Digital housing for canon sx230 hs, sx220 hs (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Ikelite 6147.16
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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l 6147.16 for Canon G16 Fiber Optic Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product.
Depth ......6.0 in (152 mm) including controls and lens port Weight ....3.0 lb (1.4 kg) above water Buoyancy ....Slightly negative in freshwater Package Contents - Ikelite Digital Housing - Diffuser and Deflector - Silicone Lubricant - Extra Control Tips - Vinyl Port Cover...
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.
Initial Camera Setup continued Set White Balance to “AWB.” For best results, use manual Custom White Balance and reset for each working depth. Set Drive Mode to “Single Shot .” Set Metering to “Center Weighted Avg. ” Set ND Filter to “Off” and Still Image Aspect Ratio to “4:3.” Set Image Type to “JPEG 12M”...
Parts of the Housing - Back View ON/OFF (Power) Control Dial in “disengaged” position MENU 1/4-20 Tray Mounts Flash Pop-up Button DISP. / Down Button Playback Button 13. Control Dial: (Note that a small section of the rubber disc is Exp.
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.
(You can test this above water). See Diffuser Installation, page 10. For the best results, we recommend using an external Ikelite Substrobe with the housing Deflector installed. The camera’s built-in flash CANNOT be used with...
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 ft (60 m). Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal.
Deflector Removal/Installation The factory installed flash Deflector should be removed when using ONLY the built-in camera flash and no external strobes. Pull the Deflector away from the inside of the housing front to remove. To install, line up the corresponding Velcro dots on the housing front and press the Deflector back into its factory installed position next to the lens port.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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...
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.
- 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.
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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.
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- 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.
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.
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.
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.