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Ikelite 6970.07 User Manual

Underwater ttl housing for panasonic gx7
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Underwater TTL Housing for Panasonic GX7
Product Number 6970.07
Product Registration
Please register your product at ikelite.com within 15 days of purchase.
Our product registration database is the best way for us to get a hold
of you in the event of a product update or recall.

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  • Page 1 Product Number 6970.07 Product Registration Please register your product at ikelite.com within 15 days of purchase. Our product registration database is the best way for us to get a hold of you in the event of a product update or recall.

  • Page 2: About This Product

    About this Product Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product. Please visit ikelite.com to register your product to receive information on any updates, notices, or recalls pertaining to your equipment.

  • Page 3: Included In The Box

    Specifications - 200 ft (60m) depth rating - All important camera functions are accessible - Ikelite bulkhead connector with built-in TTL circuitry - Slightly negative buoyancy in fresh water - Actual buoyancy varies depending on choice of lens and port - Weight 3.13 lb (1423 g) not including tray, handles or port...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Registration About this Product Included in the Box Specifications Parts of the Housing - Front View Parts of the Housing - Back View HOUSING CAMERA AND SETUP STEP 1 - Remove/Attach Tray and Handle STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings STEP 3 - Opening the Housing STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing STEP 5 - Attach the Hotshoe...
  • Page 5 STROBE USE AND COMPATIBILITY Strobe Compatibility Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry Camera Flash and Fiber Optic Use Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle SPARE PARTS RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE PHOTO TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Housing - Front View

    Parts of the Housing - Front View Mode Dial External Strobe Connector and Cap Front Dial Fiber Optic Ports Shutter Button Lid Snap Lens External Tray Mounts Release Button...

  • Page 7: Parts Of The Housing - Back View

    Parts of the Housing - Back View Motion Picture Button On/Off Switch Q MENU DISP Flash Open / LVF Button ISO/ Up Button Focus Mode Lever AF Mode / Left Button 10. MENU/SET Button Rear Dial AF/AE Lock Button 11. WB White Balance / Right Button Q.

  • Page 8: Housing Camera And Setup

    HOUSING AND CAMERA SETUP STEP 1 - Remove/Attach Tray and Handle The Tray and Handle may be removed for transport and then re-attached for housing use. We recommend leaving the Tray and Handle attached whenever possible to avoid accidentally scratching table tops or other surfaces with the Tray Mounting Bolts.

  • Page 9: Step 2 - Initial Camera Settings

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

  • Page 10: 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. Open opposing Lid Snaps simultaneously. Keep pressure on the lid snaps so they do not fly open quickly. Push Forward Some Lid Snaps have a lot of spring tension once they Snap...
  • Page 11 STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing - continued Diagram A Pull to Remove Mounting Tray Mounting Plate 4. Using a coin or flathead screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera Mounting Tray to the camera tripod mount, Diagram B. Tighten camera firmly to avoid movement on tray. The Mounting Tray only attaches one way with the Thumb Screw to the back of the camera.
  • Page 12 STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing - continued Diagram C Mounting Tray Mounting Plate Diagram D Push Camera and Mounting Tray all the way forward into the Mounting Plate Mounting Plate...

  • Page 13: Step 5 - Attach The Hotshoe

    STEP 5 - Attach the Hotshoe Slide Hotshoe into the top camera Hotshoe mount until it stops. Hotshoe must be all the way forward in the camera mount to assure a good electrical connection with a strobe. Make sure hotshoe cord does not interfere with controls or the housing back when closing the housing.

  • Page 14: Step 7 - Attach Optional Mirrorless Lens Port

    CAUTION: This housing does NOT come with a lens port. An optional Mirrorless Lens Port must be properly attached to the housing before submersion in water; see ikelite.com for compatible lens/port combinations. After purchasing an optional port for your lens, reference your port instruction manual for proper installation procedure.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Strobe Use And Compatibility

    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. The Circuitry is automatically activated once a DS series strobe is attached to the housing and turned on.

  • Page 17: Attaching A Sync Cord To The Housing

    Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing The Housing Bulkhead is designed to accept sync cords with Ikelite 5 pin/receptacle connector fittings. 1. Lightly lubricate the Sync Cord O-ring. Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant (supplied with housing). 2. Remove Bulkhead Cap from Housing Bulkhead.

  • 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 G.

  • Page 19: Spare Parts

    DS161 Strobe, Sync Cord + Ball Arm Mark II Kit 4061.31 The DS161 Strobe Kit combines power with wide angle coverage and provides everything you need to add a strobe to your Ikelite system. Instead of a simple focus light, the DS161 also includes a super even, 500 lumen video light.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Lubricant Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause o-rings to swell and not seal properly. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the Port Base O-ring, or lubricate a sticky control.
  • Page 21 Place the plastic bag inside the housing for safe keeping. If removing a housing push button, Do Not re-use the E-clip. Contact Ikelite for replacement E-clips (part 0319.12). Leave lid snaps in the open position when not using the housing for extended periods.
  • Page 22 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,...
  • Page 23 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 I, loosen the set screw in the knob (hex head wrench required);...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Troubleshooting

    If still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section, Diagram I, Page 23. • Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Image is • Check to see the strobe or camera flash is firing...
  • Page 26 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 27: Limited Warranty

    This product is warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite. Ikelite will, at its discretion, (a) repair utilizing new, remanufactured, and/or recycled parts; (b) exchange for a new product or;...
  • Page 28 Service and Repairs 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.

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