Ikelite 6242.90 underwater camera housing
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1. from the camera s built in flash creating a shadow in the lower right area of the photo Zoom the lens to eliminate the shadow You can test this above water Deflector The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe such as the AF35 DS51 DS160 DS161 or DS200 Substrobe with an EV Controller The deflector will redirect the camera s flash to the slave unit or EV Controller which controls the external strobe s output Lens Port Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens After use rinse and gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting To clean use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner Do not rinse the inside port glass Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port Lubricants 1 Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products Other brands may cause the o ring to swell and not seal properly 2 Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o ring 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 10 Optional Accessories cont Ikelite Digital Strobe Packages For the best photo results in all shooting conditions Ikelite highly recommends that yo2. 20 An external wide angle conversion lens increases angle of coverage so you can get closer to your subject while still fitting everything in the frame Add an Ikelite W 20 or other 67mm wide angle conversion lens to improve your angle of coverage in any shooting situation Vignetting will occur at widest angle camera lens setting with these lenses Zoom in 2 or 3 times to eliminate or crop the image in post processing NOTE Accessory 67mm macro lenses designed for underwater use may also be attached directly to the front of the housing s port Bayonet mount lenses cannot be used with this housing Complete information regarding strobe packages and optional accessories is available at www ikelite com 14 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 Keep the back o ring clean and lightly lubricated 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 also reduce friction when opening and closing the housing Keep the area where the o ring fits and t
3. O ring Seal and Controls Once the housing has been closed look at the main housing o ring seal from the top view as seen on page 4 Rotate the housing 360 degrees and note the o ring seal by looking through the clear housing A good seal should appear as a solid black line Housing Controls Make sure the housing controls line up with the camera controls 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 All camera controls are accessed except the rear Control Dial Use arrow pad instead to change menu settings 6 Housing Controls cont 1 Short Cut 4 Macro MF 7 Single Erase 2 Playback 5 FUNC SET 8 Display 3 6 Flash 9 Menu Back View Using the Camera s Built in Flash For the best results we recommend using an external Ikelite Substrobe If you do not have an external flash the camera s built in flash can be used This use is limited due to the housing port blocking a porion of the built in camera flash See Diffuser Deflector Installation page 9 NOTE The camera s built in flash cannot be used with optional Wide Angle or Accessory lenses 8 Diffuser and Deflector Installation A diffuser and deflector are included with the housing The diffuser is white transparent plastic The deflector is also white but is not transparent Diffuser Deflector Mater
4. Please Read Ikelite Digital Housing instruction manual 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 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 Camera Setup for 6242 90 Canon S90 ULTRAcompact Digital Housing Camera Setup cont You can assign different camera functions such as ISO WB 1 Metering AEL and AFL to the Short Cut button and then change those settings using the arrow buttons Refer to your camera owner s manual for additional information In Manual mode the Control Ring will operate the aperture setting Press the Ring Function button and set to Tv to change shutter speed set to STD to adjust aperture Camera functions can be assigned to the Control Ring by pressing the Ring Function button Additional functions include ISO Exp Tv MF Manual Focus WB white balance and Step Zoom Depress the Ring Function button until the desired function is highlighted in the camera LCD screen Once the function is highlighted it can be adjusted using the Control Ring Attaching Control Ring Gear see illustration below Press the supplied Control Ring Gear over the camera s control ring before installing the camera in housing The gear is a pr
5. ess fit and goes on either way Make sure to test it s function once installed When installling the camera in housing make sure that the Control Ring gear meshes properly with the housing gear Ring Function Button Control Ring Gear properly installed Camera Illustration Set camera mode switch to Av Aperture Priority Set White Balance to auto AWB Set Light Metering to Center Weighted Avg Set ISO to 80 Set Flash to forced ON flash always fires Lightning Bolt Set Review to 5 Seconds Set AF assist beam to Off Set Red Eye Correction and Red Eye Lamp to Off Set AF Frame to Center and Servo AF to Off Set AF Point Zoom to Off If the Shortcut Print button is not assigned functions of the rear control dial can be accessed through the housing by holding down the Shortcut Print button and using the left right buttons of the rear control cluster The camera does NOT operate with TTL automated flash when in the M manual mode M manual mode should NOT be used with the AF35 strobe Opening the Housing Depress opposing latch buttons simultaneously to open the housing Once the latch is unlocked rotate the latch handle away from the housing until it stops This motion will also break the housing o ring seal and open the housing back slightly NOTE Latch must be rotated to the fully open position to assure easy opening
6. f the image manipulation programs make you think you can magically correct any image taken and make a good picture Note 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 and you can adjust exposure to some degree So if you error in exposure it is better to have the image slightly underexposed rather than over exposed 19 General Tips cont 6 NOTE Fogging of the port glass may occur due to a variety of environmental factors To prevent fogging issues always assemble the housing in a cool dry area and keep the housing out of direct sunlight If fogging persists insert a fresh dessicant packet inside the housing before each day of diving dessicant packages are not available from Ikelite however most camera stores carry them Before placing your camera in the housing it is a good idea to immerse the closed housing in a bucket or rinse tank to make sure it is watertight Photo Tips Ae 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 necessary If you are using flash subjects beyond 6 feet 1 8m will not have much color regardless of strobe power 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 the
7. he sealing surface of the housing clean 4 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 ina mild soap solution then 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 with o ring inside the housing for safe keeping 16 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 cameras 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 To shoot photographs close
8. ial To install the diffuser or deflector simply push the Scalloped Section into the port groove until it stops The white plastic should be placed in front of the camera flash as shown below Y Scalloped Section Small Hole Note the Small Hole To avoid losing the diffuser deflector you can attach a fishing line or string to this hole Housing shown with Deflector installed Optional Accessories Ikelite Lube 5020 4 tcc tubes For light lubrication of the main housing o ring Main Housing O ring 0132 45 O rings last for several years if properly maintained See maintenance Always carry a spare in case your housing o ring becomes damaged or lost Additional Control Ring Gear 0099 23 Backup Control Ring Gear for the camera lens UR Pro Filter Blue Water 6441 41 3 port The UR Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water For available light use only not recommended for use with flash Green Water Filter 6441 81 3 port Enhances contrast and alters the color of green water to give your subject a rich natural tone For available light use only Not recommended for use with flash 11 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 will block a portion of the light
9. nded is Smart Charger 4066 1 Please Read If Using an EV Manual Controller The EV Manual Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user settings One setting is for strobe selection the other is for pre flash or non pre flash Your camera model uses pre flash in all shooting modes except M manual mode The EV Controller should be set to the pre flash position except when using M manual mode We recommend setting the Controller for pre flash and using Av aperture priority mode 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 routine maintenance 2 If a housing control shaft becomes sticky and hard to operate return the housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance 15 Optional Accessories cont Tray with Release Handle 952331 Tray and Release Handle is required to mount external Ikelite Digital Substrobes except AF35 page 13 Contact an Ikelite dealer to order and receive additional information regarding all Ikelite strobe packages Ikelite W 20 Wide Angle Conversion Lens 64
10. of the back Rotate the hinged back to it s open position Latch in open position Latch Butt lt Latch in closed position Latch Button Installing the Camera 1 Place the camera face down into the front housing ribs as shown hoe Camera in Housing Front Closing the Housing 1 Place housing face down in your lap or on a flat surface 2 Check to see that there is an o ring on the housing back and that it is clean lightly lubed and in its proper location Housing Back Top View o ring 3 Rotate the hinged back onto the housing front Close the latch and make sure it locks Latch will click into it s locked position Latch buttons will NOT be depressed when latch is properly locked 5 Housing Controls cont Mode Dial Zoom Lever Ring Function Shutter Button Fower Button Control Ring Front View Tray Mount Zoom Control 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 other functions This A is because the camera is receiving a signal from the zom control Disengagad engaged zoom control Geter DeIOM 7 Zoom Control Engaged Closing the Housing Latch in locked position Check Main
11. r than 2 feet 0 6m you need to use an external strobe such as the AF35 DS51 DS125 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 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 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 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 If over exposure occurs enable macro setting If over exposure continues zoom in and back away from the subject If your camera consistently over or underexposes the image when using daylight or flash you may want to adjust your camera s exposure compensation settings if offered on your model Many cameras allow you to adjust both available light and flash exposure with an EV Exposure Compensation 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 o
12. u use an external digital strobe Ikelite strobes are much more powerful recycle more quickly and eliminate backscatter created by the camera s built in flash Strobe packages come complete with the strobe arm and slave unit to sense the camera flash Ss SS iA The addition of an external strobe to your housing will help eliminate particles in the water that are lit up by the camera flash commonly called backscatter A second strobe will eliminate shadows and add more depth to your subjects gt s ae Ww The 4035 AF35 AutoFlash Kit strobe package is designed specifi cally for the Ikelite Compact and ULTRAcompact Digital housings AF35 AutoFlash Kit includes AF35 strobe Handle with rubber grip Flex arm Tray single or dual Mounting hardware 12 AutoFlash sensor Optional Accessories cont Recommended Strobe Packages AF35 Autoflash Kit 4035 DS51 Substrobe Flex Package 3944 49 includes 4087 1Flex 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 Controller DS200 Substrobe 4062 2 can be used with 4100 6 EV Manual Controller Also recomme
13. vice 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 6242 90_Canon_S90 04 0410
14. y can be recorded in your picture This effect is called backscatter To eliminate as much backscatter as possible photograph close photograph in clear water and 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 18 Ikelite Limited Warranty All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the original 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 Housing is pressure tested and warranted to 200 60m maximum underwater depth 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 Normal ser
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