Ikelite 6183.34 Nikon P340 Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Ikelite Manuals
  4. Underwater housing
  5. 6183.34 Nikon P340
  6. Instruction manual

Ikelite 6183.34 Nikon P340 Instruction Manual

Digital housing
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Digi t a l H o u s i ng
I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
6183.34 Nikon P340
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive
with this product. Please refer to the back page of this manual to
register your Ikelite product.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 6183.34 Nikon P340 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Ikelite 6183.34 Nikon P340

Summary of Contents for Ikelite 6183.34 Nikon P340

  • Page 1 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l 6183.34 Nikon P340 Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Specifications ............P. 3 Package Contents ............P. 3 Preparation ..............P. 3 Initial Camera Setup............P. 4 Parts of the Housing - Front View ........P. 5 Parts of the Housing - Back View ........P. 6 Opening the Housing ............P. 7 Installing the Camera ............P.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Height ....4.9 in (124 mm) including controls Depth ......4.7 in (119 mm) including controls and lens port Weight ....2.6 lb (1179 g) Buoyancy ....Slightly negative in freshwater Package Contents - Ikelite Digital Housing - Diffuser - Housing Lanyard (attached) - Internal Deflector - Silicone Lubricant...

  • Page 4: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing) Insert a fully charged battery. Insert and format a SD or SDHC memory card. Set Mode Dial to “M” Manual. Set Shutter speed to 1/60th second or 1/125th second for fast moving subjects. Set Aperture to F8.0. These settings are a good starting point for most underwater shooting situations.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Housing - Front View

    Initial Camera Setup (continued) Notes: If overexposure occurs at a desired aperture setting, use “-” exposure compensation, back away from your subject and zoom in. When using an AF35 strobe, turn the strobe power down. If you own a white camera, a reflection of the white camera lens may appear in some of your photos.

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Housing - Back View

    Parts of the Housing - Back View Power Switch Housing Controls 6. OK (apply selection) Button Movie-record Button Playback Button Exp. Comp./RIGHT Flash Mode/Self-timer/UP 8. MENU Button 4. Rotary multi-selector Macro Mode/DOWN Self-timer/LEFT Delete Button Note: The Rotary multi-selector (4) control has a cut out that will prevent the camera dial from accidentally being rotated when not in use.

  • Page 7: Opening The Housing

    Opening the Housing Push Forward Lid Snaps have a Lock. To open housing, push Lid Snap Lock Lid Snap Lock forward and lift as shown. Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly open quickly. Some Lid Snaps have a lot of Lift spring tension once they go over center, so keep a firm grip on the Lid Snap.

  • Page 8: Using The Camera's Built-In Flash

    (You can test this above water). See Diffuser Installation - page 10. For the best results, we recommend using an external Ikelite strobe. The camera’s built-in flash CANNOT be used with optional Wide-angle or Accessory lenses.

  • Page 9: Usage

    Usage Final Check Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal. Check the gap between the housing back and the housing. It should be even all the way around the housing. Look through the clear plastic back at the o-ring. You should see a darkened area where the o-ring is compressed against the housing back.

  • Page 10: Deflector Removal/Installation

    Deflector Removal/Installation The factory installed flash Deflector should be removed when using ONLY the built-in camera flash and no external strobes. Lift the bottom of the Deflector with a Pen or Pencil to loosen and pull the Deflector away from the inside front of the housing to remove. To install, line up the corresponding Velcro dots on the housing front and press the Deflector back into its factory installed position next to the lens port.

  • Page 11: Entering The Water

    O-ring Storage When storing the housing, remove the main housing o-ring. Lightly lubricate the o-ring until it appears shiny and place in a small resealable plastic bag. Use only Ikelite lubricant. Place the bag inside the housing and store until needed.

  • Page 12: Housing Maintenance

    Housing Maintenance Your Ikelite Digital 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.

  • Page 13: Control Maintenance

    After a few minutes, operate the push button. If this does not correct the problem, return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. If you are on a trip and unable to return the housing immediately, a push button may be lubricated by pressing and holding the push button all the way in.
  • Page 14 To lubricate the control, gently pull on the knob until the stainless steel shaft is exposed. 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 week when the housing is in constant use.
  • Page 15 Diagram B Lubricate end of shaft Set screw (allen before reinserting into wrench required) gland Housing Control Shaft Knob O-rings Control Tighten set screw down against this Gland flat area when replacing the knob. Diagram C Lubricate shaft Housing Pull out knob to expose shaft Diagram D Control...

  • Page 16: Photo Tips

    Photo Tips The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as much water between the camera and subject as possible. Get as close as you can to the subject, then use the zoom. If you are using flash for still photos, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8 m) will not have much color regardless of strobe power.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    - If a control is sticky, grab the control knob, pull it out, and then push back in. If still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section - pages 13-15. - Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Image is - Check that the camera flash or strobe is firing over/underexposed, when taking a picture.
  • Page 18 Place one or two packs in your housing before each day of diving. - If moisture or water droplets are present around the controls or sealing areas, return the housing to Ikelite for evaluation. - Clean the main housing o-ring and sealing surface of the housing.
  • Page 19 - Look for hair, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the o-ring seal. - Reassemble the housing without a camera installed and pressure test or take diving. - Return housing to Ikelite for evaluation. Pictures are too blue - Use custom (manual) white balance if available. or too green Reset for each working depth or when attaching a color correcting filter.

  • Page 20: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts Main Housing O-ring 0109 Vinyl Port Cover 0200 Waterproof Bulkhead Cap 9104.5 Ikelite Lube 5020 (4 - 1cc tubes) For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring. Recommended Accessories Tray and Handle(s) Add stability and gripping point(s) for comfortable use of the housing above and below water.
  • Page 21 External Accessory Lenses W-20 and W-30 Wide-Angle Conversion Lenses The front of the lens port accepts the Ikelite 6420 W-20, 6430 W-30, and other 67mm threaded wide angle or macro lenses without the need for an adapter. An external wide angle conversion lens increases angle of coverage so you can get closer to the subject while still fitting everything in the frame.

  • Page 22: Customer Support

    This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Defective products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer postage paid.
  • Page 23 Returning Products For Service Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service. No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or through your dealer.
  • Page 24 Product Registration Please go to www.ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA www.ikelite.com © 2014 Ikelite Underwater Systems 6183.34_Nikon_P340_01-0414...

Table of Contents