Ikelite 6182.60 underwater camera housing
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1. DS25 Substrobes e DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2 500 must be updated to operate correctly with the Conversion Circuitry e DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2 501 and 4 900 will operate with the Conversion Circuitry but require an update to provide optimum performance e DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 5 000 or higher or with one of the two ikelite full charge following labels in the DS 125 ikelite SA 100 Ball Socket Arm battery compartment Substrobe provide optimum Substrobe MOD NC The SA 100 system 4086 61 with SA 100 performance with the its 1 diameter ball is ideal underwa d lt _ Ball Socket Arm ter The 9571 3 extended stem mount allows attaching a Manual Controller or flashlight mount and drops right into the release handle Send to the Ikelite address on the back page of this manual or Aim does not change when chang contact Ikelite for more information ing the aim of the strobe 11 Conversion Circuitry and do not need an update 9571 5 Extended Stem Mount included lt with SA 100 Ball Socket arm To Update Your Substrobe Optional Accessories Back o ring 0110 O rings last for several years if properly maintained See maintenance section Always carry a spare o ring in case the original becomes damaged or lost UR Pro Filter Blue Water 644141 The UR Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to restore some of the2. you may need to zoom the lens slightly or a shadow may appear in the lower left corner of close up photographs The lens port may block some of the light Installing the flash diffuser will help to eliminate the shadow You can test this above water NOTE To shoot photographs closer than 2 feet 0 6m you should use an external strobe such as the DS51 or DS160 With an external strobe you can position it so nothing blocks the light path between the strobe and the subject 17 Photo Tips Cont 6 When using daylight or flash if your camera consistently over or underexposes the image you may want to adjust your camera s exposure compensation settings Many cameras allow you to adjust both available light and flash exposure with an EV control in the camera s menu 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 an image manipulation program is that if the image is overexposed much of the color is missing If the color is missing you cannot adjust it If images are slightly underexposed the color is there but 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 rather than over exposed 19 Photo Tips i The number one
3. Installing the Camera 1 Pull out on each housing control until it stops This will get the controls out of the way for installing the ce camera 2 Remove the back from the housing The mounting tray for the camera is secured to E Mounti l the housing back fray Mounting Bolt CAMERA MOUNT Position the camera on the tray and using a coin or screwdriver preferred secure it with the mounting bolt which threads into the camera s tripod socket 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 O Ring 4 Flash Connection for External Strobes Closing the Housing When using an external strobe s connect the housing Hotshoe 1 Place housing face down in your housing back Connector Slide the connector into the camera mount from the lap or on flat surface back of the camera as shown Slide the connector forward until it 2 Check to see that there is an stops This can be done after the camera is secured with the o ring on the housing back and mounting bolt that it is clean and in its proper OW location NOTE When using internal flash only set flash control to Auto 3 Guide the back into the housing in the camera menu Also make sure that the hotshoe wire front The o ring should touch the E allows the pop up flash to open complete
4. in Flash If you do not have an external flash the camera s built in flash can be used See Diffuser instructions Page 8 amp 9 Spread to Install NOTE The camera s built in flash cannot be used with optional Wide Angle lenses Diffuser The diffuser should be installed when using the camera s built in flash When shooting with the camera s built in flash at Accessory Lenses cont Any vignetting that occurs can be eliminated by cropping the image in post processing preferred or by zooming the camera approximately 2 feet 0 6 m or less the lens port on the housing may block a portion of the light from the camera s built in flash creating a shadow in the lower area of the photo If this occurs zoom the lens slightly to eliminate the shadow You can test this above water lens slightly Zooming the lens with a Wide Angle Adaptor attached can cause the image edges to soften Ikelite W 20 Lens The camera s built in flash cannot be used with wide angle accessory lenses The front of the lenses are so large they block the camera s flash To properly light subjects when using a wide angle lens an external strobe should be used Due to the wide angle coverage of these lenses the DS160 Substrobe or two DS51 Substrobes are recommended Ikelite offers 6420 W 20 Wide Angle accessory lens for use with this housing Deflector The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe such as the DS51o0r D
5. 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 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 camera 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 Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject When 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 and not fire
6. setting is for strobe selection the other is for pre flash or non pre flash This camera uses pre flash thus the EV Controller should be set to the pre flash position when used with this camera as a slave If hard wired to the housing set the EV Controller to Non pre flash TTL flash control is not available when using an EV Controller and therefore is not recommended with this housing Initial Camera Setup 1 Set ISO to 64 or 100 2 Set camera to A Aperture priority or M Manual mode 3 Set Flash to forced On lightning bolt in LCD 4 When using external strobes set built in flash to Off 5 For Macro photography set aperture to f7 6 or 8 0 6 Set White Balance to Auto 7 Set Image Quality to Fine and Image Size to 3 2 8 Set Metering to Center Weighted NOTE When using internal flash only set flash control to Auto in the camera menu Also make sure that the hotshoe wire allows the pop up flash to open completely otherwise the flash may not fire Slide the hotshoe back on the camera mount until the pop up flash fully extends 2 Opening the Housing 1 Lid Snaps have a Lock Push Forward To open push Lid Snap Lock forward and lift as shown Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly open quickly 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
7. the flash With the sun behind the subject the subject is shaded dark and needs flash for a good exposure 18 Ikelite Limited Warranty All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one 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 performing 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 Normal service turnaround time is approximately 2 3 weeks Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA When returning products send attn Repair Dept 317 923 4523 general questions e mail ikelite ikelite com www ikelite com Digital 6182 60 0 1108
8. Ikelite Digital Housing instruction manual 6182 60 for Nikon Coolpix P6000 d2 I l mI Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera Housing Ikelite has over 45 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 to 200 60m Fower Switch Paa Flash aig M04 Dial sales a et Command Dial Shutter Release Front View A Fn FUNC E Menu Apply B My Menu F Monitor J Exposure Compensation C Manual Focus G Flash Mode K Macro MF Focus Mode D Playback H Self timer L Delete Back View 3 Please Read We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly before use If you are new to underwater photography be sure to read the General and Photo Tips sections We also suggest that you read the camera manual thoroughly to have a full understanding of where each camera control is located and what function each control provides Please Read If Using an EV Controller The EV Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user settings One
9. S160 Substrobe with an EV Controller The deflector will redirect the camera s flash to the EV Controller which controls the external strobes output The deflector is not needed when connecting DS digital strobes directly to the housing since the internal camera flash will not be used Bayonet mount adaptor lenses and internal accessory lenses which mount directly to the camera lens cannot be used with this housing Lens Port and Accessory Lenses Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens After use rinse and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting To clean use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port Using External Strobes This housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the housing back which provides real Nikon iTTL flash when used with an Ikelite DS Digital substrobe s and the 4103 51 single or 4103 52 dual sync cord See page 11 for DS Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion Circuitry Using Non lkelite or Ikelite Non DS Substrobes Substrobe 50 100A 200 400 with this Housing The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used with a Non Ikelite or Non DS Substrobe These Substrobes can be used in their manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the Substrobe 9 10 The Housing Lens Port is threaded so that 67mm accessory lenses can be screwed into the end of the port The port threads are very fine so be carefully not
10. hecking Controls Diffuser and Deflector Installation Once the housing has been closed make sure the housing controls line up with the corresponding camera controls If the housing controls are misaligned slightly make sure the camera hold down bolt has been tightened down firmly so the camera is flat against the tray Deflector Housing shown with Deflector installed 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 you may not be able to take a picture or access f any other function because the aC S A diffuser and deflector are included NEAN OON with the housing The diffuser is white transparent plastic The Center Fosition deflector is also white but is not Disengaged transparent camera is receiving a signal from Diffuser Deflector material the engaged zoom control Engaged Using Flash 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 in front of the camera flash The port clamp should be pushed back against the front of the housing 7 8 Using the Camera s Built
11. ingers 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 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 14 Control Maintenance Cont 2 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 A loosen the set screw in the knob Callen wrench required remove the knob If there is salt or dirt build up on the exposed control shaft clean the shaft Open the hou
12. ly otherwise the housing all the way around There flash may not fire Slide the hotshoe back on the camera mount should be an even gap all the way until the pop up flash fully extends around between the housing and External Strobe Connector the housing back Waterproof Cap 4 Lift the lid snaps so they are Do not remove underwater extended and place each lid snap into the corresponding hook housing on the housing back 5 To close the housing push even ga down on the lid snaps until _Y_1 all 4 aides O they snap into place Lid snaps on opposite sides of the E ea housing should be closed at the i same time Be sure they are down 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 the housing Look through 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 Hot Shoe Connector Caution Do not remove the External Strobe Connector s waterproof cap unless an external sync cord is going to be plugged in Do not remove the waterproof cap or sync cord underwater 5 6 C
13. 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 pulled out exposing the shaft see diagrams A and B on pages 16 amp 17 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 15 Maintenance The 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 1 2 3 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 Pull the o ring through your f
14. sing 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 housing gland control Y Tighten set screw down against this flat area when replacing the knob Lubricate end of shaft one Loosen set screw before reinserting into Diagram A 16 lubricate shaft housing gt expose shaft i e E et d Diagram B General Tips 1 Due to the power required to operate the camera flash and LCD screen it is a good idea to start each dive with a fresh set of batteries Some cameras reset their flash to AUTO when the camera is turned on If you prefer another setting be sure to select it 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 photographs If you are shooting with the camera s built in flash and the camera lens is set to the widest angle
15. to cross thread accessory lenses These lenses can be screwed onto the lens port above or below water These lenses 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 There may be slight vignetting when wide angle lenses are installed NOTE DS Substrobe Update information DS50 Substrobes e DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63 850 can not be updated to operate with the Conversion Circuitry e DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number between 63 850 and The Substrobe DS51 cov 69 999 operate with the Conversion Circuitry but require an 54 Substrobe ers the equivalent of a update to provide optimum performance DSS 28mm lens It is the ideal e DS50 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 70 000 or higher or choice when using only with one of the two following gm n the camera lens with no labels in the battery ikelite Seales accessory wide angle compartment provide DS 50 aa lenses attached Subsirobe optimum performance with Substrobe MOD NC Substrobe DS160 The Substrobe DS160 cov the Conversion Circuitry and ers the equivalent of an do not need an update 18mm lens or 100 degrees w diffuser installed It is the ideal choice when using accessory wide angle lenses greater than 28mm It also features a 1 5 second recy Substrobe cle time and 225 flashes per D5160 Optional Accessories a Substrobe DS51
16. warm colors filtered out by the water For available light use only and not recommended for use with flash Green Water Filter 644181 Enhances contrast and alters the color of green water to give our subject a rich natural tone For available light only and not recommended for use with flash Tray with Dual Release Handles 9523 32 Dual Tray and Release Handles are required to mount two external SubBstrobes Complete information regarding optional accessories available at www ikelite com 13 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 Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with minimal maintenance a 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
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