Installing the Port cont.
To prepare the port for installation, remove the port o’ring and lightly lubricate it. The port seal is a
Check around the perimeter of the port seal to see that the o’ring is properly sealed and not extruded.
To Remove Port
To remove the port lift up on each Release Button and slide the port lock away from the port.
Port Seal Inside View
If the port is installed before the camera is
inserted into the housing, look on the inside of the housings at the port seal. Check to see that the o’ring is properly sealed as shown in
figure 1 and not extruded as shown in figure 2.
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Pre-Dive Your System
It is recommended that you take the complete system into a swimming pool before use in open water. This will give you a chance to become familar with the handeling and operation of your housing and strobe(s).
Optional Accessories
Lead Weight #0906.58
The buoyancy of the system will depend on the size and number of strobes used as well as the weight of the camera. Ideally the system should be slightly negative in the environment in which it will be used. If you need to add weight to the system, an optional lead weight is available. To add the lead weight remove the (2) screws from the bottom of the aluminum tray. Place the lead weight into the pocket of the aluminum tray and reattach.
Ikelite Lube #0184.1
Port O’ring #0105
Housing Back O’ring #0132.59
While both the Port and Back o’rings should last quite some time it is best to carry a spare in case one becomes damaged or lost.
Storing the Housing
When the housing is going to be stored for a prolonged period it should be soaked in a mild soap solution, rinsed and dried throughly. Remove the back and port from the housing. Remove the back and port o’rings, lightly lubricate them and place them in a plastic
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Using External Flash
Using Ikelite DS Substrobes
This housing incorporates Conversion Circuitry which provides Olympus TTL flash when used with any Ikelite DS Substrobe. Requires Sync Cord #4103.51 for single DS Substrobe or #4103.52 for dual DS Substrobes.
Using Non DS Substrobes
Non DS Substrobe can be used, but will only operate in manual mode, and not provide the TTL functions of the coversion circuitry.
Using Other Manufacturers Strobes
Other strobes can be used, but will only operate in manual mode, and not provide the TTL functions of the conversion circuitry. Mounts and sync cords for Nikonos and sync cords for Inon or Sea & Sea strobes are available.
Strobe Arms
This housing offers two types of arm mounting systems. The top of the rubber handles utilize Ikelite’s
The bottom of the rubber handles have a wing nut that accepts the Ikelite Tray Mount. The Tray Mount comes with the Ikelite
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Measuring a Lens to choose a port
•With the lens on the camera extended to full length, measure from front of camera to face of lens.
•Select the appropriate port based on the
lens type and length.
•Maximum lens diameter accommodated is Measure 8.4cm (3.3")
•Maximum lens diameter when using zoom or focus clamp 7.1cm (2.8")
Choosing a Port
DOME PORT
#5503 ........Wide angle 28mm to 17mm
or lens up to 7.6cm (3") in length #5503.20 ..Nikon 18 & 20mmD lenses #5503.50 ..Lens
#5503.80 ..Lens
#5503.85 ..Lens
Some zoom lenses may require the addition of a +diopter
SUPERWIDE DOME PORT
Superwide lens 110° to 170°. Not compatible with the
#5503.15 ........Lens up to 6.3cm (2.5")
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