Ikelite Digital Camera DS 50 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 sections.  
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l  
#6148.11 for Canon PowerShot SX110 IS  
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-flash or non pre-flash. This camera uses pre-flash, thus the  
EV-Controller should be set to the pre-flash position when used  
with this camera.  
The camera does not emit a pre-flash when used in the “M”  
manual mode. If using the “M” manual mode, set the  
EV-controller to non-pre-flash.  
Initial Camera Setup  
1. Set ISO to 80.  
2. Set camera to “A” Aperture priority.  
3. Raise the camera flash to it’s open or “UP” position.  
4. Set Flash to forced “On” (lightning bolt in LCD).  
5. In the Flash Control Menu >Flash Settings >Flash Mode >  
Auto, should be the setting, which is also the default setting.  
5. For Macro photography, set aperture to f7.1or 8.0.  
6. Set White Balance to “Auto”.  
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.  
7. Set Image Quality to “Superfine” and Large “L”.  
8. Set Metering to “Center Weighted Avg.”.  
NOTE:  
Make sure that the camera flash is in the “up” or “raised”  
Ikelite Digital Housings are slightly negative in salt water for  
stability. This housing has been water pressure tested at the  
factory to 200’ (60m).  
position before closing your housing with the camaera inside.  
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Zoom Dial  
Mode Dial  
Opening the Housing  
Lock  
1. Lid Snaps have a  
.
Shutter  
Release  
To open, push each Lid Snap Lock forward and lift as shown.  
Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so that it does not fly open  
quickly.  
Lid  
Snap  
Lid  
Snap  
Lens  
Port  
Push Forward  
Front View  
Lid Snap Lock  
Power Button  
A
B
D
K
C
Lift  
E
G
I
H
F
J
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 or simultaneously.  
[A] Print/Share  
[B] Playback  
[C] Face Selector  
[D] Exposure  
[E] ISO/Jump  
[F] Macro  
[I] Continuous  
[J] Display  
[K] Menu  
[G] FUNC./SET  
[H] Flash/Control Dial  
Back View  
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Diffuser  
Optional Accessories  
DS Digital Strobes  
For the best underwater photographic results, we recommend  
adding an external DS-digital strobe and EV-controller, connected  
to the housing with a SA-100 Ball/socket arm.  
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 may block a portion of the light from the camera’s  
built-in flash, creating a shadow in the lower area of the photo.  
If this occurs, zoom the lens slightly to eliminate the shadow.  
(You can test this above water)  
Ikelite DS series Substrobes are industry favorites for their warm,  
even coverage and lightning fast recycle time. Being farther from  
the camera lens, the optional DS Substrobe aids in reducing the  
illumination of particles in the water and helps to eliminate  
backscatter.  
Deflector  
The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe  
such as the DS51or DS160 Substrobe with an EV Controller. The  
deflector will redirect the camera’s flash to the EV Controller  
which controls the external DS strobe’s output.  
When used in conjunction with the EV-Controller, the DS51Mode  
switch is set to the TTL setting and the EV-Controller provides ten  
power settings in half-stop increments.  
Lens Port and Accessory Lenses  
Substrobe DS51  
The Substrobe DS51covers the equivalent of a 28mm lens. It is the  
ideal choice when using only the camera lens with no accessory  
wide angle lenses attached.  
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.  
Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.  
The Housing Lens Port is threaded to accept 67mm accessory  
lenses. These lenses are NOT recommended for use with this  
housing due to extreme vignetting  
ikelite  
Substrobe  
DS51  
DS  
ikelite  
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Optional Accessories (cont.)  
Substrobe DS160  
Optional Accessories (cont.)  
EV Manual Controller  
EV-controller  
TTL  
The Substrobe DS160 covers  
Provides 10 manual power  
settings in half-stop  
increments for SubStrobe  
DS-50, DS-51, DS-80,  
DS-125, DS-160 and  
Test  
the equivalent of an 18mm  
Ready Light  
lens or 100 degrees  
-3  
On  
w/diffuser installed. It is the  
ideal choice when using  
accessory wide angle lenses  
greater than 28mm. It also  
features a 1.5 second recycle  
DS-200 models.  
Simply point the  
Substrobe  
time and 225 flashes per full  
DS160  
Controller at your camera  
housing for dependable  
strobe triggering by the  
camera strobe.  
mount to  
charge.  
Extended  
Stem Mount  
(page #11)  
SA-100 Ball/Socket Arm  
The Controller attaches to  
the strobe and mounts  
near the housing on the  
#9571.3Extended Stem  
Mount (Page #11).  
The SA-100 system #4086.61  
with its 1" diameter ball is ideal  
underwater. The #9571.3  
extended stem mount allows  
SA-100 Ball/Socket  
Arm #4086.61  
connect to  
DS-Substrobe  
easy attachment of the  
EV-controller or flashlight  
mount, and drops right into  
the release handle. Aim does  
not change when changing the  
aim of the strobe. The arm  
system allows easy strobe  
placement from macro  
close-up to wide angle without  
changing aim of the Sensor.  
The complete system removes  
with a push of the handle  
button.  
Strobe Packages  
#3944.54 Substrobe DS-51package includes #4086.61Arm System  
(page #11) and EV Manual Controller.  
#3944.91Substrobe DS-160 package includes #4086.61Arm  
System (page #11), 1.5 hour Smart Charger, and EV Manual  
Controller  
#9571.3 Extended  
Stem Mount (included  
with SA-100  
Ball/Socket arm)  
Note:  
DS Strobes must be set to “TTL” to utilize the manual  
power settings on the EV Manual Controller.  
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Optional Accessories (cont.)  
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.  
Back o-ring #0110  
O-rings last for several years if properly maintained. (See  
maintenance section). Always carry a spare o-ring in case the  
original becomes damaged or lost.  
UR/Pro Filter (Blue Water) #6441.41  
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 and not recommended for use with  
flash.  
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 lkelite  
lubricant on your fingers. Pull the o-ring through your fingers  
to apply a light coating of lubricant. 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 help to show a dark sealing  
line when the housing back is properly sealed.  
Green Water Filter #6441.81  
Enhances contrast and alters the color of green water to give  
our subject a rich, natural tone. For available light only and not  
recommended for use with flash.  
Tray with Dual Release Handles #9523.32  
Dual Tray and Release Handles are required to mount two  
external Substrobes.  
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.  
Complete information regarding optional accessories available at  
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).  
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Lubricants  
Control Maintenance Cont.  
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.  
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.  
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  
(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.  
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 correct the problem, return the  
housing to Ikelite for maintenance.  
housing  
gland  
control  
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be  
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see diagrams A and B on pages  
#16 & #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.  
Tighten set screw down  
against this flat area  
Lubricate end of shaft  
before reinserting into  
gland  
Loosen set screw  
when replacing the knob.  
Diagram A  
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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  
are using flash, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m)will not have  
much color.  
housing  
pull out to  
expose shaft  
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; 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. 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.  
Diagram B  
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.  
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  
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 DS51or DS160. With an  
external strobe, you can position it so nothing blocks the light  
path between the strobe and the subject.  
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Photo Tips Cont.  
Ikelite Limited Warranty  
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. Many cameras allow  
you to adjust both available light and flash exposure with an  
EV 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.  
7. 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.  
One thing to remember when using an image manipulation  
program, is 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, but 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 over exposed.  
Returning Products for Service  
Ikelite is most interested in performing 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]  
Digital 6148.11-01-1108  
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