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Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot SX700
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Product # 6148.70
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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 Pre-Installation Checklist Camera Settings Exposure Settings Power Save Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing Installing the Camera Using the Built-in Flash Using the Flash Diffuser Installing the Flash Diffuser Setting Up An External Strobe... - 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 Fiber optic ports Shutter Tray mounts Lid snap Lens port... - Page 7 Mode Movie DISP MENU 6148.70 Control dial O-ring Mobile device Playback connection Func / Set Up / Exposure Compensation Left / Macro Right / Flash Down / Erase DISP MENU 6148.70 Display Menu...
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Page 8: Tray Mounts
• Flash Mode to “On-Flash always fires” when using an external strobe. Exposure Settings Cheat Sheets 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... -
Page 9: Power Save
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. Adjust the Time to suit your shooting needs. Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing 1. - Page 10 3. Rotate the control dial so that the flat part of the control dial pad is aligned with the rear o-ring on the housing back. Control dial 4. Line the mounting screw up with the camera’s tripod socket. Use a coin or flat head screwdriver to tighten the mounting plate to the camera.
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Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: Installing The Flash Deflector
The following fiber optic cords are compatible with this housing: • Ikelite Fiber Optic Cord # 4501 • INON Optical D Cable “Non-wireless type” L-Connector •... -
Page 14: Attaching A Fiber Optic Cord
• SEA&SEA Fiber Optic Cable II # 50128 • Olympus UW Fiber Optic Cable # PTCB-E02 • Nauticam Optical Fiber Cable # 26211 Nauticam to INON • Nauticam Optical Fiber Cable # 26212 Nauticam to SEA&SEA To connect two strobes to the housing, you must use two fiber »... -
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: 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 Videos •... -
Page 18: Maintaining Your Housing
Maintaining Your Housing 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. 2. -
Page 19: Storage
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
Remove controls for lubrication only if they continue to stick after applying a small amount of lubricant to the exposed portion of the shafts and working them many times. Use only Ikelite lubricant. Other types of lubricant may cause » swelling of o-rings or cracking of plastic components. -
Page 21: Lubricating Control Shafts
To prevent build-up of salt, sand, or debris, the push buttons » should be flushed with fresh, clean water after every use. Depress each push button while the housing is submerged in fresh water. If it is necessary to remove a housing push button, NEVER »... - Page 22 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. Re-install the shaft from the inside of the housing. Rotate the shaft gently for smooth installation into the gland.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
DO NOT pull the shutter trigger without a camera installed. You » may accidentally detach or damage the control spring. Troubleshooting Water enters the housing • Check and reinstall the rear o-ring. • Replace the o-ring if there are any signs of cracks or tears. •... - Page 24 • Restore the camera to factory default settings. There are some camera settings that will prevent an external flash from firing. • Check camera settings recommended for use with an external strobe in the beginning of this manual. • Check that the fiber optic cord is properly attached. •...
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Page 25: Spare Parts
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
Ikelite Underwater Systems Attention: Service Department 50 W 33rd St Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA +1 (317) 923-4523 service@ikelite.com For detailed instructions on returning your product for service including important information on international customs documentation, please refer to our website at: https://www.ikelite.com/pages/service-repairs...
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