Ikelite 6171.05 Instruction Manual

Digital Housing
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Leica D-Lux 5

Included in Box:

2. Ikelite Digital Housing
3. Lanyard (attached to housing)
4. Extra Control Tips
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Compact Digital Housing.
Ikelite has decades of experience in the underwater photographic, video,
and lighting market.
Our products are designed and built in the USA by Ikelite for both the
professional and amateur.
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.
This housing has been water pressure tested to 200' (60m) at the factory. All
camera controls are fully functional through the housing.

Housing Size and Weight:

7" wide x 5" high x 5.4" deep including controls and lens port.
18cm x 13cm x 14cm.
2.8lb (1.3kg) above water.
Slightly negative buoyancy in fresh water.

Initial Camera Setup

1. Insert a fully charged battery and formatted memory card.
2. Set Shooting Mode to "A" Aperture priority.
3. Set camera date and time.
4. Set Lens Aspect Ratio Selector Switch to "3:2".
5. Set Flash to "Forced Flash On" (lightning bolt in LCD).
6. Set White Balance to "AWB".
7. Set Image Mode to "9m".
8. Set Metering Mode to "Center Weighted ".
9. Set AF Mode to "Center".
10 Set ISO sensitivity to "80".
11. Set AF mode to "1-Area".
12. Set Pre AF to "Q-AF".
13. Set Focus Selector Switch to "AF Macro" (flower icon).
14. If NOT using external strobes, raise camera flash BEFORE placing
camera in the housing.
#6171.05
5. Ikelite Lube #0184.1
6. Diffuser and Deflector
8. Vinyl Port Cover
3

Please Read

We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly before use
to have a full understanding of where each camera control is located,
and what function each control provides. Also, 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 General
and Photo Tips sections.
Table of Contents
Pg. 1 Included in Box
Pg. 2 Please Read
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Table of Contents
Pg. 3 Housing Size and Weight
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Initial Camera Setup
Pg. 4 Housing Controls
- Front View -
Pg. 5-6 Housing Controls
- Back View -
Pg. 6-7 Opening The Housing
- Installing the Camera
Pg. 8 Closing The Housing
Pg. 9 Checking Controls
- Turn Camera On
- Zoom Control
- Using the Camera's
Built-in Flash
Pg. 10 Diffuser and Deflector
Information
- Diffuser Use
- Deflector Use
Pg. 11 Using Ikelite Strobes
- AF35 Strobe Package
- DS51 Substrobe
- DS161 Substrobe

Housing Controls - Front View

All camera controls accessed except the "Flash Open Switch".
Lens Aspect Ratio Switch: When moving this switch to the left, facing the
front of the housing, the control lever start position should be facing the
back of the housing. Push down and rotate switch counter-clockwise to
change the setting. Lift control off of switch and rotate back to the start
position. Repeat procedure until the desired setting is achieved. When
moving the switch to the right, only one clockwise rotation should be
required to achieve desired setting.
Motion
Picture
ON/OFF
Button
Zoom
Switch
Shutter
Lever
Release
Lid Snap
External Tray Mounts
Pg. 12 DS161 (cont.)
- SA-100 Ball/Socket Arm
Pg.13 Strobe Packages
- Please read if using an
EV-controller
Pg. 14 Non-Ikelite External
Strobes
- External Color Filters
Pg. 15 #6320 Pro-V8 LED Lite
- External Accessory Lenses
Pg. 16 Optional Accessories and
Spare Parts
Pg. 17 Housing Maintenance
Pg. 18 Lubricants
- Control Maintenance
Pg. 19 Control Maintenance
Pg. 20 General Tips
Pg. 21 Photo Tips
Pg. 22 Photo Tips
-cont.
Pg. 23 Ikelite Limited Warranty
- Ikelite Technical Support
Pg. 24 Returning Products for
Service
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Mode
Dial
Aspect Ratio Focus Selector
Selector Switch Switch
Lens Port
4
-cont.