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Ikelite SLR-DC Instruction Manual

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Ikelite SLR-DC Housing
i n s t r u c t i o n
#6871.45 for Canon E O S Digital Rebel X S i , 450D, Kiss Digital X2
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera
Housing. Ikelite has over 45 years of experience in the underwater
photographic and lighting market. Our products are designed and
built in the USA by Ikelite for both the professional and amateur
photographer.
The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera
and all sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls
and camera LCD screens.
Ikelite Digital Housings are slightly negative in salt water for
stability. This housing has been water pressure tested at the
factory. Housing is pressure tested to 200' (60m).
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  • Page 1 Housing. Ikelite has over 45 years of experience in the underwater photographic and lighting market. Our products are designed and built in the USA by Ikelite for both the professional and amateur photographer. The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and all sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and camera LCD screens.

  • Page 3: 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 y 125th second for fast moving subjects.

  • Page 4: Opening The Housing

    Initial Camera Setup (cont.) - Disable "Auto Lighting Optimizer" - Set auto-focus mode to "One Shot". - Set "Hightlight Tone Priority" to " O F F " . - Disable "Mirror Lock-Up". Disable LCD Auto Off Before Installing the Camera If the LCD Auto Off is Enabled, the LCD will turn Off when the camera is installed in the housing.

  • Page 5: 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 tray and secure it with the mounting bolt which threads into the camera's tripod socket.
  • Page 6 Flash Connection for External Strobes When using an external strobe connect the housings Hot Shoe Connector, slide the connector into the hot shoe of the camera from the back of the camera as shown. Slide the connector forward until it stops. This can be done after the camera is...

  • Page 7: Closing The Housing

    Closing the Housing 1. Place housing face down in your lap. 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.
  • Page 8 Preparing to Install Z o o m C l a m p 8c G e a r Sleeve Determine the type of lens being used on the camera. Type 1 Lenses have a lens opening that is NOT larger in diameter than the zoom ring.
  • Page 9 Installing the Z o o m Clamp 8c Gear Sleeve On t h e T y p e 1 Lenses Installing the Zoom Clamp The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over the Zoom ring of the lens as shown in (Fig. Q. Install the Zoom Clamp with the extension tabs toward the rear element of the lens.
  • Page 10 Install t h e Gear Sleeve After the Zoom Clamp is installed, lower the appropriate Gear Sleeve over the Zoom Clamp aligning the Gear Sleeve ribs with the grooves in the Zoom Clamps extended tabs as shown (Fig.D 8c E on page 9).
  • Page 11 Installing t h e Z o o m C l a m p 8c Gear Sleeve On T y p e 2 Lenses Due to the larger diameter of lens opening on Type 2 lenses, the Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve need to be installed from the rear (bayonet end) of the lens.

  • Page 12: Installing The Port

    Installing the Port There are two port locks on the front of the housing. (See housing front) Each port lock has a Release Button, lift the release button and slide each Port Lock away from the port opening. In the unlocked position the Release Button will remain in the up position as shown.
  • Page 13 #5509.28 package may be required. (See page 7) Lens Port Information Ikelite offers Flat ports for macro (close-up) photography and Dome ports for wide angle or general photography. Please visit www.ikelite.com for a complete list of compatible lens/port combi-...
  • Page 14 Mounting the Tray/Handles When mounting the aluminum tray and handles to the housing, first insert the black bushings in the tray slots. The bushings fit tightly in the tray slots so they will not fall out when the tray bolts are removed.

  • Page 15: Using External Strobes

    The Consversion Circuitry also offers Manual exposure control with 3 1/2 f-stops of under-exposure control in 1/2 stop increments. The Conversion Circuitry is powered by the Ikelite DS Substrobe when connected to the housing with the #4103.51 single or #4103.52 dual sync cord.

  • Page 16: Using The Conversion Circuitry

    Using External Strobes Cont. Using the Conversion Circuitry (Set Dssubstrboe t o r n mode) • Mode and Compensation Buttons The Conversion Circuitry default is set to T T L To switch between T T L and Manual Modes depress both Mode Buttons at the same time and keep them depressed until you see the desired Yellow L E D Mode illuminate.
  • Page 17 • DS125 Substrobe with a Serial Number of 5,000 or higher or with one of the two following labels in the battery compartment provide optimum performance with the eTTL Conversion Circuitry. For Substrobe Up-Date: Contact Ikelite for information.
  • Page 18 Substrobe. Using Non Ikelite Strobes with this Housing. The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used with a Non Ikelite Strobe. These strobes can be used in their manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the strobe. Lubricants 1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricant as some other brands may cause the o'ring to swell and not seal properly.

  • Page 19: Pre-Dive Your System

    SA-100R Arm system. The bottom of the rubber handles have a wing nut that accepts the Ikelite Tray Mount. The Tray Mount comes with the Ikelite SA-125 Arm system and the SA-100T Arm system. Pre-Dive Your System It is recommended that you take the complete system into a swimming pool before use in open water.

  • Page 20: Optional Accessories

    (2) screws from the bottom of the aluminum tray. Place the lead weight into the pocket of the aluminum tray and reattach. Ikelite Lube #0184.1 Port O'ring #0105 Housing Back O'ring #0132.59 While both the Port and Back o'rings should last quite some time it is best to carry a spare in case one becomes damaged or lost.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance The Ikelite 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.

  • Page 22: Control Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 23 Ikelite for maintenance. To remove the control, loosen the set screw in the knob (alien wrench required);...

  • Page 24: General Tips

    General Tips 1. You should completely assemble and test your set-up in a swimming pool before using it in open water. 2. It is a good idea to start each photo dive with a fully charged battery in the camera and strobe(s). 3.

  • Page 25: Photo Tips

    Photo Tips 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.

  • Page 28: Ikelite Limited Warranty

    Ikelite product. Returning Products for Service 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.

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