Using Flash
The camera's
Flash Connection for External Strobes
When using an external strobe connect the housings Hot Shoe Connector, slide the connector into the hot shoe of the camera from the back of the camera as shown. Slide the connector forward until it stops. This can be done after the camera is secured with the mounting bolt.
NOTE: Even if you are not using an external strobe it is recommended that you slide the housings Hot Shoe Connector into the camera's hot shoe. In this position it is less likely to interfere with the o'ring seal.
Closing the Housing
1. Place housing face down.
2. Check to see that there is an o’ring on the housing back and that it is clean and in its proper location.
3. Some control shafts can be slid out, making camera installition easier. Gently pull out on a control until it stops.
4. Guide the back onto the housing. The o’ring should touch the housing all the way around. There should be an even gap all the way around between the housing and the housing back.
Caution:
Do not remove the External Strobe Connector’s waterproof cap unless an external sync cord is going to be plugged in.
External TTL Strobe Connector
Waterproof Cap
O'ring
Housing Back
Camera
Hot Shoe
Connector
5. Lift the lid snaps so they are extended and place the lid snap into the hook on the housing back.
6. To close the housing push down on the lid snaps until
they snap into place . Lid snaps on opposite sides of the housing should be closed at the same time. Be sure they are down 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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Checking Controls
Once the housing has been closed, push the controls back into place. Make sure they line up with the camera’s controls.
Zoom Control
(NOTE:) After you have used the housing’s zoom control it must be
returned to the center position to disengage. If the housing zoom control is pushing the camera
zoom lever in either direction you cannot take a picture or access
any other function as the camera is receiving a signal from the engaged zoom control.
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.
Lens Port
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner.
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Caution |
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When the camera is in the housing and the lens is fully extended |
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the lens almost touches the inside of the housing's port. |
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Remove any accessory lens attachments such as filters before |
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installing the camera into the housing. Any attachment that |
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adds length to the lens will restrict the zoom and may scratch |
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the inside of the housings port. | 7 |
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Optional Accessories
External Substrobes
External strobes offer several advantages over using the camera’s
TTL Exposure Mode
Ikelite DS Substrobes are fully TTL functional and provide real Olympus TTL control with this housing. For TTL exposure you must use an Ikelite DS Substrobe and the Ikelite #4103.51 sync cord or #4103.52 dual sync cord for dual strobes.
NOTE: Refer to camera manual for camera flash settings when using an external strobe.
Manual Exposure Mode
This camera can be used with the Ikelite Substrobe, DS51, 100A, DS125, or 200 in the manual mode. A #4103.51 sync cord is required to connect the Substrobe to the housing.
Manual Exposure Mode 2
Use the Ikelite
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