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Ikelite 6171.07 Instruction Manual

Digital housing for panasonic lumix dmc-lx7, leica d-lux 6
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6171.07
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, Leica D-Lux 6
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 6171.07 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, Leica D-Lux 6 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Diffuser and Deflector Installation and Use ....P. 13 Attach External Tray and Handle to Housing ....P. 14 Attaching Ikelite Strobe Arm to Housing Handle ....P. 14 Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry ......P. 15 Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing ......P. 15 Turn Camera On..............P.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents - continued Lubricant................P. 16 Housing Maintenance............P. 17 Control Maintenance ............P. 18 Photo Tips ..............P. 20 Troubleshooting ............P. 21 Spare Parts ..............P. 24 Recommended Accessories ........P. 24 Technical Support ............P. 26 Limited Warranty ............P. 26 Returning Products for Service ........P. 27 Product Registration ..........Back Cover...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Depth ......5.9 in. (150mm) including controls and lens port Weight ....2.8 lb (1270g) above water Buoyancy ....Slightly negative in saltwater for stability Package Contents - 6171.07 Ikelite Digital Housing - 0200 Vinyl Port Cover - 0184.1 Silicone Lubricant - Flash Diffuser...

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing) 1. Insert a fully charged battery and formatted memory card. 2. Set camera date and time. 3. Set Shooting Mode to “A” Aperture priority. To select faster shutter speeds use “M” Manual mode. 4.

  • Page 6: Housing Controls - Front View

    Housing Controls - Front View All camera controls accessed except the “Flash Open Switch” and “Lens Aspect Ratio Switch.” ON/OFF Switch Shutter Motion Mode Focus Selector Aperture Release Dial Switch Picture Button Zoom Lever Lens Port Lid Snap External Tray Mounts...

  • Page 7: Housing Controls - Back View

    Housing Controls - Back View Rear Dial Knob Use (control #2): The knob’s white dot should be in the 12 o’clock position when not in use, preventing the camera dial from being pushed. This is necessary so the camera will not receive a signal which could lock out other camera functions.
  • Page 8 Housing Controls - Back View (continued) 6 7 8 10 11 Lanyard 1. External Strobe Connector and Cap MENU/SET 2. Rear Dial WB/Right Arrow 3. AF/AE Lock Self-timer/Down Arrow Q. Menu/Delete Playback ISO/Up Arrow 11. DISP. Fn/Left Arrow...

  • Page 9: Opening The Housing

    Opening the Housing Push Forward Lid Snaps have a Lock. To open housing, push Lid Snap Lid Snap Lock 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 Lift spring tension once they go over center, so keep a firm grip on the Lid Snap.

  • Page 10: Attach Hotshoe To Camera

    Attach Hotshoe to Camera External Strobe Connector Diagram A & Waterproof Cap (Do not remove underwater) Housing Back O-ring Lid Hook Camera Mounting Hotshoe Connector Tray Attach Camera to Mounting Tray Diagram B CAUTION: Some camera tripod socket threads are Lumix plastic.

  • Page 11: Using The Camera's Built-In Flash

    (You can test this above water). See Diffuser/Deflector Installation - page 13. For best results, we recommend using an external Ikelite Substrobe. The built-in flash CANNOT be used with optional Wide-Angle or Accessory lenses.

  • Page 12: 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 200ft (60m). Once the housing is closed, recheck the o-ring seal. Check the gap between the housing back and the housing.

  • Page 13: 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 over the port and into the port groove until it stops.

  • Page 14: Attach External Tray And Handle To Housing

    Housing Handle, depress the Diagram D 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 15: Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry

    Once attached, turn the strobe on first before turning on the camera. Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing The Housing Bulkhead is designed to accept only an Ikelite 5-pin TTL Sync Cord. 1. Lightly lubricate the Sync Cord O-ring. Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant (supplied with housing).

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 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.

  • Page 20: 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 feet (1.8m) will not have much color regardless of strobe power.

  • Page 21: 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 18 & 19. - 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 22 Place one or two new 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 23 - Look for hair, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the o-ring seal. - Reassemble the housing without a camera installed and submerge in water 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.

  • Page 24: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts Main Housing O-ring 0109 Vinyl Port Cover 0200 Waterproof Bulkhead Cap 9104.5 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 25 Do not overtighen threaded accessory lenses into the housing port or accidental removal of the housing port could occur when removing the accessory lens. Vignetting will be present underwater with the Ikelite W-30 lens attached. Zoom in or crop the image in post-processing to eliminate.

  • Page 26: Technical 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 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: 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 6171.07_Panasonic_LX7_Leica_D-Lux6_2-0113...

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