Ikelite AF35 User's Manual
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1. housing Base Plate as shown below Use the cut out that fits snug around the Base Plate When the correct cut out is determined proceed with the installation Base Plate See page 9 for drawings of the following procedure 1 The Tray Insert has an adhesive coating on the side opposite the lettering Remove the protective backing to expose the adhesive 2 Align the Tray Insert with the Tray Recess the arrows on the Tray Insert should be pointing toward the holes in the tray 3 Place Insert into Recess and push down to secure Insert to tray 4 See pg 11 for mounting the Tray to the housing 10 Installing Housing Deflectors Installing a Deflector in front of the camera s built in flash will block the camera s flash from going forward and lighting the particles in the water helping to reduce backscatter it will also deflect the light back toward the AF35 Sensor used to trigger the AF35 Flash Ikelite Housings Deflectors are supplied with Ikelite housings see housing instructions for installation Non Ikelite Housing Deflector Installation Most Canon Olympus and Sony digital camera housings have a flash diffuser built on the housing to which the deflector can be attached see drawing pg 13 If the housing does not have a flash diffuser pick a spot on the outside of the housing in front of the camera s built in flash to mount the deflector Deflector Kit includes 1 strip of hook material 1 4 wide x 62. it is suggested Fig 3 Fig 4 that you start at F full power If the subject in the photo is underexposed dark you must move closer to clockwise to access the different power orf OF settings Each power setting clockwise 1 7 4 AF35 Flash Settings continued the subject If the subject is overexposed light then you can rotate the mode switch clockwise to reduce the light output of the flash until the desired exposure is obtained The AF35 provides five reductions in power in one half f stop increments from the full power setting Fig 4 for example shows the mode switch set to minus 1 1 2 f stops When the AF35 is in any manual setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial setting has no effect on the flash output Switch the AF35 between Auto and Manual settings at any time AF35 Flash Ready Light The Ikelite AF35 Flash features a ready confidence light at the rear of the flash that glows when the flash has recycled and is ready to fire When the recycle times range between 10 and 15 seconds it is recommended that fresh batteries be installed NOTE The AF35 flash will most likely recycle faster than the camera s built in flash Since the camera s built in flash is required to trigger the AF35 flash make sure the camera s built in flash has recycled and is ready to fire before taking a picture Ready Light in Auto Mode When the AF35 fires in the Auto Mode and enough light reaches the subject for proper e
3. the protective backing to expose the adhesive 2 Align the Tray Insert with the Tray Recess the arrows on the Tray Insert should be pointing toward the holes in the tray 3 Place Insert into Recess and push down to secure Insert to tray Protective Backing BBE A ee EP Z P Fae oo ee _ e e e e gt gt AZ ee 9 Mounting Canon Olympus amp Sony Housings to the Tray Applies to Single or Dual Tray After the proper Tray Insert is installed the housing can be mounted to the AF35 tray Turn the housing so the Tripod Mount on the bottom of the housing is facing up Place the tray across the bottom of the housing align the center hole in the tray with the hole in the Tripod Mount on the bottom of the housing Insert the mounting bolt with lock washer as shown below and tighten the bolt firmly to secure the tray to the housing Check that the Tripod Mount aligns correctly with the Tray Insert restricting the housing from rotating on the tray Mounting Blot Single or Dual Tray Lock Washer Tripod Mount Canon Olympus or Sony Housing 11 Sony Housing Tray Insert Installation Applies to Single or Dual Tray Sony housings have 2 different size Base Plates The Tray Insert marked Sony has 2 different cut outs To determine the correct cut out place each of the Sony Tray Insert cut outs against the Sony
4. AF35 AutoFlash instruction manual 4035 4035 1 Thank you for purchasing an Ikelite AF35 AutoFlash Ikelite brings 40 years of underwater photographic and lighting experience to the diving market Ikelite s underwater photographic products are built in the USA by Ikelite to suit both the professional and the amateur photographer The purpose of an underwater electronic flash is to illuminate and aid in restoring the true color of the subject Starting Out Before using the AF35 AutoFlash please read the instruction manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Ikelite recommends becoming familiar with the features and functions of the AF35 AutoFlash above water before trying the camera and flash in the water And if you have not yet done so it is suggested that you read your camera s owners manual as well Battery Compartment Opening Always turn the AutoFlash OFF and dry the flash before opening the battery door To access the battery compartment rotate the knob counter clockwise several turns and gently remove the door Tilt the Knob back of the flash down while removing the battery door to eliminate the possibility of water droplets falling into the battery compartment Note Do not remove the knob from the battery door Battery Door Battery Compartment O ring Keep the o ring and sealing surfaces clean Lightly lubricate the exposed portion of the o ring with the Ikelite silic
5. Your Ikelite AF35 AutoFlash Kit should be given the same care and attention as your other photographic equipment Routine Cleaning Caution Make sure the AF35 s battery door is on and tightened down before exposing the flash to water Ideally water should never enter the battery compartment If this does occur see Battery Compartment Flooding on page 17 1 Always rinse the exterior of the AF35 with fresh water after use especially after exposure to salt water While rinsing turn the mode switch to free salt or debris that might have accumulated in recesses during the dive 2 Dry the AF35 thoroughly Long Term Storage 1 Make sure the battery door is on and tightened down firmly 2 Soak the Kit in a mild soap solution operate the mode switch to free salt or debris rinse and dry before storage 3 When storing the Kit remove the batteries from the flash Lightly lubricate the exposed part of the door s o ring and store the AF35 flash with the battery door lightly screwed on this will allow any hydrogen air mixture to escape the battery compartment and avoid unnecessary pressure on the o ring that could cause it to flatten 16 Battery Compartment Flooding The battery compartment is separate from the AF35 s factory sealed electronics Should the battery compartment flood remove the batteries flush the compartment with fresh water and dry thoroughly Determine the cause of the flooding to the best of your abil
6. derwater Guide ISO 100 meters 9 surface 5 underwater Color Temperature 5700 K Power Source 4 AA alkaline NiCad NIMH Flashes 300 full power Recycle Time 2 5 seconds Weight 0 6 kg 1 3 pounds Depth Rating 90m 300 feet 2 AF35 Flash Settings To use the AF35 AutoFlash in the Auto or Manual Mode the camera s built in flash must be set to fire on every shot as it is used to trigger the AF35 AutoFlash OFF Figure 1 shows the AF35 flash mode switch set to OFF Always turn the flash OFF when not in use for prolonged periods or when changing batteries AUTO Figure 2 shows the AF35 flash Mode Switch set to AUTO From the OFF position rotate the Mode Switch clockwise to access the AUTO exposure setting the white indicator on the knob aligns with AUTO When taking pictures with the Mode Switch in the Auto position the Auto Sensor automatically controls the flash output of the AF35 flash Mode Switch See Auto Exposure Selector Dial pg 6 for Auto auto setup and additional information when orr_O F OFFO F using the AF35 in the AUTO mode CV O 1 1 MANUAL Figure 3 shows the Mode e o Switch in the manual exposure mode with Fig 1 Fig 2 the AF35 turned to the F full power position Rotate the Mode Switch AUTO auto oF O F e from F reduces the light output of the 4 AF35 in one half f stop increments When e y e o shooting in manual mode
7. facturing defects it does not cover customer error Tips 1 Photograph through as little water as possible move in close Maximum recommended shooting distance for good lighting is 1 8m 6 2 Use the AF35 diffuser for softer lighting or wider coverage 3 Always carry spare batteries Weak batteries are the cause of many flash and camera problems check the voltage with a meter Note it s possible to buy bad new batteries 4 The AF35 has a flexible arm for positioning the flash Check that the flash is aimed at the subject being photographed 5 When taking pictures in rapid succession note that the AF35 s flash will recycle much faster than the camera s built in flash Since the camera s built in flash is used to trigger the AF35 you must wait for the camera s built in flash to recycle 6 Make sure the flash deflector is installed in front of the camera s built in flash This not only helps direct light to the sensor but also aids in reducing backscatter in photographs 19 Troubleshooting Strobe will not fire 1 Check the AF35 s ready light Turn the flash mode switch to OFF and then back to Auto Make sure the switch has actually clicked into position 2 Check that the batteries are inserted according to the and markings Note it is possible to buy bad new batteries check the voltage output with a meter If using rechargeable batteries make sure the charger is working properl
8. ity Send the AF35 kit to Ikelite for inspection and testing as soon as possible Often divers find themselves in remote locations for extended periods without access to multiple flashes If the flash with the flooded battery compartment is the only one available to you at the time and you re desperate to continue shooting please follow these instructions for a temporary fix 1 Open the battery compartment remove batteries and water Blow out as much water as possible with a blow dryer or air from a scuba tank 2 Wash out the battery compartment with alcohol Blow dry the battery compartment again with a blow dryer or air from a scuba tank 3 Caution Replace all batteries after battery compartment flooding Never re use batteries that have been wet The water could cause an internal short circuit in the flash at some later date potentially causing an explosion 4 Reassemble the AF35 with fresh batteries 5 After returning from your trip send the AF35 Kit to Ikelite for inspection and testing 17 Recommendations Visual Inspections Take the time to examine the entire assembly setup above water An improper seal can cause a lot of damage Always check for leaks once you place the equipment in the water Insurance It is recommended that you add an all risk floater to your homeowner s and or renter s insurance policy to cover your equipment against loss or damage While the Ikelite AF35 has a limited warranty against manu
9. long 1 strip of loop material 2 wide x 3 long 1 The loop material deflector is white on one side and black on the other side The white side will go against the housing as it has loops that will stick to the hook material once it is secured to the housing 2 Using a piece of paper cut a template to fit on the outside of the housing in front of the camera s built in flash Trace the template on the loop material and cut it out Test fit the loop material deflector on the housing and trim as necessary 3 Position the loop material deflector on the housing to determine where to locate the 2 strips of hook material to secure the deflector to the housing Cut 2 strips of the hook material to fit on each side or on the top and bottom of the deflector Peel the adhesive backing from the hook material strips and press them onto the housing The loop material deflector can now be secured or easily removed from the housing 12 non lkelite Housing Front deflector hook material non lkelite Housing Front deflector material cut out cut out deflector material non lkelite Housing Front 13 Flex Arm The AF35 Flex Arm is quite versatile it allows the flash head to be placed in many different positions for optimal lighting The flash head is connected to the sensor with a sync cord that runs through the center of the flex arm If the flex arm is bent too far it may separate from the top bead on the sensor bod
10. ompensation while remaining in the automatic mode When the AF35 Autoflash is set in the Auto Mode the Auto Exposure Selector Dial can be used to increase or decrease the flash intensity in difficult lighting conditions 6 Mounting Ikelite Housings to the Tray Applies to Single or Dual Tray NOTE The AF35 AutoFlash can ONLY be mounted to Ikelite Compact Digital housing models DC 100 and DC 200 Turn the housing so the tray mounting inserts on the bottom of the housing are facing up Place the tray across the bottom of the housing align the two outer holes in the tray with the mounting inserts in the bottom of the housing Insert the two mounting bolts as shown below and tighten the bolts firmly to secure the tray to the housing ii Mounting Bolts ii Housing Tray Mounting Inserts Ikelite Housing Canon Olympus amp Sony Tray Insert Installation Applies to Single or Dual Tray Non Ikelite housings are mounted to the tray with a single bolt To keep the camera housing from rotating on the tray a Tray Insert must be installed Note that there are 3 Tray Inserts included with the AF35 Select the Tray Insert for the corresponding camera housing being installed NOTE see special Sony instructions pg 10 Tray Inserts Fx D EE hom Installation 1 The Tray Insert has an adhesive coating on the side opposite the lettering Remove
11. one lubricant provided Changing the Batteries Install four AA cell batteries alkaline NiCad or NiMH Refer to the and markings in the battery compartment to help properly install the batteries If the batteries are installed incorrectly it may damage the electronics Batteries should be replaced when the flash takes 15 seconds or longer to recycle Closing the Compartment Check that the o ring and sealing surfaces are clean the o ring is lightly lubricated and in its original position Replace the battery door Make sure it fits into the recess around the battery compartment Rotate the knob clockwise several times and firmly hand tighten to assure the proper o ring seal otherwise the battery compartment may leak Caution Do Not use a tool when tightening It may damage the battery door Housing Compatibility The AF35 AutoFlash fits Ikelite compact digital housing styles DC100 and DC200 Most compact digital housings manufactured by Canon Olympus and Sony AF35 AutoFlash AF35 AutoFlash Kit includes e AF35 AutoFlash e Flash Diffuser e Flexible Arm e AutoFlash Sensor e Rubber Grip e Tray single or dual e Tray Inserts e Mounting Hardware Sensor Rubber Grip Tray AF35 Specifications Firing Modes Auto 6 manual power settings Energy Rating 35 watt seconds Coverage Angle 70 80 with diffuser Guide ISO100 feet 28 surface 16 un
12. uire different exposure values Once the correct exposure value is determined for a particular camera no further adjustments should be necessary to obtain acceptable flash exposures of varying subjects within normal shooting ranges Auto Exposure Selector Dial To determine the camera s optimum Exposure Value we recommend the following procedure This procedure can be done above water Make sure the camera s battery is fully charged and the AF35 flash has fresh batteries Assemble the AF35 flash and camera housing with the flash deflector installed on the housing Make sure the camera s built in flash is set to fire on every shot and is fully charged Turn the AF35 flash mode dial to AUTO Set the Auto Exposure Selector Dial to 5 as shown above Position the camera and flash approximately 1m 3 feet from a colorful subject Subject should not be all white or black Take a picture review the picture if the picture is overexposed light turn the Auto Exposure Selector Dial down to 4 if the picture is underexposed dark turn the Auto Exposure Selector Dial up to 6 Repeat this procedure until the optimum exposure is obtained Once the optimum Auto Exposure Value has been determined for that camera use that value anytime that camera is used with the AF35 in the Auto Mode Repeat this procedure anytime a different camera is used with the AF35 AutoFlash For advanced users the Auto Exposure Selector Dial can be used for exposure c
13. xposure the ready light will glow green for about 2 3 seconds then glow red If the ready light does not glow green but glows red immediately after taking a picture not enough light reached the subject for proper exposure Move closer to the subject and take another picture and check the ready light Setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial continued Using Dual AF35 AutoFlashes When using dual AF35 AutoFlashes determine the optimum Auto Exposure Value for one AF35 Autoflash as described on page 6 then set the same Auto Exposure Value on the second AF35 s selector dial AF35 Flash Diffuser The flash diffuser adds 10 to the angle of coverage of the flash The diffuser is usually not required unless a wide angle lens is being used The white diffuser features two protruding tabs for use in installation and removal The tabs on the diffuser should be positioned away from the flash Place the diffuser over the front of the flash Spread the two tabs apart insert the diffuser into the recessed front and then rotate the diffuser until it locks into position To remove the diffuser bend one tab out towards the edge while lifting simultaneously A lanyard can be attached to the diffuser by threading it through the two holes Tab Push and Lift to Remove Holes for Lanyard Tab 7 Setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial On the side of the Auto Sensor is the Auto Exposure Selector Dial Different cameras may req
14. y The flex arm and flash will still be connected to the sensor and handle by the sync cord DO NOT put undue force on the sync cord If the Flex Arm separates from the top of the sensor position the bottom bead of the Flex Arm over the bead on the top of the sensor body and push down to reinstall The flex arm should snap back into position push align arm down to beads rejoin 15 Connecting AF35 Handle to Tray single or dual The base of the Handle that slides over the tray mount has a nylon screw Note that the tray has a notch for the nylon screw to fit into when the handle is mounted to the tray and the nylon screw is screwed down Back the screw out far enough to slide the handle base onto the tray mount Align the handle mount with the tray mount as shown push the handle mount onto the tray mount and secure with nylon screw Reverse this procedure to remove the handle m tray mount nylon screw handle mount ocking groove secure handle to tray with nylon screw 14 Lubricant e Use only Ikelite brand silicone lubricant with Ikelite brand o rings other brand lubricants can cause the Ikelite o rings to swell in size e Do Not use spray lubricant it can crack the plastic parts of the Kit e Lubricant reduces friction and prolongs the life of o rings it is nota sealant Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the area being applied wipe off any excess with a clean cloth Maintenance
15. y and that the batteries are fully charged 3 Check that the camera s built in flash is turned on and is set to fire on every shot 18 Ikelite Limited Warranty Ikelite Substrobes and the AF35 AutoFlash are warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase All other 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 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 preform 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 4035 01 1207
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