Ikelite 6146.11 underwater camera housing
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1. 3 PER Please Read l Ke ite D Ig Ita H O u S l n g We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly z before use If you are new to underwater photography be sure instruction manua to read the General and Photo Tips sections 6146 10 for Canon PowerShot G10 We also suggest that you read your camera manual thoroughly 6146 11 for Canon Powershot G11 to have a full understanding of each camera function Initial Camera Setup 1 Set ISO to 80 2 Set camera mode dial to Av Aperture priority In Aperture Priority mode Av the shutter speed should automatically go to 160 second 3 Set Flash to On lightning bolt in LCD 4 For General photography set aperture to f3 5 5 For Macro photography set aperture to f8 0 6 Set White Balance AWB to Auto 7 8 9 Set Image Size to L and compression to S Superfine Set Metering to Center Weighted Avg In the camera menu set the ND Filter to Cancel NOTES TTL Flash NOT available when camera is in M Manual mode There is no TTL flash even with Canon s own flash in the camera M mode Manual power settings can be selected with the multi control button on the back of the camera The strobe should still be left in TTL to take advantage of this feature Leave the housing hotshoe disconnected when using an EV manual controller If using an EV controller in M Manual mode set the EV contr2. Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly open See Page 19 for accessory lens information 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 Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port Installing the Camera 1 2 3 4 Pull out on each housing control until it stops This will get the controls out of the way for installation of the camera Remove the back from the housing The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back Position the camera on the tray Slide the housing Hotshoe Connector into the Camera Hothoe Mount Diagram A Slide the connector forward until it stops This should be done before the camera is secured with the mounting bolt Page 6 Diagram B NOTE If you are using an EV Controller and NOT hard wiring your strobes directly to the housing leave the housing hotshoe disconnected from the camera You will also need to install the Flash Deflector supplied over the back of the housing port to block and deflect the camera flash to the EV controller External Strobe Connector Waterproof Cap Do not remove underwater O ring 5 Housing Back Mounting Tray Hot Shoe Connector Diagram A Caution Do not remove the External Strobe Connector Waterproof Cap unless an external sync cord is going to be plugged in Do
3. 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 4 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 5 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 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 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
4. Strobes Substrobe DS51 For the best photographic results underwater we recommend using Ikelite External Strobes This housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the housing back eliminating the need for an EV Controller The Conversion Circuitry provides real Canon TTL flash when used with an Ikelite DS Digital substrobe s and the 4103 51single or 4103 52 dual sync cord connected directly to the housing The Substrobe DS51 covers the equivalent of a 28mm lens It is the ideal choice when using only the camera lens with no accessory wide angle lenses attached Substrobe D551 Actual Size cm dia x 12 cm See page 13 for DS Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion 3 2 dia x 4 7 Circuitry Using Non Ikelite or Ikelite Non DS Substrobes Substrobe 50 100A 200 400 with this Housing DS161 Movie Substrobe The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used The DS161 Movie Substrobe combines all of the functionality of our with a Non Ikelite or Non DS Substrobe These Substrobes can be renowned DS160 with a powerful 500 lumen LED video light used in their manual mode utilizing any power settings provided Three super bright LEDs are arranged behind a special optical on the Substrobe element to provide 45 degrees angle of coverage free of hotspots 9 10 Using Strobes cont Using Strobes cont DS161 cont Recommended Strobe Packages DS51 Substrobe Package 3944 51 includes 4086 61SA 100 Arm System with Ikelite TT
5. not remove the Waterproof Cap or Sync Cord underwater 5 Closing the Housing 1 2 5 Place housing face down in your housing back 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 yJ r location e Guide the back into the housing l o ring 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 housing back snap into the corresponding hook on the housing back To close the housing push even gap E down on the lid snaps until all 4 sides O 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 o ring 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 cont 5 Using a coin or screwdriver pr
6. L sync cord Add a second Substrobe DS51 3944 52 includes 4086 61SA 100 Arm System with Ikelite dual TTL sync cord DS160 Substrobe Package 3944 90 includes 4086 61SA 100 Arm System and 1 5 hour Smart Charger with Ikelite TTL sync cord Add a second Substrobe DS160 3944 92 includes 4086 61 SA 100 Arm System and Ikelite dual TTL sync cord DS161 Movie Substrobe Package 3945 01 Recommended includes 4086 61SA 100 Arm System and 1 5 hour Smart Charger with Ikelite TTL sync cord 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 charge D5161 Movie Substrobe SEE 17 9 cm Add a second DS161 Movie Substrobe 3945 02 includes 4086 61 SA 100 Ball Socket Arm 3 75 dia x 7 SA 100 Arm System and dual Ikelite TTL sync cord The SA 100 system 4086 61 DS200 Substrobe Package 3944 60 includes 4085 26 Arm with its 1 diameter ball is ideal SA 100 Ball Socket System and 1 5 hour Smart Charger with Ikelite TTL sync cord underwater The 9571 3 Arm 4086 61 extended stem mount allows easy attachment of the EV controller or flashlight mount and drops right into the release handle The arm system allows NOTE 9523 32 Dual Tray required when using two strobes Please Read If Using an EV Controller TTL flash control is not a
7. eferred secure the camera with the mounting bolt which threads into the camera s tripod socket Diagram B 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 Mounting Bolt Tray CAMERA MOUNT Diagram B 6 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 A A housing s zoom control it must J Any be returned to the center position to disengage If the housing zoom control is pushing the zoom lever in either direction you may not AA be able to take a picture or access Or ai any other function because the ON Ei camera is receiving a signal from j the engaged zoom control Engaged Center Position Disengaged Flash Diffuser A flash diffuser is included to improve image quality when using the camera s built in flash to illuminate the subject The camera flash is relatively weak for underwater use and is par
8. gainst any manufacturing How to contact Ikelite if necessary defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase E mail ikelite ikelite com Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite Ikelite Phone 317 923 4523 will at its discretion repair or replace such products and will Fax 317 924 7988 return to customer prepaid All other claims of any nature are not lax Ikelite Und s covered Housing is pressure tested and warranted to 200 60m pol 2 elite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA Digital 6146 10_6146 1 03 0810 amp maximum underwater depth Except as mentioned above no other warranty expressed or implied applies to this Ikelite product 19
9. he 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 d Tighten set screw down against this flat area when replacing the knob Lubricate end of shaft before reinserting into gland Loosen set screw Diagram A 16 lubricate shaft 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 housing __ gt gt pull out to are using flash subjects beyond 6 feet 1 8m will not have expose shaft much color 2 The camera s built in flash is very close to the camera lens The Diagram B flash can light up any suspended particles in the water and they General Tips 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 3
10. nly 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 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 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 t
11. oller to non Pre flash When multiple exposure continuous shooting mode is used the external flash will not fire This is normal and also happens with Canon external speedlights 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 2 Fower Button Exp Comp Dial Shortcut TTL Connector O Dial d Zoom Dial A Shutter Release Lid Lid Snap Snap A Playback E Manual Focus I Flash A B AE FE Lock F Control Dial J Self Timer Front View C Single Erase G Macro K Display D Metering Light H FUNC SET L Menu Back View Opening the Housing Housing Lens Port and Accessory Lenses 1 Lid Snaps have a Lock Push Forward 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 To open push Lid Snap Lock forward and lift as shown
12. pdate to provide optimum performance e DS25 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 5 000 or higher or o one of the two ikelite ollowing labels in the battery compartment DS 125 provide optimum performance with the Conversion Circuitry and do not need an update ikelite Substrobe MOD NC Substrobe serial number To Update Your Substrobe Send to the Ikelite address on the back page of this manual or contact Ikelite for more information 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 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 cor
13. rect 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 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 O
14. 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 are shooting with the camera s built in flash and the camera lens is set to the widest angle 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 DS161 With an external strobe you can position it so nothing blocks the light path between the strobe and the subject 17 18 Photo Tips Cont Returning Products for Service 7 Image manipulation programs can often correct underexposed Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that images Overexposed images result in missing color information all products perform as intended Evidence of purchase date must which cannot be corrected If exposure error occurs it is better be provided to obtain warranty service to have the image slightly underexposed No prior authorization is required You may return directly to us or through your dealer Please include a brief description of the Optional Accessories problem any relevant e mail correspondence and or instructions Back o ring 0110 on what you want
15. tially blocked by the housing port Effective use is limited to macro photography at a distance of less than 2 feet 0 6m Use of the built in camera flash is not recommended for best results 8 Flash Deflector Using Ikelite DS Digital Strobes A flash deflector supplied can be installed over the back of the j For the best underwater photographic results we recommend housing port next to the housing exterior The deflector will adding an external DS digital strobe connected to the housing with deflect the ores flash when using an EV Manual Controller a 4103 51TTL Sync Cord and a SA 100 Ball socket arm Page 11 The deflector will redirect the camera s flash to the EV Controller which controls the external strobe output To attach Ikelite DS series Substrobes are industry favorites for their warm push the deflector over the back of the housing port until the even coverage and lightning fast recycle time Being farther from deflector clips into position blocking the camera flash the camera lens the optional DS Substrobe aids in reducing the illumination of particles in the water and helps to eliminate NOTE The deflector is not needed when an Ikelite DS digital backscatter When used in conjunction with the EV Controller the strobe is connected hard wired directly to the housing DS51 Mode switch is set to the TTL setting and the EV Controller recommended provides ten power settings in half stop increments Using External
16. us to do Always include name shipping address Carry a spare o ring in case the original becomes damaged or lost e mail address and phone number inside of the package Tray with Dual Release Handles 9523 32 You may also want to insure the package No reimbursements for Required to mount two external Substrobes return freight will be issued Send Postage Pre Paid to WD 4 Wide Angle Conversion Dome 6430 4 Ikelite Underwater Systems The removeable WD 4 corrects light refraction underwater ATTN Repair Dept restoring the camera s original 28mm angle of coverage 50 West 33 Street Approximately 3 4 of the camera s zoom range can be used with Indianapolis IN 46208 USA the dome in place Additional information is linked from the G10 web page at www ikelite com Returning Products for Service outside the United States External Macro Adaptor 9306 82 For the separate international customs documentation form that Allows attachment of 67mm threaded macro lenses from Inon and you complete to accompany the shipment please state or Epoque NOT for use with 67mm threaded wide angle lenses designate that the enclosed products were originally manufactured NOTE Other Accessory and Wide Angle Conversion in the USA and are being returned to the manufacturer for repair lenses cannot be used with this housing service Value of the equipment listed for customs purposes should be zero Ikelite Limited Warranty All Ikelite products are warranted a
17. vailable when using an EV Controller and therefore an EV Controller is not recommended for use with this housing easy strobe placement from 9571 3 Extended NOTE Do not attach the housing hotshoe to the camera when macro close up to wide angle cei le included using the EV Manual Controller If attached the camera flash The complete system removes Pao alee arm may not fire which is necessary to trigger the external strobe with a push of the handle button Complete information regarding Ikelite products and optional accessories available at www ikelite com 11 12 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 69 999 operate with the Conversion Circuitry but require an update to provide optimum performance e DS50 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 70 000 or higher or with one of the two following labels in the battery compartment provide optimum performance with the Conversion Circuitry and do not need an update ikelite DS 50 ikelite Sub b Substrobe MODNE serial number DS 25 Substrobes e DSR5 Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2 500 must be updated to operate correctly with the Conversion Circuitry e DS25 Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2 501and 4 999 will operate with the Conversion Circuitry but require an u
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