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Ikelite SLR-DC Instruction Manual

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SLR-DC Housing
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6871.02 Canon EOS 5D Mark II
IKELITE
Port Lock
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this
product.

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  • Page 1 6871.02 Canon EOS 5D Mark II IKELITE Port Lock Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve ......P. 10 Installing the Port ............P. 15 Housing Conversion Circuitry..........P. 17 DS50 and DS125 Strobe Compatibility ......P. 18 Using Non-Ikelite or Ikelite Non-DS Strobes ....P. 18 Usage ................P. 19 Pre-Dive your System ............P. 19 Lubricants ................P. 19 Troubleshooting ............P.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents - SLR-DC Housing - Aluminum Tray & Dual Handles - Envelope containing tray - Silicone Lubricant installation hardware, - Std. Zoom Clamp & Sleeve Set maintenance kit, and extra - #5509.28 Large Diameter Zoom control end tips. Clamp & Sleeve Set...
  • Page 4 Parts of the Housing - Front View Quick Release WB/Metering Meter/White Balance Strobe Arm Mount Mode Main Dial IKELITE Port Lock Gear Sleeve Handle Drive Gear Port Shutter Opening Release Snap Aluminum Tray Side View Main Dial Port Lock Optional...

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Housing / Size And Weight

    Back View Viewfinder Port Mode Dial LCD Light Button Quick Release AF-ON Button Zoom Lens Shutter Release Release /DOF 1. Live View 8. AF Point 2. Menu 9. Set/Movie Shooting 3. Picture Style 10. Quick Control Dial 4. Info 11. External Strobe Connector and 5.

  • Page 6: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Insert a fully charged battery. 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).

  • Page 7: Installing The Camera

    Installing the Camera Remove the back from the housing. The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back. Position the camera and lens on the camera tray, and then secure it with the mounting bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod socket.

  • Page 8: Attaching The Flash Connection For External Strobes

    Attaching the Flash Connection for External Strobes When using an external strobe, connect the housing hotshoe connector. Slide the connector into the hotshoe mount on the camera from the back of the camera as shown. Slide the connector forward until it stops. This can be done External Strobe Connector and before or after...

  • Page 9: Closing The Housing

    Closing the Housing Housing Back 1. Place housing face down in your lap. 2. Check to see that there is an o-ring on the housing back that 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.

  • Page 10: Installing Zoom Clamp And Gear Sleeve

    Preparing to Install Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve Determine the type lens opening of lens being used on the camera. zoom ring Type 1 Lenses have a lens opening that is NOT larger in diameter than the bayonet mount zoom ring. (Fig. 1). Type 1 lens Type 2 lens (Figure 1)
  • Page 11 Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On the Type 1 Lenses The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over the Zoom Ring of the lens - figure C, page 11. Install the Zoom Clamp with the extension tabs toward the rear element of the lens.
  • Page 12 Type 1 Lenses (cont.) Gear Sleeve Ribs Align Ribs with Zoom Clamp grooved tabs Figure D Apply rubber strips to inside of clamp Figure F Figure E...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 Control Knob to see that the Gear Sleeve is properly rotating the Lens Zoom ring. Manual Focusing Note: Ikelite DSLR housings are designed for auto-focus DSLR cameras and lenses. Manual focusing is not recommended. In some cases, if you desire to manually focus a lens, the zoom clamp must be moved onto the lens Manual Focus Ring and you must use the housing zoom control knob to manually focus.

  • Page 15: Installing The Port

    Installing the Port Port Lock There are four port locks on the Release Button front of the housing, see figure G, page 14. Each port lock has a Release Button. Lift the Locked Position release button and slide each Lift Release Port Lock away from the port Button to Unlock...

  • Page 16: Lens Ports

    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 compatibility with your Ikelite system, go to www.ikelite.com...

  • Page 17: Housing Conversion Circuitry

    The Conversion Circuitry also offers 8 manual power settings in 1/2 stop increments and is powered by the Ikelite DS Strobe when connected to the housing with the 4103.51 single or 4103.52 dual sync cord.

  • Page 18: Ds50 And Ds125 Strobe Compatibility

    Using Non-Ikelite or Ikelite Non-DS Strobes (Strobe 50, 100A, 200, 400) with this Housing The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used with a Non-Ikelite or Non-DS Strobe. These Strobes can be used in their manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the Strobe.

  • Page 19: Usage

    Lubricants 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. Use only enough Ikelite lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and o-rings.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    If still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section - pages 24 & 25. - Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Image is over- or - Check that the strobe(s) are firing when taking under-exposed a picture.
  • Page 21 - If water droplets or moisture is present around the controls or sealing areas, return the housing to Ikelite for evaluation. - Clean the main housing o-ring, port o-ring, and sealing surfaces of the housing.

  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts 0132.61 Spare Main Housing O-ring 0105 Spare Port-to-Housing O-ring 5020 Silicone Lubricant in 4 1cc Tubes 5512.69 O-ring Kit with Main O-ring, Port O-ring, & 1cc Lubricant 0333.6 Tray Mounting Screw 12-24 x 1/2 in. Stainless 0212.12 1/4 in. Shoulder Washer for 12-24 Screw 9104.5 Waterproof Bulkhead Cap 0200.91 Body Cap...

  • Page 23: Recommended Accessories

    Recommended Accessories Accessory Mounting Points The top of the SLR-DC housing features a 1/4-20 threaded mounting point for the attachment of a focus light, video light or other lightweight accessories. The bottom of the SLR-DC housing tray also features five 1/4-20 threaded mounting points for attachment of a tripod or other accessories.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 25 Diagram A Housing Gland Control Shaft Tighten set screw down against this flat area Lubricate end of shaft Loosen set screw when replacing the knob. before reinserting into (allen wrench required) gland Diagram B Lubricate Shaft Housing Pull out to expose shaft...
  • Page 26 Housing 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 2-3 years or 50 dives), to be checked and pressure tested.

  • Page 27: Photo Tips

    Photo Tips 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 you are using flash for still photos, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8 m) will not have much color regardless of strobe power.

  • Page 28: Storing The Housing

    NOTE: To shoot photographs closer than 2 feet (0.6 m), we recommend using an external strobe such as the DS51 or DS161. An external strobe can be positioned so nothing blocks the light path between the strobe and the subject. Storing the Housing 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.

  • Page 29: Customer Support

    Customer Support Email: ikelite@ikelite.com Phone: 317-923-4523 Fax: 317-924-7988...

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the original 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 are not covered.

  • Page 31: Returning Products For Service

    Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service. No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to Ikelite or through your dealer. Please include a brief description of the problem, any relevant e-mail correspondence, and/or instructions on requested service.

  • Page 32: Product Registration

    Product Registration Please go to www.ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA www.ikelite.com 6871.02_Canon_5D_Mark_II_05-0514...

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