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Underwater TTL Housing for Panasonic Lumix LX100,
LX100 II, Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
Product Number 6171.11
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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
Do not remove the Accessory Port Plug unless you are » installing a compatible accessory. Your housing features one spare Accessory Port which may be used for attachment of factory optional or aftermarket housing accessories. The Accessory Port is 1/2-20 threaded. Visit ikelite.com for information on optional accessories. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Product Registration Introduction In the Box Important Notices Accessory Port Getting to Know Your Housing Tray Mounts Accessory Port Trigger Extension Lanyard Mount Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist Camera Settings Exposure Settings Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing Inserting the Camera Attaching the Hotshoe Closing the Housing... - Page 5 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 Shutter speed Zoom Filter Bulkhead Shutter Lidsnap Lens Port Aperture Tray mounts... - Page 7 ON/OFF Rear * dial Accessory Exposure port compensation AE/FE LOCK MENU DISP Lid hook Lanyard O-ring Camera mount plate AE/FE LOCK Playback MENU White Balance MENU/SET DISP AF Mode Fn1/Delete Drive Mode...
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Page 8: Tray Mounts
Visit ikelite.com for an updated list of compatible products. Do not remove or loosen the accessory port plug unless you »... -
Page 9: Setting Up Your Camera
Set Focus/Release Priority to FOCUS. • Set Filter Effects to OFF when using an external strobe. Exposure Settings Refer to the Cheat Sheets 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... -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Housing
Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing 1. Push the lid snap lock forward and start to lift the curved end away from the housing. 2. Lid snaps are designed to provide enough force to compress the o-ring for a proper seal. Keep firm pressure against the lid snap while lifting it away. - Page 11 2. Orient the Gear Ring with the foam strips on top and bottom and the white dot at the top center. Attach the Gear Ring to the camera by gently pressing it onto the camera’s Aperture Ring. The front of the Gear Ring should be flush with the front of the Aperture Ring.
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Page 12: Attaching The Hotshoe
6. Insert the Mounting Plate into the corresponding slot on the inside bottom of the housing. Rotate the front aperture knob slightly to assist Gear Ring engagement with housing gear. Slowly push the camera all of the way forward until the back of the Mounting Plate is flush with the back of the housing mount. -
Page 13: Closing The Housing
The hotshoe must be all the way forward in the camera mount » for proper flash operation. Do not attach the hotshoe if using a strobe connected by fiber » optic cord. Connecting the hotshoe will disable the camera’s built-in flash. Closing the Housing 1. -
Page 14: Ttl Strobe Compatibility
These strobes are not capable of powering the TTL circuitry built into this housing. Non- Ikelite strobes must be used in manual power modes when connected by electrical sync cord. Attaching an Electrical Sync Cord 1. - Page 15 2. Apply a very thin, even layer of lubricant on all threads, sealing surfaces, and the exposed portion of the plug o-ring. Do not allow lubricant to get into the pins and receptacles of the plug or bulkheads. Bulkhead Retaining ring Bulkhead 3.
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Page 16: Taking Your Housing In The Water
Taking your Housing in the Water Final Check 1. Re-check the o-ring seal. The seal should form an even, solid line around the back of the housing. 2. Turn on the camera and check all control functions. 3. Make sure that the camera can take a photo. 4. -
Page 17: Shooting Underwater
Learning about Underwater Photography Visit the Photo School section of ikelite.com for a wide range of information on shooting underwater including: • Product Tutorials and Videos •... -
Page 18: Maintenance
• Advanced Techniques with in-depth articles on different shooting techniques • Frequently Asked Questions • Photo Galleries showing examples of real results underwater • Feature Articles and more! Maintenance Post-Dive 1. Rinse the housing in fresh water. Rotate the housing controls and press each button several times while submerged in fresh water to flush out any salt or debris to ensure smooth operation on future dives. -
Page 19: Lens Port
Lens Port Treat the surface of the lens port like a camera lens. After use, rinse and gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting. Use only a microfiber lens cleaning cloth to avoid scratches. To clean, use a mild soap solution. -
Page 20: 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. Lubricating Controls The housing’s controls may need to be lubricated if they become particularly difficult to use or if the o-rings have dried out during longer periods of storage. -
Page 21: Lubricating Control Shafts
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 22 3. Clean and lightly lubricate the shaft, including the large outer end of the shaft. 4. If there is a spring associated with the control, make sure it is in its proper position. Knob Housing Control Control gland shaft screw Control flat 5.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
Always take the housing underwater to depth without a camera » after removing and re-installing controls. Remove and re-install one control at a time. » DO NOT pull the shutter trigger without a camera installed. You » may accidentally detach or damage the control spring. Troubleshooting Water enters the housing •... - Page 24 Strobe will not fire • Turn on strobe. • Make sure that the camera’s flash is set to fire on every photo. • Check that the sync cord is attached. Buttons are stuck • Soak the housing in lukewarm fresh water. Depress each button several times while the housing is submerged.
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Page 25: Spare Parts
All other claims of any nature are not covered. 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. -
Page 26: Contact Us
Always include name, shipping address, email address, and phone number inside of the package. Send postage paid to: Ikelite Underwater Systems Attention: Service Department 50 W 33rd St Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA +1 (317) 923-4523 service@ikelite.com...