Final Check; Entering The Water - Ikelite 6973.06 Manual

3. If using an optional Gear Sleeve, place it in the Port Base with the
teeth side facing away from the housing.
4. Slide the Lens Port onto the housing Port Base and press evenly
down towards the housing until it stops. There should be a very
thin, even gap between the bottom of the port and the housing
front.
5. If using a dome with a shade, rotate the lens port gently so that the
wider extensions are oriented on the top and bottom. If the shade is
not aligned properly, it may cause vignetting (dark shadows in the
corner of the image).

Final Check

1. Re-check the o-ring seal. The seal should form an even, solid line
around the back of the housing.
2. Turn on the camera and check all control functions.
3. Make sure that the camera can obtain focus and take a photo.
4. Check battery life and open storage space on your memory card.
5. Check the flash/strobes, if using.
6. Submerge the housing in a fresh water tank dedicated to
underwater photography equipment. Visually confirm that there are
no signs of water intrusion or a steady stream of bubbles coming
from one of the housing seals.

Entering the Water

1. If possible, we recommend entering the water without your housing
to ensure that you are comfortable and your life-saving equipment
is in working order. Once you are stable, have someone pass your
camera housing to you.
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