Ikelite Camera Accessories 687107 User Manual

SLR-DC Housing  
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l  
6871.07 Canon EOS 7D  
IKELITE  
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.  
 
- continued  
Table of Contents  
............................................................................P. 22  
Pre-Dive Your System ....................................................P. 22  
Lubricants........................................................................P. 22  
........................................................P. 23  
....................................P. 25  
Accessory Mounting Points ............................................P. 25  
EV-Controller Use............................................................P. 25  
..................................................................P. 26  
Storing the Housing ........................................................P. 29  
..................................................................P. 29  
....................................................................P. 29  
........................................................P. 30  
........................................................P. 31  
................................P. 31  
..................................................Back Cover  
Specifications  
Controls ..................All important camera functions are accessible. Controls  
not provided for Diopter Adjustment and Flash Button.  
Width ......................9.5in (240mm) including controls  
Height ....................6.7in (170mm) including controls  
Depth ......................6.5in (165mm) including controls  
Weight ....................5.5lb (2.5kg) without tray & handles  
Buoyancy................Neutral in freshwater; Dependant on lens & port  
Built-in Flash ..........No  
Strobe Connection..Ikelite digital TTL electrical bulkhead  
Tray Mounting ........12-24 thread with 3in spacing (76mm)  
3
 
Package Contents  
- SLR-DC Housing  
- Aluminum Tray & Dual Handles  
- Silicone Lubricant  
- Envelope containing tray  
installation hardware,  
maintenance kit, and extra  
control end tips.  
- Standard Zoom Clamp & Sleeve Set  
- #5509.28 Large Diameter Zoom  
Clamp & Sleeve Set  
Preparation  
This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth  
rated to 200 ft. (60m). Thoroughly inspect and immerse the empty  
housing completely in water before installing a camera. If any fogging  
occurs or droplets of water enter the housing, do not install a camera.  
Clean the housing main o-ring and retest to make sure that it is  
watertight. Refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 23.  
We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly before use  
to have a full understanding of where each camera control is located,  
and what function each control provides. Please read your camera  
manual thoroughly to have a full understanding of each camera function.  
If you are new to underwater photography, be sure to read the Photo  
Tips section.  
Due to the power required to operate the camera and LCD screen start  
each dive with a fully charged camera battery.  
Attach External “Tray with Handles” to Housing  
IKELITE  
Use hardware and instructions  
located in the clear Ikelite pouch  
to attach the “Tray with Handles”  
to your Ikelite housing.  
4
 
Parts of the Housing - Front View  
Multi-function Button  
Quick Release  
Strobe Arm Mount  
Main Dial  
IKELITE  
Gear Sleeve  
Drive Gear  
Handle  
Port  
Opening  
Shutter  
Release  
Lid  
Snap  
Side View  
Lid Snap  
Port  
Lock  
Main Housing  
O-ring  
Optional  
Port  
Gear  
Sleeve  
AF-ON  
Shutter  
Release  
Camera Tray  
Port O-ring  
Camera  
Mounting  
Bolt  
5
 
Back View  
Quick  
Release  
Button  
Meter Mode/WB  
AF Drive Mode  
ISO  
Viewfinder Port  
Mode Dial  
Zoom  
LCD Light Button  
AF-ON  
1
9
10  
11  
3
2
12  
4
Lens  
Release  
/DOF  
5
6
7
8
13  
Shutter  
Release  
15  
14  
16  
17 18  
Aluminum Tray  
1. Power Switch  
2. Quick Control Button  
3. RAW + Jpeg  
4. Menu  
10. AE Lock  
11. AF Point  
12. Start/Stop  
13. External Strobe Connecter & Cap  
14. Set Button  
5. Picture Style  
6. Info  
15. Quick Control Dial  
7. Playback  
16. Quick Control Switch  
8. Erase  
17. Flash  
18. Flash  
Mode “-” Compensation  
Mode “+” Compensation  
9. Live View  
-
Housing controls are NOT provided for the Multi-Controller and Flash  
“pop-up” Button.  
6
 
Initial Camera Setup  
-
-
-
-
Insert a fully charged battery.  
Insert a SD or SDHC memory card.  
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 Quality to highest jpeg setting “L” or RAW.  
Set ISO to 100.  
Set White balance to “Auto AWB.”  
Set Metering Mode to “Center-weighted average.”  
If using auto-focus in “Live-View”, use “Quick-Mode. Auto-focus will not  
be as good in “Live-View” mode.  
-
-
-
-
-
Disable “Auto Lighting Optimizer.”  
Set AF mode to “One-Shot AF.”  
Disable “Red-eye reduction.”  
Set “Auto power off” to 8 minutes.  
Set Image review to 4 seconds.  
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.  
Push Forward  
Lid Snap Lock  
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.  
Lift  
7
 
Housing Conversion Circuitry  
This housing contains Ikelite designed and patented Conversion  
Circuitry. Once attached, turn the strobe on first before turning on the  
camera.  
When used with Ikelite DS Substrobes the Conversion Circuitry provides  
real Nikon iTTL flash exposure with over and underexposure  
compensation from +1 1/3 to - 1 1/3 f-stops in 1/3 stop increments.  
The Conversion Circuitry also offers Manual exposure control with 3 1/2  
f-stops of underexposure control in 1/2 stop increments.  
The Conversion Circuitry is powered by the Ikelite DS Substrobe when  
connected to the housing with the 4103.51 single or 4103.52 dual sync  
cord. When using two strobes with the dual sync cord, the primary  
strobe connected to the cord without the red band, must be turned on to  
power the Conversion Circuitry. Always keep both strobes connected to  
your dual sync cord underwater. Do not exchange your secondary  
strobe for a dust cap which may not be waterproof.  
Setting the Conversion Circuitry Strobe ID Switch  
On the housing back is a switch for setting the DS Substrobe ID. Set the  
switch to the Model of DS Substrobe being used.  
When using dual strobes of different models such as a DS51 and a  
DS161, set the ID switch to DS51 or the smaller strobe.  
TIGHTEN HOLDOWN BOLT  
WITH COIN  
OR SCREWDRIVER  
Set  
DS 50-51  
DS Substrobe  
Strobe ID Switch  
160-161  
to TTL Mode  
DS  
125-200  
8
 
Using the Conversion Circuitry (Set DS Substrobe to TTL mode)  
-
Mode and Compensation Buttons  
The Conversion Circuitry default is set to TTL. To switch between 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.  
TTL Mode (indicated when the yellow LED directly below TTL is  
illuminated). TTL Mode is the default setting. When 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.  
-
-
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  
Substrobe to TTL mode. This will allow the strobe power to be varied  
in manual mode.  
Red LEDs (Compensation)  
Mode &  
Manual Mode - Yellow LED  
Compensation  
Buttons  
TTL Mode - Yellow LED  
Using Non-Ikelite or Ikelite Non-DS Substrobes  
(Substrobe 50, 100A, 200, 400) with this Housing  
The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used with a  
Non-Ikelite or Non-DS Substrobe. These Substrobes can be used in their  
manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the Substrobe.  
9
 
DS50 and DS125 Substrobe Compatibility  
-
Older DS50 Substrobes with Serial Number below 63,850 can NOT be  
updated to operate correctly with the latest TTL conversion circuitry.  
Older DS50 Substrobes with Serial Number between 63,850 and 69,999  
require upgrade of electronics to operate. Cost of update depends on  
strobe circuitry. Strobe must be returned to Ikelite for evaluation to  
provide an estimate of upgrade cost.  
-
Older DS125 Substrobes with Serial Number below 2,500 can NOT be  
updated to operate correctly with the latest TTL conversion circuitry.  
Older DS125 SubStrobes with Serial Number between 2,500 and 4,999  
require upgrade of electronics to operate. Cost of update depends on  
strobe circuitry. Strobe must be returned to Ikelite for evaluation to  
provide an estimate of upgrade cost.  
Attaching the Flash Connection for External Strobes  
When using an external  
External Strobe Connector  
strobe, connect the housing  
and Waterproof Cap  
hotshoe connector. Slide  
the connector into the  
hotshoe mount on the  
Housing Back  
camera from the back of  
the camera as shown. Slide  
the connector forward until  
it stops. Due to limited  
clearance between the  
camera hotshoe mount and  
the housing back, the  
hotshoe connector should  
be attached before the  
Hotshoe  
Connector  
camera is secured with the  
mounting bolt.  
10  
 
Attaching Camera to Housing Tray  
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  
camera 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.  
CANON  
EOS  
7D  
Camera Tray  
Mounting Bolt  
Installing Camera 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 easier. Once the camera  
is installed and the lid snaps have been closed, return the controls to their  
operating position.  
11  
 
Closing the Housing  
housing back  
1. Place housing face down in your lap.  
2. Check to see that there is an o-ring on  
the housing back that is clean and in its  
proper location.  
3. Guide the back onto the housing. The  
o-ring should touch the housing all the  
way around. There should  
o-ring  
be an even gap all the way around  
between the housing and the housing  
back.  
housing  
4. Lift the lid snaps so they are extended  
and place the lid snap into the  
corresponding hook on the housing  
back.  
even gap  
all 4 sides  
housing back  
5. To close the housing, push down on the  
lid snaps until they snap into place. Lid  
snaps on opposite sides of  
the housing should be closed  
at the same time. Be sure they  
are down far enough to engage  
the lid snap lock.  
o-ring  
housing  
Final 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 the housing.  
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 close  
the lid snaps. Visually check the seal again.  
12  
 
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing  
The Housing Bulkhead is designed to accept only an Ikelite 5-pin TTL  
Sync Cord.  
1. Lightly lubricate the Sync Cord O-ring. Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant  
(supplied with housing).  
2. Remove Bulkhead Cap from Housing Bulkhead.  
3. Line up the Sync Cord Pins with the corresponding Bulkhead  
receptacles. Gently insert Sync Cord into Bulkhead. DO NOT force this  
installation. If the Sync Cord does not seat properly inside the Bulkhead,  
the pins and receptacles are improperly aligned (repeat Step 3).  
4. Tighten the Knurled Nut snugly using your Index finer and thumb. DO  
NOT use pliers or other tools to tighten the Knurled Nut.  
Ikelite TTL  
Sync Cord  
Always remove the  
Sync Cord from your  
Housing when not in  
use, and replace the  
Bulkhead Cap.  
Sync Cord  
O-ring  
Caution:  
Knurled Nut  
Do not remove the  
waterproof Bulkhead  
Cap unless an  
external sync cord is  
going to be plugged  
in. Do not remove  
Bulkhead Cap or Sync  
Cord underwater.  
Housing  
Bulkhead  
Bulkhead Cap  
Turn Camera On  
Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get a  
feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few test shots on land.  
You are now ready to shoot underwater photos and video!  
13  
 
Preparing to Install Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve  
lens  
Determine the type  
of lens being used  
on the camera.  
opening  
zoom  
ring  
Type 1 Lenses have  
a lens opening that  
is NOT larger in  
diameter than the  
zoom ring. (Fig. 1).  
bayonet  
mount  
Type 1 lens  
Type 2 lens  
(Figure 1)  
(Figure 2)  
Type 2 Lenses have a lens  
opening that IS larger in diameter than the zoom ring. (Fig. 2).  
Zoom Clamps & Gear Sleeves Included with Housing  
Normally used with  
Type 1 lens (Fig.1)  
Normally used with  
Type 2 lens (Fig.2)  
#5509.28 Package  
There are 2 different  
Zoom Clamps and  
Gear Sleeves  
#9059.8 small diameter clamp: #9059.9 large diameter clamp:  
For use with #0073 sleeve  
For use with #0073.1 sleeve  
provided with the  
housing. Start with  
the suggested Zoom  
Clamp and Gear  
Sleeve depending  
on the Type of  
wide  
narrow  
grooved  
grooved  
extension  
tabs  
extension  
tabs  
+
+
lens being used.  
See (Fig. A or B)  
thin ribs  
#0073 sleeve: Use with  
small diameter zoom clamp  
#9059.8  
#0073.1 sleeve: Use with  
large diameter zoom clamp  
#9059.9  
Figure A  
Figure B  
14  
 
Installing the Zoom Clamp & 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 - figure C, page 15.  
Install the Zoom Clamp with the extension tabs toward the rear element  
of the lens. After installing the Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve - figures D  
& E, page 16, 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 in figure F, page 16.  
Two thicknesses of rubber strips are provided. Start by installing the  
thinnest rubber strips. If the Zoom Clamp still is not tight enough and  
meshes improperly with the Gear Sleeve, use the thicker rubber strips.  
Reinstall the Zoom Clamp, Sleeve. Mesh Gear Sleeve teeth with Black  
Housing Drive Gear, figure G, page 18, and then install the Lens Port.  
After installing the port, pages 19 & 20, rotate the housing Zoom Control  
Knob to see that the Gear Sleeve is properly rotating the lens Zoom ring.  
Type 1 lens  
mounted  
to camera  
zoom  
ring  
Figure C  
15  
 
Type 1 Lenses - continued  
Gear Sleeve Ribs  
Align Ribs with  
Zoom Clamp  
grooved tabs  
Figure D  
apply  
rubber strips  
to inside of  
clamp  
Figure E  
Figure F  
16  
 
Installing the Zoom Clamp & 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.  
Place the Gear Sleeve in the housing opening as shown.  
Install the black Zoom Clamp on the Lens Zoom Ring and lower the lens  
into the housing opening. Make sure the Zoom Clamp grooved tabs  
align with the Gear Sleeve ribs. If necessary, install rubber strips to  
expand the Zoom Clamp so it meshes properly with the Gear Sleeve.  
Bayonet lens into camera body and align Gear Sleeve teeth with Black  
Housing Gear Teeth.  
Type 2 lens  
Lens Zoom Ring  
Lens Manual  
Focus Ring  
Zoom Clamp  
Gear Sleeve  
Align  
Zoom Clamp  
grooved  
tabs with  
Gear Sleeve  
Ribs  
TOP OF HOUSING  
17  
 
Installing Zoom Clamp/Sleeve on Type 2 Lenses - continued  
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,  
shown below. When the port is installed, pages 19 & 20, 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.  
Manual Focusing  
Ikelite DSLR housings are designed for auto-focus DSLR cameras and  
lenses. Manual focusing is not recommended. In some cases, if you  
desire to manually focus a lens, the zoom clamp must be moved onto  
the lens Manual Focus Ring and you must use the housing zoom control  
knob to manually focus. This will result in loss of zoom capability.  
IKELITE  
Figure G  
Port Lock  
Release  
Button  
Port Lock  
Mesh  
Gear Sleeve  
teeth with  
Black  
Housing  
Drive Gear  
18  
 
Installing the Port  
Port Lock  
Release  
Button  
There are four port locks on the  
front of the housing, see figure  
G, page 18. Each port lock has  
a Release Button. Lift the  
release button and slide each  
Port Lock away from the port  
opening. In the unlocked  
position, the Release Button will  
remain in the up position as  
shown.  
Locked Position  
Lift Release  
Button to  
Unlock  
Pull Back to  
Disengage  
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 the lock fully engages. It may help to  
slightly rotate the port as you push in on the port lock. Visually inspect  
each port lock and confirm that the Port Lock Release Button is seated  
flush against the Port Lock Body. Do not rely on an audible "click" to  
indicate that the lock is engaged.  
Check around the perimeter of the port seal to see that the o-ring is  
properly sealed and not extruded, figure 2, page 20.  
It is NOT necessary to tighten housing port locks after installing a port.  
Port locks are factory adjusted. Slight port movement is normal after port  
locks have been closed and port has been secured to the housing.  
19  
 
Installing the Port - continued  
To Remove Port  
To remove the port, lift up on each Release Button and slide the port  
lock away from the port.  
Port Seal Inside View  
Fig. 1  
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 1 and not  
Fig. 2  
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  
necessary, reduce or omit any rubber installed on the Zoom Clamp, figure  
F, page 16. If the Zoom Clamp is still warped, use of the 5509.28 package  
may be required, see page 14.  
Lens Ports  
A lens port must be secured 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  
20  
 
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.  
When the Ikelite Arm is properly seated, the Handle Push Button will  
return to its starting position.  
Ikelite Arm  
Housing Handle  
Handle Push  
Button  
21  
 
Usage  
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).  
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.  
Lubricants  
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 crack. Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant.  
22  
 
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
Push buttons or  
-
Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing  
controls are sticky  
and hard to operate  
in fresh water. Vigorously press each push button  
in and out several times to release any trapped  
saltwater or debris.  
-
Press a sticky push button all the way in and  
place a small amount of lube on the small end of  
the push button shaft at it’s base. Release and  
operate the push button several times to distribute  
the lube.  
-
If a control is sticky, grab the control knob, pull it  
out, and then push back in. If still sticky, see the  
Control Maintenance section - pages 26 & 27.  
Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance.  
-
-
Image is over- or  
under-exposed  
Check that the strobe(s) are firing when taking  
a picture.  
-
When using an external strobe, make sure it is  
turned on, set properly, and it’s battery is charged.  
Check any corded connection points.  
Adjust camera shutter speed, aperture, or  
exposure compensation.  
-
-
-
-
Move closer to or further away from the subject.  
Water enters the  
housing  
Remove, clean and properly lubricate the main  
housing and port o-rings.  
-
-
-
Look for hairs, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the  
o-ring seal.  
Reassemble the housing without a camera  
installed and pressure test or take diving.  
Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance.  
23  
 
Problem  
Solution  
Camera does not  
take a picture  
-
Install a fully charged battery.  
-
A housing control is engaging a camera function  
and will not allow the shutter to fire.  
-
There is not enough available light for the camera  
to properly focus. Add a focusing light or strobe  
with a built-in focusing light to your system.  
Select a center focus point in your camera menu.  
-
-
Housing is hard to  
close  
Make sure the camera is mounted properly on the  
camera tray and housing controls are out of the  
way .  
Fogging occurs on  
the Lens Port  
-
Humid air is trapped inside the housing.  
The camera produces heat and may condense  
any trapped moisture forming fog on the lens port.  
Close the housing in an air-conditioned room or  
vehicle, or in front of an air-conditioner.  
The housing should not be in direct sunlight for an  
extended period of time.  
-
-
Purchase desiccant packs from a local camera  
store and place one or two packs in your housing  
before each day of diving.  
-
-
If water droplets or moisture is present around the  
controls or sealing areas, return the housing to  
Ikelite for evaluation.  
Clean the main housing o-ring, port o-ring, and  
sealing surfaces of the housing.  
Pictures are too blue  
or too green  
-
-
-
Use custom (manual) white balance if available.  
Add an external strobe.  
Move in closer to your subject when taking a  
picture.  
24  
 
Recommended Accessories  
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.  
Accessory Mounting Points  
The top of the SLR-DC housing features a 1/4-20 threaded mounting  
point for the attachment of a focus light, video light or other lightweight  
accessories. DO NOT attach heavy items to this mount and always use  
the correct length screw to attach a component.  
The bottom of the SLR-DC housing tray also features five  
1/4-20 threaded mounting points for attachment of a tripod or other  
accessories.  
EV-Controller Use  
TTL flash control is not available when using an EV-Controller, and  
therefore an EV-Controller is not recommended for use with this  
housing.  
Note: The EV-Controller cannot be used as a slave. If hardwired to the  
housing, set the EV-Controller to Non pre-flash.  
The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user  
settings. One setting is for strobe selection, the other is for pre-flash “P”  
or non pre-flash “ P .” Most cameras use a pre-flash. This means the  
EV-Controller should be set to the pre-flash “P” position when used with  
this camera as a slave. If a manual mode is used that does not emit a  
pre-flash, set the EV-controller to the non pre-flash “ P ” position.  
25  
 
Maintenance  
Control Maintenance  
Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with  
minimal maintenance.  
-
-
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 pulled out,  
exposing the shaft, diagram B, page 27.  
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.  
-
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, diagram A, page 27, 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.  
26  
 
Diagram A  
Housing  
Gland  
Control Shaft  
Tighten set screw down  
against this flat area  
when replacing the knob.  
Lubricate end of shaft  
before reinserting into  
gland  
Loosen set screw  
(allen wrench required)  
Diagram B  
Lubricate Shaft  
Housing  
Pull out to  
expose shaft  
27  
 
Housing 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.  
-
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 lkelite 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 freshwater after each saltwater  
use. Depress push buttons several times during rinse. Dry with a soft  
cloth. Dry port to eliminate water spotting.  
After several uses in saltwater, soak the housing in a mild soap solution,  
rinse, and dry.  
-
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. Use only Ikelite lubricant.  
28  
 
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 housing. Remove the back and port o-rings,  
lightly lubricate them and place them in a plastic ziploc bag. Place the  
plastic bag inside the housing for storage. Operate the push buttons  
periodically  
.
Spare Parts  
t0132.61 ..........Spare Main Housing O-ring  
0105 ................Spare Port-to-Housing O-ring  
5020 ................Silicone Lubricant in 4 1cc Tubes  
5512.69 ............O-ring Kit with Main O-ring, Port O-ring, & 1cc Lubricant  
0333.6 ..............Tray Mounting Screw 12-24 x 1/2 in. Stainless  
0212.12 ............1/4 in. Shoulder Washer for 12-24 Screw  
9104.5 ..............Waterproof Bulkhead Cap  
0200.91 ............Body Cap  
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.  
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.  
29  
 
Photo Tips - continued  
-
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 housing 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.  
-
-
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.  
If you error in exposure, it is better to have the image slightly  
underexposed rather than overexposed. An overexposed image is  
missing color information which cannot be adjusted in a photo  
processing program. A slightly underexposed image has color  
information that can be adjusted.  
-
It is important to respect all living creatures underwater, including  
people, marine life, and coral. While we encourage people to get close  
to their subjects when taking a photograph, they should not touch, lie on,  
or in any way disturb the things they find underwater.  
Technical Support  
Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before  
contacting Ikelite Technical Support.  
Ikelite Technical Support  
Phone 317.923.4523  
Fax 317.924.7988  
30  
 
Limited Warranty  
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. All other claims of any nature 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 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. Please include a brief description of the problem,  
any relevant email correspondence, and/or instructions on what you  
want us to do. Always include name, shipping address, email address,  
and phone number inside of the package. Send postage paid to:  
Ikelite Underwater Systems  
Attention: Service Department  
50 West 33 Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA  
No reimbursements for postage paid will be issued.  
You may also want to insure the package.  
Returning Products for Service (outside the United States)  
For the separate international customs documentation form that you  
complete to accompany the shipment, please state or designate that the  
enclosed products were originally manufactured in the USA and are  
being returned to the manufacturer for repair service. Value of the  
equipment listed for customs purposes should be zero.  
31  
 
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  
6871.07_Canon_7D_05-1212  
 

Grizzly Drill H6362 User Manual
Haier Clothes Dryer GDZ22 1 User Manual
Harman Kardon DVD Player DVD 21 User Manual
Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver AVR 520 User Manual
Hasbro Robotics 83755 User Manual
Healthrider Treadmill 831297970 User Manual
HP Hewlett Packard Scanner 4400C User Manual
HP Hewlett Packard Tablet D3H85UTABA User Manual
Hunter Fan Ventilation Hood 90055 User Manual
Impex Home Gym TC 3000 User Manual