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- Page 1 200DLM/A Underwater Housing for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless Micro Four-Thirds Cameras Product # 69531...
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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 typically 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 Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist Camera Settings Exposure Settings Adjusting Your Housing for E-M10 Mark III Controls Requiring Adjustment Adjusting Controls Re-Adjusting Controls for E-M10 Mark IV Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing Installing the Camera... - 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 Accessory Port mount port Shutter Tray mounts Lens Lid snap release... - Page 7 Live view Viewfinder MENU MENU INFO INFO OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 III 69531 MADE IN USA Rear o-ring snap hook Menu Info MENU MENU INFO INFO Left Right Down OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 III 69531 MADE IN USA Playback Erase...
- Page 8 Mode dial On/off Accessory Rear dial port Movie Shortcut Front dial button Fiber optic ports...
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Page 9: Setting Up Your Camera
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 Adjusting Your Housing for E-M10 Mark III This housing is pre-configured for operation with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV camera. If you are using the E-M10 Mark III camera you will need to make adjustments to several controls prior to use. -
Page 10: Adjusting Controls
MENU INFO INFO OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 III 69531 MADE IN USA Live view Adjusting Controls 1. Each knob is attached by a set screw threaded into the side of the knob. Remove the knob by loosening the set screw using a hex key. -
Page 11: Re-Adjusting Controls For E-M10 Mark Iv
3. Align the knob set screw with the flat on the side of the control shaft. Control flat Washer Set screw 4. Re-attach the knob using the hex key. 5. Repeat for all four controls requiring adjustment. 6. Install your camera and check all controls. On the surface you may need to apply pressure to the control while rotating for proper operation. -
Page 12: 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 13: Closing The Housing
4. 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 5. Pull out on the housing control knobs to move the controls out of the way. -
Page 14: 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 15 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 16 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 17: Setting Up An External Strobe
The following fiber optic cords are compatible with this housing: • Ikelite Fiber Optic Cord # 4501 • INON Optical D Cable “Non-wireless type” L-Connector •... -
Page 18: Attaching A Fiber Optic Cord
Changes in the E-M10 Mark IV flash height prevent it from » extending far enough to fire while the camera is installed in the housing. A compatible bulkhead, hotshoe, electric sync cord, and strobe with electronic bulkhead are required for external flash triggering with the newer Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV camera. -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25 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 26: 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 27 • 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 sync cord is properly attached. •...
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Page 28: 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 29: 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...