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Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot G7 X
Product # 6146.07
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Page 1: Product Registration
To register, send a photo of the above registration label to us via ikelite@ikelite.com along with your name, address, and phone number. -
Page 2: Introduction
1962. We are available if you have any questions or want photo advice. Send us an email 24 hours a day to ikelite@ikelite.com. We strive to reply within 1 business day. An electronic version of this instruction manual is available for download via the product page on our website: https://www.ikelite.com... -
Page 3: Important Notices
Important Notices Do not pull the shutter trigger without a camera installed. You » may accidentally detach or damage the control spring. Never leave a housing in a rinse tank, even if it is the only » system in the tank. Accidental damage may occur when the user walks away from a housing while it is in the rinse tank. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Product Registration Introduction In the Box Important Notices Getting to Know Your Housing Tray Mounts Setting Up Your Camera Attaching the Control Ring Gear Pre-Installation Checklist Camera Settings Exposure Settings Power Save Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing Using the Flash Deflector Installing the Flash Deflector Installing the Camera... - Page 5 Maintaining Your Housing Post-Dive Lens Port Storage Servicing Recommendations Lubricating Controls Lubricating Push Buttons Lubricating Control Shafts Troubleshooting Spare Parts Limited Warranty Service and Repairs Contact Us...
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Page 6: Getting To Know Your Housing
Getting to Know Your Housing Power Zoom Mode dial Fiber optic ports Shutter Tray mounts Lid snap Lens port Control ring... - Page 7 Mode Exposure compensation RING FUNC MENU 6146.07 Control dial O-ring Ring function Movie RING FUNC Func / Set Up / Drive mode Left / Macro Right / Flash Down / Display MENU 6146.07 Playback Menu...
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Page 8: Tray Mounts
Tray Mounts This housing features two 1/4-20 threaded tray mounts on the bottom of the housing. The spacing between the tray mounts is 3” (76.2 mm). Optional tray with handles and mounting hardware are sold separately. It is recommended to detach and thoroughly rinse the tray mounts, tray, and mounting hardware, with fresh water routinely during continuous use and prior to storage. -
Page 9: Exposure Settings
Refer to the in the Photo School section of our website for recommendations on exposure settings for a wide variety of shooting situations: https://www.ikelite.com/blogs/cheat-sheets Power Save The camera’s power saving functions allow you to extend battery life Pwr Save Start and yet always be ready for the next shot. -
Page 10: Using The Flash Deflector
3. Repeat with opposite lid snap. 4. Remove the housing back. 5. If using an external strobe, install the opaque flash deflector inside of the housing. If using the camera’s built-in flash as the primary light source, remove the flash deflector. Using the Flash Deflector Install the opaque white flash deflector when using external strobes. -
Page 11: Installing The Camera
4. To remove the deflector, lift the bottom with your thumb or a dull instrument and pull away from the housing. Installing the Camera 1. Remove any lanyard or neck strap which may be attached to the camera. 2. Raise the camera’s flash. 3. -
Page 12: Using The Built-In Flash
Using the Built-in Flash The camera’s built-in flash may be used to illuminate subjects underwater. Using the Flash Diffuser Install the semi-transparent diffuser when using the camera’s built- in flash. A portion of the camera’s built-in flash may be blocked by the housing’s lens port. -
Page 13: Setting Up An External Strobe
3. Orient the diffuser as shown. 4. Remove the diffuser by pulling it away from the port. A small hole in the corner of the flash diffuser allows it to be » attached to your system using a thin string (not included). It is recommended to attach the flash diffuser to your system to avoid accidental loss. -
Page 14: Attaching A Fiber Optic Cord
• Ikelite Fiber Optic Cord # 4501 • INON Optical D Cable “Non-wireless type” L-Connector • SEA&SEA Fiber Optic Cable (L-type) # 50107 • SEA&SEA Fiber Optic Cable II # 50128 • Olympus UW Fiber Optic Cable # PTCB-E02 •... -
Page 15: Getting In The Water
Getting in the Water Final Check 1. Re-check the rear o-ring seal. The seal should form an even, solid line visible through the back of the housing. 2. Turn on the camera and check all control functions. 3. Make sure the camera can take a photo. 4. -
Page 16: Zoom Control
If water appears to be entering the housing, point the lens port » downward and return the housing to the surface immediately. Please observe all necessary safety precautions. NEVER ascend faster than accepted safety limits. Zoom Control After you have used the housing’s zoom control, it must be returned to the center position to disengage. -
Page 17: Learning About Underwater Photography
Learning about Underwater Photography Visit the Photo School section of ikelite.com for a wide range of information on shooting underwater including: • Product Tutorials Videos •... -
Page 18: Lens Port
2. NEVER leave your housing in a fresh water rinse tank, even if it is the only system in the tank. Collisions with another person’s gear can cause scratches or damage to your equipment. Accidental damage occurs most often in the rinse tank. 3. -
Page 19: Servicing Recommendations
Servicing Recommendations It is recommended that the housing be sent to Ikelite or an authorized service center annually for routine service and maintenance. Service may be required more or less frequently depending on care and use. -
Page 20: Lubricating Push Buttons
After a few minutes, operate the push button. If this does not correct the problem, return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. To prevent build-up of salt, sand, or debris, the push buttons »... -
Page 21: Lubricating Control Shafts
Push buttons look similar but vary in length. Remove and re- » install one push button at a time. Lubricating Control Shafts 1. Loosen the knob set screw using a hex key. Some set screws are covered by a vinyl sleeve. The vinyl sleeve must be removed prior to loosening the set screw. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
8. Check that the set screw is oriented properly by holding the control shaft in place on the inside of the housing while attempting to rotate the control knob on the outside of the housing. If there is rotation, loosen the set screw and realign with control flat; retighten and recheck. - Page 23 Photos are under-exposed (too dark) • Adjust aperture (larger), shutter speed (slower), or ISO (higher) setting. • Move light(s) closer to your subject and make sure they are pointed in the right direction. • Adjust exposure compensation in the camera. •...
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Page 24: Spare Parts
• Check that the camera mounting plate is pushed all of the way forward. Camera is not functioning normally underwater • Check each housing control while underwater to ensure that they are disengaged. An inadvertently engaged control may limit functioning of the camera. •... -
Page 25: Limited Warranty
Except as mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied applies to this Ikelite product. Service and Repairs Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all products perform as intended. No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or through your dealer. -
Page 26: Contact Us
If you have any questions about your product or need advice on getting the images you want, please get in touch with us and we’ll do everything we can to help you capture your unique perspective. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd St Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA +1 (317) 923-4523 ikelite@ikelite.com...