Ikelite Digital Camera 687145 User Manual

Quick-Release  
Strobe  
Mount  
Main-dial  
ISO  
Lid  
Flash Button  
Mode-dial  
Ikelite SLR-DC Housing  
Snap  
Zoom  
Control  
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l  
#6871.45 for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, 450D, Kiss Digital X2  
#6872.10 for EOS Digital Rebel XS, 1000D, Kiss F Digital  
IKELITE  
Gear Sleeve  
Drive Gear  
Lens  
Release  
Rubber  
Handle  
Shutter  
Release  
Port  
Opening  
Lid  
Snap  
Lid  
Snap  
Strobe  
Mount  
Aluminum Tray  
FRONT VIEW  
Viewfinder Port  
Shutter  
Release  
Zoom  
Control  
AEL/  
AFL  
Quick  
Release  
Button  
A
B
C
D
E
F
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.  
Lid  
Snap  
Lens  
Release  
H
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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  
[D] AF Point Button  
[E] White Balance Button  
[F] Cross keys (Arrow Pad)  
[G] Playback Button  
[H] Erase Button  
[ I ] TTL Mode Buttons  
[A] Menu Button  
[B] Display  
[C] Aperture +/- Button  
BACK VIEW  
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Lid  
Snap  
ISO  
Initial Camera Setup (cont.)  
- Disable “Auto Lighting Optimizer”  
- Set auto-focus mode to “One Shot”.  
- Set “Hightlight Tone Priority” to “OFF”.  
- Disable “Mirror Lock-Up”.  
Main Dial  
Mode Dial  
AE Lock  
Power  
Switch  
Optional  
Port  
Gear  
Sleeve  
Back O’ring  
Disable LCD Auto Off Before Installing the Camera: XSi only  
Shutter  
Release  
Camera  
Tray  
If the LCD Auto Off is Enabled, the LCD will turn Off when  
the camera is installed in the housing. To use the LCD when  
the camera is in the housing, go to the camera menu and set  
LCD Auto Off to the Disable Mode.  
Port  
O'ring  
Camera  
Mounting  
Bolt  
SIDE VIEW  
Opening the Housing  
Push Forward  
Lid Snaps have a Lock.  
To open, push Lid Snap Lock  
Initial Camera Setup  
Lid Snap Lock  
- Insert a fully charged battery  
forward and lift as shown.  
Keep pressure on the Lid  
Snap so it does not fly open  
- Insert memory card (1GB or greater capacity recommended)  
- Set the mode dial to “M” manual  
- Set shutter speed to 1/60th second or 1/125th second for fast  
moving subjects.  
- Set aperture to F8 for general photography or F22 for macro  
photography (close-ups).  
- Set image resolution to highest jpeg setting or RAW  
- Set ISO to 100 and Meter to “center-weighted”  
- Disable “LCD auto-off” in the camera menu settings  
- If using auto-focus in “Live-View”, use “Quick-Mode”.  
NOTE: Auto-focus will not be as good in “Live-View” mode.  
Lift  
quickly.  
Some lid snaps have a lot of  
spring tension once they go over center, so have a firm grip on  
the lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.  
.
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Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On the Type 1Lenses  
Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On Type 2 Lenses  
Due to the larger diameter lens opening on Type 2 lenses, the  
Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve need to be installed from the rear  
(bayonet end) of the lens. Use the housing Lens Release Control  
and remove the camera lens from the camera body after the  
camera and lens have been installed in the housing.  
The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over  
the Zoom Ring of the lens as shown in (Fig. C). Install the Zoom  
Clamp with the extension tabs toward the rear element of the  
lens. After installing the Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve (Fig. D &  
E)  
, install the Lens Port and rotate the Zoom Ring on the lens.  
Type 2 lens  
If the Zoom Ring and Gear Sleeve do not mesh properly, install  
the rubber strips (supplied) to the inside diameter of the Zoom  
Clamp as shown (Fig. F). Two thicknesses of rubber strips are  
provided. Start by installing the thinnest rubber strips. If the  
Zoom Clamp still is not tight enough, use the thicker rubber  
strips. Reinstall the Zoom Clamp, Sleeve, and Port.  
zoom  
ring  
align  
zoom clamp  
extension  
grooved  
tabs with  
gear sleeve  
ribs  
clamp  
TOP OF HOUSING  
Type 1 lens  
gear sleeve  
ribs  
mounted  
to camera  
mesh  
gear sleeve ribs  
with black housing  
drive gear  
align with  
groove in  
zoom clamp  
extension  
tab  
zoom  
ring  
NOTE:  
Before installing the lens port and checking operation, make sure  
the teeth on the Gear Sleeve mesh with the teeth on the housing  
Drive Gear (Fig. G). When the port is installed, it will lock the  
Gear Sleeve in place. After installing the port, rotate the housing  
Zoom Control Knob to see that the Gear Sleeve is properly  
rotating the lens Zoom ring.  
Figure C  
Figure D  
Figure E  
IKELITE  
mesh  
gear sleeve  
with  
apply  
rubber strips  
to inside of  
clamp  
black housing  
drive gear  
Figure G  
Figure F  
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Installing the Port cont.  
To Remove Port  
Installing the Port  
Port Lock  
Release  
Button  
There are two port locks on  
the front of the housing  
(See housing front). Each  
port lock has a Release  
Button. Lift the release  
button and slide each Port  
Lock away from the port  
opening. In the unlocked  
position, the Release Button  
will remain in the up  
To remove the port, lift up on each Release Button and slide the  
port lock away from the port.  
Locked Position  
Lift Release  
Button to  
Unlock  
Port Seal Inside View  
Fig. 1  
If the port is installed before the  
camera is inserted into the housing,  
look from the inside of the housing  
at the port seal. Check to see that the  
o’ring is properly seated as shown in  
Pull Back to  
Disengage  
Port  
Unlocked Position  
position as shown.  
Fig. 2  
figure 1and not extruded as shown  
in figure 2.  
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 pull 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 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 each port lock. When the port lock  
clicks into place, the Release Button will drop down against the  
port lock.  
Caution:  
After installing the port, turn the Zoom Control knob on the  
housing. If the Zoom Control is difficult to turn, the gear sleeve  
may be warped. If so reduce or omit any rubber installed on the  
Zoom Clamp. (Fig.H on pg.11). If the Zoom Clamp is still warped,  
use of the #5509.28 package may be required. (See page 8)  
NOTE: (lens ports)  
A lens port must be secured to the housing before entering the  
water. Ikelite DSLR housings DO NOT come with a lens port. You  
must select the correct port for each lens you will be using  
underwater. For complete lens/port information and  
Check around the perimeter of the port seal to see that the  
o’ring is properly sealed and not extruded (Page 12 - Fig. 2).  
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Using External Strobes  
Using External Strobes Cont.  
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.  
The Consversion Circuitry also offers Manual exposure control  
with 31/2 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 #4103.51single or  
#4103.52 dual sync cord.  
Using the Conversion Circuitry (Set DS Substrboe to TTL mode)  
• Mode and Compensation Buttons  
See page 17 for DS Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion  
Circuitry.  
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 them depressed until you see the desired Yellow  
LED Mode illuminate.  
• 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.  
• Manual 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 with the heading M. (Set DS Substrboe to TTL mode)  
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NOTE: DS Substrobe Update information  
Ikelite Substrobe DS-51  
DS50 Substrobes  
The compact, lightweight and affordable  
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 can not be  
updated to operate with the Conversion Circuitry.  
• 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.  
• DS50 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 70,000 or higher, or  
with one of the two following  
ikelite  
Substrobe DS-51is well suited for general  
and macro photography. This strobe can  
easily switch between TTL/Auto and any of  
the six (6) manual power settings for  
complete control over lighting the subject.  
DS  
ikelite  
Ikelite Substrobe DS-160  
labels in the battery  
The SubStrobe DS-160 recycles virtually instantaneously when  
fired at a fractional power -- whether in TTL or manual mode --  
and still in a quick 1.5  
compartment provide  
Substrobe  
MOD-NC  
optimum performance with  
the Conversion Circuitry and  
do not need an update.  
serial number  
seconds from full discharge.  
TTL  
Enjoy perfect TTL  
Test  
Ready Light  
automatic exposure and an  
-3  
On  
DS125Substrobes  
increased number of flashes  
per full charge. When used  
in manual settings, the DS-  
160 offers 10 powers in  
• DS125Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2,500 must be  
updated to operate correctly with the Conversion Circuitry.  
• DS125Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2,501and  
4,900 will operate with the Conversion Circuitry, but require an  
update to provide optimum performance.  
half-stop increments for  
precise control over your exposure.  
• DS125Substrobes 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  
Conversion Circuitry and do  
not need an update.  
Strobe Arms  
This housing offers two types of arm mounting  
systems. The top of the rubber handles utilize  
Ikelite’s Quick-Release Arm, available as the  
recommended SA-100R Arm system.  
Substrobe  
MOD-NC  
serial number  
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.  
To Update Your Substrobe:  
Send to the Ikelite address on the back page of this manual or  
contact Ikelite for more information.  
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Using External Strobes Cont.  
Pre-Dive Your System  
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).  
Using Ikelite Non-DS Substrobes (Substrobe 50, 100A,  
200, 400) with this Housing.  
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.  
Optional Accessories  
Lead Weight #0906.58  
Using Non Ikelite Strobes with this Housing.  
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.  
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.  
Lubricants  
1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We  
recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricant. Other brands  
may cause the o’ring to swell and not seal properly.  
Ikelite Lube #0184.1  
2. Use only enough Ikelite lubricant to lightly cover control shafts  
and o’rings. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean cloth.  
Lubricant is not a sealant and is used to reduce friction.  
Excessive lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may  
interfere with proper sealing.  
Port O’ring #0105  
Housing Back O’ring #0132.59  
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.  
Storing the Housing  
Note: Lubricant is not needed on the main housing o’ring to  
maintain a housing seal, however, lightly lubricating this o’ring  
can extend it’s life and aid in seeing a good housing seal. Too  
much lube can attract debris increasing the potential for a leak.  
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  
then place them in a plastic zip-lock bag. Place the plastic bag  
inside the housing for storage. Operate the push buttons  
periodically.  
CAUTION: Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient  
can cause the plastic housing to crack.  
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Maintenance  
Control Maintenance  
Your Ikelite Housing should be given the same care and attention  
as your other photographic equipment. In addition to normal  
maintenance, we recommend your housing be returned to Ikelite  
(every 2-3years or 50 dives), 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.  
Do Not  
2.  
ship the camera in the housing.  
set  
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the  
screw  
in each control knob.  
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be  
control gland  
Check each  
penetrating the housing to make sure  
they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate  
loose during travel.  
lubricate shaft  
housing  
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. Pull the o’ring through your  
fingers to apply a light coating of lubricant. Only apply enough  
pull out to  
expose shaft  
Do Not stretch the o’ring  
lubricant to make the o’ring feel slick.  
.
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.  
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing).  
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.  
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.  
7. Although not recommended, if it is necessary to remove a  
Do Not  
housing push button,  
re-use the E-clip. Contact Ikelite  
for replacement E-clips (part #0319.12).  
CAUTION: Never use spray lubricants as the propellant  
ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack.  
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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, 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.  
General Tips  
1. You should completely assemble and test your system 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 in the camera and strobe(s).  
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 fingers 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 settings 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. ISO 100 and “center-weighted averaging” metering are  
recommended.  
7. 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, 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 rather 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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Photo Tips  
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.  
1. The number one rule in underwater photography is to 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, regardless of the strobe’s power.  
2. Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you  
press the shutter release button and when the camera actually  
takes the picture. It only takes a slight amount of pressure to  
operate 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.  
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.  
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.  
Ikelite Underwater Systems  
50 W 33rd Street  
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.  
6. Avoid shooting into the sun. This can cause unwanted reflections  
or underexposed subjects.  
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA  
When sending products to Ikelite, send  
at the above address “attn. Repair Dept.”.  
317-923-4523  
Digital 6871.45/6872.10-02-09-08  
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