Optional Accessories, cont.
Using Ikelite Substrobes with Sync Cords
Any Ikelite Substrobe
Substrobe 50
Substrobe DS50
Substrobe DS51
Substrobe 100
Substrobe DS125
Substrobe 200
Substrobe 400
can be connected to the housing and used in the manual mode with the #4103.51 sync cord.
Using Dual Substrobes
For dual strobes the #4103.52 dual sync cord can be used or the second strobe can be slaved using the Ikelite Remote TTL Slave #4100.5.
NOTE:
Ikelite Substrobes manufactured before June 1, 2001 require a modification to be used in a two strobe
Quick-Release Base, Handles and Tray
Quick-Release Base
The
Handles and Tray
The handles on the housing are rubber and the tray is aluminum. Their weight helps to offset the buoyancy of the housing. The complete assembly is slightly negative underwater for better control. The handles have a push button release for easily attaching and removing strobe arms. The tray and handles can be removed from the housing. To remove the tray, the base must be removed to gain access to the nuts holding the tray on the housing. Remove the 2 nuts, washers and rubber spacers. DO NOT remove the bolts protruding through the housing.
Flip Quick Release Lever Up
Rotate Quick Release Lever
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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 prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.
2. 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. (See page 17) Check each control gland penetrating the housing to make sure they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate loose during travel.
4. 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 housing back is properly sealed.
5. Keep the area where the o’ring fits and the sealing surface of the housing clean.
6. 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 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 cause the plastic housing to crack.
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| Release Lever |
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Control Maintenance
Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with minimal maintenance.
1.Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing in fresh water after saltwater use. If a push button control becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed, soak the housing in lukewarm fresh water. After a few minutes operate the push button. If this does not correct the problem, return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance.
2.Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing).
3.Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled out exposing the shaft for lubrication. In the unlikely event one of these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate you can remove the control from the housing and lubricate it, or return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. To remove the control, loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required); remove the knob. If there is salt or dirt
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