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Summary of Contents for Ikelite 69744-DLX
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Page 1: Product Use & Video Tutorials
200DLM Underwater Housing for Canon EOS R10 Deluxe Kit Product # 69744-DLX Product Use & Video Tutorials http://ikelite.com/watch-69742... -
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 Product Use & Video Tutorials Introduction In the Box Important Notices Getting to Know Your Housing Tray Mounts Vacuum Valve Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist Camera Settings Disable Auto-Switching Viewfinder/LCD Screen Camera Settings Display Back Button Focus Exposure Settings Installing the Anti-Reflection Ring Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing... - Page 5 Getting in the Water Final Check Entering the Water Shooting Underwater Learning about Underwater Photography Maintaining Your Housing Post-Dive Lens Port 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 Vacuum valve with plug AF-ON Tray mounts Lens Lid snap release Port mount... - Page 7 Multi- Viewfinder controller (press in) Quick Menu control dial MENU MENU INFO INFO CANON R10 69742 MADE IN USA snap hook Rear o-ring Info AE Lock MENU MENU AF Point Selection INFO INFO Up / Exposure compensation Right / Flash Left / Drive Mode Down / Erase CANON R10...
- Page 8 M-Fn Bulkhead without cap Main Dial Multi- Mode dial Function Lock Movie Power shooting switch...
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Page 9: Tray Mounts
Tray Mounts This housing features two 1/4-20 threaded tray mounts on the bottom of the housing. The spacing between the tray mounts is 3” (76.2 mm). Optional tray with handles and mounting hardware are sold separately. It is recommended to detach and thoroughly rinse the tray mounts, tray, and mounting hardware, with fresh water routinely during continuous use and prior to storage. -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist 1. Insert a fully charged camera battery. 2. Insert a properly formatted memory card. 3. Remove any attached lanyard or neck strap. Camera Settings • Flash firing to “On” when using an external strobe. •... -
Page 11: Camera Settings Display
3. Repeat Step 2 for both still photos column (left) and movies (right). 4. Use AE Lock [star icon] to switch between viewfinder and LCD screen. See how to do this here: https://www.ikelite.com/watch-canon-evf-switch Camera Settings Display Some camera information including the histogram can be toggled on and off using the INFO. button. -
Page 12: Back Button Focus
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 Installing the Anti-Reflection Ring The included anti-reflection ring covers the text on the front of the lens to reduce unwanted reflections in the dome. -
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: Installing The Lens And Port
Installing the Lens and Port 1. If using a zoom gear, refer to the zoom gear instructions for proper assembly procedure. Attach the lens to the camera. 2. Check that the port sealing surface and o-ring are clean and free of debris. - Page 17 5. If using a port with a dome shade, align the port so that the tall projections on the dome shade are in the 12 and 6 o’clock positions. Shade Thumbscrew Zoom gear O-ring Thumbscrew groove...
- Page 18 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 19: Using The Vacuum System
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 20: Getting Ready For A Dive
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 21 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 22: Opening The Housing
7. Install the valve plug into the valve and push until it clicks and locks in place. 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. -
Page 23: Manual Strobe Exposure
Manual Strobe Exposure 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. TTL Strobe Exposure The optional DL5 DS Link TTL Converter can be programmed to the camera’s specific TTL protocol and supports both first curtain and rear... -
Page 24: Entering The Water
Entering the Water 1. Before entering the water, turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get a feel for using the camera in the housing. 2. We recommend entering the water without your housing to ensure you are comfortable and your life-saving equipment is in working order. -
Page 25: Learning About Underwater Photography
Get as close as you can to your subjects when taking a photograph, but never touch or disturb the marine life. Learning about Underwater Photography Visit the Photo School section of ikelite.com for a wide range of information on shooting underwater: https://www.ikelite.com/photo-school •... -
Page 26: Maintaining Your Housing
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. 2. -
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30 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 31: 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 32 Strobe(s) will not fire • Turn on strobe. • Check the strobe(s) battery life. • 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.
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Page 33: 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 34: 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...
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