Ikelite 200DL Manual page 30

Photos are under-exposed (too dark)
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A d j u s t a p e r t u r e ( l a r g e r ) , s h u t t e r s p e e d ( s l o w e r ) , o r I S O ( h i g h e r )
setting.
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M o v e l i g h t ( s ) c l o s e r t o y o u r s u b j e c t a n d m a k e s u r e t h e y a r e p o i n t e d
in the right direction.
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Adjust exposure compensation in the camera.
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Adjust lighting power.
Strobe(s) will not fire
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Turn on strobe.
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Check the strobe(s) battery life.
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R e s t o r e t h e c a m e r a t o f a c t o r y d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s . T h e r e a r e s o m e
c a m e r a s e t t i n g s t h a t w i l l p r e v e n t a n e x t e r n a l f l a s h f r o m f i r i n g .
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Check camera settings recommended for use with an external
strobe in the beginning of this manual.
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Check that the sync cord is properly attached.
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Check that the hotshoe connectors are plugged in properly .
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C h e c k t h a t t h e h o u s i n g ' s h o t s h o e i s p u s h e d a l l o f t h e w a y f o r w a r d
on the camera.
Button(s) are sticking
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Soak the housing in lukewarm fresh water . Depress each button
s e v e r a l t i m e s w h i l e t h e h o u s i n g i s s u b m e r g e d . R i n s e t h e h o u s i n g
with running fresh water.
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Lubricate the controls.
Button(s) or control(s) not operating
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Tighten the camera mounting plate with a screwdriver.
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