Ikelite Coolpix L1 instruction manual Optional Accessories, Maintenance

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Optional Accessories Substrobe DS51 Package #3944.57

The Substrobe DS51 package includes the Substrobe DS51, the EV Controller and ball socket arms. The EV Controller provides 10 manual power settings in 1/2 stop increments. An external strobe offers several advantages over using the camera’s built-in flash. External strobes move the flash away from the camera lens which helps reduce backscatter. They also expand lighting options to achieve the best lighting for different subjects. A second external digital strobe package can be added to fill the shadows and produce more realistic photographs.

The Substrobe DS51 covers the equivalent of a 28mm lens. It is the ideal choice when using only the camera lens or the camera lens with a macro accessory lens.

If an accessory wide angle lens wider than 28mm is used, the ideal lighting choice is the Substrobe DS125, which covers 100 degrees, or two Substrobe DS51’s can be used.

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Substrobe

DS51

Ball Socket

Arm

EV Controller

NOTE:

Optional Tray and Release Handle required to mount Substrobes.

Optional Accessories

Substrobe DS125 Package #3944.77 The Substrobe DS125 package includes the Substrobe DS125, the EV Controller, ball socket arm and charger. The EV Controller provides 10 manual power settings in 1/2 stop increments. An external strobe offers several advantages over using the camera’s built-in flash. External strobes move the flash away from the camera lens which helps reduce backscatter. They also expand lighting options to achieve the best lighting for different subjects. A second external digital strobe package can be added to fill the shadows and produce more realistic photographs.

The Substrobe DS125 covers the equivalent of a 18mm lens, 100 degrees. It is the ideal choice when using accessory wide angle lenses greater than 28mm.

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Substrobe

DS125

Ball Socket

Arm

EV Controller

NOTE:

Optional Tray and Release Handle required to mount Substrobes.

Maintenance

 

The Ikelite Digital 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

 

2.

prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.

 

Do Not ship the camera in the housing.

 

3.

Before using the housing, always check 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

4.

loose during travel.

 

Keep the back 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

 

5.

housing back is properly sealed.

 

Keep the area where the o’ring fits and the sealing surface of

 

6.

the housing clean.

 

Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each

 

salt water use. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port to eliminate

 

water spotting.

 

 

After several uses in salt water soak the housing exterior in a

 

 

mild soap solution, rinse and dry before storage. When storing

 

the housing, remove the back o’ring, lightly lubricate and place

 

in a plastic bag. Place the plastic bag with o’ring inside the

 

 

housing for safe keeping.

 

CAUTION

 

 

Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can

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cause the plastic housing to crack.

 

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Contents Digital Housing Please Read Please Read If Using an EV-ControllerClosing the Housing Installing the CameraChecking Controls Turn Camera OnDiffuser & Deflector Installation Using Flash Using the Camera’s Built-in FlashOptional Accessories Back O’ring #0109 Lens PortMaintenance Optional AccessoriesPhoto Tips Control MaintenanceGeneral Tips Returning Products for Service Ikelite Limited Warranty