Ikelite WD-3 Manual

WD-3 Wide Angle Conversion Dome
Item number 6430.3
Included in the Box
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WD-3 dome lens
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Lanyard with cord lock # 0321.11 (attached)
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Neoprene cover # 0200.5 (attached)
Housing Compatibility
Compatibility may be updated as new cameras are released.
Refer to the product page on our website for up to date
housing compatibility information.
Important Notices
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Do not use alcohol, cleaning agents, spray lubricants,
Rain-X, or other solvents on the housing or WD-3
dome. Use of an incompatible chemical compound can
damage the dome or housing.
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Remove the dome lens after entering the water to allow
water to completely fill the area behind the dome lens.
Check that no air bubbles are trapped between the
dome lens and the housing. Air bubbles will show up in
photos and video.
Installation and Use
Attaching the WD-3 Wide Angle Dome
1. To prevent accidental loss, attach the included lanyard to
the housing or tray with handle(s) prior to use.
2. Loosen the three thumbscrews enough that they are not
protruding on the inside of the WD-3 dome lens. Avoid
removing the thumbscrews completely.
3. Attach the dome lens to the front of the housing lens port.
4. Hand-tighten the three thumbscrews until just snug.
Using the WD-3 Wide Angle Dome
1. Remove the dome lens after entering the water to allow
water to completely fill the area behind the wide angle
dome.
2. Gently sweep away any air bubbles attached to the dome
lens and/or housing.
Reattach the dome lens to the housing port.
3.
4. Rotate the dome lens until the shade protrusions are
oriented on the top and bottom.
Remove the dome lens when shooting macro close-up.
5.
The WD-3 Wide Angle Dome requires water between the
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dome lens and the housing port. No effect will be seen
when attached above water.
Approximately 3/4 of the camera's zoom range may be
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used with the dome lens installed. For use of the full
telephoto zoom range, remove the dome lens from the
housing.
Maintenance and Storage
Post-Dive
Rinse the dome lens in clean, fresh water.
1.
NEVER leave your housing in the fresh water rinse tank.
2.
Collisions with other gear can cause scratches or damage
to your equipment.
3. Dry the dome lens with a clean micro fiber lens cleaning
cloth.
4. Attach the protective neoprene cover.