Lid
Hook
Mounting Bolt
CAMERA / MOUNT
Mounting Tray
O' Ring
Lift
Push Forward
Lid Snap Lock
Thumb
Rest

Ikelite Digital Housing

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#6114.20 for Sony DSC-W200 Camera

Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera Housing. Ikelite has over 40 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).

Opening the Housing 1. 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. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.

Installing the Camera Remove the back from the housing. The mounting tray

for the camera is secured to the

housing back. Position the camera on the tray and

secure it with the mounting bolt which

threads into the camera’s tripod

socket.

CAUTION:

Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic. The mounting tray bolt is metal. Do not cross thread or over tighten as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads.

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Power

Shutter

Release

Lid

 

 

 

 

Lens

 

 

 

 

Lid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snap

 

 

 

 

Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front View

Zoom

 

 

 

 

Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lanyard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Button

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Closing the Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Place housing face down in your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lap or on flat surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Check to see that there is an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o’ring on the housing back and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that it is clean and in its proper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide the back onto the housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The o’ring should touch the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o’ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing all the way around. There

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

should be an even gap all the way

housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

around between the housing and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

the housing back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lift the lid snaps so they are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

extended and place the lid snap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into the hook on the housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

To close the housing push

even gap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

down on the lid snaps until

all 4 sides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

they snap into place . Lid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

snaps on opposite sides of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o’ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing should be closed at the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

same time. Be sure they are down

housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

far enough to engage the lock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double check - Once the housing is closed, check the o’ring seal. Check the gap between the housing back and the housing, it should be even all the way around.

Look through the clear plastic back at the o’ring. You should see a darkened area where the o’ring is compressed against the housing back. If you do not see an even black compression seal all the way around the back, open the lid snaps, reseat the housing back and close the lid snaps. Visually check the seal again.

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Ikelite DSC-W200 instruction manual Opening the Housing 1. Lid Snaps have a Lock, Closing the Housing

DSC-W200 specifications

The Ikelite DSC-W200 is an advanced underwater housing designed specifically for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 digital camera. This device allows photographers to explore the captivating world beneath the waves while ensuring that their camera remains safe and functional in challenging aquatic environments.

One of the standout features of the Ikelite DSC-W200 housing is its rugged construction, typically made from robust materials such as ABS plastic. This ensures both durability and lightweight characteristics, allowing divers and snorkelers to easily maneuver their gear without feeling weighed down. The housing is also designed to withstand depths of up to 200 feet, enabling users to capture stunning images in the depths of the ocean, a swimming pool, or any other water body.

The Ikelite DSC-W200 offers easy access to all essential camera functions. The housing is equipped with precisely placed controls, ensuring that users can adjust settings like zoom, shutter, and playback without removing the camera from the housing. This accessibility is especially important for underwater photography, where every second counts, and conditions can change rapidly.

One of the most noteworthy technological advancements incorporated into the housing is its optical quality. Ikelite is known for its innovative dome ports which enhance image quality by providing a wider field of view and reducing distortion. The housing is compatible with various lens attachments, allowing photographers to adapt their images creatively, ranging from macro shots of tiny marine life to sweeping landscapes of coral reefs.

Another critical aspect of the Ikelite DSC-W200 is its ability to house the camera's built-in flash, which can illuminate subjects in low-visibility conditions. Additionally, the option to attach external strobes allows more control over lighting, ensuring that underwater photos pop with vibrant colors that highlight the underwater ecosystem.

The Ikelite DSC-W200 also features a secure locking mechanism that prevents accidental openings, ensuring that the camera remains safe from water exposure. Furthermore, the clear back design allows photographers to easily monitor the camera’s control settings and verify the presence of any leaks instantly, providing peace of mind during underwater expeditions.

In conclusion, the Ikelite DSC-W200 is an exceptional underwater housing solution for anyone looking to capture breathtaking underwater images without compromising the integrity of their camera. Its robust construction, ease of access, optical enhancements, and safety features make it an ideal choice for both amateur and professional underwater photographers seeking high-quality tools for their aquatic adventures.