Ikelite AF35 instruction manual Starting Out, Battery Compartment, Housing Compatibility

AF35 AutoFlash

i ns tr uc tion man ual

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Thank you for purchasing an Ikelite

AF35 AutoFlash. Ikelite brings 40 years of underwater photographic and lighting experience to the diving market. Ikelite’s underwater photographic products are built in the USA by Ikelite to suit both the professional and the amateur photographer.

The purpose of an underwater electronic

flash is to illuminate and aid in restoring the true color of the subject.

Starting Out

Before using the AF35 AutoFlash, please read the instruction manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Ikelite recommends becoming familiar with the features and functions of the AF35 AutoFlash above water before trying the camera and flash in the water. And, if you have not yet done so, it is suggested that you read your camera’s owners manual as well.

Battery Compartment
Opening - Always turn the AutoFlash OFF and dry the flash before
opening the battery door. To access the battery compartment,
rotate the knob counter-clockwise several
turns and gently remove the door. Tilt the	Knob Battery Door
back of the flash down while removing the
battery door to eliminate the possibility of	AUTO
water droplets falling into the battery
compartment. Note: Do not remove the
knob from the battery door.
Battery Compartment O-ring
Keep the o-ring and sealing surfaces clean.
Lightly lubricate the exposed portion of the
o-ring with the Ikelite silicone lubricant
provided.
Changing the Batteries	Ready
Install four AA-cell batteries: alkaline,	Light
NiCad, or NiMH. Refer to the “+” and “-”

markings in the battery compartment to help properly install the batteries. If the batteries are installed incorrectly it may damage the electronics. Batteries should be replaced when the flash takes 15 seconds or longer to recycle.

Closing the Compartment

Check that the o-ring and sealing surfaces are clean, the o-ring is lightly lubricated and in its original position. Replace the battery door. Make sure it fits into the recess around the battery compartment. Rotate the knob clockwise several times and firmly hand-tighten to assure the proper o-ring seal; otherwise the battery compartment may leak. Caution: Do Not use a tool when tightening. It may damage the battery door.

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Housing Compatibility
The AF35 AutoFlash fits:
Ikelite compact digital housing styles DC100 and DC200.
Most compact digital housings manufactured by Canon, Olympus
and Sony.		AF35 AutoFlash
AF35 AutoFlash Kit includes:
• AF35 AutoFlash
• Flash Diffuser
• Flexible Arm
• Auto Flash Sensor
• Rubber Grip					Flex Arm
• Tray (single or dual)
• Tray Inserts					Sensor
• Mounting Hardware
			Tray	Rubber Grip
AF35 Specifications
	Firing Modes ......Auto - 6 manual power settings
	Energy Rating ......35 watt-seconds
	Coverage Angle ......70° - 80° with diffuser
Guide # (ISO100) feet ......28 surface - 16 underwater
Guide # (ISO 100) meters ......9 surface - 5 underwater
Color Temperature ......5700° K
	Power Source ......4 “AA” alkaline, NiCad, NiMH
	Flashes ......300 full power
	Recycle Time ......2.5 seconds
	Weight ......0.6 kg - 1.3 pounds
	Depth Rating ......90m - 300 feet
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AF35 Flash Settings						Mode
To use the AF35 AutoFlash in the Auto or					AUTO	Switch
Manual Mode the camera’s built-in flash
must be set to fire on every shot as it is
used to trigger the AF35 AutoFlash.
OFF - Figure 1 shows the AF35 flash mode
switch set to OFF. Always turn the flash
OFF when not in use for prolonged periods
or when changing batteries.
AUTO - Figure 2 shows the AF35 flash
Mode Switch set to AUTO. From the OFF
position rotate the Mode Switch clockwise
to access the AUTO exposure setting; the white indicator on the knob
aligns with AUTO. When taking pictures with the Mode Switch in the
Auto position, the Auto Sensor automatically controls the flash output
of the AF35 flash.
See Auto Exposure Selector Dial, pg. 6, for				AUTO	AUTO
setup and additional information when
using the AF35 in the AUTO mode.
MANUAL	- Figure 3 shows the Mode
Switch in the manual exposure mode with				(Fig.1)	(Fig.2)
the AF35 turned to the F (full power)
position. Rotate the Mode Switch				AUTO	AUTO
clockwise to access the different power
settings. Each power setting clockwise
from F reduces the light output of the
AF35 in one-half f-stop increments. When
shooting in manual mode, it is suggested				(Fig.3)	(Fig.4)
that you start at F (full power). If the

subject in the photo is underexposed (dark) you must move closer to

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