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- Page 1 200DLM/A Underwater Housing for Canon EOS M50, M50 Mark II, Kiss M Product # 69740...
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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. A bulkhead cap or sync cord must be attached to the housing » bulkhead for waterproof operation. Never submerge the housing in water without either a sync cord or bulkhead cap attached. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction In the Box Important Notices Getting to Know Your Housing Tray Mounts Accessory Ports Trigger Extension Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist Camera Settings Exposure Settings Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing Installing the Camera Closing the Housing Attaching a Lens Port Installing the Lens and Port Setting Up An External Strobe... - Page 5 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 Multi-Function button Main dial Accessory ports Movie Shutter Tray mounts Lens Lid snap release Port mount... - Page 7 Mode dial Power Viewfinder switch INFO INFO MENU MENU CANON M50 I & II / 200FT 69740 MADE IN USA Rear o-ring snap hook AF Point AE Lock Selection Information Up / Exposure INFO INFO compensation Right / Flash Left...
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Page 8: 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 9: Setting Up Your Camera
“Off” when using an external strobe. • Red-eye reduc. to “Off” 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 10: 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 11: Closing The Housing
3. 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 4. Pull out on the housing control knobs to move the controls out of the way. -
Page 12: Attaching A Lens Port
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. Close both lid snaps at the same time. 6. - Page 13 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 14 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 15: Setting Up An External Strobe
External strobes may be triggered by the camera by adding an electrical bulkhead, hotshoe, and coordinating electrical sync cord. Sync cords are available for Ikelite, INON, SEA&SEA, and Retra strobes. This combination provides manual exposure only using the strobe(s) power settings. -
Page 16: 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 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
• 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 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 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 21: 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 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. Button(s) are sticking •...
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Page 25: 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 26: 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...