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- Page 1 Product Registration Please take a moment to fill out the online Ikelite Product Registration form at http://www.ikelite.com/forms/regForm.htm. i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l Canon Powershot G11, G12 Lens Port...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
P. 12...Entering the Water Pp. 12-15 ...Maintenance Lubricant, Housing Maintenance, Control Maintenance Pp. 16-17 ...Specifications, Photo Tips Pp. 18-19 ...Troubleshooting Pp. 20-25 ...Recommended and Related Accessories P. 26...Technical Support : Ikelite Limited Warranty P. 27...Returning Products for Service P. 28...Ikelite Address & Website... -
Page 3: Package Contents
Congratulations on your Ikelite purchase. Our products are designed and built in the USA by Ikelite for both the professional and amateur. Ikelite has decades of experience in the underwater photographic, video, and lighting market. The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and all sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and camera LCD screens. -
Page 4: Initial Camera Setup
Initial Camera Setup 1. Set ISO to 80. 2. Set camera mode dial to “Av” Aperture priority. In Aperture Priority mode "Av" the shutter speed should automatically go to 1/60 second. 3. Set Flash to “On” (lightning bolt in LCD). 4. -
Page 5: Housing Controls - Front View
Housing Controls - Front View Zoom Shutter Dial Release Front Dial Lid Snap Housing Front Dial Control The Housing Front Dial Control rotates the G12 front dial. This control is NOT applicable to a G11 camera and will sit idle. Mode Dial Lens Lens Port... -
Page 6: Housing Controls - Back View
Housing Controls - Back View Housing Controls 1. TTL Connector 2. ISO Dial 3. Playback 4. AE/FE Lock 5. Single Erase 6. Metering Light 7. Control Dial Power Button 13 14 8. Manual Focus 9. Macro 10. FUNC./SET 11. Flash 12. -
Page 7: Installing The Camera
Opening the Housing Lid Snaps have a Lock. To open housing, push Lid Snap 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 spring tension once they go over center, so keep a firm grip on the lid snap. - Page 8 Installing the Camera - continued External Strobe Connector & Waterproof Cap (Do not remove underwater) Diagram A Housing Back O-ring Hotshoe Connector Diagram B Lid-hook CAUTION: Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic. The mounting bolt is metal. Do not cross thread or over tighten as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads.
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Page 9: Closing The Housing
Closing the Housing 1. Place housing face down in your lap or on flat surface. 2. Check to see that there is an o-ring on the housing back and that it is clean and in its proper location. 3. Guide the back into the housing front. The o-ring should touch the housing all the way around. -
Page 10: Turn Camera On
(You can test this above water). See Diffuser/Deflector Installation - page 11. For the best results, we recommend using an external Ikelite Substrobe. The camera’s built-in flash CANNOT be used with optional Wide-Angle or Accessory lenses. - Page 11 Zoom the lens to eliminate the shadow (You can test this above water). Deflector Use The deflector should be installed when using an Ikelite external strobe. The deflector will block and redirect the camera’s flash to the EV-controller which controls the external strobe’s output. Remove the diffuser before attempting to install the deflector.
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Page 12: 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 13: Housing Maintenance
Housing Maintenance The 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 14: Control Maintenance
In the unlikely event one of these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate, you can remove the control from the housing and lubricate it, or return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. To remove the control, diagram B - page 15, loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required);... - Page 15 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 16: Specifications
Specifications 7 in. wide x 5 in. high x 5.4 in. deep including controls and lens port. 180mm x 130mm x 140mm. 2.8 lb. (1300g) above water. Slightly negative buoyancy in fresh water. Photo Tips 1. The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as much water between the camera and subject as possible. - Page 17 Photo Tips continued 5. Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject. When photographing underwater, set the camera to use flash on every shot. If the camera’s flash is set to AUTO and the sun is behind your subject, the camera may see enough light and not fire the flash.
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Page 18: 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 14 & 15. - Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Solution - Check that the camera flash is firing when taking a picture. - Page 19 Place one or two packs in your housing before each day of diving. - If water droplets or moisture is 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.
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Page 20: Recommended And Related Accessories
Recommended and Related Accessories External UR-Pro Color Filters 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. Available for tropical blue water and green water settings. - Page 21 For use with or without a color filter. For more information go to the following web page: http://www.ikelite.com/web_pages/3prov8.html DS51 Substrobe The DS51 Substrobe covers the equivalent of a 28mm lens. It is the ideal choice when using only the camera lens with no accessory wide angle lenses attached.
- Page 22 The DS161 flash covers the equivalent of an 18mm lens or 100 degrees w/diffuser installed. It is the ideal choice when using wide angle lenses greater than 80 degrees. It also features a 1.5 second recycle time and 225 flashes per full charge SA-100 Ball/Socket Arm The SA-100 system 4086.61 with its 1"...
- Page 23 DS-series strobes. The optional 9571.3 - Page 22 features a 1" (2.5cm) ball for attachment to the top of the release handle. This provides a mounting point for Ultralight, TLC, and other non-Ikelite arm systems. Please Read If Using an EV Manual Controller The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user settings.
- Page 24 Recommended and Related Accessories - continued Main Housing O-ring 0110 Lanyard 0321.10 Vinyl Port Cover 0200.08 Ikelite Lube 5020 For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring. Travel Case 3920 This optional carrying case with foam will accommodate the housing with a DS51 strobe, and a single tray with handle and accessories.
- Page 25 Inon and Epoque. NOT for use with 67mm threaded wide-angle lenses. NOTE: Other Accessory and Wide-Angle Conversion lenses cannot be used with this housing. For additional information regarding recommended strobe packages and optional accessories, go to www.ikelite.com.
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Page 26: Technical Support
All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite. Ikelite will, at its discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer prepaid. -
Page 27: 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 28 Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA www.ikelite.com 6146.12_Canon_G11_G12_2-0411...
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