Ikelite Olympus SP-350 User's Manual
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1. elite Digital Housing instruction manval for Olympus SP 350 Housing 6132 35 Ikelite Digital Housing instruction manual 6132 35 for Olympus SP 350 Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera Housing Ikelite has over 30 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 Housing is pressure tested to 200 60m Lubricants 1 Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products as some other brands may cause the o ring to swell and not seal properly 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 Opening the Housing Push Forward A Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack Lid Snaps have a Lock To open push Lid Snap2. 51 DS51 Sync Cord Strobe Arm SA 100R 3944 75 DS125 Sync Cord Strobe Arm SA 100R Smart Charger Wide Angle Lens Using External Flash in Manual Mode To use any power settingbs on an external flash in it s manual mode the camera s flash mode must be set to Slave Mode In the camera s menu set up go to flash mode and select Slave Mode If Slave Mode is not selected most images will be underexposed 10 11 Optional Accessories Substrobe DS51 Package 3944 54 The Substrobe DSs1 package includes the Substrobe DSs1 EV Controller and ball socket arm An external strobe offers several advantages over using the camera s built in flash External strobes move the flash away from the camera lens which helps reduce backscatter They also expand lighting options to achieve the best lighting for different subjects A second external digital strobe package can be added to fill the shadows and produce SA 100Q more realistic photographs Pal Socket rm The Substrobe DS51 covers the equivalent of a 28mm lens It is the ideal choice when using only the camera lens or the camera lens with a macro accessory lens If an accessory wide angle lens wider than 28mm is used the ideal lighting choice is the Substrobe DS125 which covers 100 degrees or two Substrobe DS51 s can be used 12 Maintenance The Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attention as your other photographic equipm
3. of the light from the camera s built in flash when shooting close up If you do not zoom to maximum telephoto a shadow may appear in the lower left corner of close up photographs You can test this above water To shoot wide angle photographs closer than 2 feet 0 6m you need to use a preflash compatible external strobe such as the DS51 or DS125 With an external strobe you can position it so nothing blocks the light path between the strobe and the subject 17 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 loosen the set screw in the knob allen wrench reguired 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 NOTE 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 control shaft Flat Tighten set screw down against
4. this area when replacing the knob land Loosen set screw allen wrench required Lubricate end of shaft before reinserting into gland 16 Photo Tips 1 The number one rule in underwater photography is eliminate as much water between camera and subject as possible Get as close as you can to the subject then use the zoom If you are using flash subjects beyond 6 feet 1 8m will not have much color The camera s built in flash is very close to the camera lens The flash can light up any suspended particles in the water and they can be recorded in your picture This effect is called backscatter To eliminate as much backscatter as possible photograph close 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 Digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press the shutter release button and the camera actually takes the picture Hold the camera steady a second or two after pressing the shutter release button Do not shoot down on subjects as they will guite 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 Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject W
5. with o ring inside the housing for safe keeping CAUTION Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack Optional Accessories Substrobe Substrobe DS125 Package 3944 77 DS125 The Substrobe DS125 package includes the Substrobe DS125 EV Controller ball socket arm and charger An external strobe offers several advantages over using the camera s built in flash External strobes move the flash away from the camera lens which helps reduce backscatter They also expand lighting options to achieve the best lighting for different subjects A second external digital strobe package can be added to fill the shadows and produce more realistic photographs SA 100Q Ball Socket Arm The Substrobe DS125 covers the equivalent of a 18mm lens 100 degrees It is the ideal choice when using accessory wide angle lenses greater than 28mm 13 Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with minimal maintenance 1 Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing in fresh water after saltwater use If a push button control becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed soak the housing in luke warm fresh water After a few minutes operate the push button If this does not correct the problem return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance Some of the controls have long shafts These controls can be lubri
6. with optional decal on the front Wide angle lenses To install the diffuser or deflector spread the port clamp at the spring end and slide over the lens port The white plastic should be placed Deflector in front of the camera flash The port clamp should be pushed back against the front of the housing 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 blocks a portion of the light from the camera s built in flash creating a shadow in the lower left of the photo To eliminate the shadow zoom the lens between 1 3 and 1 2 of its full telephoto range You can test this above water Diffuser amp Deflector Installation Spread to Install Deflector The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe such as the DSs1 or DS125 Substrobe and EV Controller The deflector will redirect the camera s flash to the EV Controller which controls the external strobes output Housing shown with deflector installed Lens Port Optional Accessories 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 Back O ring ono O rings last for several years if properly maintained See maintenance Always carry a spare Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Le
7. Lock forward and lift as shown Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly open quickly Lift Some lid snaps have a lot of spring tension once they go over center have a firm grip on the lid snap Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time Lid Snap Lock Mode Zoom ji Shutter Release K gt FRONT VIEW External TTL r Flash Erase Strobe Connection Quick View BACK VIEW 2 Installing the Camera Push Button Rubber Handle Hi tid IE B Shutter Release Arrow Fad OK Menu Remove the back from the housing The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back Position the camera on the tray and secure it with the mounting bolt which threads into the camera s tripod socket Use a coin or flat bladded screwdriver to tighten the mounting bolt so the camera is flat against the tray CAUTION Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic The mounting tray bolt is metal Do not cross thread or over tighten as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads i OLYMPUS Mounting Bolt Flash Connection for External Strobes Closing the Housing When using an external strobe connect the housings Hot Shoe 1 Place housing face down in your housing back Connector slide the connector into the hot shoe of the camera lap from the bac
8. 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 5 6 Checking Controls Once the housing has been closed push the controls back into place Make sure they line up with the camera s controls 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 Zoom Control NOTE 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 zoom lever in either direction the camera may not take a picture or access any other function as the camera is receiving a signal from the Zoom control Zoom contro engaged disengaged engaged zoom control centered Using Flash Diffuser and Deflector cont Diffi Using the Camera s Built in Flash A diffuser and deflector are Deflector g N included with the housing The material If you do not have an external flash the camera s built in flash N N diffuser is white transparent can be used See Diffuser instructions plastic The deflector is also white but is not transparent and has a NOTE The camera s built in flash cannot be used
9. cate shaft housing pull out to expose shaft pulled out exposing the shaft see drawing 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 use 15 General Tips 1 Due to the power reguired to operate the camera flash and LCD screen it is a good idea to start each dive with a fresh set of batteries 2 Some cameras reset their flash to AUTO when the camera is turned on If you prefer another setting be sure to select it 3 As soon as you enter the water take a moment and check the housing to see that it is properly sealed 4 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 photographs 5 If you use the housing Zoom control make sure to move it back to the center position If the housing Zoom control is pushing the camera zoom lever to either side the camera will not function See page 6 NOTE 6 If you are shooting with the camera s built in flash at approximately 2 feet 0 6 m or less zoom the lens to maximum telephoto The lens port on the housing blocks a portion
10. ent In addition to normal maintenance we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested 1 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 back 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 Draw the o ring through your fingers to apply a light 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 fresh water after each salt water use Dry with a soft cloth Dry lens port to eliminate water spotting After several uses in salt water soak the housing in a mild soap solution rinse and dry before storage When storing the housing remove the back o ring lightly lubricate and place in a plastic bag Place the plastic bag
11. hen photographing underwater set the camera to use flash on every shot If the camera s flash is set to AUTO and the sun is behind your subject the camera may see enough light that it does not fire the flash With the sun behind the subject the subject is shaded dark and needs flash for a good exposure 18 Photo Tips Cont 6 Using daylight or flash each person has their idea of what is the correct exposure Since these opinions vary you may want to adjust your camera for what you like exposure wise Many cameras allow you to adjust both available light and flash exposure with an EV control 7 Many photographers transfer their images to the computer where they can fine tune the appearance of the image Many of the image manipulation programs make you think you can magically correct any image taken and make a good picture One thing to remember when using image manipulation programs if the image is overexposed much of the color is missing If the color is missing you cannot adjust it If images are underexposed the color is there it is just dark and you can adjust it to some degree So if you error in exposure it is better to have the image slightly underexposed than over exposed 19 Ikelite Limited Warranty All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite Ikelite will at its discretion repair or
12. k of the camera as shown Slide the connector 2 Check to see that there is an forward until it stops This can be done after the camera is o ring on the housing back and u gt secured with the mounting bolt that it is clean and in its proper QY location 000 NOTE Even if you are not Soi Sin ee 3 Guide the back onto the housing X P using an external strobe it is s ea The o ring should touch the 2 recommended that you slide housing all the way around There l the housings Hot Shoe Oring should be an even gap all the way housing Connector into the camera s Housing Back around between the housing and the housing back 4 Lift the lid snaps so they are extended and place the lid snap housing back into the hook on the housing back hot shoe In this position it is less likely to interfere with the o ring seal Hot Shoe Connector Caution Do not remove the External 5 To close the housing push even gap Strobe Connector s Camera down on the lid snaps until all 4 sides waterproof cap unless an they snap into place Lid external sync cord is going to be plugged in snaps on opposite sides of the housing should be closed at the same time Be sure they are down housing far enough to engage the lock Double check 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 Look through the clear plastic
13. ns Port g UR Pro Filter 6441 32 The Lens Port will accept 2 Wide Angle Adapters The Wide The UR Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to Angle Adapter 9306 80 which is required to mount the Inon restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water For UWL 150AD Bayonet style wide angle lens The Wide Angle available light use only not recommended for use with flash Adapter 9306 81 is required to mount the following Wide Angle Lenses Inon UWL 100 Sea amp Sea 58070 and Epoque DCL 20 Dual Handle Tray 9523 12 screw thread 67mm style wide angle lenses These lenses can be secured onto the Wide Angle Adapter above or below water as they are designed to have water between the front of the port and the accessory lens Make sure no air bubbles are trapped between the port and the accessory lens Any vignetting that occurs can be eliminated by zooming the camera lens slightly The camera s built in flash cannot be used with wide angle lenses The front k the NIEDER 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 wide angle of coverage of these lenses the DS125 Substrobe is recommended or two DS51 Substrobes A Dual Handle Tray is available The Dual Handle Tray provides a second access point for mounting a second strobe Substrobe Packages Available 3944 45 DS51 Sync Cord Strobe Arm Is 3944
14. replace such products and will return to customer prepaid All other claims of any nature including but not limited to bulb failure 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 preforming any service to assure that all products perform as intended For repair or service return the product to the address below with your name address phone number and a brief description of the problem Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA 317 923 4523 email ikelite ikelite com www ikelite com Digital 6132 35 02 0106
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