Ikelite 6871.07 instruction manual Initial Camera Setup, Opening the Housing

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Initial Camera Setup

-Insert a fully charged battery.

-Insert a SD or SDHC memory card.

-Set the mode dial to “M” manual.

-Set shutter speed to 1/60th second or 1/125th second for fast moving subjects.

-Set aperture to F8 for general photography or F22 for macro photography (close-ups).

-Set Quality to highest jpeg setting “L” or RAW.

-Set ISO to 100.

-Set White balance to “Auto AWB.”

-Set Metering Mode to “Center-weighted average.”

-If using auto-focus in “Live-View”, use “Quick-Mode. Auto-focus will not be as good in “Live-View” mode.

-Disable “Auto Lighting Optimizer.”

-Set AF mode to “One-Shot AF.”

-Disable “Red-eye reduction.”

-Set “Auto power off” to 8 minutes.

-Set Image review to 4 seconds.

Opening the Housing

Lid Snaps have a Lock. 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 Snaps have a lot of spring tension once they go over center, so have a Lift firm grip on the Lid Snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.

Push Forward

Lid Snap Lock

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Contents Canon EOS 7D SLR-DC HousingTable of Contents Specifications Preparation Package ContentsSide View Parts of the Housing Front ViewBack View Opening the Housing Initial Camera SetupSetting the Conversion Circuitry Strobe ID Switch Housing Conversion CircuitryMode and Compensation Buttons Using the Conversion Circuitry Set DS Substrobe to TTL modeAttaching the Flash Connection for External Strobes DS50 and DS125 Substrobe CompatibilityInstalling Camera in Housing Attaching Camera to Housing TrayFinal Check Closing the HousingTurn Camera On Attaching a Sync Cord to the HousingZoom Clamps & Gear Sleeves Included with Housing Preparing to Install Zoom Clamp & Gear SleeveInstalling the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On the Type 1 Lenses Figure D Type 1 LensesInstalling the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On Type 2 Lenses Manual Focusing Installing Zoom Clamp/Sleeve on Type 2 LensesInstalling the Port Port Seal Inside View Installing the Port To Remove PortLens Ports Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle Pre-Dive Your System UsageLubricants Problem Solution TroubleshootingAny trapped moisture forming fog on the lens port Accessory Mounting Points Recommended AccessoriesEV-Controller Use Control Maintenance MaintenanceDiagram B Housing Maintenance Spare Parts Storing the HousingPhoto Tips Photo Tips Technical SupportReturning Products For Service Limited WarrantyReturning Products for Service outside the United States Product Registration