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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
6165.01 for Leica C
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 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l 6165.01 for Leica C Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Zoom Control ..............P. 9 Diffuser and Deflector Installation and Use ....P. 10 Attach Optional External Tray and Handle to Housing ..P. 11 Attach Optional Ikelite Strobe Arm to Housing....P. 11 Turn Camera On..............P. 12 Entering the Water ............P. 12 Maintenance ..............P. 12 Lens Port ................P. -
Page 3: Specifications
Depth ......5.2 in (132 mm) including controls and lens port Weight ....2.0 lb 9 oz (1.2 kg) above water Buoyancy ....Slightly negative in freshwater Package Contents - Ikelite Digital Housing - Diffuser and Deflector - Silicone Lubricant - Extra Control Tips... -
Page 4: Initial Camera Setup
Preparation - continued Clean the housing main o-ring and retest to make sure that it is watertight. Refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 18. Please read your camera manual thoroughly to have a full understanding of each camera function. If you are new to underwater photography, be sure to read the Photo Tips section, page 17. -
Page 5: Parts Of The Housing - Front View
Initial Camera Setup continued Set Focus Mode to AF Macro If close-up images are overexposed, adjust aperture to a smaller setting (larger number), and/or back away, zoom in, and then reshoot. Parts of the Housing - Front View Fiber Optic Ports Zoom Lever Shutter Button... -
Page 6: Parts Of The Housing - Back View
Parts of the Housing - Back View 1. [LVF] Button 9. Control Dial: (Note that a small section of the rubber disc is missing Motion Picture Button at the end of this control, Diagram A, 3. [FN] Button page 7. This is normal and allows the user to completely disengage Playback Button the control from the camera when... -
Page 7: Opening The Housing
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 Push Forward Lock 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 Lift snap. -
Page 8: Closing The Housing
(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 CANNOT be used with optional Wide-Angle or... -
Page 9: Usage
Usage Final Check The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and camera LCD screens. This housing has been factory water pressure tested to 200’ (60m). Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal. Check the gap between the housing back and the housing. -
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 into the port groove until it stops. -
Page 11: Attach Optional External Tray And Handle To Housing
Diagram D Housing Handle, depress the spring-loaded Handle Push Button until it stops. Gently slide the pronged end of the Ikelite Arm into the hole in the top of the Handle as shown. Housing Handle When the Ikelite Arm is properly... -
Page 12: Turn Camera On
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 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 14: 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 15 To lubricate the control, gently pull on the knob until the stainless steel shaft is exposed. Lightly lubricate the shaft, then move the shaft in and out several times. This will lubricate the x-ring in the Ikelite control gland. This should be done before using the housing after a prolonged storage period, or once a week when the housing is in constant use.
- Page 16 Diagram E Lubricate end of shaft Set screw (allen before reinserting into wrench required) gland Housing Control Shaft Knob O-rings Control Tighten set screw down against this Gland flat area when replacing the knob. Diagram F Lubricate shaft Housing Pull out knob to expose shaft Diagram G Control...
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Page 17: 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 ft (1.8m) will not have much color regardless of strobe power. -
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. Image is - Check that the camera flash or strobe is firing over/underexposed, when taking a picture. - Page 19 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 20 - 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 21: Spare Parts
Spare Parts Main Housing O-ring 0109 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 22: Customer Support
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 © 2014 Ikelite Underwater Systems 6165.01_Leica_C_02-0514...