Ikelite 6184.80 underwater camera housing
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1. aa A Please Read kel ite D Ig Ita H O u 5 l n g We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly before use If you are new to underwater photography be sure i ns t ruc t i on manua l to read the General and Photo Tips sections i We also suggest that you read your camera manual thoroughly 6184 80 for Nikon S8000 to have a full understanding of each camera function Initial Camera Setup Set camera to Auto mode Set Flash Mode to Flash Always Fires lightning bolt in LCD Set White Balance to Auto Set Image Mode to 14m Set Metering to Center weighted Set AF assist beam to Off Set ISO to 100 Set AF area mode to Center Set Autofocus mode to Single AF 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 NOTE Set Macro mode flower to On when shooting close up If the image is overexposed back2. Actual Size D951 amp cm dia x 12 cm 3 2 dia x 4 7 9 10 Using Strobes cont Using Strobes cont DS161 cont The DS161 flash covers the equivalent of an 18mm lens or 100 degrees w diffuser installed It is the ideal choice when using wide angle lenses greater than 80 degrees It also features a 1 5 second recycle time and 225 flashes per full Recommended Strobe Packages AF35 Autoflash Kit 4035 DS51 Substrobe Flex Package 3944 49 includes 4087 1 Flex Arm System with EV Manual Controller DS51 Substrobe Deluxe Package 3944 54 includes 4086 61 SA 100 Arm System with EV Manual Controller DS160 Substrobe Package 3944 91 includes 4086 61SA 100 Arm System and 1 5 hour Smart Charger with EV Manual Controller DS161 Movie Substrobe Package 3945 03 includes 4086 61 SA 100 Arm System and 1 5 hour Smart Charger with EV Manual charge Controller pon sia SubatroRe DS200 Substrobe 4062 2 can be used with 4100 6 EV Manual 9 6 cm dia x 17 9 cm Controller Also recommended is Smart Charger 4066 1 SA 100 Ball Socket Arm 3 75 dia x 7 The SA 100 system 4086 61 with its 1 diameter ball is ideal 94 100 Ball Socket Please Read If Using an EV underwater The 9571 3 APARE Controller extended stem mount allows easy attachment of the EV controller or flashlight mount and drops right into the release handle The arm system allows easy strobe placement from macro close up to wide angle The compl
3. 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 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 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 h
4. away zoom in and then re shoot Shutter Zoom Release a Back View Fower Switch o B Snap Front View A Movie Record F OK Apply B Shooting Mode C Housing Lens Port and Accessory Lenses C Playback H Macro Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens After use rinse y and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting To clean D Flash I Menu use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner E Rotary Sel Self Timer J Delete Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port See Page 13 for accessory lens information 3 4 Opening the Housing 1 Push Forward Lid Snaps have a Lock 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 Lid Snap Lock Lift Closing the Housing 1 2 5 Place housing face down in your lap or on flat surface Check to see that there is an o ring on the housing back and that it is clean and in its proper location Guide the back into the housing front The o ring should touch the housing all the way around There should be an even gap all the way around between the housing and the housing back Lift the lid snaps so they are extended and place each lid snap into the corresponding hook on the
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6. aft before reinserting into gland Loosen set screw Diagram A 16 lubricate shaft housing gt _ gt pull out to expose shaft 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 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 NOTE To shoot photographs closer than 2 feet 0 6m you should use an external strobe such as the DS51o0r DS160 An external strobe can be positioned 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 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 whe
7. ay Checking Controls 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 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 Qi any other function because the camera is receiving a signal from the engaged zoom control Disengaged Using Flash Using Strobes The camera s internal flash is blocked by the housing port Do not use the internal flash unless the Flash Deflector is installed AF35 Strobe Package 035 The AutoFlash AF35 kit is a great and you are using an external strobe compliment and an effortless affordable Flash Deflector way to add a flash to your new Ikelite Tr A flash deflector supplied can be installed over the back of the point and shoot camera system Everything 6 housing port next to the housing exterior The deflector will you need to get started is in the box Just deflect the camera flash a
8. ete system removes with a push of the handle button The EV Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user settings One setting is for strobe selection the other is for pre flash P or non pre flash P 9871 5 Extended This camera uses pre flash thus Stem Mount included with SA 100 the EV Controller should be set to Ball Socket arm the pre flash P position when used with this camera as a slave Ikelite EV Controller 11 12 Optional Accessories Back o ring 0109 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 Tray with Dual Release Handles 9523 32 Dual Tray and Release Handles are required to mount two external Substrobes WD 4 Wide Angle Conversion Dome 6430 4 The removeable WD 4 corrects light refraction underwater restoring the camera s original 28mm angle of coverage Approximately 3 4 of the camera s zoom range can be used with the dome in place Slight vignetting may occur at camera s widest angle setting Additional information is linked from the SX200 IS web page at www ikelite com NOTE Other Accessory and Wide Angle Conversion lenses cannot be used with this housing Complete information regarding Ikelite products and optional accessories available at www ikelite com 13 Lubricants 1 Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing
9. housing back To close the housing push even gap down on the lid snaps until all 4 sides they snap into place Lid snaps on opposite sides of the housing should be closed at the same time Be sure they are down far enough to engage the lock 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 7 Installing the Camera 1 Pull out on each housing control until it stops This will get the controls out of the way for installation of the camera 2 Remove the back from the housing 3 The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back Position the camera on the tray 4 Using a coin or screwdriver preferred secure the camera with the mounting bolt which threads into the camera s tripod socket Diagram A 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 COOLPDI Mounting Bolt i CAMERA MOUNT Diagram A 6 Mounting Tr
10. n 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 1 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 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 photogra
11. ousing 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 Do Not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged periods Heat may damage the camera 2 Do Not ship the camera in the housing 3 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 4 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 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 5 Keep the area where the o ring fits and the sealing surface of the housing clean 6 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 exterio
12. ph 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 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 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 ES 50 W 33rd Street Indianapolis
13. r 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 7 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 3 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 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 housing gland control j i Tighten set screw down against this flat area when replacing the knob Lubricate end of sh
14. ttach it to the bottom of your housing and when using an EV Manual start taking pictures 4 Controller The deflector will AF35 AutoFlash kit includes redirect the camera s flash to AF35 strobe Flex arm AutoFlash sensor Handle with rubber grip Tray single or dual Mounting hardware output To attach push the deflector over the back of Substrobe DS51 the housing port until the Housing The Substrobe DS51 covers the equivalent of a 28mm lens It is the deflector clips into position O Deflector ideal choice when using only the camera lens with no accessory blocking the camera flash wide angle lenses attached the EV Controller which controls the external strobe Using Ikelite DS Digital Strobes Ikelite DS series Substrobes are industry favorites for their warm even coverage and lightning fast recycle time Being farther from the camera lens the optional DS Substrobe aids in reducing the illumination of particles in the water and helps to eliminate backscatter When used in conjunction with the EV Controller the DS51 Mode switch is set to the TTL setting and the EV Controller DS161 Movie Substrobe provides ten power settings in half stop increments The DS161 Movie Substrobe combines all of the functionality of our renowned DS160 with a powerful 500 lumen LED video light Three super bright LEDs are arranged behind a special optical element to provide 45 degrees angle of coverage free of hotspots Substrobe
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