Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Preparation ..................................................................P. 3 Specifications ..............................................................P. 4 What’s in the Box ........................................................P. 4 Parts of the Housing - Front View .......
Page 3 - rated to 200 ft (60m). Thoroughly inspect and immerse the empty; Preparation
3 Table of Contents - continued Entering the Water ..........................................................P. 21 Spare Parts ..................................................................P. 21 Recommended Accessories ......................................P. 21 Maintenance ........................
Page 4 - Camera specifications have not been confirmed by Ikelite and are
4 Controls ................................All important camera functions accessed Buoyancy ..............................Nearly neutral in saltwater Depth Rating ..........................200 ft (60 m) Strobe Connection ................Ikelite Digital TTL ICS-5 5-pin Electrical .......................
Page 6 - MENU; Parts of the Housing - Back View
6 8 11 13 5 9 12 14 1 7 4 6 2 MENU INFO 3 Av 10 13 1. MENU 2. INFO 3. Live View/Movie Button 4. Mode Dial 5. AF Point/Magnify Button 6. AE/FE Lock Button 7. Av Aperture/Exp. Comp. Button 8. UP Cross Key 9. LEFT Cross Key 10. SET Quick Control Button 11. RIGHT Cross Key 12. DOWN Cross Key 13. Playbac...
Page 7 - Housing and Camera Setup; STEP 1 - Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing
Using a 9/16” open/box end or socket Wrench (not supplied) , firmly tighten the External Tray and Spacer to the Housing Base using the two 3/8-16 Nuts and Washers supplied in the accessory package. One side of the Spacer has an adhesive backing. Remove the Protective Film to adhere the Spacer to the...
Page 8 - * All other camera functions not mentioned should be set to the user; STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings
- REMOVE eyecup from camera’s optical viewfinder.- Insert a fully charged camera battery. - Set Mode Dial to “Av” Aperture Priority. If faster shutter speeds are desired, set Mode Dial to “M” Manual Mode; shutter speed to 1/125thsecond; aperture to F8, or F22 for macro photography (close-ups). - Set...
Page 9 - STEP 3 - Opening the Housing; Lock; Some Lid Snaps have a lot of spring tension; STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing; Diagram A
9 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. Some Lid Snaps have a lot of spring tension once they go over center, so keep a firm grip o...
Page 10 - STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing -; continued; Diagram B; Diagram C; Diagram D
STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing - continued 5. Using a coin or flathead screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera Mounting Tray to the camera tripod mount, Diagram B . The Mounting Tray only attaches one way with the Tab to the back of the camera. An additional Tray hole allows attachment...
Page 11 - STEP 6 - Closing the Housing; lock; STEP 5 - Attach the Hotshoe
11 STEP 6 - Closing the Housing 1. Place housing face down in your lap or on a flat surface. Check to see that there is an o-ring on the housing back, and that it is clean and in its proper location. 2. Guide the back onto the housing front. Make sure the hotshoe wire is out of the way. Once the bac...
Page 12 - The Thumb Screws should be; Usage
STEP 7 - Final Check The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and camera LCD screens. This housing has been factory water pressure tested to 200 ft (60 m). Once the housing is closed, recheck the o-ring seal. Do...
Page 13 - Gently remove the Hotshoe from the Camera Mount.; Diagram E; . Pull the camera backward and remove from the; Removing the Camera from the Housing
Diagram E 1. Thoroughly dry Housing. 2. Remove the Housing Back, Step 3, Page 9 . 3. Gently remove the Hotshoe from the Camera Mount. 4. Place your index fingers over the top of the camera on opposite sides of the flash, Diagram E . Pull the camera backward and remove from the housing. If you are fi...
Page 14 - Strobe Use and Compatibility; Strobe Compatibility
Strobe Use and Compatibility - AF35 ........................no - DS50........................yes, above serial number 70,000 - DS51........................yes - DS125......................yes, above serial number 5000 - DS160, DS161 ........yes - DS200......................yes - Non-Ikelite ...........
Page 15 - Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing -; Diagram F
Bulkhead Cap Sync Cord O-ring Housing Bulkhead Ikelite TTL Sync Cord Sync Cord Pin Knurled Nut 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...
Page 16 - Housing Lens/Port Options; included with housing
Housing Lens/Port Options 5516.15 Dome Port ( included with housing ) The housing comes standard with an optical grade acrylic dome port with zoom ring. This port provides sharp images and zoom capabilities with both the Canon EF-S 18-55mm STM kit lens, plus the popular Tokina 10-17mm lens. Minimal ...
Page 17 - Removing the Port; Diagram G
17 The Dome Port never needs to be removed unless replacing the Gear Sleeve or installing the optional Flat Port. No tools are needed to remove the Dome Port and attach the optional Flat Port for the Canon EF-S 60mm Macro lens, Diagram G . 1. Three thumb screws secure the Port on the Base. Turn each...
Page 18 - Installing the Port -
1. To reinstall, first check to see that there is a thin film of lubricant on the port base o-ring. The o-ring should appear slick. If necessary, relubricate with the supplied Ikelite lubricant. Do not use excessive lubricant which can attract hair or other debris. Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant. 2. Mak...
Page 19 - Diagram H
Installing the Port - continued 19 Diagram H Shade Extensions should be at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions. Thumb Screw Gear Sleeve Zoom Knob Port Base O-ring; should be lightly lubricated - use Ikelite lubricant only.
Page 20 - return to its starting position.; 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 H . When the Ikelite Arm is properly seated, the Handle Push Button will return to it...
Page 21 - Entering the Water; Reclosable Tube; Spare Parts; (available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer); Recommended Accessories; Add a second strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light your; External Strobes; Designed specifically for the Canon EF-S 60mm Macro lens.
21 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. Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the lens port. If there a...
Page 22 - Maintenance; only; housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly.; the plastic housing to crack or o-rings to swell.; Port for cleaning. Do not rinse the inside the Port.; Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.; Lens Port; visit; Video Lighting
22 Maintenance Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the main housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o-ring or lubricate a stick...
Page 23 - Housing Maintenance
23 Your Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attention as your other photographic equipment. In addition to normal maintenance, we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested. - Do Not leave the camera and housing in direct su...
Page 25 - Diagram J; Control Maintenance -
25 Loosen set screw (allen wrench required) Tighten set screw down against this flat area when replacing the knob. Housing Gland Control Shaft Lubricate end of shaft before reinserting into gland Diagram J Control Maintenance - continued In the unlikely event one of the larger gland style control sh...
Page 26 - Photo Tips
26 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 regardles...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting
27 Troubleshooting Push buttons or controls are sticky or 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 sma...
Page 30 - Customer Support; contacting Ikelite Customer Support.; Ikelite Underwater Systems; period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Defective; Limited Warranty
30 Customer Support Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before contacting Ikelite Customer Support. Ikelite Underwater Systems Service Department 50 West 33rd St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA Email: [email protected] Phone: 317-923-4523 This Ikelite product is warranted ...
Page 31 - Returning Products for Service -; outside the United States; Returning Products For Service
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...
Page 32 - Product Registration; Please go to
Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA ikelite.com Product Registration Please go to ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase. 6970.01_Canon_SL1_04-0415 © 2015 Ikelite Underwater Systems
