Ikelite Digital Camera DSC V3 User Manual

Digital Housing  
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DSC-V3  
H o u s i n g  
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1. Place housing face down in your  
lap.  
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housing back  
Once the housing has been closed, push the controls back into  
place. Make sure they line up with the camera’s controls.  
2. Check to see that there is an  
o’ring on the housing back and  
that it is clean and in its proper  
location.  
3. Guide the back onto the housing.  
The o’ring should touch the  
housing all the way around. There  
should be an even gap all the way  
around between the housing and  
the housing back.  
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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.  
o’ring  
housing  
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The housing’s Jog Dial  
Control has a small bump  
on the inside face of the  
4. Lift the lid snaps so they are  
extended and place the lid snap  
into the hook on the housing  
back.  
housing back  
control for depressing the  
Jog Dial on the camera.  
The small bump is in the  
same location as the  
white dot on the control  
knob. To use, rotate the  
control knob until the  
white dot is in the 6  
Jog Dial  
Zoom  
5. To close the housing push  
down on the lid snaps until  
they snap into place . Lid  
even gap  
all 4 sides  
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LCD  
snaps on opposite sides of the  
housing should be closed at the  
same time. Be sure they are down  
far enough to engage the lock.  
o’ring  
Back of Housing  
housing  
o’clock position. In this  
position the small bump will depress the Jog Dial.  
Double chheck - Once the housing is closed, check the o’ring seal.  
Check the gap between the housing back and the housing, it  
should be even all the way around.  
Look through the clear plastic back at the o’ring. You should see a  
darkened area where the o’ring is compressed against the  
housing back. If you do not see an even black compression seal  
all the way around the back, open the lid snaps, reseat the  
housing back and close the lid snaps. Visually check the seal again.  
To select an item turn the jog dial to the item you want to set.  
Then pull out on the control slightly and position the white dot  
over the jog dial and depress. This will set the item you selected.  
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1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We  
recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite  
products as some other brands may cause the o’ring to swell  
and not seal properly.  
The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used to illuminate subject  
underwater.  
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Camera SSettings  
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.  
Substrobe  
When using an external flash  
DS51 or  
you must turn external flash on  
in the camera’s menu. See  
camera instruction booklet.  
DS125  
Using DDS Substtrobes wwith the  
EV-Conttroller.  
SA-100Q  
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The Ikelite EV-Controller  
provides 10 manual power  
settings in half-stop increments  
with the DS51 or DS125  
Substrobes. The EV-Controller  
must be triggered by the  
optional #4103.51 sync cord  
EV-Controller  
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Back O'riing #0110  
O'rings last for several years if properly maintained.  
(See Maintenance) Always carry a spare o'ring in case  
the housing o'ring becomes damaged or lost.  
#4103.51  
Sync Cord  
attached to the housing  
bulkhead.  
External strobes expand lighting  
options to achieve the best  
UR/Prro Filtter #64441.41  
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, not recommended for use with flash.  
lighting for different subjects. A second external digital strobe  
package can be added to fill shadows and produce more realistic  
photographs.  
Usingg Ikellite Substrrobess withh SSync Cords.  
Any Ikelite Substrobe, Substrobe 50, Substrobe DS51, Substrobe  
100, Substrobe DS125 or Substrobe 200 can be connected to the  
housing and used in the manual mode with the #4103.51 sync cord.  
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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.  
Do Not  
2.  
ship the camera in the housing.  
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the sseett  
screw  
in each control knob.  
Check each connttrrool glandd 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. Draw 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 Nott stretcch the oo’ringg.  
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.  
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.  
After several uses in salt water soak the housing in a mild soap  
solution, 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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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.  
CCoonnttrrooll MMaaiinntteennaannccee  
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.  
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be  
lubricate shaft  
housing  
pull out to  
expose shaft  
housing  
gland  
control  
shaft  
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing).  
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.  
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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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.  
6. Since opinions vary on what is the correct exposure you may  
want to adjust your camera for what you like exposure wise.  
Many cameras allow you to adjust both available light and flash  
exposure with the EV control in the camera’s menu.  
2. If the camera’s built-in flash is being used it is very close to the  
camera lens. The flash will light up any suspended particles in  
the water and they will 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. 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.  
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 image manipulation  
programs, if the image is overexposed much of the color is  
missing. If the color is missing you cannot adjust it. If images  
are underexposed some 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 over exposed.  
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.  
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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 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.  
IIkkeelliittee LLiimmiitteedd WWaarrrraannttyy  
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.  
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.  
Ikelitte Underrwater SSystems  
50 W 333rd Sttrreet • IIndiaanapolis, IIN 4622008 USA  
317-923-44523 eemail:: ikeliite@ikkelite.com  
www.ikellite.com  
Digittal 61100.93-0011-0105  
 

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