Ikelite SD-750 instruction manual Opening the Housing, Installing the Camera, Closing the Housing

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Ikelite Digital Housing

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#6147.75 for Canon SD750

Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera Housing. Ikelite has over 30 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.

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).

Opening the Housing

 

1. Lid Snaps have a Lock.

Push Forward

To open, push Lid Snap Lock

Lid Snap Lock

forward and lift as shown.

 

Keep pressure on the Lid

 

Snap so it does not fly open

 

quickly.

 

Lift

Some lid snaps have a lot of

 

spring tension once they go over center, have a firm grip on the

lid snap.Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.

Installing the Camera

 

1. Remove the back from the housing. The mounting tray for the

camera is secured to the housing back. Position the camera on

the tray and secure

 

 

it with the mounting

 

 

bolt which threads

O' Ring

 

into the camera's

 

 

tripod socket. Use a

Lid

 

coin or flat bladed

Hook

 

screwdriver to

 

 

tighten the

 

 

mounting bolt so

 

 

the camera is flat

 

Mounting

against the tray.

 

Tray

CAUTION:

 

Mounting Bolt

 

CAMERA / MOUNT

Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic. The mounting tray bolt is metal. Do not cross thread or over tighten as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads.

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Power Mode

Zoom

Shutter

Release

Lid

 

 

 

 

Lens

 

 

 

 

Lid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snap

 

 

 

 

 

Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thumb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ISO/Jump

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

Func./Set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Erase/Cont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lanyard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Closing the Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Place housing face down in your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lap or on a flat surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Check to see that there is an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o'ring on the housing back and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that it is clean and in its proper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide the back onto the housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The o'ring should touch the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o'ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing all the way around. There

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

should be an even gap all the way

 

housing

 

 

around between the housing and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

the housing back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lift the lid snaps so they are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

extended and place the lid snap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into the hook on the housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

To close the housing push

even gap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

down on the lid snaps until

all 4 sides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

they snap into place . Lid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

snaps on opposite sides of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o'ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing should be closed at the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

same time. Be sure they are down

 

housing

 

 

far enough to engage the lock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double check - Once the housing is closed, check the o'ring seal. Check the gap between the housing back and the housing, it should be even all the way around.

Look through the clear plastic back at the o'ring. You should see a darkened area where the o'ring is compressed against the housing back. If you do not see an even black compression seal all the way around the back, open the lid snaps, reseat the housing back and close the lid snaps. Visually check the seal again.

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SD-750 specifications

The Ikelite SD-750 is a compact underwater housing designed for the Canon PowerShot SD750 digital camera, transforming it into a robust tool for underwater photography. With its innovative design and technological features, this housing appeals to both novice and experienced divers who wish to capture stunning underwater images.

One of the standout features of the Ikelite SD-750 is its durability. Constructed from high-quality acrylic and polycarbonate, the housing can withstand depths of up to 200 feet (60 meters). This feature makes it ideal for recreational diving, snorkeling, and even professional underwater photography. The housing is also designed to be lightweight, making it suitable for travel without sacrificing the protective capabilities.

The design of the Ikelite SD-750 offers easy access to all camera controls while allowing for intuitive operation. Luminous buttons and a clear back provide excellent visibility, even in low-light underwater environments. The ergonomic design ensures that divers can easily access the shutter, zoom, and mode buttons with precision.

The SD-750 housing is equipped with a port system that supports a variety of lenses and filters, expanding the creative potential for photographers. Users can attach wide-angle or macro lenses, enhancing image quality and allowing for unique perspectives. Moreover, the housing features two built-in fiber-optic ports for connecting external strobes, improving lighting and reducing shadows in underwater images.

One of the notable technologies incorporated in the Ikelite SD-750 is its housing’s ability to accommodate the camera's natural photo capabilities. The housing retains the Canon SD750's 7.1-megapixel sensor, ensuring photographers can capture high-resolution images and vibrant colors even at depth.

Another key characteristic of the Ikelite SD-750 is its user-friendly construction. The housing utilizes a reliable double O-ring seal system for waterproof integrity, providing peace of mind for users concerned about leaks. This feature is complemented by an easy-to-use latch system, allowing for efficient operation while ensuring the camera remains securely housed.

In summary, the Ikelite SD-750 serves as an excellent companion for underwater photography. With its robustness, accessibility, and adaptability to various photography needs, it caters to a range of underwater enthusiasts—from casual snorkelers to serious divers, enhancing their photographic experiences beneath the waves.