Checking Controls
Once the housing has been closed, make sure the housing controls line up with the camera's controls. If the housing controls are misaligned slightly make sure the camera hold down bolt has been tightened down firmly so the camera is flat against the tray.
Turn Camera On
Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get a feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few pictures above water with the camera in the housing.
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Lens Port
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.
The Lens Port will accept (2)
These lenses can be secured onto the
lenses. The front of the lenses are so large they block the camera's flash. To properly light subjects when using a wide angle lens an external strobe should be used. Due to the
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Lubricants
1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite productsas someother brands may cause the o'ring toswell and not sealproperly.
2. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and 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.
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Diffuser & Deflector Installation
Diffuser
Housing shown with
Diffuser installed.
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