Ikelite S95 manual Diffuser, Deflector, Lens Port, Lubricants, Optional Accessories

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Diffuser and Deflector Installation

A diffuser and deflector are included with the housing. The diffuser is white transparent plastic. The deflector is also white but is not transparent.

To install the diffuser or deflector, simply push the Cut-out Section into the port groove until it stops. The white plastic should be placed in front of the camera flash as shown below.

Diffuser/Deflector Material

Cut-out

Section

Small Hole

Diffuser

The diffuser should be installed when using the camera’s built in flash. When shooting with the camera’s built-in flash at approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) or less, the lens port on the housing will block a portion of the light from the camera’s built-in flash, creating a shadow in the lower right area of the photo. Zoom the lens to eliminate the shadow (You can test this above water).

Deflector

The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe such as the AF35, DS51, DS160, DS161or DS200 Substrobe with an EV Controller. The deflector will redirect the camera’s flash to the slave unit or EV Controller which controls the external strobe’s output.

Lens Port

Note the Small Hole. To avoid losing the diffuser/deflector, you can attach a fishing line or string to this hole.

Housing shown with

Deflector installed.

Lens Port

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Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse and gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean, use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner. Do not rinse the inside port glass. Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.

Lubricants

1.Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the o-ring to swell and not seal properly.

2.Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o-ring. 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.

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Optional Accessories

Ikelite Lube #5020 (4 - 1cc tubes)

For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring.

Main Housing O-ring #0132.45

O-rings last for several years if properly maintained (See maintenance). Always carry a spare in case your housing o-ring becomes damaged or lost.

Additional Control Ring Gear #0099.23

Backup Control Ring Gear for the camera lens.

UR/Pro Filter (Blue Water) #6441.41(3” port)

The UR/Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water. For available light use only; not recommended for use with flash.

Green Water Filter #6441.81(3” port)

Enhances contrast and alters the color of green water to give your subject a rich, natural tone. For available light use only. Not recommended for use with flash.

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Optional Accessories (cont.)

Ikelite Digital Strobe Packages

For the best photo results in all shooting conditions, Ikelite highly

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recycle more quickly, and eliminate backscatter created by the camera's built-in flash. Strobe packages come complete with the strobe, arm, and slave unit (to sense the camera flash).

The addition of an external strobe to your housing will help eliminate particles in the water that are “lit-up” by the camera flash, commonly called backscatter. A second strobe will eliminate shadows and add more depth to your subjects.

The #4035 AF35 AutoFlash Kit strobe package is designed specifi- cally for the Ikelite Compact and ULTRAcompact Digital housings.

AF35 AutoFlash Kit includes:

- AF35 strobe	- Handle with rubber grip
- Flex arm	- Tray (single or dual)
- AutoFlash sensor	- Mounting hardware
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