Maintenance, Storing the Housing | Ikelite DSLR-A100 manual

Lens & Port Recommendations

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Sony	6” Dome ..Flat Port..Flat(w/focus)	..8” Dome
*18-70mmf3.5-5	..................5503.50	5510.16
18-20mm	"Throw"oflenspreventsproperoperationinportsystem.
100mmMacrof2.8	..................................5505.58(1)

SIGMA AF (Sony)	6” Dome ..Flat Port..Flat(w/focus)			..8” Dome
14mmf/2.8EX&SM	..........5503.50		.........	5510.16**
15mmFE	...............................5503	5505		5510.10**
50mmMacro				(2)
70mmf/2.8EXDGmacro		5505.58	(2)
105mm(3)f/2.8EXDGMacro			.........	(2)
105mm(3)f/2.8EXmacro		5505.58		(2)
10-20mm1:4-5.6EXDCHSM	........5503.51(4)			5510.16
?*12-24mm1:4.5-5.6DGHSM...Lensdiameteristoolargetooperateinportsystem.
?*15-30mm1:35.-4.5DG	Lensdiameteristoolargetooperateinportsystem.
?*17-70mmMacro	...........5503.80			5510.24
?*18-50mm1:3.5-5.6DC	..........5503.5			5510.24
*24-70mmF3.5-5.6HF	.........5503			5510.16
*28-70mmF2.8-4	.......5503			5510.16
*28-70mm(1)1:2.8DEXDF	......5503.80			5510.24
*28-80mmF3.5-5.6AsphericalMacroHF.....5503.50			.......	5510.16
*28-80mmF3.5-5.6MiniZoomMacroAspherical5503.50				5510.16
*28-105mmAF	.......5503.80			5510.24
*28-135m(1)F3.8-5.6AsphericalAFmacro5503.80				5510.24

TAMRON (Sony)	6” Dome	..Flat Port..Flat(w/focus)	..8” Dome
*19-35mm1:3.5-4.5AF	5503		5510.16
*28-75mm(1)1:2.8XRDICDIF	5503.80		5510.24
*28-80mm	5503.50	5505.58	5510.16
90mmMacro1:2.8		5505.58	(2)

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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.

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.

3. Before using t he housing, always che ck the tightness of the set screw in each control knob.

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.

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 enough lubricant to make the o-ring feel slick. Do Not stretch the o-ring. This light coating of lubricant will help to keep the 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.

Lens & Port Recommendations (continued)

(**) Recommended. Dome assembly required for 8" Port Body #s

(*)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.

dSLR housings are supplied with two size zoom sleeve and clamp sets: Standard zoom sleeve & #9059.8 clamp set and #5509.28 zoom & clamp set for larger diameter lenses.

Lenses indicated with a (1) require the #5509.28 set. Lenses without this designation will operate with the standard set. Zoom sleeves and clamps are NOT interchangeable between sets.

(1)Requires #5509.28 zoom and clamp set that is now included with all dSLR housings.

(2)Flat port recommended for macro lenses.

(3)Auto Focus only.

(4)No Zoom control provided. Lens must be used at fixed focal length.

Storing the Housing

When the housing is going to be stored for a prolonged period the exterior of the housing should be soaked in a mild soap solution, rinsed and dried thoroughly. Then 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.

Control Maintenance

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.

2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be

lubricate shaft

housing

pull out to expose shaft

pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing).

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.