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5. Since opinions vary on what is the correct exposure you may

want to adjust your camera for what you like exposure wise.

Many cameras allow you to adjust both available light and flash

exposure with an EV control.

6. Many photographers transfer their images to the computer

where they can fine tune the appearance of the image. Many

of the image manipulation programs make you think you can

magically correct any image taken and make a good picture.

One thing to remember when using image manipulation

programs, if the image is overexposed much of the color is

missing. If the color is missing you cannot adjust it. If images

are underexposed some color and detail may be there, it is just

dark and you can adjust it to some degree. So if you error in

exposure it is better to have the image slightly underexposed

than over exposed.

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Ikelite is most interested in preforming any service to assure that

all products perform as intended. For repair or service, return the

product to the address below with your name, address, phone

number and a brief description of the problem. Evidence of

purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service.

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All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing

defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite. Ikelite

will, at its discretion, repair or replace such products, and will

return to customer prepaid. All other claims, of any nature,

including but not limited to bulb failure are not covered. Except as

mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied, applies

to this Ikelite product.

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1. The number one rule in underwater photography is eliminate as

much water between camera and subject as possible. Get as

close as you can to the subject, then use the zoom. If you are

using flash, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m)will not have much

color.

2. Digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press

the shutter release button and the camera actually takes the

picture. Hold the camera steady a second or two after pressing

the shutter release button.

3. Do not shoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend

into the background and be difficult to see in the photograph.

Shoot subjects straight on or shoot up at a slight angle using

the blue water as a contrasting background.

4. Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered

out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject. When

photographing underwater, set the camera to use flash on

every shot. If the camera's flash is set to AUTO and the sun is

behind your subject, the camera may see enough light that it

does not fire the flash. With the sun behind the subject the

subject is shaded (dark) and needs flash for a good exposure.

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1. Due to the power required to operate the camera, flash, and

LCD screen it is a good idea to start each dive with a fresh set

of batteries.

2. Some cameras reset their flash to AUTO when the camera is

turned on. If you prefer another setting be sure to select it.

3. As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check the

housing to see that it is properly sealed.

4. Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the

lens port. If there are, take your finger and remove them. If

there are bubbles on the lens port they can produce soft focus

spots in your photographs.

5. If you use the housing Zoom control, make sure to move it back

to the center position. If the housing Zoom control is pushing

the camera zoom lever to either side the camera will not

function.