Ikelite 6140.20 underwater camera housing
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1. 1 Place housing face down in your housing back Once the housing has been closed make sure the housing lap or on flat surface controls line up with the corresponding camera controls If the 2 Check to see that there is an housing controls are misaligned slightly make sure the camera o ring on the housing back and hold down bolt has been tightened down firmly so the camera that it is clean and in its proper QY is flat against the tray location 3 Guide the back into the housing front The o ring should touch the ane Turn Camera On housing all the way around There Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to should be an even gap all the way get a feel for using the camera in the housing Take a few pictures around between the housing and above water with the camera in the housing the housing back 4 Lift the lid snaps so they are extended and place the lid housing back snap into the hook on the housing Lubricants back l 1 Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing We recommend 5 To close the housing push even gap you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products as some other down on the lid snaps until Aa l brands may cause the o ring to swell and not seal properly they snap into place Eid 2 Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and snaps on opposite sides of the 7 o ring o rings Wipe off any excess lubricant with a cle2. are slightly underexposed the color is there but 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 over exposed 4 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 5 Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject When photographing underwater set the camera to use flash on every shot If the camera s flash is set to AUTO and the sun is behind your subject the camera may see enough light and not fire the flash With the sun behind the subject the subject is shaded dark and needs flash for a good exposure 17 18 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 Ikelite product Returning Products for Service Ikelite is most interested in preforming any service
3. lens Make sure no air bubbles are trapped between the port and the accessory lens Any vignetting that occurs can be eliminated by cropping the image in post processing or by zooming the camera lens slightly Zooming the lens with a Wide Angle Adaptor attached can cause the image edges to soften The camera s built in flash cannot be used with wide angle lenses The front of the Wide Angle Adapter lenses are so large they block the camera s flash To properly light subjects when using a wide angle lens an external strobe should be used Due to the wide angle coverage of these lenses the DS160 Substrobe or two DS51 Substrobes is recommended Wide Angle Lens Bayonet mount adaptor lenses cannot be used due to extreme vignetting Optional Accessories Continued a Substrobe DS51 The Substrobe DS51 cov Substrobe ers the equivalent of a ikelite lt ps5 28mm lens It is the ideal choice when using only the camera lens with no accessory wide angle lenses attached Substrobe DS160 The Substrobe DS160 cov ers the equivalent of an 18mm lens or 100 degrees w diffuser installed It is the ideal choice when using accessory wide angle lenses greater than 28mm It also features a 1 5 second recy Substrobe cle time and 225 flashes per D5160 full charge SA 100 Ball Socket Arm The SA 100 system 4086 61 with SA 100 its 1 diameter ball is ideal underwa lt ___ oe rm ter The 9571 3 extended stem mount
4. Ikelite Digital Housing instruction manual 6140 20 for Canon Powershot A2000 IS _ O E OO 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 to 200 60m Shutter Release Lid Lid Snap Snap Macro Single Erase Display Ot Menu Back View Function Set 3 Please Read We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly before use If you are new to underwater photography be sure to read the General and Photo Tips sections We also suggest that you read the camera manual thoroughly to have a full understanding of where each camera control is located and what function each control provides Please Read If Using an EV Controller The EV Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user settings One setting is for strobe selection the other is for pre flash or non pre flash This camera uses pre flash thus the EV Controller should be set to the pre flash position when u
5. allows attaching a Manual Controller or flashlight mount and drops right into the release handle Aim does not change when chang ing the aim of the strobe 9571 5 Extended Stem Mount included lt _ with SA 100 Ball Socket arm 11 Optional Accessories Back o ring 0109 O rings last for several years if properly maintained See maintenance section Always carry a spare o ring in case the original becomes damaged or lost UR Pro Filter Blue Water 644132 The UR Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water For available light use only and not recommended for use with flash Green Water Filter 6441 72 Enhances contrast and alters the color of green water to give our subject a rich natural tone For available light only and not recommended for use with flash Tray with Release Handle 9523 31 Tray and Release Handle is required to mount external Substrobes Ikelite W 20 Wide Angle Lens 6420 67mm Wide Angle lenses allow you to capture more of the scene and get closer to your subject which results in clearer images and more vivid color These lenses can be installed or removed underwater for maximum versatility 10 Optional Accessories Continued 4035 AF35 Autoflash kit includes AF35 strobe Flex arm AutoFlash sensor Handle with rubber grip Tray single or dual Mounting hardware The Autoflash AF35
6. an cloth housing should be closed at the Lubricant is not a sealant it is used to reduce friction Excessive same time Be sure they are down lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with far enough to engage the lock aaa l proper sealing Double check Once the housing is closed check the o ring seal Check the gap between the housing back and the housing It CAUTION should be even all the way around the housing Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can Look through the clear plastic back at the o ring You should see cause the plastic housing to crack 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 close the lid snaps Visually check the seal again 5 6 Using Flash Diffuser and Deflector cont A diffuser and deflector are included with the housing The diffuser is white transparent plastic The deflector is also white but is not transparent Diffuser Deflector material Using the Camera s Built in Flash If you do not have an external flash the camera s built in flash can be used See Diffuser instructions Page 8 NOTE The camera s built in flash cannot be used with optional Wide Angle lenses To install the diffuser or Sie deflector spread the port Diffuser and Deflector Installation a Spal ee Spin Godan slide over the l
7. bjects beyond 6 feet 1 8m will not have much color The camera s built in flash is very close to the camera lens The flash can light up any suspended particles in the water and they can be recorded in your picture This effect is called backscatter To eliminate as much backscatter as possible photograph close Photograph in clear water do not stir up the sand or silty bottom If backscatter becomes a problem in the environment you are photographing an external flash will help eliminate much of the backscatter Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press the shutter release button and the camera actually takes the picture Hold the camera steady a second or two after pressing the shutter release button Photo Tips Cont 6 When using daylight or flash if your camera consistently over or underexposes the image you may want to adjust your camera s exposure compensation settings Many cameras allow you to adjust both available light and flash exposure with an EV control in the camera s menu Many photographers transfer their images to the computer where they can fine tune the appearance of the image Many of the image manipulation programs make you think you can magically correct any image taken and make a good picture One thing to remember when using an image manipulation Program is that if the image is overexposed much of the color is missing If the color is missing you cannot adjust it If images
8. eek when the housing is in constant use 14 General Tips 1 Due to the power required to operate the camera flash and LCD screen it is a good idea to start each dive with a fresh set of batteries Some cameras reset their flash to AUTO when the camera is turned on If you prefer another setting be sure to select it 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 lens port If there are take your finger and remove them If there are bubbles on the lens port they can produce soft focus spots in your photographs NOTE 5 If you are shooting with the camera s built in flash and the camera lens is set to the widest angle you may need to zoom the lens slightly or a shadow may appear in the lower left corner of close up photographs The lens port may block some of the light Installing the flash diffuser will help to eliminate the shadow You can test this above water To shoot photographs closer than 2 feet 0 6m you should use an external strobe such as the DS51 or DS160 With an external strobe you can position it so nothing blocks the light path between the strobe and the subject 16 Photo Tips 1 The number one rule in underwater photography is 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 su
9. ens port The white plastic should be placed in front of the camera flash The port clamp should be pushed back against the front of the housing Diffuser The diffuser should be installed when using the camera s built in flash When shooting with the camera s built in flash at approximately 2 feet 0 6 m or less the lens port on the housing may block a portion of the light from the camera s built in flash creating a shadow in the lower area of the photo If this occurs zoom the lens slightly to eliminate the shadow You can test this above water Deflector The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe such as the DS51o0r DS160 Substrobe and EV Controller The deflector will redirect the camera s flash to the EV Controller which controls the external strobes output Spread to Install Housing shown with Deflector installed Lens Port Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens After use rinse and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting To clean use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port Wide Angle Adapter 9306 81is required to mount the 6420 Ikelite W 20 Wide Angle Lens and other manufacturer s 67mm screw thread style wide angle lenses The 67mm style lenses can be secured onto the Wide Angle Adapter above or below water preferred as they are designed to have water between the front of the port and the accessory
10. replicates your camera s flash for automatic exposure in any situation Single or dual trays can attach directly to your housing The exposure selector dial on the side of the sensor provides fine tuning to optimize results with a variety of digital still cameras Once you find an exposure level that you like leave the dial on that number for automatic operation Complete information regarding optional accessories available at www ikelite com 12 Maintenance The Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attention as your other photographic equipment In addition to Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service normal maintenance we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested 1 Do Not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged periods Heat may damage the camera 2 Do Not ship the camera in the housing 3 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 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 lub
11. ricant 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 of the housing clean Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each salt water use Dry with a soft cloth Dry lens port to eliminate water spotting After several uses in salt water soak the housing exterior ina mild soap solution rinse and dry before storing When storing the housing remove the back o ring lightly lubricate and place in a plastic bag Place the plastic bag with o ring 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 13 Control Maintenance Cont 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 remove 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 lubrica
12. sed with this camera Initial Camera Setup 1 Set ISO to 80 2 Set camera to P mode 3 Enable macro focus for close ups or if pictures are over exposed Camera does not stop down in macro mode so if over exposure is still present when shooting close up move away from the subject and zoom in 4 Make sure flash is forced on Note Closest focusing distance occurs when zoom setting is lined up with arrow on monitor Opening the Housing 1 Lid Snaps have a Lock Push Forward To open push Lid Snap Lock forward and lift as shown Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly open quickly Some lid snaps have a lot of spring tension once they go over center so keep a firm grip on the lid snap Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time Installing the Camera 1 Remove the back from the housing The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back ts Position the camera on the tray and using a coin or screwdriver preferred secure it with the mounting bolt which threads into the camera s tripod socket CAUTION Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic The mounting tray bolt is metal Do not cross thread or over tighten as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads Mounting Tray CAMERA MOUNT 2 Pull out on each housing control until it stops This will get the controls out of the way for installing the camera Closing the Housing Checking Controls
13. te 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 E control Loosen set screw allen wrench required Flat Tighten set screw down against this area when replacing the knob Lubricate end of shaft before reinserting into gland 15 with minimal maintenance 1 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 lubricate shaft housing cso J pull out to expose shaft Some of the controls have long shafts These controls can be 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 w
14. 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 Normal service turnaround time is approximately 2 3 weeks Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA When returning products send attn Repair Dept 317 923 4523 general questions e mail ikelite ikelite com www ikelite com Digital 640 20 0 1008 19
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