Digital Housing - B&H Photo Video
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1. Ikelite Underwater Systems Attention Service Department 50 West 33 Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA No reimbursements for postage paid will be issued You may also want to insure the package Returning Products for Service outside the United States For the separate international customs documentation form that you complete to accompany the shipment please state or designate that the enclosed products were originally manufactured in the USA and are being returned to the manufacturer for repair service Value of the equipment listed for customs purposes should be zero 23 Product Registration Please go to www ikelite com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA www ikelite com 6183 30 Nikon Coolpix P300 P310 03 06122. of the main housing o ring C Recommended Accessories D Tray and Handle s Add stability and gripping point s for comfortable use of the housing above and below water Most tray and handle combinations offset the slightly positive buoyancy of the housings Handles offer attachment points for external lighting systems External Strobes A separate external strobe adds color to restore the warmer colors filtered out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject Add a second strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light your subjects Video Lighting External video lights add color when using the video movie mode of your camera Primary video lights are specially color balanced to provide natural tones Travel Cases Protect your investment and travel with ease An optional Carrying Case or Travel Bag will accommodate the housing with a single AF35 or DS51 strobe including a single tray with handle and accessories 20 Recommended Accessories continued External Color Correcting UR Pro Filters Blue Water or Green Water UR Pro Filter Lens Port Color filters such as the UR Pro Filter replace some of the reds oranges and more natural tones that would otherwise be lost underwater Effective in relatively shallow sunny conditions and available for tropical blue water and green water settings For optimum results use in combination with custom manual white balance Check your camera user guide for inf
3. setting the lens port on the housing can block a portion of the light from the camera flash This can result in a shadow in a lower corner of the frame Zoom the lens to eliminate the shadow You can test this above water Deflector Use 10 The deflector should be installed when using any Ikelite external strobe The deflector will block and redirect the camera s flash to an optional AF35 slave unit or EV Manual Controller which will then control the external strobe s output The deflector also stops the built in flash from creating backscatter in the image Remove the diffuser before attempting to install the deflector Attach External Tray and Handle to Housing 1 Place your housing upside Diagram C down on a flat surface or your lap so that the hous Lu 5 ing port is facing toward i i you as shown in Diagram C to Line up the 3 8 tray holes with the housing mounts If the tray is positioned properly the handle will be on your left side facing down Place a shoulder washer in each 3 8 tray hole with the ora small end of the washer facing down With your free hand insert and rotate the 12 24 x 1 2 screws clockwise until threaded into the housing mounts Finish tightening the tray to the housing using a flathead screwdriver Do not overtighten OH UO e Io Wie Attaching Ikelite Strobe Arm to Housing Handle If you have purchased an Ikelite Tra
4. Maintenance eeeseeeeseseeesae senes nna P 14 Heo TiS seen P 16 ilroubleshoofinga c0ccseccssccsssessecssecesssersoeeessessees P 17 ZGwgm iuc M P 20 Recommended Accessories E E EA P 20 EV Manual Controller Use essssseeeee P 22 rechnicallSupport9 eeeeseeeeceaeeeeaase P 22 Limited Warranty ssesssssss P 23 Returning Products for Service deri e EIE P 23 Product Registration Back Cover Specifications Va To Lip x 7 in 178mm including controls Height 3 4 9 in 124mm including controls DE DUN ert 4 7 in 120mm including controls and lens port Weight 5 2 5 Ib 1130g above water Buoyancy Slightly negative in freshwater Package Contents Ikelite Digital Housing Diffuser and Deflector Silicone Lubricant Lanyard attached to housing Vinyl Port Cover Extra Control Tips C Preparation This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth rated to 200 ft 60m Thoroughly inspect and immerse the empty housing completely in water before installing a camera If any fogging occurs or droplets of water enter the housing do not install a camera Clean the housing main o ring and retest to make sure that it is watertight Refer to the Troubleshooting section page 21 Pleas
5. e o ring feel slick Do Not stretch the o ring This light coating of lubricant will help to keep the o ring from drying out and will help to show a dark sealing line when the housing back is properly sealed Keep the area where the o ring fits and the sealing surface of the housing clean Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in freshwater after each saltwater use Depress push buttons repeatedly in freshwater to eliminate trapped saltwater Dry with a soft cloth Dry lens port to eliminate water spotting After several uses in saltwater soak the housing exterior in a mild soap solution rinse and dry before storing When storing the housing remove the back o ring lightly lubricate and place in a plastic bag Place the plastic bag with o ring inside the housing for safe keeping f removing a housing push button Do Not re use the E clip Contact Ikelite for replacement E clips part 0319 12 Leave lid snaps in the open position when not using the housing for extended periods t 13 Control Maintenance 14 Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with minimal maintenance Push button controls normally require no maintenance other than rinsing in freshwater after saltwater use Depress each push button in freshwater several times to eliminate trapped saltwater If a push button control becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed soak the housing in luke warm freshwater After a few minute
6. e read your camera manual thoroughly to have a full understanding of each camera function If you are new to underwater photography be sure to read the Photo Tips section Initial Camera Setup 1 2 3 4 9 Oo O0 Insert a fully charged battery Insert and format a memory card Set camera date and time Set Mode Dial to M Manual Set Shutter speed to 1 60th second or faster Set Aperture to F8 0 These settings are a good starting point for most underwater shooting situations RAISE camera flash Set Flash Mode to Flash Always Fires 5 Set White Balance to Auto Set Image Mode to 12m Set AF assist beam to Off Set ISO sensitivity to 160 Set AF area mode to Center Set Metering to Center weighted Set Autofocus mode to Single AF Set Macro mode to ON to shoot close up pictures Housing Controls Front View Command Dial Shutter Zoom Release Power Switch ga Dial Lid Snap External Tray Mounts Housing Controls Back View 2 DET ORC DIGITAL Ikelite Housing Controls 1 Movie Record Button 6 Ok apply selection Button 2 Playback Button 7 Exposure Compensation dad gt 3 Flash Mode A 8 Macro Mode amp V 4 Rotary multi selector 9 Menu Button 5 Self timer lt q 10 Delete Button Opening the Housing Push Forward Lid Snaps have a Lock To open housing push Lid Snap Lock forward a
7. ge 13 For the best results we recommend using an external Ikelite Substrobe The camera s built in flash CANNOT be used with optional Wide Angle or Accessory lenses Closing the Housing 1 Place housing face down in your lap or on a _ Housing Back flat surface Check to see that there is an o ring on the C housing back and that it is clean and in its proper location Guide the back into the housing front The o ring should touch the housing all the way O ring around There should be an even gap all Housing the way around between the housing and the housing back Essi nap oh Lift the lid snaps so they are extended and all four sides place each lid snap into the corresponding Housing Back hook on the housing back To close the housing push down on the lid TH snaps until they snap into place Lid snaps on opposite sides of the housing should be closed at the same time Be sure they are down far enough to engage the lock O ring C Usage Final Check Zoom Control lever type only The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and camera LCD screens This housing has been factory water pressure tested to 200 60m Once the housing is closed check the o ring seal Check the gap between the housing back and the housing It should be even all the way around the housing Look throu
8. gh the clear plastic back at the o ring You should see a darkened area where the o ring is compressed against the housing back If you do not see an even black compression seal all the way around the back open the lid snaps reseat the housing back and close the lid snaps Visually check the seal again After you have used the housing s zoom control it must be returned to the center position to disengage If the housing zoom control is pushing the op zoom lever in either direction you may M b r amp lg a amp amp not be able to take a picture or access O C other functions This is because the M A camera is receiving a signal from the Zoom Control or Disengaged Engaged engaged zoom control Center Position Diffuser and Deflector Installation A diffuser and deflector are Diffuser Deflector material included with the housing The diffuser is white transparent plastic The deflector is also white but is not transparent Cut out To install the diffuser or deflector Section push the Cut out Section into the port groove until it stops Small hole Note the Small Hole To avoid losing the diffuser or deflector you can attach a fishing line or string to this hole Diffuser Deflector properly installed in port groove Diffuser Use The diffuser should be installed when using the camera flash When shooting close up photographs with the camera flash and at the camera lens s widest angle
9. ikelite Digital Housing instruction manual 6183 30 for Nikon P300 P310 Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product Please refer to the back page of this manual to register your Ikelite product Table of Contents JASE EE P 3 Package Contents sssessssseeee P 3 See T P 4 Initial Camera Setup cett icr eene P 4 Housing Controls Front View sseeese P 5 Housing Controls Back View sseeese P 6 Opening the HOUSING 2 cir i neces P 7 Installing the Camera casses P27 Using the Camera s Built in Flash P 8 Closing the Housing arde tetas P 8 Attach Hotshoe to Camera ssseese P 9 Attach Camera to Mounting Tray s P 9 o OE TEE P 9 Final CHECK rrr trt enirn P 9 ZOOM CONT 1 siiis tte te genes P 9 Diffuser and Deflector Installation and Use P 10 Attaching External Tray and Handle to Housing P 11 Attaching Ikelite Strobe Arm to Housing P 11 Turri Camera OM esea ce a x sre paa rte P 12 Entering the Wate osci unn eta P 12 teed P 12 EE MM P 12 iore P 12 10 10 Table of Contents continued Housing Maintenance ice coiere eek P 13 Control
10. ing and gently slide the control shaft out of the control gland Clean and lightly lubricate the shaft including the end of the shaft Control Maintenance continued Slide the shaft back into the control gland and gently slide it back and forth a few times without fully removing the shaft from the gland Replace the knob noting the flat area on the shaft The set screw in the knob should tighten down against the flat area on the control so the knob does not turn on the shaft Housing Diagram B Gland Control Shaft Tighten set screw down against this flat area when replacing the knob Lubricate end of shaft before reinserting into gland Loosen Set Screw Diagram C Lubricate shaft Housing Pull out to expose shaft 15 C Photo Tips 16 The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as much water between the camera and subject as possible Get as close as you can to the subject then use the zoom If you are using flash for still photos subjects beyond 6 feet 1 8m will not have much color regardless of strobe power Photograph in clear water do not stir up the sand or silty bottom If backscatter becomes a problem in the environment you are photographing an external flash will help eliminate much of the backscatter Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press the shutter release button and the camera actually takes the picture Hold the housing
11. l times to distribute the lube If a control is sticky grab the control knob pull it out and then push back in If still sticky see the Control Maintenance section pages 18 amp 19 Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance Image is over underexposed or a corner of the image is dark Check that the camera flash or strobe is firing when taking a picture Camera flash should be forced on Make sure the deflector is installed when you are using a non wired external strobe with a slave Make sure the diffuser is installed when you are NOT using an external strobe When using an external strobe make sure it is turned on set properly and it s battery is charged Check any corded connection points Change camera shutter speed or aperture Move closer to or further away from the subject Adjust Flash Exposure Compensation 4 34 For extreme overexposure turn on the ND neutral density filter Problem Solution Camera does not Install a fully charged battery take a picture If using a lever type zoom control make sure the control is centered and not engaged There is not enough available light for the camera to properly focus Add a focusing light or strobe with a built in focusing light to your system Select macro mode when shooting close ups Housing is hard to Make sure the camera is mounted properly on the close camera tray and housing controls are out of the way Main housing o ring is n
12. n Ikelite products Other brands may cause the main housing o ring to swell and not seal properly Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o ring or lubricate a sticky control 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 or o rings to swell 12 Housing Maintenance Your Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attention as your other photographic equipment In addition to normal maintenance we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested Do Not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged periods Heat may damage the camera Do Not ship the camera in the housing Before using the housing always check the tightness of the set screw in each control knob Check each control gland penetrating the housing to make sure they are tight There is a slight chance that either could vibrate loose during travel Keep the main housing o ring clean and lightly lubricated To lubricate remove the o ring from the back Put a small amount of Ikelite lubricant on your fingers Pull the o ring through your fingers to apply a thin coating of lubricant Only apply enough lubricant to make th
13. nd lift as shown Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly open quickly Lid Snap Lock Some lid snaps have a 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 Installing the Camera 1 2 RAISE the camera flash before installing camera in housing Pull out on each housing control until it stops This will get the controls out of the way for installation of the camera Remove the back from the housing The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back Position the camera on the tray 5 Using a coin or screwdriver preferred secure the camera with the tray mounting bolt which threads into the camera s tripod socket diagram A CAUTION Diagram A Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic The mounting bolt is metal Do not cross thread or over tighten as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads Tray Mounting Bolt Using the Camera s Built in Flash If you are shooting with the camera s built in flash and the camera lens is set to the widest angle you may need to zoom the lens slightly or a dark area may appear in a lower corner of close up photographs The lens port may block some of the light Install the Diffuser and zoom in slightly to eliminate any dark areas noted in your photographs You can test this above water See Diffuser Deflector Installation pa
14. ormation on this option if available For available light use only Not recommended when using external strobes External Accessory Lenses An external wide angle conversion lens increases angle of coverage so you can get much closer to your subject while still fitting everything in the frame By reducing the amount of water between the subject and your camera lens the resulting image will be more crisp and colorful Attach 67mm threaded 6420 Ikelite W 20 Inon Type Il and Epoque wide angle or macro lenses directly to the front of the housing port Bayonet mount lenses are not compatible with this housing Vignetting will be present with a wide angle lens attached The camera must be zoomed in slightly to eliminate vignetting 6420 Ikelite W 20 Lens 21 Recommended Accessories continued A full range of accessories is available to support your housing Please visit www ikelite com to see the most current information about recommended accessories for your housing EV Manual Controller Use Since the housing Conversion Circuitry provides real TTL flash exposure when used with Ikelite DS series Substrobes an EV Controller is not recommended but can be used for manual flash control The EV Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user settings One setting is for strobe selection the other is for pre flash P or non pre flash Most cameras use a pre flash This means the EV Controller should be set
15. ot seated properly Fogging occurs on Humid air is trapped inside the housing the Lens Port The camera produces heat and may condense any trapped moisture forming fog on the lens port Close the housing in an air conditioned room or vehicle or in front of an air conditioner The housing should not be direct in sunlight for an extended period of time Purchase desiccant packs also known as moisture munchers from a local camera store Place one or two packs in your housing before each day of diving If moisture or water droplets are present around the controls or sealing areas return the housing to Ikelite for evaluation Clean the main housing o ring and sealing surface of the housing Problem Solution Water enters the Remove clean and properly lubricate the main housing o ring Look for hair dirt or foreign debris crossing the o ring seal Reassemble the housing without a camera installed and pressure test or take diving Return housing to Ikelite for evaluation Pictures are too blue Use custom manual white balance if available or too green Reset for each working depth or when attaching a color correcting filter Add an optional color correcting filter Add an external strobe Move in closer to your subject when taking a picture 19 Spare Parts Main Housing O ring 0109 Vinyl Port Cover 0200 Waterproof Bulkhead Cap 9104 5 Ikelite Lube 5020 4 1cc tubes For light lubrication
16. s operate the push button If this does not correct the problem return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance If you are on a trip and unable to return the housing immediately a push button may be lubricated by pressing and holding the push button all the way in Then use your finger or other small object to place a small amount of lube at the base of the shaft inside the housing Press and release the push button several times until the lube is worked up into the o ring Some of the controls have long shafts These controls can be pulled out exposing the shaft see diagrams B and C page 19 To lubricate the control gently pull on the knob until the stainless steel shaft is exposed Lightly lubricate the shaft then move the shaft in and out several times This will lubricate the x ring in the Ikelite control gland This should be done before using the housing after a prolonged storage period or once a week when the housing is in constant use Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled out exposing the shaft for lubrication In the unlikely event one of these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate you can remove the control from the housing and lubricate it or return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance To remove the control diagram B page 19 loosen the Set screw in the knob allen wrench required remove the knob If there is salt or dirt build up on the exposed control shaft clean the shaft Open the hous
17. steady a second or two after pressing the shutter release button Do not shoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend into the background and be difficult to see in the photograph Shoot subjects straight on or shoot up at a slight angle using the blue water as a contrasting background When using daylight or flash if your camera consistently over or underexposes the image you may want to adjust your camera s exposure compensation Z4 settings If you error in exposure it is better to have the image slightly underexposed rather than overexposed An overexposed image is missing color information which cannot be adjusted in a photo processing program A slightly underexposed image has color information that can be adjusted It is important to respect all living creatures underwater including people marine life and coral While we encourage people to get close to their subjects when taking a photograph they should not touch lie on or in any way disturb the things they find underwater Troubleshooting Problem Push buttons or controls are sticky and hard to operate Solution Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing in freshwater Vigorously press each push button in and out several times to release any trapped saltwater or debris Press a sticky push button all the way in and place a small amount of lube on the small end of the push button shaft at it s base Release and operate the push button severa
18. to the pre flash P position when used with this camera as a slave If a manual mode is used that does not emit a pre flash set the EV Controller to the non pre flash position Technical Support Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before contacting Ikelite Technical Support Ikelite Technical Support Email ikelite ikelite com Phone 317 923 4523 Fax 317 924 7988 22 Limited Warranty This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase Defective products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid Ikelite will at its sole discretion repair or replace such products and will return to customer postage paid All other claims of any nature are not covered Except as mentioned above no other warranty expressed or implied applies to this Ikelite product Returning Products For Service Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all products perform as intended Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service No prior authorization is required You may return directly to us or through your dealer Please include a brief description of the problem any relevant email correspondence and or instructions on what you want us to do Always include name shipping address email address and phone number inside of the package Send postage paid to
19. y and Handle for your housing refer to Ikelite Arm diagram D to attach an Ikelite Arm To attach an Ikelite Arm to your Housing Handle depress the Diagram D spring loaded Handle Push Button until it stops Gently slide the pronged end of the Ikelite Arm into the hole in the top of the Handle as shown Housing Handle When the Ikelite Arm is properly es seated the Handle Push Button will Handle Push lt return to it s starting position Button 11 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 test shots on land You are now ready to shoot underwater photos and video Entering the Water As soon as you enter the water take a moment and check the housing to see that it is properly sealed Next check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the lens port If there are take your finger and remove them If there are bubbles on the lens port they can produce soft focus spots in your photos or video Maintenance Lens Port Treat the glass or acrylic 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 Lubricant Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant o
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