Ikelite Digital Housing
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l
#6146.12 for Canon Powershot G11 and G12
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera Housing. Ikelite has over 48 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 to 200’ (60m).
Please Read
We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly before use. If you are new to underwater photography, be sure to read the General and Photo Tips sections.
We also suggest that you read your camera manual thoroughly to have a full understanding of each camera function.
Initial Camera Setup
-Set ISO to 80.
-Set camera mode dial to “Av” Aperture priority. In Aperture Priority mode "Av" the shutter speed should automatically go to 1/60 second.
-Set Flash to “On” (lightning bolt in LCD).
-For General photography, set aperture to f3.5.
-For Macro photography, set aperture to f8.0.
-Set White Balance (AWB) to “Auto”.
-Set Image Size to “L” and compression to “S” Superfine.
-Set Metering to
-In the camera menu set the “ND” Filter to “Cancel”.
NOTES:
-TTL Flash NOT available when camera is in “M” Manual mode. There is no TTL flash even with Canon's own flash in the camera "M" mode. Manual power settings can be selected with the
-Leave the housing hotshoe disconnected when using an EV manual controller. If using an EV controller in “M” Manual mode, set the EV controller to
-When multiple exposure (continuous shooting) mode is used, the external flash will not fire. This is normal and also happens with Canon external speedlights.
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Zoom Dial | Mode | Exp. Comp. Dial | Button |
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| Dial | Shortcut | TTL Connector |
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Shutter Release
ISO Dial
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Lid | Front |
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Front View
Housing Front Dial Control:
The Housing Front Dial Control rotates the G12 front dial. This control is NOT applicable to a G11 camera and will sit idle.
Housing Lens Port and Accessory Lenses
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean, use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner.
Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
See Page #19 for accessory lens information.
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[A] Playback | [E] Manual Focus | [I] Flash |
[B] AE/FE Lock | [F] Control Dial | [J] |
[C] Single Erase | [G] Macro | [K] Display |
[D] Metering Light | [H] FUNC./SET | [L] Menu |
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Opening the Housing |
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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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shown. Keep pressure |
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on the Lid Snap so it |
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does not fly open |
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quickly. | Lift |
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Some lid snaps have a |
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lot of spring tension once they go over center, so keep a firm grip on the lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.
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