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Checking Controls
Once the housing has been closed, make sure the housing controls line
up with the corresponding camera controls. If the housing controls are
misaligned slightly, make sure the camera hold down bolt has been
tightened down firmly so the camera is flat against the tray.
Turn Camera On
Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get a
feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few pictures
above water with the camera in the housing.
Zoom Control
(NOTE:) After you have used the
housing's zoom control, it must be
returned to the center position to
disengage. If the housing zoom control
is pushing the zoom lever in either
direction, you may not be able to take a
picture or access any other function
because the camera is receiving a
signal from the engaged zoom control.
Using the Camera's Built-in Flash
A built-in flash is effective between 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9m) from the subject in
clear conditions. For the best results, we recommend using an external
Ikelite Substrobe. If you do not have an external strobe, the camera's built-in
flash can be used with a diffuser (included with housing) installed. This use is
limited due to the housing port blocking a portion of the built-in camera flash.
Install the Diffuser and zoom in slightly to eliminate any dark areas noted in
your photographs. See Diffuser/Deflector Installation below.
NOTE: The camera's built-in flash CANNOT be used with optional
Wide-Angle or Accessory lenses.
Using Ikelite Strobes
(Optical TTL)
AF35 AutoFlash Kit #4035
The AF35 AutoFlash kit can be attached
directly to the LX5 housing and provides
automatic "TTL" exposure by optical signal
from the camera's built-in flash. The AF35 is
slightly less powerful than our DS Substrobes
and is not able to take advantage of the
housing's built-in circuitry.
AF35 AutoFlash kit includes:
AF35 strobe - Flex arm - AutoFlash sensor
Handle with rubber grip - Tray (single or dual)
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Mounting hardware
Using Ikelite Strobes
(Hard-Wired TTL)
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.
ikelite
DS161 Movie Substrobe
The DS161 Movie Substrobe combines all of the functionality of our
renowned DS160 Strobe with a powerful 500 lumen LED video light. Three
super-bright LEDs are arranged behind a special optical element to provide
a 45 degree angle of coverage, free of hotspots
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Engaged
Center Position
Disengaged
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Substrobe
Actual Size:
DS51
8 cm dia x 12 cm
3.2" dia x 4.7"
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Diffuser and Deflector Installation
A diffuser and deflector are
included with the housing. The
diffuser is white transparent plastic.
The deflector is also white but is
not transparent.
To install the diffuser or deflector,
push the "Cut-out" Section into the
port groove until it stops.
Note the Small Hole. To avoid
losing the diffuser or deflector, you
can attach a fishing line or string to
this hole.
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Diffuser Use
The diffuser should be installed when using the camera flash. When
shooting close-up photographs with the camera flash and at the camera
lens's widest angle setting, the lens port on the housing can block a
portion of the light from the camera flash. This can result in a shadow in
a lower corner of the frame. Zoom the lens to eliminate the shadow (You
can test this above water).
Deflector Use
The deflector should be installed when using any Ikelite external strobe.
The deflector will block and redirect the camera's flash to the AF35 slave
unit or EV Manual Controller, which will then control the external strobe's
output. The deflector also stops the built-in flash from creating
backscatter in the image. Remove the diffuser before attempting to
install the deflector.
Using Strobes
DS161
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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" diameter ball is ideal
underwater. The #9571.3 extended
stem mount allows easy
attachment of the EV controller or
flashlight mount, and drops right
into the release handle. The arm
system allows easy strobe
placement from macro close-up to
wide angle. The complete system
removes with a push of the handle
button.
Diffuser/Deflector material
Small hole
Diffuser/Deflector properly
installed in port groove
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Batt
w/Li t e
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#9571.3 Extended Stem
Mount (included with
SA-100 Ball/Socket arm)
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Cut-out
Section
Lens Port
DS161 Movie Substrobe
Actual Size
9.6 cm dia x 17.9 cm
3.75" dia x 7"
SA-100 Ball/Socket
Arm #4086.61
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