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- Page 1 200DLM/A Underwater Housing for OM System OM-5 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Mirrorless Cameras Product # 6950.53...
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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 This housing requires a compatible DLM lens port for » waterproof operation. The housing is not waterproof without a DLM lens port attached. 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 »... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction In the Box Important Notices Getting to Know Your Housing Tray Mounts Accessory Ports Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist Camera Settings Exposure Settings Power Save Back Button Focus Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing Installing the Camera Closing the Housing Attaching a Lens Port Installing the Lens and Port... - Page 5 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 Bulkhead Port mount with cap Shutter Tray mounts Lens Lid snap release... - Page 7 Viewfinder AEL/AFL MENU MENU INFO INFO OM SYSTEM OM-5 & OLYMPUS E-M5 III 6950.53 MADE IN USA snap hook Rear o-ring Menu MENU MENU INFO INFO INFO Left Right Down OLYMPUS E-M5 III MADE IN USA Playback Erase...
- Page 8 Front o-ring Thumbscrew groove Front dial Buklhead without cap Exposure Sequential compensation shooting Movie On/off Rear dial Mode dial...
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Page 9: Tray Mounts
A hand pump with gauge allows you to draw a vacuum on the house to simulate water pressure and check for leaks prior to entering the water. Visit ikelite.com for an updated list of compatible products. Do not remove or loosen the accessory port plug unless you »... -
Page 10: Exposure Settings
Cheat Sheets Refer to the Camera Settings 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 Power Save Sleep Auto Power Off It is recommended to set the settings to the shortest intervals that makes sense for your shooting. -
Page 11: Setting Up Your Housing
Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing 1. Push the lid snap lock forward and lift the curved end away from the housing. Lock 2. Lid snaps are designed to provide enough force to compress the o-ring for a proper seal. Keep firm pressure against the lid snap while lifting it away. -
Page 12: Closing The Housing
2. Line the mount screw up with the camera’s tripod socket. Use a flat screwdriver to tighten the mount plate to the camera. Camera 1/4-20 tripod tripod socket mount LENS Mount screw 3. Tilt the camera’s LCD screen if desired. 4. -
Page 13: Attaching A Lens Port
3. Make sure no controls or wires are interfering with the o-ring or the back of the housing. 4. Place each lid snap into the corresponding hook on the housing back. 5. Push the lid snaps towards the housing until they are flat against the housing and the lock has engaged. - Page 14 3. Apply a very thin, even layer of lubricant to the exposed portion of the front o-ring and to the lens port sealing surface. Avoid dry spots or uneven build-up of lubricant. 4. Loosen the port thumbscrews until they do not show on the inside of the lens port.
- Page 15 6. Press the port firmly towards the housing until the base of the port is almost flush with the housing front. If there is resistance, remove the port and re-check that the thumbscrews are loosened and the o-ring is properly lubricated. Small gap ~ 0.15”...
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Page 16: Setting Up An External Strobe
The port must be fully seated onto the housing for waterproof » operation. There should only be a very thin, even gap of approximately 0.15” (4mm) between the bottom of the port and the front of the housing. Setting Up An External Strobe We recommend attaching an external strobe for the optimal color and clarity in a wide variety of photographic situations, including daylight photography. - Page 17 2. Apply a very thin, even layer of lubricant on all threads, sealing surfaces, and the exposed portion of the plug o-ring. Do not allow lubricant to get into the pins and receptacles of the plug or bulkheads. Bulkhead Retaining ring Bulkhead 3.
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Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: Maintaining Your Housing
• Feature Articles and more! 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. -
Page 21: 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 22: Lubricating Controls
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 23: Lubricating Control Shafts
After a few minutes, operate the push button. If this does not correct the problem, return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. To prevent build-up of salt, sand, or debris, the push buttons »... - Page 24 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 25: 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 26 • 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 electrical sync cord is properly attached. •...
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Page 27: Spare Parts
All other claims of any nature are not covered. 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. -
Page 28: Contact Us
Always include name, shipping address, email address, and phone number inside of the package. Send postage paid to: Ikelite Underwater Systems Attention: Service Department 50 W 33rd St Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA +1 (317) 923-4523 service@ikelite.com...