Ikelite Digital Camera ALL User Manual

Please Read  
Ikelite Digital Housing  
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.  
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l  
for ULTRACompact Digital DC-100 Housing  
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.  
Please Read If Using an EV-Controller  
The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user  
settings. One setting is for strobe selection, the other is for pre-  
If your camera model uses pre-flash  
flash or non pre-flash.  
, the  
EV-Controller should be set to the pre-flash position.  
Camera Setup (for most point and shoot digitals)  
1. Set ISO to lowest setting available.  
2. Set camera to least automated mode.  
3. Enable macro setting if pictures are over-exposed. Also, zoom in  
and back away from the subject.  
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.  
4. Set aperture to smallest available setting (highest numerical  
setting).  
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).  
5. Make sure flash is forced “on”.  
6. See “supplemental instructions” for any additional camera  
settings specific to your camera.  
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Opening the Housing  
Closing the Housing  
1. 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 of the back. Rotate the hinged back to  
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  
Latch in open  
position  
it’s open position.  
Latch Button  
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.  
Latch Button  
Latch in “locked”  
position  
Installing the Camera  
1. Place the camera face down into the front housing ribs as  
shown.  
Latch Button  
Latch Button  
ULTRAcompact  
Made in USA  
Camera in Housing Front  
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Optional Accessories Continued  
Important Zoom Control Info (not on all housings)  
If your new Ikelite ULTRAcompact Digital Housing contains a  
“lever type” zoom control as pictured below, please read the  
Ikelite Digital Strobe Packages  
following NOTE.  
For the best photo results in all shooting conditions, Ikelite highly  
recommends that you 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. The following  
strobe packages come complete with the strobe, arm, and slave  
unit (to sense the camera flash):  
Zoom Control (lever type only)  
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 any other function.  
This is because the camera is receiving a signal from the  
engaged zoom control.  
1. #4035 AutoFlash AF35 designed specifically for the Ikelite  
Compact and ULTRAcompact Digital housings.  
2. #3944.54 Substrobe DS-51Deluxe Package  
3. #3944.77 Substrobe DS-125 Package  
4. #3944.91Substrobe DS-160 Package  
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.  
Tray with Release Handle #9523.31  
Tray and Release Handle is required to mount external  
Digital Substrobes DS-51, DS-125, and DS-160.  
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Zoom Control Disengaged  
“Center Position”  
Zoom Control Engaged  
Complete information regarding strobe packages and optional  
accessories available at www.ikelite.com  
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Maintenance  
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.  
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.  
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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 the sealing surface of the housing clean.  
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.  
2. If a housing control shaft becomes “sticky” and hard to operate,  
return the housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance.  
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After several uses in salt water, soak the housing exterior in a  
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.  
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General Tips  
Photo 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.  
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  
necessary. If you are using flash, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m)  
will not have much color regardless of strobe power.  
2. 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, 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.  
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.  
5. 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)  
3. 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.  
To shoot photographs closer 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.  
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 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.  
6. If over-exposure occurs, enable macro setting. If over-exposure  
continues, zoom in and back away from the subject.  
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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).  
7. 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.  
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Photo Tips Cont.  
Ikelite Limited Warranty  
7. 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.  
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.  
8. 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.  
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.  
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 service turnaround time is approximately 2-3weeks.  
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: [email protected]  
ULTRAcompact Digital-01-0708  
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