Humid air is trapped inside the housing.

 

the Lens Port

The camera produces heat and may condense

 

 

 

 

any trapped moisture forming fog on the lens port.

 

 

Close the housing in an air-conditioned room or

 

 

vehicle, or in front of an air-conditioner.

 

 

- The housing should not be in direct sunlight for an

 

 

extended period of time.

 

 

- Purchase desiccant packs from a local camera

 

 

store and place one or two packs in your housing

 

 

before each day of diving.

 

 

- If water droplets or moisture is present around the

 

 

controls or sealing areas, return the housing to

 

 

Ikelite for evaluation.

 

 

- Clean the main housing o-ring, port o-ring, and

 

 

sealing surfaces of the housing.

 

 

 

 

Pictures are too blue

- Use custom (manual) white balance if available.

 

or too green

- Add an external strobe.

 

 

 

 

- Move in closer to your subject when taking a

 

 

picture.

 

 

 

 

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Contents SLR-DC Housing Canon EOS 7DTable of Contents Specifications Package Contents PreparationParts of the Housing Front View Side ViewBack View Initial Camera Setup Opening the HousingHousing Conversion Circuitry Setting the Conversion Circuitry Strobe ID SwitchUsing the Conversion Circuitry Set DS Substrobe to TTL mode Mode and Compensation ButtonsDS50 and DS125 Substrobe Compatibility Attaching the Flash Connection for External StrobesAttaching Camera to Housing Tray Installing Camera in HousingClosing the Housing Final CheckAttaching a Sync Cord to the Housing Turn Camera OnPreparing to Install Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve Zoom Clamps & Gear Sleeves Included with HousingInstalling the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On the Type 1 Lenses Type 1 Lenses Figure DInstalling the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On Type 2 Lenses Installing Zoom Clamp/Sleeve on Type 2 Lenses Manual FocusingInstalling the Port Installing the Port To Remove Port Port Seal Inside ViewLens Ports Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle Usage Pre-Dive Your SystemLubricants Troubleshooting Problem SolutionAny trapped moisture forming fog on the lens port Recommended Accessories Accessory Mounting PointsEV-Controller Use Maintenance Control MaintenanceDiagram B Housing Maintenance Storing the Housing Spare PartsPhoto Tips Technical Support Photo TipsLimited Warranty Returning Products For ServiceReturning Products for Service outside the United States Product Registration