Ikelite Product Instruction Manual
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1. 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 Spare Parts available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer 0110 Main o ring 9569 01 Camera Mounting Tray 0587 31 Port securing screw 5509 19 Gear Sleeve 9104 5 Waterproof Bulkhead Cap 0132 36 Port Base O ring 0184 2 Silicone Lubricant 2cc 0200 1 Port cover Reclosable Tube Recommended Accessories Flat Port 9304 53 Designed specifically for the Canon EF S 60mm Macro lens Tray Dual Handles 9523 62 Add stability and gripping point s for comfortable use of the housing Add a second strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light your subjects External Strobes An external strobe restores the warmer colors filtered out by water and also illuminates the subject The camera s flash is not accessible through the housing therefore an external strobe is recommended 21 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 A full range of accessories are available to support your housing Please visit www ikelite com to see the most current information about recommended accessories for your housing C Maintenance Lens Port Treat the acrylic2. 50 West 33rd St Indianapolis IN 46208 USA Email ikelite ikelite com Phone 317 923 4523 Limited Warranty 30 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 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 yo
3. Lid Snaps have a lot of spring tension Lift once they go over center so keep a firm grip on each Lid Snap Lid Snaps may also be opened one at a time 2 Remove the Housing Back STEP 4 Installing Camera in the Housing 1 Diagram A Sel YV Pull to Remove lt ad Pull out on each housing control until it stops This will get the controls out of the way for installation of the camera Remove camera lanyard from camera if attached The Mounting Plate is secured to the inside bottom of the housing The camera Mounting Tray slides into the Mounting Plate Use the index and middle fingers of each hand to pull the Tab section of the Mounting Tray away from the Mounting Plate Diagram A Use your thumbs to apply opposite pressure against the bottom of the housing to assist in removal ee Mounting Tray Mounting Plate STEP 4 Installing Camera in the Housing continued 5 Using a coin or flathead screwdriver a Diagram B preferred secure the camera ie ae a Mounting Tray to the camera tripod i SN mount Diagram B The Mounting Tray only attaches one way with the Tab to the back of the camera o a il An additional Tray hole allows aa attachment to a land tripod stand Tab e Mounting Tray 6 Gently slide the camera with Mounting Tray back into the Mounting Plate Diagram C Using your thumbs push against the Mounting Tray Tab
4. NOT overtighten No Thumb Screw threads will be visible once the Port is properly secured Check zoom function Not applicable when using the Flat Port Use the same removal installation procedure for optional 9304 53 Flat Port The gear sleeve must be REMOVED before using the Flat Port We recommend placing the closed housing in a pool or bathtub to assure proper installation and watertightness before installing your camera Installing the Port continued Diagram H Shade Extensions should be at the 12 and 6 o clock positions Zoom Knob Thumb Screw Gear Sleeve should be lightly lubricated use Ikelite lubricant only HN WW 19 Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle Diagram H i 20 To attach an Ikelite Arm to your Housing Handle depress the 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 Diagram H When the Ikelite Arm is properly seated the Handle Push Button will return to its starting position Ikelite Arm Handle Push Button Housing Handle m Entering the Water As soon as you enter the water take a moment and check to see that the housing is properly sealed We recommend you first water test the housing with no camera inside to assure a safe and watertight environment
5. 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 It is NOT necessary to remove the Port for cleaning Do not rinse the inside the Port Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port Lubricant 22 Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on 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 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 contr
6. 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 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 4 or flash exp comp 4 it 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 Solution Push buttons or Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing controls are sticky or in freshwater Vigorously press each push button hard to operate in and out several times to release any trapped sal
7. until the Tray stops sliding forward into the Mounting Plate Give the Tray an extra push to make sure it is properly seated all the way forward in the Mounting Plate Diagram D Diagram C Tab 4 Mounting Tray Mounting Plate Push Camera and a Mounting Tray all Diagram D the way forward into 10 the Mounting Plate STEP 5 Attach the Hotshoe Hotshoe Slide Hotshoe into the top camera mount until it stops Hotshoe must be all the way forward in the camera mount to assure a good electrical connection with a strobe Make sure hotshoe cord does not interfere with the back when closing housing STEP 6 Closing the Housing Al Place housing face down in your lap or on a flat surface Check to Lid Hook see that there is an o ring on the Housing Back housing back and that it is clean and in its proper location TC Guide the back onto the housing front Make sure the hotshoe wire a pee is out of the way Once the back i O ring is properly installed the o ring Snap should touch the housing all the way around There should be an even gap on each side of the housing between the housing and the back Lift the lid snaps so they are extended and place each lid snap into the corresponding hook on the housing back To close the housing push down on the opposing lid snaps simultaneously until they snap into place Be sure they are down far enough to engage the lock Page 9 The o ring seal should now ap
8. am H Page 19 If the Port seems stuck can be removed loosen the thumb screws another turn until the Port Caution A DO NOT leave the Port off the Port Base for extended periods of time This can result in debris being attracted to the port base o ring resulting in a bad seal Diagram G Approximately 3 32 gap will be present between the Housing Front and bottom of Port when the Dome or Flat Port is properly installed lt Loosen Tighten z gt AN Hu Installing the Port Diagram H Page 19 1 18 To reinstall first check to see that there is a thin film of lubricant on the port base o ring The o ring should appear slick If necessary relubricate with the supplied Ikelite lubricant Do not use excessive lubricant which can attract hair or other debris Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant Make sure the o ring is free of hair or other debris The gear sleeve should be in its proper position inside the Port Base with the teeth facing up REMOVE the gear sleeve when using the Flat Port Slide the Port over the Port Base until it STOPS When properly installed there should only be an approximate 3 32 gap between the bottom of the Port and the front of the housing Diagram G Page 17 Rotate Port so the Shade Extensions are at the 12 and 6 o clock position and the Zoom Knob is opposite the Handle Snugly tighten the 3 thumb screws into the Port Base DO
9. e 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 minutes 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 non metal 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 After completing this procedure close the housing and submerge it in water without the camera inside Check the fo control for watertightness g Diagram Apply Ikelite Lube here S Tma 24 Control Maintenance continued In the unlikely event one of the larger gland style control shafts 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 J loosen the set screw in the knob allen wrenc
10. elite Housing Conversion Circuitry ceeeeeeeee P 14 Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing ceeee P 14 15 Housing Lens Port Options 20 esc cceseeranaceeiciee ies P 16 Removing the POM sssaaa P 17 Installing the RONE rseson a AREENA P 18 19 Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle P 20 2 Table of Contents continued Entering the Watfordin P 21 a E sic su essences E T P 21 Recommended Accessories aer EENEN EEEE P 21 serine E E EO P 22 25 E AE AE E A P 26 Siti E Ee EE EEE A P 27 29 VA ETE AE AENT S P 30 PAREA EE EA E E E P 30 Returning Products for Service EN P 31 Product Registration eee eee ees Back Page Preparation This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth rated to 200ft 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 main housing o ring and retest to make sure that it is watertight Refer to the Troubleshooting section page 27 Please 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 page 26 Specifications no camera installed Controls echstecacsieeatneS All important camera functions acces
11. ernal Strobe Shutter Main Dial ISO Speed Connector amp Cap Button Zoom Control Lid Snap Lens Release Button External Tray Mounts Parts of the Housing Back View Power Movie Switch NO A PF WO DN MENU 8 A UP Cross Key INFO 9 lt q LEFT Cross Key EH gt Live View Movie Button 10 SET Quick Control Button Mode Dial 11 B RIGHT Cross Key AF Point Magnify Button 12 W DOWN Cross Key AE FE Lock Button 13 gt Playback Button Av 4 Aperture Exp Comp Button 14 Erase Button Housing and Camera Setup STEP 1 Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing Using a 9 16 open box end or socket Wrench not supplied firmly tighten the External Tray to the Housing Base using the two 3 8 16 Nuts supplied in the accessory package Note Tray and Handle may be attached before or after the camera is secured in the Housing We recommend attaching it immediately to avoid scratching table tops with the Tray Mounting Bolts External Tray amp Handle ji prey Mounting Bolt 3 8 16 Nut Wrench not supplied STEP 2 Initial Camera Settings Setup your camera for underwater use and then adjust your settings once underwater REMOVE eyecup from camera s optical viewfinder Insert a fully charged camera battery Set Mode Dia
12. few test shots on land This housing is designed to be used specifically with available light or connected to an external strobe through the housing bulkhead ONLY There is no room for the pop up flash to operate therefore fiber optic cords cannot be used If you are using an external strobe see Page 14 Removing the Camera from the Housing 1 Thoroughly dry Housing 2 Remove the Housing Back Step 3 Page 9 3 Gently remove the Hotshoe from the Camera Mount 4 Place your index fingers over the top of the camera on opposite sides of the flash Diagram E Pull the camera backward and remove from the housing If you are finished using the housing remove the Mounting Tray from the camera bottom and slide it back into the Housing Mounting Plate before replacing the Housing Back Note The Mounting Tray does NOT need to be removed when changing a camera battery or memory card Diagram E 13 Strobe Use and Compatibility Strobe Compatibility Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry This small compact digital SLR housing has Ikelite designed and patented Conversion Circuitry built right in The Conversion Circuitry provides real Canon eTTL flash exposure when used with Ikelite DS series strobes Once a DS series strobe is attached to the camera housing the conversion circuitry is automatically powered after the strobe is turned on Once attached tu
13. h required remove the knob If there is salt or dirt build up on the exposed control shaft clean the shaft Open the housing and gently slide the control shaft out of the control gland Clean and lightly lubricate the shaft including the end of the shaft 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 After completing this procedure close the housing and submerge it in water without the camera inside Check the control for watertightness Diagram J Housing Cidia an Control Shaft Tighten set screw down against this flat area Lubricate end of shaft Loosen set screw when replacing the knob before reinserting into allen wrench required gland 25 C Photo Tips 26 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
14. ikelite Digital Housing Instruction Manual 6970 01 Canon EOS 100D Rebel SL1 6970 02 Canon EOS 100D Rebel SL1 DSLR Waterproof TTL Housing Camera and Lens Kit Oil 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 ee et P 3 JERE E E E P 4 Wha siinithelBOX 0aaenneineeaeeaseeeeresnasntseneennena P 4 Parts of the Housing Front View n P 5 Parts of the Housing Back View P 6 Housing and Camera Setup eee P 7 STEP 1 Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing P 8 STEP 2 Initial Camera Settings c eens P 8 STEP 3 Opening the Housing sanrinirisisincsiea P 9 STEP 4 Installing Camera in the Housing 05 P 9 10 STEP 5 Attach the Hotshoe 00 eee ce eeeeeeeeeeeees P 11 STEP 6 Closing the Housing esiseinas P 11 STEP 7 Final CHECK veccecccestescesecszencenie iene tsanseeneescacvgrees P 12 PA A AE P 12 T m Camera OM vie casiestencavenesecesiesivewecsssceviesscseevereasctetesns P 12 Removing the Camera from the Housing 0008 P 13 Strobe Use and Compatibility blest dou su T P 14 Strobe Compatibility 2 2 0 0 ececeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeees P 14 Ik
15. l to Av Aperture Priority If faster shutter speeds are desired set Mode Dial to M Manual Mode shutter speed to 1 125th second aperture to F8 or F22 for macro photography close ups Set ISO to 200 IN J MENU Set Image Quality to L 18M and Image Review to 8 sec Set Red eye Reduction to Disable In Flash Control set Flash Firing to Enable Set Auto Lighting Optimizer to OFF Set White Balance to AWB For best results use manual X24 Custom White Balance and reset for each working depth Set AF Operation to ONE SHOT AF Set Metering Mode to Center weighted average L H Set Live View Shoot to Enable TIP Turning off Live View Shooting will decrease shutter lag time Set AF Method to Quick Mode and Aspect Ratio to 4 3 Set Metering Timer to 4 sec IN MENU Insert and format a high capacity SD card Set Auto Power Off to 4 min and LCD Auto Off to Disable Set Touch Control to Disable All other camera functions not mentioned should be set to the user preference Many camera functions can be quickly set with the Q SET button Flash can be set through the camera menu STEP 3 Opening the Housing Lid Snaps have a Lock Push Lid Snap Locks forward and lift as shown push Forward Lid Open opposing Lid Snaps simultaneously Keep Snap pressure on the Lid Snaps so they do not fly open quickly Some
16. ol 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 the 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 If 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 23 Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provid
17. pear as a solid black line from the back of the housing 11 STEP 7 Final Check 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 ft 60 m Once the housing is closed recheck the o ring seal Double check the gap between the housing back and the housing It should be even all the way around the housing Look through the clear plastic back at the o ring You should see a darkened area or solid black line 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 The Housing Dome Port is attached from the factory and does not need to be removed unless you are installing optional 9304 43 Flat Port for the Canon EF S 60mm Macro lens The Dome Port Shade Extensions should be at the 6 and 12 o clock position If they are not gently rotate the port on its base to align properly Check the Port Thumb Screws for tightness using your thumb and index finger The Thumb Screws should be hand tightened only lf a Thumb Screw becomes missing or lost there are spares included with the Housing 12 Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get a feel for using the camera in the housing Take a
18. rapped 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 in direct sunlight for an extended period of time Purchase desiccant packs also known as moisture munchers from a local camera store Place one or two new 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 or too green Add an external strobe Move in closer to your subject when taking a picture Reset for each working depth or when attaching a color correcting filter to the camera lens Add an optional color correcting filter to the camera lens 29 Customer Support Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before contacting Ikelite Customer Support Ikelite Underwater Systems Service Department
19. rn the strobe on first before turning on the camera The circuitry cannot be powered up or used by non lkelite strobes If Manual flash is desired press the button twice within 2 seconds and then use manual power settings on the strobe To go back to TTL turn the strobe off and back on return strobe power switch to TTL Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing Diagram F Page 15 The Housing Bulkhead is designed to accept sync cords with Ikelite ICS 5 connector fittings 1 Lightly lubricate the Sync Cord O ring Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant supplied with housing 2 Remove Bulkhead Cap from Housing Bulkhead 14 Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing continued 3 Line up the Sync Cord Pins with the corresponding Bulkhead Receptacles Gently insert Sync Cord into Bulkhead DO NOT force this installation f the Sync Cord does not seat properly inside the Bulkhead then the Pins and Receptacles are improperly aligned repeat Step 3 4 Tighten the Knurled Nut snugly using your Index finer and thumb DO NOT use pliers or other tools to tighten the Knurled Nut Always remove the Sync Cord from your Housing when not in use and replace the Bulkhead Cap Diagram F Ikelite TTL Sync Cord Sync Cord O ring Cap Sync Cord Pin Housing Bulkhead 15 Housing Lens Port Options 9304 52 Dome Port included with housing The housing comes standard with an optical grade acrylic dome port wi
20. sed Buoyancy i n Nearly neutral in saltwater Depth Rating 0 200 ft 60 m Strobe Connection Ikelite Digital TTL ICS 5 5 pin Electrical AE EA sia eects erased Bulkhead plus TTL circuitry compatible with CT E current model Ikelite DS strobes Use Built in Flash No Tray and Handle Weight 11 5 oz 327 g Main O Ring 0 0110 Housing Dimensions 6 4 x 7 5 x 5 9 in 164 x 189 x 150 mm Housing Weight 3 Ib 3 oz 1 4 kg Housing Material Polycarbonate front acrylic back Dome Port Dimensions 5 x 5 9 x 3 3 in 127 x 151 x 85 mm Dome Port Weight 13 oz 376 g Dome Port Material Optical grade acrylic What s in the Box Housing Tray with Quick Release Handle Dome Port with Zoom Sleeve and Neoprene Cover Waterproof Bulkhead Cap Spare Port O Ring Spare Port Securing Thumbscrews for Dome Port Silicone 1cc Lubricant Tube 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty 6970 02 includes the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 18 55mm IS STM Lens Kit Canon products are not produced guaranteed or warrantied by Ikelite Camera specifications have not been confirmed by Ikelite and are subject to change without notice Parts of the Housing Front View Housing controls are provided for all camera functions except the flash pop up button dioptric adjustment knob and depth of field preview button Ext
21. th zoom ring This port provides sharp images and zoom capabilities with both the Canon EF S 18 55mm STM kit lens plus the popular Tokina 10 17mm lens Minimal vignetting dark shadows in the corners of the image will be present in the 10 12mm range when used with the Tokina lens A special zoom gear system allows the camera with lens attached to be installed from the back of the housing without requiring removal of the dome port No other lenses or ports are compatible with this compact housing with the exception of the 9304 53 optional Flat Port and Canon EF S 60mm Macro lens It is not necessary to remove the Dome Port unless you are installing the optional Flat Port or replacing the Dome Port 9304 53 Flat Port optional The optional Flat Port allows use of the 60mm Macro lens in auto focus mode and features 67mm front threads for the optional attachment of macro converter wet lenses This housing is NOT compatible with Fixed Lens Ports or Modular Lens Ports from our standard DSLR Lens Port Systems 16 Removing the Port The Dome Port never needs to be removed unless replacing the Gear Sleeve or installing the optional Flat Port No tools are needed to remove the Dome Port and attach the optional Flat Port for the Canon EF S 60mm Macro lens Diagram G 1 Three thumb screws secure the Port on the Base Turn each thumb screw counterclockwise so at least 3 to 4 threads are showing 2 Gently lift the Dome Port off the Port Base Diagr
22. twater 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 several times to distribute the lube Diagram I Page 24 If a larger gland style control is sticky grab the control knob pull it out and then push back in If still sticky see the Control Maintenance section Diagram J Page 25 Camera eyecup must be removed Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance Image is Check that the strobe is firing when taking a over underexposed picture Camera flash should be forced on or a corner of the When using an external strobe make sure it is image is dark turned on set properly and its battery is charged Check all corded connection points Change camera shutter speed or aperture Move closer to or further away from the subject Adjust Flash Exposure Compensation Hd Problem Solution Camera does not Install a fully charged battery take a picture There is not enough available light for the camera to properly focus Add a focusing light or strobe with a built in focusing or video light to your system Select a center focus point in your camera menu Housing is hard to Make sure the camera is mounted properly in the close housing and controls are out of the way Main housing o ring is not seated properly Hotshoe cord is in the way Fogging occurs on Humid air is t
23. u 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 31 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 2014 Ikelite Underwater Systems 6970 01_Canon_SL1_01 0314
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