Ikelite SLR-DC Housing
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#6855 for Olympus
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).
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Back O’ring |
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SIDE VIEW
Lubricants
1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricant as some other brands may cause the o’ring to swell and not seal properly.
2. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and
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Exposure | On/Off | Lid Snap |
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Compensation |
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| Drive Gear |
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Lid |
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FRONT VIEW |
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Zoom |
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Quick |
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Lens | B |
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Release | C | K |
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[A] Playback | [D] Info | [G] Copy/Print | [J] ISO |
[B] Erase | [E] One Touch WB [H] White Balance | [K] Metering | |
[C] Menu | [F] AF Frame | [I] Focus Mode | [L] OK |
BACK VIEW |
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1. Lid Snaps have a Lock. | Push Forward |
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To open, push Lid Snap |
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on the Lid Snap so it |
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does not fly open |
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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.
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Mounting Bolt which |
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o’rings. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean cloth. Lubricant is not a sealant, it is used to reduce friction. Excessive lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with proper sealing.
CAUTION
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack.
NOTE: Use a flat bladed screwdriver or coin to tighten the Mounting Bolt to make sure the camera is flush against the Camera Tray.
Camera Tray
Mounting Bolt
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