Page 2 - Table of Contents; Specifications
2 Table of Contents Specifications ..............................................................P. 3 Package Contents ........................................................P. 4 Preparation ..................................................................P. 4 Attach External “Tray with Handles” t...
Page 3 - not provided for Diopter Adjustment and Flash Button.
Table of Contents - continued Usage ............................................................................P. 22 Pre-Dive Your System ....................................................P. 22Lubricants ........................................................................P. 22 Troubleshooting...
Page 4 - Attach External “Tray with Handles” to Housing
- SLR-DC Housing- Envelope containing tray installation hardware, maintenance kit, and extra control end tips. Package Contents - Aluminum Tray & Dual Handles - Silicone Lubricant- Standard Zoom Clamp & Sleeve Set- #5509.28 Large Diameter Zoom Clamp & Sleeve Set This product has been wat...
Page 5 - Parts of the Housing; Port; Side View
5 Port Lock IKELITE Parts of the Housing - Front View Quick ReleaseStrobe Arm Mount Handle Port Opening Gear Sleeve Drive Gear ShutterRelease Multi-function Button Main Dial LidSnap Side View GearSleeve OptionalPort Port O-ring Main HousingO-ring Camera Tray Camera MountingBolt AF-ON Shutter Release...
Page 6 - Back View
6 567 10 8 11 12 17 14 18 1 2 4 3 9 13 15 16 Back View Zoom LensRelease/DOF AF-ON Aluminum Tray QuickReleaseButton Viewfinder Port 10. AE Lock11. AF Point12. Start/Stop13. External Strobe Connecter & Cap14. Set Button15. Quick Control Dial16. Quick Control Switch17. Flash Mode “-” Compensation18...
Page 7 - Lock
7 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...
Page 9 - Using the Conversion Circuitry; Mode and Compensation Buttons; (indicated when the yellow LED directly below TTL is; Manual Mode; (indicated when the yellow LED directly below the M is; Set DS
9 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 aNon-Ikelite or Non-DS Substrobe. These Substrobes can be used in theirmanual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the Substrobe...
Page 10 - before; the; DS50 and DS125 Substrobe Compatibility; Older; Attaching the Flash Connection for External Strobes
When using an externalstrobe, connect the housinghotshoe connector. Slidethe connector into thehotshoe mount on thecamera from the back ofthe camera as shown. Slidethe connector forward untilit stops. Due to limitedclearance between thecamera hotshoe mount andthe housing back, thehotshoe connector s...
Page 11 - CANON; Installing Camera in Housing; Use a flathead screwdriver (recommended) or coin to tighten the
CANON 7D EOS Installing Camera in Housing Before installing the camera, pull out on the controls in the front section ofthe housing. This will allow the camera to slide in easier. Once the camerais installed and the lid snaps have been closed, return the controls to theiroperating position. Attachin...
Page 12 - Final Check; Lift the lid snaps so they are extended
o-ring housing back housing back housing housing o-ring 12 Final Check Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal. Check the gapbetween the housing back and the housing. It should be even all theway around the housing.Look through the clear plastic back at the o-ring. You should see adarkened...
Page 13 - Turn Camera On; 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 an Ikelite 5-pin TTLSync 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...
Page 14 - Preparing to Install Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve; Lenses have; Zoom Clamps & Gear Sleeves Included with Housing; Figure A; Figure B
Preparing to Install Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve Determine the typeof lens being usedon the camera. Type 1 Lenses have a lens opening thatis NOT larger indiameter than thezoom ring. (Fig. 1) . Type 2 Lenses have a lens opening that IS larger in diameter than the zoom ring. (Fig. 2) . Zoom Clamps &a...
Page 15 - Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On the Type 1 Lenses; Figure C
Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On the Type 1 Lenses The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over theZoom 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 Sle...
Page 16 - Figure F; Type 1 Lenses
16 Figure D Figure E Align Ribs withZoom Clampgrooved tabs apply rubber strips to inside of clamp Figure F Type 1 Lenses - continued Gear Sleeve Ribs
Page 17 - Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On Type 2 Lenses; Type 2 lens
TOP OF HOUSING Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On Type 2 Lenses Due to the larger diameter lens opening on Type 2 lenses, the ZoomClamp and Gear Sleeve need to be installed from the rear (bayonet end)of the lens. Use the housing Lens Release Control and remove thecamera lens from the cam...
Page 18 - Manual Focusing; Installing Zoom Clamp/Sleeve on Type 2 Lenses; Figure G
Manual Focusing Ikelite DSLR housings are designed for auto-focus DSLR cameras andlenses. Manual focusing is not recommended. In some cases, if youdesire to manually focus a lens, the zoom clamp must be moved ontothe lens Manual Focus Ring and you must use the housing zoom controlknob to manually fo...
Page 19 - Installing the Port
Installing the Port There are four port locks on thefront of the housing, see figureG, page 18. Each port lock hasa Release Button. Lift therelease button and slide eachPort Lock away from the portopening. In the unlockedposition, the Release Button willremain in the up position asshown. To prepare ...
Page 20 - If the Zoom Clamp is still warped, use of the 5509.28 package; Lens Ports
Installing the Port - continued To Remove Port To remove the port, lift up on each Release Button and slide the portlock away from the port. Port Seal Inside View If the port is installed before the camera isinserted into the housing, look from theinside of the housing at the port seal.Check to see ...
Page 21 - Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle
21 Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle To attach an Ikelite Arm to your Housing Handle, depress thespring-loaded Handle Push Button until it stops. Gently slide thepronged end of the Ikelite Arm into the hole in the top of the Handle asshown. When the Ikelite Arm is properly seated...
Page 22 - Lubricants; Lubricant is not needed on the main housing o-ring to maintain a; CAUTION: Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient; Usage
22 Pre-Dive Your System It is recommended that you take the complete system into a swimmingpool before use in open water. This will give you a chance to becomefamiliar with the handling and operation of your housing and strobe(s). As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check the housingto...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting; Problem
23 Troubleshooting Push buttons orcontrols are stickyand hard to operate - Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing 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 sma...
Page 25 - Recommended Accessories; Accessory Mounting Points; The bottom of the SLR-DC housing tray also features five
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. EV-Controller Use TTL flash control is not available when using an EV-Controller, andtherefore an EV-Controller is not r...
Page 26 - Control Maintenance; Maintenance
26 Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service withminimal maintenance. - Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing in freshwater after saltwater use. If a push button control becomes difficult topush or if it sticks when depressed, soa...
Page 28 - Housing Maintenance
28 Housing Maintenance Your Ikelite Housing should be given the same care and attention asyour other photographic equipment. In addition to normal maintenance,we recommend your housing be returned to Ikelite (every 2-3 years or50 dives), to be checked and pressure tested. - Do Not leave the camera a...
Page 29 - Storing the Housing; Photo Tips
29 Storing the Housing When the housing is going to be stored for a prolonged period it shouldbe soaked in a mild soap solution, rinsed, and dried thoroughly. Removethe back and port from the housing. Remove the back and port o-rings,lightly lubricate them and place them in a plastic ziploc bag. Pla...
Page 30 - Ikelite Technical Support; Technical Support
- Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you pressthe shutter release button and the camera actually takes the picture.Hold the housing steady a second or two after pressing the shutterrelease button. - Do not shoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend into thebackground...
Page 31 - Returning Products for Service; 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 32 - Ikelite Underwater Systems; Product Registration; Please go to
Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA www.ikelite.com Product Registration Please go to www.ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase. 6871.07_Canon_7D_05 -1212
