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- Page 1 200DLM/D Underwater Housing and Canon EOS R100 Camera Deluxe Kit Product # 69752...
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Page 2: In The Box
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 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 with cap Shutter Tray mounts Lens Lid snap release Port mount... - Page 7 Mode dial MODE DIAL MODE DIAL INFO INFO MENU MENU CANON R100 69750 MADE IN USA snap hook Rear o-ring AE Lock Info MODE DIAL MODE DIAL AF Point Selection INFO INFO Right Left Down MENU MENU CANON R100 69750 MADE IN USA Menu Playback...
- Page 8 Bulkhead Main Dial without cap Vacuum valve Power switch Movie shooting button...
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Page 9: Tray Mounts
“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”...
- Page 15 In most cases, these leaks are not significant enough to cause damage to a camera. A vaccum system cannot correct for improper assembly. » Product Use & Video Tutorials http://ikelite.com/watch-47011...
- Page 16 Gauge Vacuum pump Vacuum release button Vacuum valve Valve Vacuum plug release lock Getting Ready for a Dive The housing is only waterproof with the vacuum valve plug » in place. Always replace the valve plug before putting the housing in water. 1.
- Page 17 2. Press the vacuum valve lock release and remove the plug from the valve. 3. Attach the vacuum pump tubing insert into the valve and push until it clicks and locks in place. 4. Pump the hand pump until the vacuum gauge reaches 5-10 inches in Hg 5.
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Page 18: Setting Up An External Strobe
8. If desired, re-attach the pump after letting the system sit for hours or overnight. Check that the gauge returns to the same position as when the system was assembled. Very small leaks will become more evident on the gauge as more time passes. 9. -
Page 19: Manual Strobe Exposure Via Sync Cord
Manual Strobe Exposure via Sync Cord External strobes may be triggered by the camera by using a coordinating electrical sync cord. Sync cords are available for Ikelite, INON, SEA&SEA, and Retra strobes. Manual Strobe Exposure via Fiber Optic Cord The optional Manual Fiber Optic Transmitter allows the triggering of most fiber optic compatible strobes. -
Page 20: Entering The Water
4. Check camera battery level and available storage space on your memory card. 5. Submerge the housing in a fresh water tank dedicated to underwater photography equipment. Visually confirm that there are no signs of water intrusion. One sign of water intrusion is a steady stream of bubbles coming from one of the housing’s seals. -
Page 21: Learning About Underwater Photography
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 22: Lens Port
2. NEVER leave your housing in a fresh water rinse tank, even if it is the only system in the tank. Collisions with another person’s gear can cause scratches or damage to your equipment. Accidental damage occurs most often in the rinse tank. 3. -
Page 23: Servicing Recommendations
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 24: Lubricating Push Buttons
Use only Ikelite lubricant. Other types of lubricant may cause » swelling of o-rings or cracking of plastic components. Lubricant is not a sealant; it is used to reduce friction. » Excessive lubricant can collect sand, hair or debris which may interfere with proper sealing. -
Page 25: Lubricating Control Shafts
If it is necessary to remove a housing push button, NEVER » re-use the e-clip. Push button o-ring kits include replacement e-clips. Push buttons look similar but vary in length. Remove and re- » install one push button at a time. Lubricating Control Shafts 1. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
7. Tighten the set screw firmly against the flat of the control shaft using a hex key. 8. Check that the set screw is oriented properly by holding the control shaft in place on the inside of the housing while attempting to rotate the control knob on the outside of the housing. - Page 27 • Adjust lighting power. Photos are under-exposed (too dark) • Adjust aperture (larger), shutter speed (slower), or ISO (higher) setting. • Move light(s) closer to your subject and make sure they are pointed in the right direction. • Adjust exposure compensation in the camera. •...
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Page 28: Spare Parts
• Check that the camera mounting plate is pushed all of the way forward. Camera is not functioning normally underwater • Check each housing control while underwater to ensure that they are disengaged. An inadvertently engaged control may limit functioning of the camera. •... -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
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. No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or through your dealer. -
Page 30: Contact Us
If you have any questions about your product or need advice on getting the images you want, please get in touch with us and we’ll do everything we can to help you capture your unique perspective. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd St Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA +1 (317) 923-4523 ikelite@ikelite.com...