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Ikelite 6184.99 Instruction Manual

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Underwater Housing for Nikon S9900
Product Number 6184.99
I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive
with this product. Please refer to the back page of this manual to
register your Ikelite product.

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  • Page 1 Product Number 6184.99 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l 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

    Table of Contents Preparation ..............P. 3 Specifications ..............P. 4 What’s in the Box ............P. 4 Parts of the Housing - Front View ........P. 5 Parts of the Housing - Back View ........P. 6 Housing and Camera Setup ........P. 7 STEP 1 - Initial Camera Setup ........P. 7, 8 STEP 2 - Opening the Housing ........P.

  • Page 3: Preparation

    Table of Contents continued Housing Maintenance............P. 20 Control Maintenance ............P. 21 - 23 Photo Tips ..............P. 24 Troubleshooting ............P. 25 - 27 Spare Parts ..............P. 28 Customer Support ............P. 29 Limited Warranty ............P. 30 Returning Products for Service ........P. 31 Product Registration ..........Back Page Preparation This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications (no camera installed) Depth Rating......200 ft (60 m) Controls ........All camera functions accessed except the ..........Flash pop-up control Buoyancy ......Near neutral in fresh water Housing Weight ....3.0 lb (1.4 kg) Strobe Connection ....Fiber Optic Ports Use Built-in Flash....Yes (flash diffuser included) Optional Tray Mounting ..1/4-20 thread external tray mounting with ..........3-inch (76 mm) spacing Main O-Ring ......0109...

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Housing - Front View

    Parts of the Housing - Front View Shutter Command Dial Release Zoom Control Mode Dial Lens Port Lid Snap External Tray Mounts...

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Housing - Back View

    Parts of the Housing - Back View Power Switch WIFI MENU Housing Controls 7. OK Apply Selection Button 1. Command Dial Exp. Comp. / Right Arrow Movie-record Button Macro Mode / Down Arrow Playback Button 10. MENU Button 4. Wi-Fi Button Flash / Up Arrow Delete Button Self-timer / Left Arrow...

  • Page 7: Housing And Camera Setup

    Housing and Camera Setup STEP 1 - Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing) Setup your camera for underwater use and then adjust your settings once underwater. Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing) Remove camera lanyard if attached. Start each dive with a fully charged camera battery.

  • Page 8: Step 2 - Opening The Housing

    STEP 1 - Initial Camera Setup - continued In SETUP MENU - Set camera Time Zone and Date. In Monitor Settings, set Image Review to “ON.” Set Photo VR to “ON” and AF assist to “OFF.” Set Digital Zoom to “OFF.” Set Auto Off to “5m.”...

  • Page 9: Step 3 - Camera Installation/Removal

    STEP 3 - Camera Installation/Removal Installing Camera 1. Remove any lanyard attached to the camera. 2. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the controls out of the way for installation of the camera. 3. Set the housing front on a table. If not already done, raise the camera flash.
  • Page 10 Removing Camera from Housing 1. Place housing face down on a table, Diagram B, page 9; remove Housing Back and pull up on housing top control knobs. 2. Rotate housing 90°, Diagram A, page 9. 3. Tilt housing port up slightly with one hand while removing the camera with your other hand, Diagram C, below.

  • Page 11: Step 4 - Closing The Housing

    STEP 4 - Closing the Housing 1. Once the back is properly Lid Hook installed, the o-ring should touch Housing Back the housing all the way around. There should be an even gap on each side of the housing between the housing and the back.

  • Page 12: Housing Usage

    Housing Usage Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to assure proper functioning. Take a few test shots on land. Make sure the Flash Diffuser is installed when using only the built-in camera flash, or install the Flash Deflector when using external strobes, pages 13 and 14.

  • Page 13: Strobe Use

    Alternatively, two ports are provided on the front of the housing for the connection of up to two Ikelite, SEA&SEA, or Olympus type fiber optic cords.

  • Page 14: Diffuser Purpose

    Diffuser Purpose When using the built-in camera flash and shooting close-up photographs, the lens port on the housing can block a portion of the light from the built-in camera flash. This can result in a shadow in a lower corner of the picture frame.

  • Page 15: Entering The Water

    The color filters are for available light use only. Not recommended when using external strobes. Optional Tray with Release Handle 9523.63 The optional aluminum tray with release handle comes with the necessary hardware to mount to your Ikelite housing. To attach, see page 16. MADE IN USA...
  • Page 16 Optional Tray + Dual Handles Attaching an optional Tray + Dual Handles will add stability and gripping point(s) for comfortable use of the housing. Add a second strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light your subjects. MADE IN USA Attach Optional Tray + Release Handle(s) to Housing 1.
  • Page 17 The AF35 Strobe Package is available to support your housing along with a full range of accessories. Please visit ikelite.com to see additional information regarding this and other strobe package options.

  • Page 18: Recommended Accessories

    2602.3 Quick Release Handle Kit for GoPro Gamma LED Focus/Flashlight A full range of accessories are available to support your housing. Please visit ikelite.com to see the most current information about recommended accessories for your housing.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Lubricant Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the main housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o-ring or lubricate a sticky control.

  • Page 20: Housing Maintenance

    Housing Maintenance Your 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.

  • Page 21: Control Maintenance

    After a few minutes, operate the push button. If this does not correct the problem, return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. If you are on a trip and unable to return the housing immediately, a push button may be lubricated by pressing and holding the push button all the way in.
  • Page 22 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 23 Control Maintenance - continued 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.

  • Page 24: 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 (1.8m) will not have much color regardless of strobe power.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    If still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section, pages 22-24. - Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Image is - Check that the built-in flash or external strobe is over/underexposed, firing when taking a picture.
  • Page 26 Place one or two new packs in your housing before each day of diving. - If moisture or water droplets are present around the controls or sealing areas, return the housing to Ikelite for evaluation. - Clean the main housing o-ring and sealing surface of the housing.
  • Page 27 - Look for hair, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the o-ring seal. - Reassemble the housing without a camera installed and immerse in water. - Return housing to Ikelite for evaluation. Pictures are too blue - Use custom (manual) white balance. Reset for or too green each working depth or when attaching a color correcting filter to the camera lens.

  • Page 28: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts (available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer) 0132.30 Port o-ring 0200.08 Port cover 0184.2 Silicone Lubricant 2cc Reclosable Tube 0109 Main o-ring 9523.10 Tray Hardware...

  • Page 29: Customer Support

    Customer Support Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before contacting Ikelite Customer Support. Ikelite Underwater Systems Service Department 50 West 33rd St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA Email: ikelite@ikelite.com Phone: 317-923-4523...

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Defective products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer postage paid.

  • Page 31: Returning Products For Service

    Returning Products For Service Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service. No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or through your dealer.

  • Page 32: Product Registration

    Product Registration Please go to ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA ikelite.com © 2015 Ikelite Underwater Systems 6184.99_Nikon_S9900_02-0715...

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