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6184.95 for Nikon S9500
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive
with this product. Please refer to the back page of this manual to
register your Ikelite product.
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- Page 1 6184.95 for Nikon S9500 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. Please refer to the back page of this manual to register your Ikelite product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Specifications ............P. 3 Package Contents ............P. 3 Preparation ..............P. 3 Initial Camera Setup............P. 4 Parts of the Housing - Front View ........P. 5 Parts of the Housing - Back View ........P. 6 Opening the Housing ............P. 7 Installing the Camera ............P. -
Page 3: Specifications
Height ....5 in (127mm) including controls Depth ......6 in (152mm) including controls and lens port Weight ....2.8 lb (1.3kg) Buoyancy ....Near neutral in freshwater Package Contents - Ikelite Digital Housing - Diffuser - Housing Lanyard (attached) - Deflector - Silicone Lubricant... -
Page 4: Initial Camera Setup
Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing) Remove any attached camera lanyard. Insert a fully charged battery. Due to the power required to operate the camera and LCD screen, start each dive with a fully charged camera battery. Insert and format a memory card. Set camera to “Auto mode .”... -
Page 5: Parts Of The Housing - Front View
Parts of the Housing - Front View Shutter Zoom Control Release Mode Dial Power Switch Lens Port Lens Port Lid Snap External Tray Mounts... -
Page 6: Parts Of The Housing - Back View
Parts of the Housing - Back View Housing Controls Exposure Compensation Movie-record Button Macro Mode Playback Button 8. MENU Button Flash Mode Self-timer Delete Button OK, Apply Selection... -
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. Some Lid Snaps have a lot of Lift spring tension once they go over center, so keep a firm grip on the Lid Snap. -
Page 8: Using The Camera's Built-In Flash
(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 should NOT be used with optional Wide Angle or Accessory lenses. -
Page 9: Usage
Usage Final Check Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal. Check the gap between the housing back and the housing. It should be even all the way around the housing. Look through the clear plastic back at the o-ring. You should see a darkened area where the o-ring is compressed against the housing back. -
Page 10: Diffuser And Deflector Installation And Use
Diffuser and Deflector Installation A Diffuser and Deflector are Diffuser/Deflector material included with the housing. The Diffuser is white transparent plastic. The Deflector is also white but is not transparent. Cut-out Section To install the Diffuser or Deflector, push the “Cut-out” Section over the port and into the port groove until it Small hole stops. -
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 Your 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
After a few minutes, operate the push button. If this does not correct the problem, return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. If you are on a trip and unable to return the housing immediately, a push button may be lubricated by pressing and holding the push button all the way in. - 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.
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Page 15: Photo Tips
Photo Tips The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as much water between the camera and subject as possible. Get as close as you can to the subject, then use the zoom. If you are using flash for still photos, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m) will not have much color regardless of strobe power. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
- If a control is sticky, grab the control knob, pull it out, and then push back in. If still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section - pages 13 & 14. - Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Image is - Check that the camera flash or strobe is firing over/underexposed, when taking a picture. - Page 17 Place one or two packs in your housing before each day of diving. - If moisture or water droplets are 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 18 - Look for hair, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the o-ring seal. - Reassemble the housing without a camera installed and pressure test or take diving. - Return housing to Ikelite for evaluation. Pictures are too blue - Use custom (manual) white balance if available. or too green Reset for each working depth or when attaching a color correcting filter.
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Page 19: Spare Parts
Spare Parts Main Housing O-ring 0109 Lanyard 0321.10 Vinyl Port Cover 0200.08 Ikelite Lube 5020 (4 - 1cc tubes) For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring. Recommended Accessories Tray and Handle(s) Add stability and gripping point(s) for comfortable use of the housing above and below water. - Page 20 Recommended Accessories - continued External Color Correcting UR/Pro Filters (Blue Water or Green Water) UR-Pro Filter Lens Port Color filters such as the UR-Pro Filter replace some of the reds, oranges and more natural tones that would otherwise be lost underwater. Effective in relatively shallow, sunny conditions, and available for tropical blue water and green water settings.
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Page 21: Customer Support
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” or non pre-flash “ P .” Most cameras use a pre-flash. This means the EV-Controller should be set to the 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: Product Registration
Product Registration Please go to www.ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA www.ikelite.com © 2013 Ikelite Underwater Systems 6184.95_Nikon_S9500_01-0513...