Ikelite 6871.45 User's Manual
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1. use Quick Mode NOTE Auto focus will not be as good in Live View mode 3 Main dial Mode dial Lid Flash Button Quick Release Snap Strobe Zoom Mount ISO Control C o gt Q o E Drive Gear Lens ies Sy Say Release ied J Ty Release Fort Opening Aluminum Tray FRONT VIEW Viewtinder Fort Quick Release N Butto P9 A i Sas and Waterproof Cap A Menu Button D AF Foint Button B Display E White Balance Button C Aperture Button F Cross keys Arrow Fad BACK VIEW External Strobe Connector G Playback Button H Erase Button 1 TTL Mode Buttons 2 Initial Camera Setup cont Disable Auto Lighting Optimizer Set auto focus mode to One Shot Set Hightlight Tone Priority to OFF Disable Mirror Lock Up Disable LCD Auto Off Before Installing the Camera XSi only If the LCD Auto Off is Enabled the LCD will turn Off when the camera is installed in the housing To use the LCD when the camera is in the housing go to the camera menu and set LCD Auto Off to the Disable Mode Opening the Housing Lid Snaps have a Lock To open push Lid Snap Lock forward and lift as shown Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly open quickly Lift Some lid snaps have a lot of spring tension once they go over center so have a firm grip on the lid snap Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time Push2. UP SN zoom UA align with Ave dear BS ring groove in g zoom clamp extension tab a F i Installing the Port Figure D Figure E apply Glooss amp to inside of N 7 Figure F Fort Lock Release There are two port locks on A Button wt the front of the housing See housing front Each port lock has a Release necked rotid Button Lift the release button and slide each Port a Lock away from the port a CA Unlock TT opening In the unlocked MEEN position the Release Button ae gt will remain in the u eae a sic P Unlocked Position Disengage position as shown Port To prepare the port for installation remove the port o ring and lightly lubricate it The port seal is a side to side seal and requires the o ring to be lightly lubricated for easy installation Put a small amount of lubricant on your fingers and pull the o ring through your fingers to lightly lubricate it Do not stretch the o ring Check that the lip of the port where the o ring fits and the sealing surface on the housing are clean Place the port with o ring into the housing port opening Press down on the port firmly and evenly until you feel the port slide into place Continue to push down on the port and push each port lock forward until it clicks into place It may help to slightly rotate the port as you push in on each p
3. Forward Lid Snap Lock Installing the Camera Remove the back from the housing The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back Position the camera and lens on the tray and then secure it with the mounting bolt which threads into the camera s tripod socket Use a flathead screwdriver recommended or coin to tighten the mounting bolt so the camera bottom is flush against the tray Camera Tray O E Mounting Bolt NOTE Conversion Circuitry Strobe ID Switch is located on bottom of camera tray Setting the Conversion Circuitry Strobe ID Switch On the bottom of the camera tray is a switch for setting the DS Substrobe ID Set the switch to the Model of DS Substrobe being used e When using dual strobes of different models such as a DS51and a DS125 set the ID switch to Set DS51 or the smaller DS Substrobes TTL Mod strobe E ace 1 Place housing face down in your lap oN Closing the Housing housing back 2 Check to see that there is an o ring on the housing back that is clean and in its proper location OW 3 Guide the back onto the housing The o ring should touch the housing all the way around There should be an even gap all the way around between the housing and the housing housing back 4 Lift the lid snaps so they are extended and place the lid snap into o ring the corresponding hook on the housing back housing back
4. soak the housing in a mild soap solution rinse and dry 7 Although not recommended if it is necessary to remove a housing push button Do Not re use the E clip Contact Ikelite for replacement E clips part 0319 12 CAUTION Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack 19 Pre Dive Your System It is recommended that you take the complete system into a swimming pool before use in open water This will give you a chance to become familiar with the handling and operation of your housing and strobe s Optional Accessories Lead Weight 0906 58 The buoyancy of the system will depend on the size and number of strobes used as well as the weight of the camera Ideally the system should be slightly negative in the environment in which it will be used If you need to add weight to the system an optional lead weight is available To add the lead weight remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the aluminum tray Place the lead weight into the pocket of the aluminum tray and reattach Ikelite Lube 0184 1 Port O ring 0105 Housing Back O ring 0132 59 While both the Port and Back o rings should last quite some time it is best to carry a spare in case one becomes damaged or lost Storing the Housing When the housing is going to be stored for a prolonged period it should be soaked in a mild soap solution rinsed and dried thoroughly Remove the back and port from the
5. when compartment provide DS 50 Substrobe fired at a fractional power whether in TTL or manual mode optimum performance with Substrobe MOD NC and still in a quick 1 5 the Conversion Circuitry and seconds from full discharge do not need an update Enjoy perfect TTL automatic exposure and an DS25 Substrobes increased number of flashes e DS1T25 Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2 500 must be per full charge When used updated to operate correctly with the Conversion Circuitry in manual settings the DS e DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2 501 and 160 offers 10 powers in 4 900 will operate with the Conversion Circuitry but require an half stop increments for update to provide optimum performance precise control over your exposure e DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 5 000 or higher or with one of the two TAE Strobe Arms following labels in the DS 125 ikelite This housing offers two types of arm mounting battery compartment Subctrobe Substrobe systems The top of the rubber handles utilize provide optimum MOD NC Ikelite s Quick Release Arm available as the E performance with the recommended SA 100R Arm system gt Conversion Circuitry and do CONTES andes The bottom of the rubber handles have a wing To Update Your Substrobe nut that accepts the Ikelite Tray Mount The Send to the Ikelite address on the back page of this manual or Tray Mount comes with the Ikelite SA 12
6. 5 Arm contact Ikelite for more information system and the SA 100T Arm system 15 16 Using External Strobes Cont Using Ikelite Non DS Substrobes Substrobe 50 100A 200 400 with this Housing The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used with a Non DS Substrobe These Substrobes can be used in their manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the Substrobe Using Non Ikelite Strobes with this Housing The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used with a Non Ikelite Strobe These strobes can be used in their manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the strobe Lubricants 1 Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing We recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricant Other brands may cause the o ring to swell and not seal properly Use only enough Ikelite lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and o rings Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean cloth Lubricant is not a sealant and is used to reduce friction Excessive lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with proper sealing Note Lubricant is not needed on the main housing o ring to maintain a housing seal however lightly lubricating this o ring can extend it s life and aid in seeing a good housing seal Too much lube can attract debris increasing the potential for a leak CAUTION Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the plastic housing to c
7. Ikelite SLR DC Housing instruction manual 6871 45 for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 450D Kiss Digital X2 6872 10 for EOS Digital Rebel XS 1000D Kiss F Digital Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera Housing Ikelite has over 45 years of experience in the underwater photographic and lighting market Our products are designed and built in the USA by Ikelite for both the professional and amateur photographer 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 Ikelite Digital Housings are slightly negative in salt water for stability This housing has been water pressure tested at the factory Housing is pressure tested to 200 60m Lid ISO Optional Gear Fort Sleeve Back O ring Shutter Release Camera Tray Camera Mounting Bolt SIDE VIEW Initial Camera Setup Insert a fully charged battery Insert memory card 1GB or greater capacity recommended Set the mode dial to M manual Set shutter speed to 1 60th second or 1 125th second for fast moving subjects Set aperture to F8 for general photography or F22 for macro photography close ups Set image resolution to highest jpeg setting or RAW Set ISO to 100 and Meter to center weighted Disable LCD auto off in the camera menu settings If using auto focus in Live View
8. Ikelite product Returning Products for Service Ikelite is most interested in preforming any service to assure that all products perform as intended For repair or service return the product to the address below with your name address phone number and a brief description of the problem Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA When sending products to Ikelite send at the above address attn Repair Dept email ikelite ikelite com www ikelite com 317 923 4523 Digital 6871 45 6872 10 02 09 08
9. age Resolution to the Highest JPG format available or RAW Higher resolution settings are required for printing High resolution images can easily be reduced in size with software and retain their original quality A Low resolution image can be enlarged with software but much of the quality will be lost ISO 100 and center weighted averaging metering are recommended Digital images are usually transferred to the computer where their appearance can be fine tuned Many of the image manipulation programs make you think you can magically correct any image taken and make a good picture One thing to be aware of is that if an image is overexposed some of the color information in the file is missing If the color is missing you cannot adjust it If images are underexposed the color and detail may be there it is just dark and you can adjust it to some degree So if you error in exposure it is better to have the image slightly underexposed rather than overexposed 22 Ikelite Limited Warranty All Ikelite products are warranted against any 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 repair or replace such products and will return to customer prepaid All other claims of any nature including but not limited to bulb failure are not covered Except as mentioned above no other warranty expressed or implied applies to this
10. ecured to the housing before entering the water Ikelite DSLR housings DO NOT come with a lens port You must select the correct port for each lens you will be using underwater For complete lens port information and compatibility with your Ikelite system go to www ikelite com 12 Using External Strobes Using External Strobes Cont This housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the camera tray When used with Ikelite DS Substrobes the Conversion Circuitry provides real Canon eTTL flash exposure with over and under exposure compensation of two f stops in half stop increments Red LEDs Compensation Manual Mode Mode amp The Consversion Circuitry also offers Manual exposure control with 3 1 2 f stops of under exposure control in 1 2 stop fierenierte Yellow LED Compensation L TTL Mode Buttons The Conversion Circuitry is powered by the Ikelite DS Substrobe Eee when connected to the housing with the 4103 51 single or f 4103 52 dual sync cord Using the Conversion Circuitry Set DS Substrboe to TTL mode e Mode and Compensation Buttons See page 17 for DS Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion The Conversion Circuitry default is set to TTL To switch between Circuitry TTL and Manual Modes depress both Mode Buttons at the same time and keep them depressed until you see the desired Yellow LED Mode illuminate e TTL Mode indicated when the yellow LED directly below TTL is illuminated TTL Mode is the default setting Wh
11. en 5 To close the housing push down on the lid snaps until even gap they snap into place Lid all 4 sides snaps on opposite sides of l the housing should be closed at the same time Be sure they are down far enough to engage housing the lid snap lock Double check Once the housing is closed check the o ring seal Check the gap between the housing back and the housing it should be even all the way around Look through the clear plastic back at the o ring You should see a darkened area where the o ring is compressed against the housing back If you do not see an even black compression seal all the way around the back open the lid snaps reseat the housing back and then close the lid snaps Visually check the seal again o ring Flash Connection for External Strobes When using an external strobe connect the housing hotshoe connector Slide the connector into the hotshoe mount on the camera from the back of the camera as shown Slide the connector External Strobe Connector forward until Waterproof Cap it stops This can be done i the camera is O ring secured with the mounting bolt Camera Q Le Hot Shoe Connector Mounting Tray E Caution Do not remove the External Strobe Connector s waterproof cap unless an external sync cord is going to be plugged in Do not remove waterproof cap or sync cord underwater Installing Cam
12. en the DS Substrobe is powered ON the yellow TTL LED will illuminate None of the Red LEDs will illuminate This indicates that no plus or minus compensation is selected Depress the Mode buttons to select compensation Note that the TTL compensation values are in the yellow bar with the heading TTL e Manual Mode indicated when the yellow LED directly below the M is illuminated When the Manual Mode is selected the Red LED directly below the F full power will illuminate Note that the Manual minus compensation values are in the black bar with the heading M Set DS Substrboe to TTL mode 13 14 Ikelite Substrobe DS 51 The compact lightweight and affordable Substrobe DS 51is well suited for general and macro photography This strobe can easily switch between TTL Auto and any of the six 6 manual power settings for complete control over lighting the subject NOTE DS Substrobe Update information DS50 Substrobes e DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63 850 can not be updated to operate with the Conversion Circuitry e DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number between 63 850 and 69 999 operate with the Conversion Circuitry but require an update to provide optimum performance e DS50 Substrobes with a Serial Number of 70 000 or higher or with one of the two following ikelite Ikelite Substrobe DS 160 labels in the battery ikelite ikelite The SubStrobe DS 160 recycles virtually instantaneously
13. era in Housing Before installing the camera pull out on the controls in the front section of the housing This will allow the camera to slide in more easily Once the camera is installed and the lid snaps have been closed return the controls to their operating position 6 Preparing to Install Zoom Clamp amp Gear Sleeve Determine the type iene of lens being used BS opening on the camera zoom ring Type 1Lenses have a lens opening that is NOT larger in diameter than the Meds Se bayonet lt lt we zoom ring Fig D Type 1 lens Pea Type 2 lens Type 2 Lenses have a lens Figure 1 miguna a opening that IS larger in diameter than the zoom ring Fig 2 Zoom Clamps amp Gear Sleeves Included with Housing i Normally used with Normally used with There are 2 different Type 1 lens Fig 1 Type 2 lens Fig 2 Zoom Clamps and 5509 28 Package 9059 8 small diameter clamp 9059 9 large diameter clamp Gear Sleeves provided with the housing Start with the suggested Zoom Clamp and Gear For use with 0073 sleeve For use with 0073 1 sleeve f S gt Sleeve depending wide harrow grooved grooved on the Type of extension extension tabs lens being used See Fig A or B TO 27 WN COAT TA 0073 sleeve Use with 0073 1 sleeve Use with small diameter zoom clamp large diameter zoom clam
14. housing Remove the back and port o rings lightly lubricate them and then place them in a plastic zip lock bag Place the plastic bag inside the housing for storage Operate the push buttons periodically 18 Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with minimal maintenance i Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing in fresh water after saltwater use If a push button control becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed soak the housing in luke warm fresh water After a few minutes operate the push button If this does not correct the problem return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance Some of the controls have long shafts These controls can be lubricate shaft housing i y pull out to expose shaft d iit A pulled out exposing the shaft see drawing To lubricate the control gently pull on the knob until the stainless steel shaft is exposed Lightly lubricate the shaft then move the shaft in and out several times This will lubricate the x ring in the Ikelite control gland This should be done before using the housing after a prolonged storage period or once a week when the housing is in constant use 20 3 Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled out exposing the shaft for lubrication In the unlikely event one of these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate you can re
15. move the control from the housing and lubricate it or return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance To remove the control loosen the set screw in the knob allen wrench required remove the knob If there is salt or dirt build up on the exposed control shaft clean the shaft Open the housing and gently slide the control shaft out of the control gland Clean and lightly lubricate the shaft including the end of the shaft Slide the shaft back into the control gland and gently slide it back and forth a few times without fully removing the shaft from the gland Replace the knob noting the flat area on the shaft The set screw in the knob should tighten down against the flat area on the control so the knob does not turn on the shaft housing control shaft Flat Tighten set screw down against this area when replacing the knob Loosen set screw allen wrench required Lubricate end of shaft before reinserting into gland 21 Photo Tips 1 The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as much water between camera and subject as possible Get as close as you can to the subject then use the zoom If you are using flash subjects beyond 6 feet 1 8m will not have much color regardless of the strobe s power Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press the shutter release button and when the camera actually takes the picture It only takes a slight amount of pressure to ope
16. ort lock When the port lock clicks into place the Release Button will drop down against the port lock Check around the perimeter of the port seal to see that the o ring is properly sealed and not extruded Page 2 Fig 2 11 Port Seal Inside View Before installing the lens port and checking operation make sure the teeth on the Gear Sleeve mesh with the teeth on the housing Drive Gear Fig G When the port is installed it will lock the Gear Sleeve in place After installing the port rotate the housing Zoom Control Knob to see that the Gear Sleeve is properly rotating the lens Zoom ring SOU mesh NE gear sleeve g with black housing drive gear Figure G 10 Installing the Port cont To Remove Port To remove the port lift up on each Release Button and slide the port lock away from the port If the port is installed before the camera is inserted into the housing look from the inside of the housing at the port seal Check to see that the o ring is properly seated as shown in figure 1and not extruded as shown in figure 2 Caution After installing the port turn the Zoom Control knob on the housing If the Zoom Control is difficult to turn the gear sleeve may be warped If so reduce or omit any rubber installed on the Zoom Clamp Fig H on pg 11 If the Zoom Clamp is still warped use of the 5509 28 package may be required See page 8 NOTE lens ports A lens port must be s
17. p 9059 8 9059 9 Figure A Figure B 8 Installing the Zoom Clamp amp Gear Sleeve On the Type 1 Lenses The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over the Zoom Ring of the lens as shown in Fig Install the Zoom Clamp with the extension tabs toward the rear element of the lens After installing the Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve Fig D amp E install the Lens Port and rotate the Zoom Ring on the lens If the Zoom Ring and Gear Sleeve do not mesh properly install the rubber strips supplied to the inside diameter of the Zoom Clamp as shown Fig F Two thicknesses of rubber strips are provided Start by installing the thinnest rubber strips If the Zoom Clamp still is not tight enough use the thicker rubber strips Reinstall the Zoom Clamp Sleeve and Port Type 1 lens E itdans mounted ge l gear sleeve to camera i ribs mesh P gear sleeve ribs with black housing Installing the Zoom Clamp amp Gear Sleeve On Type 2 Lenses Due to the larger diameter lens opening on Type 2 lenses the Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve need to be installed from the rear bayonet end of the lens Use the housing Lens Release Control and remove the camera lens from the camera body after the camera and lens have been installed in the housing Type 2 lens align zoom zoom clamp ring extension grooved tabs with gear sleeve ribs clamp TOP OF HOUSING NOTE
18. rack 17 Maintenance Your Ikelite Housing should be given the same care and attention as your other photographic equipment In addition to normal maintenance we recommend your housing be returned to Ikelite every 2 3 years or 50 dives to be checked and pressure tested 1 2 3 Do Not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged periods Heat may damage the camera Do Not ship the camera in the housing Before using the housing always check the tightness of the set screw in each control knob Check each control gland penetrating the housing to make sure they are tight There is a slight chance that either could vibrate loose during travel Keep the back and port o ring clean and lightly lubricated To lubricate remove the o ring from the back Put a small amount of Ikelite lubricant on your fingers Pull the o ring through your fingers to apply a light coating of lubricant Only apply enough lubricant to make the o ring feel slick Do Not stretch the o ring This light coating of lubricant will help to keep the o ring from drying out and will help to show a dark sealing line when the housing back is properly sealed Keep the area where the o ring fits and the sealing surface clean Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each salt water use Depress push buttons several times during rinse Dry with a soft cloth Dry port to eliminate water spotting After several uses in salt water
19. rate the shutter If the shutter doesn t trip immediately don t push down harder on the shutter control as you may damage the camera Hold the camera steady a second or two after pressing the shutter release button Do not shoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend into the background and be difficult to see in the photograph Shoot subjects straight on or shoot up at a slight angle using the blue water as a contrasting background Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject For balanced lighting meter the background and set the camera aperture accordingly Use TTL adjust the strobe s power settings or move the strobe closer or farther away to properly expose the subject with the chosen camera aperture Avoid shooting into the sun This can cause unwanted reflections or underexposed subjects 23 General Tips 1 You should completely assemble and test your system ina swimming pool before using it in openwater It is a good idea to start each photo dive with a fully charged battery in the camera and strobe s As soon as you enter the water take a moment and check the housing to see that it is properly sealed Next check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the port If there are take your fingers and remove them If there are bubbles on the lens port they can produce soft focus spots in your photographs Set Im
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