Ikelite ALL instruction manual Check Main O-ring Seal and Controls, Using Flash

Diffuser/Deflector material

Scalloped section

Small hole

Check Main O-ring Seal and Controls

Once the housing has been closed, look at the main housing o-ring seal from the “top view” as seen on page 4. Rotate the housing 360 degrees and note the o-ring seal by looking through the clear housing. A good seal should appear as a solid black line.

Make sure the housing controls line up with the camera controls.

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.

Lubricants

1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the o-ring to swell and not seal properly.

2. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o- ring. 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.

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Diffuser and Deflector cont. A diffuser and deflector are included with the housing. The diffuser is white transparent plastic. The deflector is also white but is not transparent.

To install the diffuser or deflector, simply push the scalloped section into the port groove until it stops. The white plastic should be placed in front of the camera flash. Note the small hole. To avoid losing the diffuser/deflector, you can

attach a fishing line or string to this hole. Diffuser

The diffuser should be installed when using the camera’s built in flash. When shooting with the camera’s built-in flash at approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) or less, the lens port on the housing may block a portion of the light from the camera’s built-in flash, creating a shadow in the lower left area of the photo. If this occurs, zoom the lens slightly to eliminate the shadow. (You can test this above water)

Deflector

The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe such as the AF35; or the DS51,DS125,or DS160 Substrobe with an EV Controller. The deflector will redirect the camera’s flash to the EV Controller which controls the external strobe’s output.

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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/Deflector installation below.

NOTE: The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used with optional Wide-Angle or Accessory lenses.

Diffuser and Deflector Installation

Diffuser

	Housing shown with
6	Diffuser installed.

Lens Port

Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse and gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean, use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner. Do not rinse the inside port glass. Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.

Accessory Lens Information

Please refer to the “supplemental instructions” manual for Accessory Lens information.

Optional Accessories

Main Housing O-ring #0132.45

O-rings last for several years if properly maintained (See maintenance). Always carry a spare in case your housing o-ring becomes damaged or lost.

Ikelite Lube #5020 (4 - 1cc tubes)

For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring. UR/Pro Filter (Blue Water) #6441.32

The UR/Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water. For available light use only; not recommended for use with flas h.

Green Water Filter #6441.72

Enhances contrast and alters the color of green water to give your subject a rich, natural tone. For available light use only. Not recommended for use with flash.

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