Ikelite Digital Housing
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l
#6194 for Nikon Coolpix 5400
Shutter
Release
Power
Lid
Snap
Quick Release
Button
Lens Port
Rubber
Handles
Tray
Base
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).
Power
Lens Port
Shutter
Release
Exposure
Compensation
Flash |
Function |
Mode |
Command Dial
External TTL
Strobe Connector
TOP VIEW
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External TTL | O'ring | Release |
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Strobe Connector |
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| Zoom Buttons |
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| Focus/ | Menu |
Lid | Delete | |
Snap |
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| Review | Multi |
| Monitor | |
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BACK VIEW
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Installing the Camera | O'Ring | Sync Cord & |
Install a fully charged |
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battery into the camera |
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before securing the camera |
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to the housing’s mounting |
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tray. |
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Remove the back from the |
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housing. The mounting tray |
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for the camera is secured to |
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the housing back. Position |
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the camera on the tray and |
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secure it with the mounting |
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bolt which threads into the | Bolt | Tray |
camera's tripod socket. | Mounting | Mounting |
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CAUTION:
Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic. The mounting bolt is metal. Do not cross thread or over tighten as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads.
Opening the Housing Lid Snaps have a Lock. To open, push Lid Snap Lock forward and lift as shown.
Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly open quickly. Some lid snaps have a lot of spring tension once they go over center, have a firm grip on the lid snap.
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Push Forward
Lid Snap Lock
Lift
Flash Connection When using an external strobe connect the housings Hot Shoe Connection, slide the connector into the hot shoe of the camera from the back as shown. Slide the connector forward until it stops. This can be done after the camera is mounted to the mounting tray.
External Strobe
Connection 
O'ring
Housing Back
Camera Hot Shoe
Camera
Housing Hot
Shoe Connector
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