Ikelite S200 instruction manual Closing the Housing, Checking Controls

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Closing the Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Place housing face down in your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lap or on 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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Lubricants

1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with thehousing. We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products as some other brands may cause the o-ring to swel 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.

Checking Controls

Once the housing has been closed, make sure the housing controls line up with the camera’s controls. If the housing controls are misaligned slightly make sure the camera hold down bolt has been tightened down firmly so the camera is flat against the tray.

Turn Camera On

Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get a feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few pictures above water with the camera in the housing.

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Using Flash

Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash.

If you do not have an external flash the camera’s built-in flash can be used. See Diffuser instructions.

Diffuser & Deflector Installation

Diffuser

 

 

Housing shown with

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Diffuser installed.

 

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Contents Installing the Camera Please Read If Using an EV-ControllerOpening the Housing 1. Lid Snaps have a Lock Please ReadClosing the Housing Checking ControlsDiffuser and Deflector Lens PortControl Maintenance Optional AccessoriesMaintenance General Tips Ikelite Limited WarrantyReturning Products for Service Photo Tips

S200 specifications

The Ikelite S200 is a compact underwater housing designed for photographers looking to take their imaging capabilities below the surface. With its robust construction and thoughtful design, the S200 offers a range of features that enhance both usability and image quality in underwater environments.

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