Ikelite 200DLM User manual

200DLM Underwater Housing for Canon EOS R7
Product # 69746

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite products.
Our primary focus is to provide quality, professional grade products
for use in and under water. Our products are designed, manufactured,
and distributed from our sole facility in Indianapolis, USA where we
started in 1962.
We are available if you have any questions or want photo advice.
Send us an email 24 hours a day to [email protected]. We strive to
reply within 1 business day.
An electronic version of this instruction manual is available for
download via the product page on our website:
https://www.ikelite.com
In the Box
• Housing
• Rear o-ring # 0110 (installed)
• Front o-ring # 0132.36 (installed)
• .050” hex key # 0945.11
• 1/16” hex key # 0945.16
• Silicone lubricant 1cc tube

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Important Notices
»This housing requires a compatible DLM lens port for
waterproof operation. The housing is not waterproof without a
DLM lens port attached.
»A bulkhead cap or sync cord must be attached to the housing
bulkhead for waterproof operation. Never submerge the
housing in water without either a sync cord or bulkhead cap
attached.
»Do not pull the shutter trigger without a camera installed. You
may accidentally detach or damage the control spring.
»Never leave a housing in a rinse tank, even if it is the only
system in the tank. Accidental damage may occur when the
user walks away from a housing while it is in the rinse tank.
»Do not use alcohol, cleaning agents, spray lubricants, Rain-X,
or other solvents on the housing or lens port. Use of an
incompatible chemical compound can damage the plastic and
o-rings, and may result in leaking.
»If you will be using the system in strong surf it is
recommended to draw a vacuum on the housing using the
optional vacuum kit (sold separately).

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Contents
Introduction 2
In the Box 2
Important Notices 3
Getting to Know Your Housing 6
Tray Mounts 8
Accessory Ports 8
Trigger Extension 8
Setting Up Your Camera 9
Pre-Installation Checklist 9
Camera Settings 9
Exposure Settings 9
Setting Up Your Housing 10
Opening the Housing 10
Installing the Camera 10
Closing the Housing 11
Attaching a Lens Port 12
Installing the Lens and Port 12
Setting Up An External Strobe 15
Manual Strobe Exposure 15
TTL Strobe Exposure 15
Getting in the Water 16
Final Check 16
Entering the Water 16
Shooting Underwater 17
Learning about Underwater Photography 17
Maintaining Your Housing 18
Post-Dive 18
Lens Port 18
Storage 19

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Servicing Recommendations 19
Lubricating Controls 20
Lubricating Push Buttons 20
Lubricating Control Shafts 21
Troubleshooting 23
Spare Parts 25
Limited Warranty 25
Service and Repairs 25
Contact Us 26

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Getting to Know Your Housing
Shutter
Bulkhead
with cap
Lid snap
Tray mounts
Lens
release
Port mount
Accessory
port

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CANON R7
69746 MADE IN USA
INFO
INFO
MENU
MENU
Viewnder
Rear o-ring
CANON R7
69746 MADE IN USA
INFO
INFO
MENUMENU
Left
Playback
Lid snap
hook
Up
Down
Right
Quick control / Set
Quick
control dial
AE Lock
Menu
Multi-
controller
(press in)
AF Point
Selection
Info
AF-ON
Trash

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Bulkhead
without cap Main Dial
M-Fn
ISO
Movie
shooting Power
switch
Mode dial

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Tray Mounts
This housing features two 1/4-20 threaded tray mounts on the bottom
of the housing. The spacing between the tray mounts is 3” (76.2 mm).
Optional tray with handles and mounting hardware are sold separately.
It is recommended to detach and thoroughly rinse the tray mounts,
tray, and mounting hardware, with fresh water routinely during
continuous use and prior to storage.
Accessory Ports
This housing features a spare accessory port which may be used
for the attachment of optional accessories. This port accepts ttings
designed for a 1/2” through or 1/2-20 threaded hole.
The optional Vacuum Kit # 47012 may be installed in place of the side
accessory port. A hand pump with gauge allows you to draw a vacuum
on the house to simulate water pressure and check for leaks prior to
entering the water.
Visit ikelite.com for an updated list of compatible products.
»Do not remove or loosen the accessory port plug unless you
are installing a compatible accessory.
Trigger Extension
The shutter lever may be extended to be closer to your hand when
using an optional tray with right-hand quick release handle. This
requires the Trigger Extension # 4077.95.
Trigger extension and tray with quick release handle are sold
separately.

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Setting Up Your Camera
Pre-Installation Checklist
1. Insert a fully charged camera battery.
2. Insert a properly formatted memory card.
3. Remove any attached lanyard or neck strap.
Camera Settings
• Set Flash ring to “On” when using an external strobe.
• Set AF assist beam to “Off” when using an external strobe.
• Set Red-eye reduc. to “Off” when using an external strobe.
Exposure Settings
Refer to the Cheat Sheets in the Photo School section of our website
for recommendations on exposure settings for a wide variety of
shooting situations:
https://www.ikelite.com/blogs/cheat-sheets