Ikelite Camera Accessories 68712 User Manual

AF/WB Mode  
Drive Mode  
Meter/Flash  
Main Dial  
Mode  
Dial  
Quick-Release  
Strobe  
Mount  
Illuminator  
Lid Snap  
Ikelite SLR-DC Housing  
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l  
AE/FL  
Lock  
#6871.20 for Canon EOS 20D  
Zoom  
Control  
Port Lock  
Gear Sleeve  
Drive Gear  
Lens  
Release  
Shutter  
Release  
Rubber  
Handle  
Port  
Opening  
Lid  
Snap  
Strobe  
Mount  
Aluminum Tray  
FRONT VIEW  
Viewfinder Por t  
AE/FE Lock  
Zoom  
Quick  
Release  
Button  
H
I
A
B
C
Shutter  
Release  
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera  
Housing. Ikelite has over 40 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.  
Lens  
Release  
J
D
K
L
E
F
G
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. Housing is pressure tested to 200’ (60m).  
External Strobe Connector  
and Waterproof Cap  
[G] On/Off  
[H] Access  
[I] AF Point  
[J] Set  
[A] Menu  
[B] Info  
[D] Direction  
[E] Playback  
[F] Erase  
[K] Quick Control Dial  
[L] eTTL Mode/Compensation  
[C] Jump  
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BACK VIEW  
OOppeenniinngg tthhee HHoouussiinngg  
Lid  
Snap  
Main Dial  
Push Forward  
Lock  
1. Lid Snaps have a  
.
To open, push Lid Snap Lock  
forward and lift as shown.  
Keep pressure on the Lid  
Snap so it does not fly open  
quickly.  
Lid Snap Lock  
AE/AF Lock  
Back O’ring  
Optional  
Port  
Gear  
Sleeve  
Lift  
Shutter  
Release  
Some lid snaps have a lot of  
spring tension once they go over center, have a firm grip on the  
lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.  
Camera  
Tray  
Port  
O'ring  
Zoom  
CClamp  
Springs  
Camera  
Mounting  
Bolt  
Lens Zoom Grip  
SIDE VIEW  
Rubber Strips  
Groove  
Springs  
LLuubbrriiccaannttss  
1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We  
recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricant as some other  
brands may cause the o’ring to swell and not seal properly.  
2. 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.  
IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee ZZoooomm CCllaammpp  
The two halves of the Zoom Clamp are held together by springs.  
This allows the Zoom Clamp to be stretched to fit over the zoom  
grip on different diameter lenses. The Zoom Clamp should fit  
tight around the lenses zoom grip so that it does not slip when  
using it to rotate the camera’s zoom ring. If the Clamp is loose,  
adhere the thin black rubber strips to the inside of each half of  
the Zoom Clamp as shown above. The Zoom Clamp has two  
extended ears with grooves. These grooves accept the Ribs on  
Gear Sleeve.  
CAUTION  
NNeevveerr uussee sspprraayy lluubbrriiccaannttss aass tthhee pprrooppeellllaanntt iinnggrreeddiieenntt ccaann  
ccaauussee tthhee ppllaassttiicc hhoouussiinngg ttoo ccrraacckk..  
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IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee PPoorrtt ccoonntt..  
UUssiinngg EExxtteerrnnaall SSttrroobbeess  
This housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the camera  
tray. When used with Ikelite DS Substrobes the Conversion  
Circuitry provides real Canon eTTL flash exposure with over and  
under-exposure compensation of two f-stops in half-stop  
increments.  
To prepare the port for installation, remove the port o’ring and  
lightly lubricate it. The port seal is a side-to-side seal and  
requires the o’ring to be lightly lubricated for easy installation.  
Put a small amount of lubricant on your fingers and draw the  
o’ring through your fingers to lightly lubricate it. Do not stretch  
the o’ring. Check that the lip of the port where the o’ring fits  
and the sealing surface on the housing are clean. Place the port,  
with o’ring into the housing’s port opening. Press down on the  
port firmly and evenly until you feel the port slide into place.  
Continue to push down on the port and push each port lock  
forward until it clicks into place. It may help to slightly rotate  
the port as you push in on the port lock. When the port lock  
clicks into place the Release Button will drop down against the  
port lock.  
The Consversion Circuitry also offers Manual exposure control  
with 3 1/2 f-stops of under-exposure control in 1/2 stop  
increments.  
The Conversion Circuitry is powered by the Ikelite DS Substrobe  
when connected to the housing with the #4103.51 single or  
#4103.52 dual sync cord.  
See page 12 for DS Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion  
Circuitry.  
Check around the perimeter of the port seal to see that the  
o’ring is properly sealed and not extruded.  
TToo RReemmoovvee PPoorrtt  
NOTE:  
To remove the port lift up on each Release Button and slide the  
port lock away from the port.  
If the camera is busy with a function such as displaying a  
photograph on the LCD panel the Conversion Circuitry cannot  
be accessed to make changes. Wait until the camera has  
finished with any activity before making changes through the  
Conversion Circuitry.  
PPoorrtt SSeeaall IInnssiiddee VViieeww  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
If the port is installed before the  
camera is inserted into the housing,  
look on the inside of the housings at  
the port seal. Check to see that the  
o’ring is properly sealed as shown in  
figure 1 and not extruded as shown in  
figure 2.  
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UUssiinngg EExxtteerrnnaall SSttrroobbeess CCoonntt..  
NNOOTTEE:: DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbee UUpp--ddaattee mmaayy bbee rreeqquuiirreedd..  
DS50 Subbstrobes  
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 can not be  
updated to operate with the eTTL Conversion Circuitry.  
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number between 63,850 and  
69,999 operate with the eTTL Conversion Circuitry, but require  
update to provide optimum performance.  
• DS50 Substrobe 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 eTTL Conversion  
Circuitry.  
TTL  
-2  
-1  
+1  
-1  
+2  
MODE  
• •  
M
-3  
-2  
F
Red LEDs (Compensation)  
Manual Mode  
Yellow LED  
Mode &  
Compensation  
Buttons  
TTL Mode  
UUssiinngg tthhee CCoonnvveerrssiioonn CCiirrccuuiittrryy (Set DS Substrboe to TTL mode)  
DS125 Subbstrobes  
• Mode annd Compeennsation BButtons  
• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2,500 must be  
updated to operate correctly with the eTTL Conversion Circuitry.  
• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2,501 and  
4,900 operate with the eTTL Conversion Circuitry but require  
update to provide optimum performance.  
The Conversion Circuitry default is set to TTL. To switch between  
TTL and Manual Modes depress both Mode Buttons at the same  
time and keep then depressed until you see the desired Yellow  
LED Mode illuminate.  
• DS125 Substrobe with a Serial Number of 5,000 or higher or  
with one of the two following labels in the battery compartment  
provide optimum performance with the eTTL Conversion  
Circuitry.  
• TTL Mode  
(indicated when the Yellow LED directly below TTL is  
illuminated). TTL Mode is the default setting. When the DS  
Substrobe is powered ON the Yellow TTL LED will illuminate.  
None of the Red LEDs will illuminate. This indicates that NO (+)  
plus or (-) minus compensation is selected. Depress the Mode  
buttons to select +/- compensation. Note that the TTL +/-  
compensation values are in the yellow bar with the heading TTL.  
For Suubstroobe Up--Date:  
Contact Ikelite for information.  
• Manuaal Mode  
(indicated when the Yellow LED directly below  
the M is illuminated). When the Manual Mode is selected the Red  
LED directly below the F (full power) will illuminate. Note that  
the Manual minus (-) compensation values are in the black bar  
ikelite  
Substrobe  
MOD-NC  
(Set DS Substrboe to TTL mode)  
with the heading M.  
serial number  
serial number  
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UUssiinngg EExxtteerrnnaall SSttrroobbeess CCoonntt..  
SSttrroobbee AArrmmss  
This housing offers two types of arm mounting systems. The  
top of the rubber handles utilize Ikelite’s Quick-Release Arm,  
available with the SA-100R Arm system.  
UUssiinngg IIkkeelliittee NNoonn--DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbeess ((SSuubbssttrroobbee 5500,, 110000AA,,  
220000,, 440000)) wwiitthh tthhiiss HHoouussiinngg..  
The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used  
with a Non-DS Substrobe. These Substrobes can be used in their  
manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the  
Substrobe.  
The bottom of the rubber handles have a wing nut that accepts  
the Ikelite Tray Mount. The Tray Mount comes with the Ikelite  
SA-125 Arm system and the SA-100T Arm system.  
UUssiinngg NNoonn IIkkeelliittee SSttrroobbeess wwiitthh tthhiiss HHoouussiinngg..  
The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used  
with a Non Ikelite Strobe. These strobes can be used in their  
manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the strobe.  
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PPrree--DDiivvee YYoouurr SSyysstteemm  
PPoorrtt IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn  
It is recommended that you take the complete system into a  
swimming pool before use in open water. This will give you a  
chance to become familiar with the handling and operation of  
your housing and strobe(s).  
While we have included a list of our ports and a short list of Canon  
Lenses and port recommendations we suggest visiting our web site  
for the latest information on lenses and port recommendations.  
•With the lens on the camera extended to  
full length, measure from front of camera  
to face of lens.  
•Select the appropriate port based on the  
lens type and length.  
OOppttiioonnaall AAcccceessssoorriieess  
Lead Weighht #099006.58  
The buoyancy of the system will depend on the size and  
number of strobes used as well as the weight of the camera.  
Ideally the system should be slightly negative in the  
environment in which it will be used. If you need to add weight  
to the system, an optional lead weight is available. To add the  
lead weight remove the (2) screws from the bottom of the  
aluminum tray. Place the lead weight into the pocket of the  
aluminum tray and reattach.  
•Maximum lens diameter accommodated is  
8.4cm (3.3")  
Measure  
•Maximum lens diameter when using  
zoom or focus clamp 7.1cm (2.8")  
CChhoooossiinngg aa PPoorrtt  
DOME PORT  
#5503 ........Wide angle 28mm to 17mm  
or lens up to 7.6cm (3") in length  
Ikelite Luube #001184.1  
Port O’riing #0105  
#5503.20 ..Nikon 18 & 20mmD lenses  
#5503.50 ..Lens 7.6-10.1cm (3-4")  
#5503.55....Lens 8.9-11.4cm (3.5-4.5")  
#5503.80 ..Lens 10.1-12.7cm (4-5")  
#5503.81....Nikkor 28-105mm lens only  
#5503.85 ..Lens 12.7-15.2cm (5-6")  
Housingg Back O’ring #00132.59  
While both the Port and Back o’rings should last quite some time  
it is best to carry a spare in case one becomes damaged or lost.  
SSttoorriinngg tthhee HHoouussiinngg  
When the housing is going to be stored for a prolonged period it  
should be soaked in a mild soap solution, rinsed and dried  
thoroughly. Remove the back and port from the housing.  
Remove the back and port o’rings, lightly lubricate them and  
place them in a plastic zip-lock bag. Place the plastic bag inside  
the housing for storage. Operate the push buttons periodically.  
Some zoom lenses may require the addition of a +diopter close-up lens.  
(Available from camera store).  
SUPERWIDE DOME PORT  
Superwide lens 110° to 170°. Not compatible with the SLR-MD housing due  
to vignetting.  
#5503.15 ........Lens up to 6.3cm (2.5")  
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LLeennss &&PPoorrttRReeccoommmmeennddaattiioonnss  
PPoorrttss CCoonnttiinnuueedd  
Canon Lennses.....................................................DDome..................FllatPort ....................FlatPorrtw/Focus  
14mm EF 1:2.8 ..............................5503 (1)  
FLAT PORT  
15mm Fisheye ..............................5503.15  
For standard, macro, and telephoto lenses.  
20mm ............................................5503  
Due to refraction flat ports reduce the angle-of -coverage of a lens  
and at the same time enlarge the image. This makes the flat port  
ideal when using standard, macro or zoom lenses to shoot small  
subjects. Note that if a port is long enough to accommodate the  
full length of a 1:1 macro lens, the lens may vignette when used at  
infinity. If access to the lens' full range is desired, then select a  
dome port instead.  
24mm ............................................5503  
28mm ............................................5503 ............5501  
35mm ............................................5503 ............5501  
50mm Macro 1:2.8........................5503.50........5505  
100mm Macro ..............................NR................5505.5  
100mm EF Macro 1:2.8................NR................5505.58(4)  
100mm USM Macro 1:2.8............NR................5505.45 ............5508.45  
16-35mm USM ..............................5503.55(2)  
17-35 Ultrasonic ............................5503.50 (2)  
17-40mm USM..............................5503.50(2)  
18-55 EF-S......................................5503  
FLAT PORT  
#5501 . . . . . Lens up to 6.3cm (2.5")  
#5502 . . . . . Lens 6.3-8.9cm (2.5-3.5")  
#5502.41 . . Lens 7.9-10.4cm (3.1-4.125")  
#5505 . . . . . Lens 8.9-11.4cm (3.5-4.5")  
#5505.45 . . Lens 10.4-13cm (4.1-5.125")  
#5505.5 . . . Lens 11.4-14cm (4.5-5.5")  
#5505.58 . . Lens 13-15.5cm (5.1-6.125")  
*20-35mm ......................................5503.50  
*20-35 Ultrasonic ..........................5503 (2)  
*22-55 Ultrasonic ..........................5503.50(2)  
*24-85mm......................................5503.50  
*28-70mm......................................5503.85 (3)  
*28-80mm ....................................5503.50  
*28-80mm USM............................5503.50(2)  
28-105mm EF USM II ..................5503.55(2)  
*28-105mm USM ..........................5503.80(2)  
*35-80mm......................................5503 ............5502  
*35-135mm ....................................5503.80  
Sigma AF ((Canon) ............................Dome .............Flat Port  
*28-105mm f/2.8-4........................5503.80(2)  
FLAT PORT WITH FOCUS  
For long lenses whose focus collar extends beyond the housing  
focus. Telephoto lenses longer than 135mm are not recommended.  
#5506. . . Lens 8.9-11.4cm (3.5-4.5")  
#5506.5 . Lens 11.4-14cm (4.5-5.5")  
5507 . . . . Lens 14-16.5cm (5.5-6.5")  
5508 . . . . Lens 16.5-19cm (6.5-7.5")  
5508.05 . Nikor 105mm lens only  
(*) Zoom lenses that do not focus to 12” require a +4 diopter close-up lens  
be added to the lens when used underwater behind a dome port.  
(1) Port shade may have to be removed to avoid vignetting.  
(2) Lens requires special zoom clamps and focus sleeve #5509.28.  
(3) Lens diameter does not allow zoom operation in the housing.  
(4) Auto or Manual focus must be selected before closing the housing.  
Requires special zoom clamp and focus sleeve #5509.28 for manual focus.  
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MMaaiinntteennaannccee  
CCoonnttrrooll MMaaiinntteennaannccee  
The Ikelite 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.  
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.  
Do Not  
1.  
leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for  
prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.  
2. Do Nott ship the camera in the housing.  
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be  
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the sseett  
screw in each control knob.  
lubricate shaft  
Check each  
controll gland penetrating the housing to make sure  
housing  
they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate  
loose during travel.  
4. Keep the back and port o’ring clean and lightly lubricated. To  
lubricate remove the o’ring from the back. Put a small amount  
of lkelite lubricant on your fingers. Draw the o’ring through  
your fingers to apply a light coating of lubricant. Only apply  
pull out to  
expose shaft  
enough lubricant to make the o’ring feel slick.  
Do Not sstretch  
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing).  
the o’rinng. 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.  
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 use.  
5. Keep the area where the o’ring fits and the sealing surface clean.  
6. Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each  
salt water use. Depress push buttons several times during rinse.  
Dry with a soft cloth. Dry port to eliminate water spotting.  
After several uses in salt water soak the housing in a mild soap  
solution, rinse and dry.  
CCAAUUTTIIOONN:: NNeevveerr uussee sspprraayy lluubbrriiccaannttss aass tthhee pprrooppeellllaanntt  
iinnggrreeddiieenntt ccaann ccaauussee tthhee ppllaassttiicc hhoouussiinngg ttoo ccrraacckk..  
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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,  
loosen the set screw in the knob (allen 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, NOTE 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.  
GGeenneerraall TTiippss  
1. You should completely assemble and test your set-up in a  
swimming pool before using it in openwater.  
2. It is a good idea to start each photo dive with a fully charged  
battery(s) in the camera and strobes.  
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  
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. Set Image Resolution to the Highest JPG format available or  
RAW. Higher resolution setting are required for printing. High  
resolution images can easily be reduced in size with software  
and retain their original quality. A Low resolution image can be  
enlarged with software but much of the quality will be lost.  
housing  
gland  
control  
shaft  
6. Digital images are usually transferred to the computer where  
their appearance can be fine tuned. Many of the image  
manipulation programs make you think you can magically  
correct any image taken and make a good picture. One thing to  
be aware of is that if an image is overexposed that some of the  
color information in the file is missing. If the color is missing  
you cannot adjust it. If images are underexposed the color and  
detail may be there, 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 than overexposed.  
Loosen set screw  
(allen wrench required)  
Flat  
Tighten set screw down  
against this area when  
replacing the knob.  
Lubricate end of shaft  
before reinserting into  
gland  
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PPhhoottoo TTiippss  
IIkkeelliittee LLiimmiitteedd WWaarrrraannttyy  
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 are  
using flash, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m)will not have much  
color.  
All 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.  
2. Digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press  
the shutter release button and the camera actually takes the  
picture. It only takes a slight amount of pressure to trip the  
shutter, if the shutter doesn’t trip immediately don’t push down  
harder on the shutter control as you may damage the camera.  
Hold the camera steady a second or two after pressing the  
shutter release button.  
RReettuurrnniinngg PPrroodduuccttss ffoorr SSeerrvviiccee  
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.  
3. 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.  
4. Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered  
out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject.  
5. For balanced lighting meter the background and set the camera  
aperture accordingly. Use TTL, adjust the strobe’s power  
settings, or move the strobe closer or farther away to properly  
expose the subject with the chosen camera aperture.  
Ikelitte Underrwater SSystems  
50 W 33rdd Street  
Indiannapoliiss, IN 462208 USA  
317-9223-4523  
email: iikelitee@ikeliite.com  
www.ikellite.com  
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