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Ikelite 6183.30 Instruction Manual

Digital housing for nikon p300
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6183.30 for Nikon P300
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this
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  • Page 1 6183.30 for Nikon P300 Lens Port 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 Product Registration ............P. 3 Package Contents ............P. 3 Preparation ..............P. 3 Initial Camera Setup............P. 4 Housing Controls - Front View ........P. 5 Housing Controls - Back View ........P. 6 Opening the Housing ............P. 7 Installing the Camera ............P. 7 Closing the Housing ............P.

  • Page 3: Product Registration

    Product Registration Please take a moment to fill out the online Ikelite Product Registration form at http://www.ikelite.com/forms/regForm.htm. Package Contents - Ikelite Digital Housing - Diffuser - Housing Lanyard (attached) - Deflector - Silicone Lubricant - Extra Control Tips - Vinyl Port Cover...

  • Page 4: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup 1. Insert a fully charged battery. 2. Insert and format a memory card. 3. Set camera date and time. 4. Set Mode Dial to “M” Manual. Set Shutter speed to 1/60th second or faster. Set Aperture to F2.8. These settings are a good starting point for most underwater shooting situations.

  • Page 5: Housing Controls - Front View

    Housing Controls - Front View Command Dial Zoom Shutter Power Switch Control Release Mode Dial Lens Port Lens Port Lid Snap External Tray Mounts...

  • Page 6: Housing Controls - Back View

    Housing Controls - Back View Ikelite DIGITAL Housing Controls 6. Ok (apply selection) Button 1. Movie Record Button 2. Playback Button 7. Exposure Compensation 3. Flash Mode 8. Macro Mode 4. Rotary multi-selector 9. Menu Button 5. Self-timer 10. Delete Button...

  • Page 7: Opening The Housing

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

  • Page 8: Closing The Housing

    Closing the Housing Housing Back 1. Place housing face down in your lap or on flat surface. 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.

  • Page 9: Usage

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

  • Page 10: Diffuser And Deflector Use

    Deflector Use The deflector should be installed when using an Ikelite external strobe. The deflector will block and redirect the camera’s flash to the AF35 slave unit or EV-controller which controls the external strobe’s output.

  • Page 11: Entering The Water

    Lubricant Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the main housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o-ring or lubricate a sticky control.

  • Page 12: Housing Maintenance

    Housing Maintenance The 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

    In the unlikely event one of these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate, you can remove the control from the housing and lubricate it, or return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. To remove the control, diagram B - page 14, loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required);...
  • Page 14 Control Maintenance - continued Slide the shaft back into the control gland and gently slide it back and forth a few times without fully removing the shaft from the gland. Replace the knob noting the flat area on the shaft. The set screw in the knob should tighten down against the flat area on the control so the knob does not turn on the shaft.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications Width ......7 in. (180mm) including controls Height ....4.9 in. (124mm) including controls Depth ......4.7 in. (120mm) including controls and lens port Weight ....2.5 lb. (1130g) Buoyancy ....Slightly negative in fresh water Photo Tips 1. The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as much water between the camera and subject as possible.
  • Page 16 Photo Tips - continued 5. Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject. When photographing underwater, set the camera to use flash on every shot. If the camera’s flash is set to AUTO and the sun is behind your subject, the camera may see enough light and not fire the flash.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    If still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section - pages 13 & 14. - Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Image is over- or - Check that the camera flash is firing when taking under-exposed, or a a picture.
  • Page 18 Place one or two packs in your housing before each day of diving. - If water droplets or moisture is 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: Replacement Parts

    Ikelite Lube 5020 (4 - 1cc tubes) For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring. Recommended Accessories A full range of accessories is available to support your housing. Please visit www.ikelite.com to see the most current information about recommended accessories.
  • Page 20 Recommended Accessories - continued Tray and Handle(s) Add stability and gripping point(s) for comfortable use of the housing above and below water. Some tray and handles offset the slightly positive buoyancy of the housings. Handles offer attachment points for external lighting systems. External Strobes A separate external strobe adds color to restore the warmer colors filtered out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject.

  • Page 21: Technical Support

    Vignetting will be present with a wide angle lens attached. Please Read If Using an EV Manual Controller The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user settings. One setting is for strobe selection, the other is for pre-flash “P”...

  • Page 22: Limited Warranty

    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

    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 Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA www.ikelite.com 6183.30_Nikon_Coolpix_P300_01-0511...

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