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Ikelite 6146.02 Instruction Manual

Digital housing for canon g1 x mark ii
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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
6146.02 for Canon G1 X Mark II
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 6146.02 for Canon G1 X Mark II 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

    Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing ......P. 15, 16 Using Strobes with a Fiber Optic Connection ....P. 16 Diffuser and Deflector Installation / Usage......P. 17 Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle..P. 18 Entering the Water ............P. 19...

  • Page 3: Preparation

    Table of Contents continued Recommended Accessories ........P. 19, 20 Maintenance ..............P. 21 - 24 Photo Tips ..............P. 25 Troubleshooting ............P. 26 - 28 Zoom Control ..............P. 28 Spare Parts ..............P. 29 Customer Support ............P. 30 Limited Warranty ............P. 30 Returning Products for Service ........P. 31 Product Registration ..........Back Page Preparation This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    (no camera installed) Controls ........All important camera functions accessed Buoyancy ......Nearly neutral in saltwater Depth Rating......200 ft (60 m) Strobe Connections ....Ikelite Digital TTL ICS-5 5-pin Electrical ..........Bulkhead plus TTL circuitry compatible with ..........current model Ikelite DS strobes and Fiber ..........Optic Ports.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Housing - Front View

    Parts of the Housing - Front View Housing controls are provided for all camera functions except the flash up switch. When using the built-in camera flash, it must be extended BEFORE placing the camera in the housing. Power Button (On/Off) Playback Button Shutter Mode...

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Housing - Back View

    Parts of the Housing - Back View Movie Button Control Dial White Dot 13 14 MENU DISP Housing 1. External Strobe Connector & Cap Macro / Left Button 2. Conversion Circuitry FUNC./SET Button Mobile Device Button Flash / Right Button 4.

  • 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 and Spacer to the Housing Base using the two 3/8-16 Nuts supplied in the accessory package. One side of the Spacer has an adhesive backing.

  • Page 8: Step 2 - Initial Camera Settings

    STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings Setup your camera for underwater use and then adjust your settings once underwater. Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing) Insert a fully charged camera battery. Set Mode Dial to “Av” Aperture Priority, or “M” Manual Mode if shutter speeds faster than 1/60th second are required.

  • Page 9: Step 3 - Opening The Housing

    STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings - continued Set Image Type to “JPEG 13M” and Image Compression to “L.” Set Image Quality to “Superfine” and Movies to “FHD/30P.” Set ISO to “200.” Activate Macro mode when shooting close-up subjects. If the image is overexposed, use “-”...

  • Page 10: Step 4 - Attach Hotshoe To Camera

    STEP 4 - Attach Hotshoe to Camera 1. The Mounting Tray for the camera is secured to the housing back. Position the camera on the Mounting Tray. 2. ATTACH the hotshoe when: - NOT using the built-in camera flash. - Connecting a strobe(s) to the External Strobe Connecter (#1, Page 8). Slide the housing Hotshoe Connector forward into the Camera Hotshoe Mount until it stops, Diagram A, Page 10.

  • Page 11: Step 5 - Attach Camera To Mounting Tray

    STEP 5 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray 6. Using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera with the Tray Mounting Bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod socket, Diagram B, Page 11. CAUTION: Do not cross thread or overtighten the Tray Mounting Bolt as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads.

  • Page 12: Step 6 - Attach The Step Ring Gear

    STEP 6 - Attach the Step Ring Gear The supplied Step Ring Gear is attached to the camera control ring by 3 small nylon Allen Set Screws. Place the Control Ring Gear over the camera’s step ring before installing the camera in the housing. The gear is a “press fit”...

  • Page 13: Step 7 - Installing Camera In Housing

    STEP 7 - Installing Camera in the 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 14: Step 9 - Final Check

    Flash Deflector when using external strobes, Page 17. Strobe Use and Compatibility Always install the Flash Deflector when using external strobes. Strobe Compatibility AF35 ......no DS50......yes, above serial number 70,000 DS51......yes DS125......yes, above serial number 5000 DS160, DS161 ..yes DS200......yes Non-Ikelite ....yes, manual flash exposure only...

  • Page 15: Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry

    This small compact housing has Ikelite designed and patented Conversion Circuitry built right in. The Conversion Circuitry provides real Canon eTTL 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 16: Attaching A Sync Cord To The Housing

    Using Strobes with a Fiber Optic Connection Two ports on the front of the housing above the lens port are provided for the connection of up to two Ikelite, SEA&SEA, or Olympus-type fiber optic cords. The housing's built-in TTL circuitry will not be operable when external strobes are attached via fiber optic cord.

  • Page 17: Diffuser And Deflector Installation / Usage

    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 18: Attaching An Ikelite Strobe Arm To The Housing Handle

    To attach an Ikelite Arm to your 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, Diagram D.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Additional Accessories

    ** The optional Canon Grip GR-DC1A cannot be used in this installation. Camera must be used with standard grip for proper operation. A full range of accessories are available to support your housing. Please visit ikelite.com to see the most current information about recommended accessories for your housing.

  • Page 21: 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 22 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 23: 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 24 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 F, loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required);...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Troubleshooting

    If still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section, Diagram F, Page 24. - Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Image is - Check that the built-in flash or external strobe is over/underexposed, firing when taking a picture.
  • Page 27 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 28: 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 29: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts (available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer) 9104.5 Waterproof Bulkhead Cap 0184.2 Silicone Lubricant 2cc Reclosable Tube 0132.30 Port o-ring 0200.08 Port cover 0110 Main o-ring 0945.18 allen wrench for control knobs 0945.11 allen wrench for Step Ring small nylon set screws 9299.07 KIT contains 6 Step Ring small nylon set screws and allen...

  • Page 30: Customer 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 31: 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 32: Product Registration

    Product Registration Please go to ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA ikelite.com © 2015 Ikelite Underwater Systems 6146.02_Canon_G1X_MarkII_03-0415...

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