Page 2 - Table of Contents; Specifications; Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle ..P. 14; Maintenance
Table of Contents Specifications ..............................................................P. 4 Package Contents ........................................................P. 4 Preparation ..................................................................P. 4 Initial Camera Setup .....................
Page 5 - Initial Camera Setup
NOTES: TTL Flash is NOT available when camera is in “M” Manual mode. There is no TTL flash even with Canon's own flash in the camera "M" mode. Manual power settings can be selected with the multi-control button on the back of the camera. The strobe should still be left in TTL to take advanta...
Page 6 - Attach External Tray and Handle to Housing
6 Attach External Tray and Handle to Housing Using a 9/16” open end or socket wrench, tighten the External Tray to theHousing Base using the two 3/8-16 Nuts supplied in the accessory package;tighten Nuts firmly. LensPort External Tray & Handle 3/8-16 Nuts
Page 7 - Housing Controls - Front View; Housing Front Dial Control
7 Housing Controls - Front View External Tray Mounts LensPort Exposure Compensation Dial Lens Port Mode Dial ZoomDial ShutterRelease Lid Snap FrontDial Shortcut Housing Front Dial Control The Housing Front Dial Control rotates the G12 front dial. This control isNOT applicable to a G11 camera and wil...
Page 8 - Housing Controls; Playback Button; Housing Controls - Back View; Manual Focus
8 Housing Controls 1. External Strobe Connector & Cap2. ISO Dial3. Playback Button 4. AE/FE Lock Button 5. Single Erase Button 6. Metering Light7. Control Dial Housing Controls - Back View 8. Manual Focus 9. Macro / Left Button 10. FUNC./SET Button 11. Flash / Right Button 12. Self-Timer / Down ...
Page 9 - Opening the Housing; Lid Snaps have a; Lock; Installing the Camera; out of the way for installation of the camera.; before; the camera is secured with the mounting bolt
9 Opening the Housing Lid Snaps have a Lock . To open housing, push Lid SnapLock forward and lift as shown.Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so itdoes 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 o...
Page 10 - Diagram B; Attach Camera to Mounting Tray; Diagram A
10 CAUTION: Do not cross thread orovertighten the TrayMounting Bolt as youmay damage thecamera tripod socketthreads. Diagram B Attach Camera to Mounting Tray Attach Hotshoe to Camera Diagram A Hotshoe Connector Mounting Tray Housing Back O-ring External Strobe Connector& Waterproof Cap (Do not r...
Page 11 - Closing the Housing; Place housing face down in your lap or on a; Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash; test this above water)
11 Closing the Housing 1. Place housing face down in your lap or on a flat surface. 2. Check to see that there is an o-ring on the housing back and that it is clean and in itsproper location. 3. Guide the back into the housing front. The o-ring should touch the housing all the wayaround. There shoul...
Page 12 - Usage; Final Check
12 Usage Final Check The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera andsealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and cameraLCD screens. This housing has been factory water pressure tested to200’ (60m).Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal. Check the g...
Page 13 - Note the Small Hole. To avoid; Diffuser and Deflector Installation
13 Diffuser Use The Diffuser should be installed when using the camera flash. Whenshooting close-up photographs with the camera flash and at the cameralens’s widest angle setting, the lens port on the housing can block aportion of the light from the camera flash. This can result in a shadow ina lowe...
Page 15 - Turn Camera On; You are now ready to shoot underwater photos and video!; Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing; If the Sync Cord does not seat properly inside the Bulkhead,
15 Turn Camera On Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get afeel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few test shots on land. You are now ready to shoot underwater photos and video! Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing The Housing Bulkhead is designed to accept only ...
Page 16 - Entering the Water; As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check the housing; Lubricant; only; housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly.; Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
16 Entering the Water 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 onthe lens port they can produce s...
Page 17 - Housing Maintenance
17 Housing Maintenance Your Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attentionas your other photographic equipment. In addition to normalmaintenance, we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikeliteperiodically to be checked and pressure tested. - Do Not leave the camera and hou...
Page 18 - Control Maintenance
18 Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service withminimal maintenance. - Push button controls normally require no maintenance other than rinsingin freshwater after saltwater use. Depress each push button infreshwater several times to eliminate trapped salt...
Page 19 - Control Maintenance -; continued
19 Diagram C Pull out to expose shaft Housing Lubricate shaft Tighten set screw downagainst this flat areawhen replacing the knob. Lubricate end of shaftbefore reinserting intogland Diagram B Loosen Set Screw Housing Gland Control Shaft Control Maintenance - continued Slide the shaft back into the c...
Page 20 - Photo Tips
20 Photo Tips - The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as muchwater between the camera and subject as possible. Get as close as youcan to the subject, then use the zoom. If you are using flash for stillphotos, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m) will not have much colorregardless of...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; Problem
21 Troubleshooting Push buttons orcontrols are stickyand hard to operate - Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing in freshwater. 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 smal...
Page 24 - Spare Parts; For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring.; Recommended Accessories; External Strobes; The removeable WD-4 corrects light refraction underwater,
24 Spare Parts Main Housing O-ring 0110Vinyl Port Cover 0200.08Ikelite Lube 5020 (4 - 1cc tubes) For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring. Recommended Accessories Tray and Handle(s) Add stability and gripping point(s) for comfortable use of the housingabove and below water. Most tray and han...
Page 25 - Recommended Accessories -; External Color Correcting UR/Pro Filters; adaptors can be used with this housing.
25 Recommended Accessories - continued External Color Correcting UR/Pro Filters (Blue Water or Green Water) Color filters such as the UR-Pro Filter replacesome of the reds, oranges and more natural tonesthat would otherwise be lost underwater. Effectivein relatively shallow, sunny conditions, andava...
Page 26 - Limited Warranty; Ikelite Technical Support; Technical Support; EV Manual Controller Use
This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for aperiod of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Defectiveproducts should be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its solediscretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customerpostage p...
Page 27 - Returning Products for Service; No reimbursements for postage paid will be issued.; Returning Products For Service
Returning Products for Service (outside the United States) For the separate international customs documentation form that youcomplete to accompany the shipment, please state or designate that theenclosed products were originally manufactured in the USA and arebeing returned to the manufacturer for r...
Page 28 - Ikelite Underwater Systems; Product Registration; Please go to
Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA www.ikelite.com 6148.12_Canon_G11_G12_06-0513 Product Registration Please go to www.ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase. © 2013 Ikelite Underwater Systems