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Ikelite TTL Underwater Housing 6171.10 Panasonic Lumix LX100 Instruction Manual

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T TL Un d e r wa t er Ho us ing
I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
6171.10 Panasonic Lumix LX100
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 6171.10 Panasonic Lumix LX100 Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Strobe Compatibility ............P. 13 Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry ......P. 14 Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing ......P. 14, 15 Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle..P. 15 Entering the Water ............P. 16 Recommended Accessories ........P. 16, 17 Maintenance ..............P.

  • Page 3: Preparation

    Table of Contents continued Zoom Control ..............P. 25 Spare Parts ..............P. 26 Customer Support ............P. 26 Limited Warranty ............P. 26 Returning Products for Service ........P. 27 Product Registration ..........Back Page Preparation This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth rated to 200 ft (60 m).

  • Page 4: Specifications

    ..........Switch, Front Control Ring, and ..........Focus Selector Switch Buoyancy ......Near neutral buoyancy in freshwater Depth Rating......200 ft (60 m) Strobe Connection ....Ikelite Digital TTL 5-pin Electrical ..........Bulkhead plus TTL circuitry compatible with ..........current model Ikelite DS strobes Built-in Flash ......None Tray and Handle Weight ..11.5 oz (327 g)

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Housing - Front View

    Parts of the Housing - Front View Housing controls are provided for all camera functions except the Diopter Adjustment Dial, Aspect Selector Switch, Front Control Ring, and Focus Selector Switch Shutter Filter Button Button Zoom Lever ON/OFF Aperture Ring Lens Port Lid Snap External Tray Mounts...

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Housing - Back View

    Parts of the Housing - Back View * Control Dial: Note that a small section of the rubber disc is missing at the end of this control. This is normal and allows the user to completely disengage the control from the camera when not in use.

  • Page 7: Housing And Camera Setup

    Housing and Camera Setup STEP 1 - Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing Using a 9/16” open/box end or socket Wrench (not supplied), firmly tighten the External Tray to the Housing Base using the two 3/8-16 Nuts supplied in the accessory package. Note: Tray and Handle may be attached before or after the camera is secured in the Housing.

  • Page 8: Step 2 - Initial Camera Settings

    STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings (before placing camera in housing) Setup your camera for underwater use and then adjust your settings once underwater. Read your camera owner’s manual completely to familiarize yourself with all the camera functions. Insert a fully charged camera battery and SD memory card. Turn camera on.

  • Page 9: Step 3 - Opening The Housing

    STEP 3 - Opening the Housing Lid Snaps have a Lock. 1. Push Lid Snap Locks forward and lift as shown. Push Forward Snap Open opposing Lid Snaps simultaneously. Keep Lock pressure on the Lid Snaps so they do not fly open quickly.

  • Page 10: Step 5 - Attach Camera To Mounting Tray

    STEP 5 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray 1. Using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera with the Tray Mounting Bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod socket, Diagram B. CAUTION: Do not cross thread or overtighten the Tray Mounting Bolt as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads.

  • Page 11: Step 6 - Attach The Aperture Ring Gear To Lens

    STEP 6 - Attach Aperture Ring Gear to Lens 1. Rotate camera Aperture Ring so the Bump-outs, Diagram B, Page 10, line up between the Aperture Ring Gear Diagram C Foam Strips, Diagram C. 2. With the white dot at the 12 o’clock position, gently slide the Aperture Ring Gear over the camera Aperture Ring.

  • Page 12: Step 7 - Installing Camera In Housing

    STEP 7 - Installing Camera in Housing 1. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the controls out of the way for installation of the camera. Make sure the Movie Button knob is pulled out and the control is facing toward the bottom of the housing.

  • Page 13: Step 9 - Final Housing Check

    Visually check the seal again. Strobe Compatibility AF35 ......no DS50......yes, above serial number 70000 DS51......yes DS125......yes, above serial number 5000 DS160, DS161 ..yes DS200......yes, above serial number 7163 Non-Ikelite ....yes, manual flash exposure only...

  • Page 14: Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry

    This small compact housing has Ikelite designed and patented Conversion Circuitry built right in. The Conversion Circuitry provides real TTL flash exposure when used with Ikelite DS series strobes. Once a DS series strobe is attached to the External Strobe Connector, the conversion circuitry is automatically powered after the strobe is turned on.

  • Page 15: Attaching A Sync Cord To The Housing

    Sync Cord Bulkhead Knurled Nut Sync Cord Pin Housing Bulkhead Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle To attach an Ikelite Arm to your Housing Handle, depress the Ikelite Arm spring-loaded Handle Push Button until it stops. Gently slide...

  • Page 16: Entering The Water

    Entering the Water As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check to see that the housing is properly sealed. We recommend you first water test the housing with no camera inside to assure a safe and watertight environment.

  • Page 17: Additional Accessories

    Additional Accessories 2602.3 Quick Release Handle Kit for GoPro Gamma LED Flashlight A full range of accessories are available to support your housing. Please visit www.ikelite.com to see the most current information about recommended accessories for your housing.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    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 19 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 20 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 21 In the unlikely event one of the larger gland style control shafts sticks or becomes difficult to operate, you can remove the control from the housing and lubricate it, or return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. To remove the control, Diagram H, loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required);...

  • Page 22: 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 (1.8 m) will not have much color regardless of strobe power.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    If still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section, Diagram H, Page 21. - Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Image is - When using an external strobe, make sure it is over/underexposed, turned on, set properly, and its battery is charged.
  • Page 24 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 25: Zoom Control

    - Look for hair, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the o-ring seal. - Reassemble the housing without a camera installed and immerse in water. - Return housing to Ikelite for evaluation. Pictures are too blue - Use custom (manual) white balance. Reset for or too green each working depth or when attaching a color correcting filter to the camera lens.

  • Page 26: Spare Parts

    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 © 2014 Ikelite Underwater Systems 6171.10-Panasonic-LX100_1_1214...

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