Ikelite 6146.02 User manual

Digital Housing
nstruction Manual
6146.02 for Canon G1 X Mark II
Thank you for your purchase of kelite 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 kelite product.

Table of Contents
Preparation ..................................................................P. 3
Specifications ..............................................................P. 4
What’s in the Box ........................................................P. 4
Parts of the Housing - Front View ..................................P. 5
Parts of the Housing - Back View ..................................P. 6
Housing and Camera Setup ........................................P. 7
STEP 1 - Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing ..........P. 8
STEP 2 - nitial Camera Settings ....................................P. 8, 9
STEP 3 - Opening the Housing ......................................P. 9
STEP 4 - Attach Hotshoe to Camera ..............................P. 10
STEP 5 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray ....................P. 11
STEP 6 - Attach the Step Ring Gear ..............................P. 12
STEP 7 - nstalling Camera in Housing ..........................P. 13
STEP 8 - Closing the Housing ........................................P. 13
STEP 9 - Final Check......................................................P. 14
Usage ............................................................................P. 14
Strobe Use and Compatibility ....................................P. 14
Strobe Compatibility ........................................................P. 14
kelite Housing Conversion Circuitry ..............................P. 15
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing ............................P. 15, 16
Using Strobes with a Fiber Optic Connection ................P. 16
Diffuser and Deflector nstallation / Usage......................P. 17
Attaching an kelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle..P. 18
Entering the Water ..........................................................P. 19
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Table of Contents - continued
Recommended Accessories ......................................P. 19, 20
Maintenance ................................................................P. 21 - 24
Photo Tips ..................................................................P. 25
Troubleshooting ........................................................P. 26 - 28
Zoom Control ..................................................................P. 28
Spare Parts ..................................................................P. 29
Customer Support ......................................................P. 30
Limited Warranty ........................................................P. 30
Returning Products for Service ................................P. 31
Product Registration ..................................................Back Page
This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth
rated to 200 ft (60 m). Thoroughly inspect and immerse the empty
housing completely in water before installing a camera. f any fogging
occurs or droplets of water enter the housing, do not install a camera.
Clean the main housing o-ring and retest to make sure that it is
watertight. Refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 26.
Please read your camera manual thoroughly to have a full
understanding of each camera function.
f you are new to underwater photography, be sure to read the Photo
Tips section, page 25.
Preparation

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Controls ................................All important camera functions accessed
Buoyancy ..............................Nearly neutral in saltwater
Depth Rating..........................200 ft (60 m)
Strobe Connections.............. kelite Digital TTL CS-5 5-pin Electrical
................................................Bulkhead plus TTL circuitry compatible with
................................................current model kelite DS strobes and Fiber
................................................Optic Ports.
Use Built-in Flash..................Yes
Tray and Handle Weight ......11.5 oz (327 g)
Main O-Ring ..........................0110
Housing Dimensions ............Dimensions 7.4 x 6.4 x 7.3 in (188 x 157 x
................................................185 mm)
Housing Weight ....................4.7 lb (2.1 kg)
Housing Material ..................Polycarbonate front, acrylic back
Specifications (no camera installed)
What’s in the Box
- Housing
- Tray with Quick Release Handle
- Port Cover
- Flash Diffuser
- Flash Deflector
- Step Ring Gear with set screws
- Waterproof Bulkhead Cap (on External Strobe Connector)
- Silicone 1cc Lubricant Tube
- Allen wrench for control knob set screws
- Step Ring Gear with 3 small set screws installed, 3 extra small set
screws and small allen wrench (in a bag inside housing)

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Parts of the Housing - Front View
Housing controls ar provid d for all cam ra functions xc pt th
flash up switch. Wh n using th built-in cam ra flash, it must b
xt nd d BEFORE placing th cam ra in th housing.
Zoom
Lever
Shutter
Button
Power Button (On/Off)
Lens Port
External Tray Mounts
Lid Snap
Mode
Dial
Step
Ring
Continuous Ring
Playback Button
Fiber Optic Ports

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Parts of the Housing - Back View
6
8 10
7
9
11
13 14
1
5
4
MENU
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DISP
MF
3
2
S
1. External Strobe Connector & Cap
2. Conversion Circuitry
3. Mobile Device Button
4. S Shortcut Button
5. MF Manual Focus
6. AF Frame Selector
7. Exp. Comp. / Up Button
8. Macro / Left Button
9. FUNC./SET Button
10. Flash / Right Button
11. ISO / Down Button
12. *Control Dial
13. DISP Display Button
14. ME U Button
* Control Dial: Not that a small s ction of th rubb r disc is missing at th nd of this
control. This is normal and allows th us r to compl t ly dis ngag th control from th
cam ra wh n not in us . To dis ngag Control Dial from cam ra, rotat Dial to 6 o’clock
position and lin up Control Dial Whit Dot with Housing Dot. Rotat Control Dial Whit
Dot to 12 o’clock position wh n attaching or r moving Housing Back.
Control Dial
White Dot
Housing
Dot
Movie
Button

Using a 9/16” open/box end or socket Wrench (not suppli d), firmly
tighten the External Tray and Spacer to the Housing Base using the two
3/8-16 Nuts supplied in the accessory package. One side of the Spacer
has an adhesive backing. Remove the Protective Film to adhere the
Spacer to the Tray.
ote: Tray and Handle may be attached before or after the camera is
secured in the Housing. We recommend attaching it immediately to avoid
scratching table tops with the Tray Mounting Bolts.
3/8-16 Nut
Wrench - not suppli d
Housing and Camera Setup
STEP 1 - Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing
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MADE IN USA
Tray Mounting Bolt
External Tray
& Handle
Spacer
Protective Film

STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings
S tup your cam ra for und rwat r us and th n adjust your s ttings onc und rwat r.
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Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing)
- nsert a fully charged camera battery.
- Set Mode Dial to “Av” Aperture Priority, or “M” Manual Mode if shutter
speeds faster than 1/60th second are required.
-In ME U:
Set AF Frame to “1-point” and Digital Zoom to “Off.”
Set AF-Point Zoom to “Off” and Set Servo AF to “On.”
Set Continuous AF to “Off” and AF-assist Beam to “Off.”
n the Flash Control Built-in Flash Settings Menu, set Flash Mode to
“Auto”, Shutter Sync. to “1st-curtain”, Red-eye Corr. and Red-eye Lamp
to “Off.”
Set Review mage after Shooting to “8 sec.” and Display nfo to “Off.”
Set Blink Detection and Night Display to “Off.”
- In ME U:
Set Date/Time and Time Zone.
Set Eco Mode to “Off.”
n the Power Saving Menu, set Auto Power Down to “Off” and Display
Off to “3 min.”
Set Touch Operation to “Off.”
nsert and Format a compatible memory card.
-In FU C./SET ME U:
Set DR Correction to “Off” and White Balance to “Auto” or “Underwater.”
For best results, use manual Custom White Balance and reset for
each working depth.
Set Drive Mode to “Single Shot .”
Set Metering to “Center Weighted Avg. ”
Set ND Filter to “Off.”
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STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings - continued
Set mage Type to “JPEG 13M” and mage Compression to “L.”
Set mage Quality to “Superfine” and Movies to “FHD/30P.”
- Set SO to “200.”
- Activate Macro mode when shooting close-up subjects. f the image
is overexposed, use “-” Flash Exposure Compensation and/or
back away, zoom in, and then reshoot.
- RA SE the camera flash before placing camera in housing when using
only the built-in flash, fiber optic and slave strobes. DO NOT attach the
housing Hotshoe Connector. Set Flash to “On-Flash always fires .”
- When using external strobes connected to the External Strobe
Connector, DO NOT raise the camera flash. nstead, attach the housing
hotshoe - Diagram A, Page 10.
otes: Manual power settings can be selected in the “Flash Control” section
of the camera menu.
** All camera user settings not mentioned should be set to the user’s
preference.
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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.
Som Lid Snaps hav a lot of spring t nsion
onc th y go ov r c nt r, so k p a firm grip on
ach Lid Snap. Lid Snaps may also b op n d
on at a tim .
2. Remove the Housing Back.
Push Forward Lid
Snap
Lock
Lift

STEP 4 - Attach Hotshoe to Camera
PowerShot
G1X
ON/
OFF
Mark II
Front
Ikelite
Diagram A
Hotshoe
Connector
Mounting Tray
Housing Back
O-ring
External Strobe Connector
& Waterproof Cap
(Do not r mov und rwat r)
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1. The Mounting Tray for the camera is secured to the housing back.
Position the camera on the Mounting Tray.
2. ATTACH the hotshoe when:
- NOT using the built-in camera flash.
- Connecting a strobe(s) to the External Strobe Connecter (#1, Page 8).
Slide the housing Hotshoe Connector forward into the Camera Hotshoe
Mount until it stops, Diagram A, Page 10 . This should be done before
the camera is secured with the mounting bolt, Diagram B, Page 11,
otherwise leave the hotshoe disconnected from the camera.
You will also need to install the Flash Deflector, Page 17.
DO OT attach the hotshoe when:
- US NG the built-in camera flash.
- Connecting a strobe(s) to the fiber optic ports.
You will also need to install the Flash Diffuser, Page 17.

STEP 5 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray
CAUTIO :
Do not cross thr ad or ov rtight n th Tray Mounting Bolt as you may
damag th cam ra tripod sock t thr ads.
Diagram B
Canon
G1X
Tray Mounting Bolt
* Control Dial “cut away.” Wh n not in
us , rotat Control Dial whit dot to th
6 o’clock position so “cut away” is ov r
cam ra dial and not contacting cam ra.
6. Using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera with the Tray
Mounting Bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod socket, Diagram
B, Page 11.
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Canon
G1X
Step Ring Gear
(properly installed)
Set Screw
Allen
Wrench
STEP 6 - Attach the Step Ring Gear
The supplied Step Ring Gear is attached to the camera control ring by 3
small nylon Allen Set Screws. Place the Control Ring Gear over the
camera’s step ring before installing the camera in the housing. The gear
is a “press fit” over the lens. Gently tighten all three allen screws with
the supplied Allen Wrench as show in the Diagram below. DO OT
overtighten or you may damage the gear, or cause it to warp and bow
out from the lens Step Ring. Make sure to test it’s function once
installed.
When installing the camera in the housing, make sure that the Step Ring
Gear meshes properly with the smaller black housing gear.
When removing the Gear, leave the Set Screws in the Gear. The Set
Screws are very small and easy to lose. Extra Set Screws are included
with your housing. We recommend that you leave the gear installed as it
makes rotating the camera control ring easier when out of the housing.
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Turn clockwis to tight n. DO NOT ov rtight n
or you may warp or damag th g ar.

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1. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the controls
out of the way for installation of the camera. Make sure the Movie
Button knob is pulled out and the control is facing toward the bottom of
the housing.
2. Remove camera lanyard from camera if attached.
3. Place the Housing Front face down in your lap.
4. Gently guide the Housing Back with camera attached into the Housing
Front at a slight angle so the Step Ring Gear and Housing Gear engage
properly. Visually check to see that the Gears are properly engaged.
STEP 7 - Installing Camera in the Housing
STEP 8 - Closing the Housing
1. Once the back is properly
installed, the o-ring should touch
the housing all the way around.
There should be an even gap on
each side of the housing between
the housing and the back.
2. Lift the lid snaps so they are
extended and place each lid snap
into the corresponding hook on
the housing back.
3. To close the housing, push down on
the opposing lid snaps simultaneously
until they snap into place. Be sure
they are down far enough to engage
the Lid Snap Lock. The o-ring seal
should now appear as a solid black
line from the back of the housing.
Housing Back
O-ring
Even gap on
all four sides
Lid Hook
Lid
Snap
Lid Snap Lock

STEP 9 - 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. Double check the
gap between the housing back and the housing. t 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 or solid black line where the o-ring is compressed against
the housing back. f 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.
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Usage
Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to assure
proper functioning. Take a few test shots on land. Make sure the Flash
Diffuser is installed when using only the built-in camera flash, or install
the Flash Deflector when using external strobes, Page 17.
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- kelite ..............yes, manual flash exposure only
Strobe Compatibility
Always install th Flash D fl ctor wh n using xt rnal strob s.

Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry
This small compact housing has kelite designed and patented
Conversion Circuitry built right in. The Conversion Circuitry provides real
Canon eTTL flash exposure when used with kelite DS series strobes.
Once a DS series strobe is attached to the External Strobe Connector,
the conversion circuitry is automatically powered after the strobe is
turned on. Once attached, turn the strobe on first before turning on the
camera. The circuitry cannot be powered up or used by non- kelite
strobes.
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing - Diagram C, Page 15
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The Housing Bulkhead Connector is designed to accept sync cords with
kelite CS-5 connector fittings.
1. Lightly lubricate the Sync Cord O-ring. Use ONLY kelite 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 th Sync Cord do s not s at prop rly insid th Bulkh ad,
th n th Pins and R c ptacl s ar improp rly align d (r p at St p 3).
4. Tighten the Knurled Nut snugly using your ndex finger and thumb. DO
NOT use pliers or other tools to tighten the Knurled Nut.
- Always remove the Sync Cord from your Housing when not in use and
replace the Bulkhead Cap.

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Bulkhead
Cap
Sync Cord O-ring
kelite TTL
Sync Cord
Diagram C
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Housing
Bulkhead
Sync Cord Pin
Knurled Nut
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing - Diagram C
Using Strobes with a Fiber Optic Connection
Two ports on the front of the housing above the lens port are provided
for the connection of up to two kelite, SEA&SEA, or Olympus-type fiber
optic cords. The housing's built-in TTL circuitry will not be operable when
external strobes are attached via fiber optic cord.
Always install th Flash D fl ctor wh n using xt rnal strob s, Page 17.

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Diffuser Use
The Diffuser should be installed when using the built-in camera flash
only. When shooting close-up photographs with the built-in flash and at
the camera lens’s widest angle setting, the lens port on the housing can
block a portion of the light from the camera flash. This can result in a
shadow in a lower corner of the frame. Zoom the lens to eliminate any
shadow not eliminated by the Diffuser (You can t st this abov wat r).
Deflector Use
The Deflector should be installed whenever an external strobe is being
used. This will aid in eliminating backscatter. The Deflector will also
block and redirect the camera’s flash to a slave unit being used to
trigger an external strobe. Remove the Diffuser before attempting to
install the Deflector.
Diffuser/Deflector material
Small hole
Cut-out
Section
A Diffuser and Deflector are
included with the housing. The
Diffuser is white transparent
plastic. The Deflector is also white
but is not transparent.
To install the Diffuser or Deflector,
push the “Cut-out” Section over the
port and into the port groove until it
stops.
Note the Small Hole. To avoid
losing the Diffuser or Deflector, you
can attach a fishing line or string to
this hole.
Diffuser/Deflector properly
installed in port groove
Diffuser and Deflector Installation

To attach an kelite Arm to your Housing Handle, depress the
spring-loaded Handle Push Button until it stops. Gently slide the
pronged end of the kelite Arm into the hole in the top of the Handle as
shown, Diagram D.
When the kelite Arm is properly seated, the Handle Push Button will
return to its starting position.
kelite Arm
Handle Push
Button
Housing Handle
Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle
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Diagram D

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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.
f there are, take your finger and remove them. f there are bubbles on
the lens port they can produce soft focus spots in your photos or video.
Entering the Water
Recommended Accessories
External Color Correcting UR/Pro Filters
(Blue Water or Green Water)
Color filters such as the UR-Pro Filter replace
some of the reds, oranges and more natural
tones that would otherwise be lost underwater.
Effective in relatively shallow, sunny conditions,
and available for tropical blue water and green
water settings. For optimum results use in
combination with custom (manual) white
balance.
For available light use only. Not recommended
when using external strobes.
UR-Pro Filter Lens Port
WD-4 Wide-Angle Conversion Dome 6430.4
The removeable WD-4 corrects light refraction underwater,
restoring the camera’s original angle of coverage. Approximately
3/4 of the camera's zoom range from the camera’s widest angle
setting can be used with the dome in place. Slight vignetting may
occur at camera’s widest angle setting.

External Macro Adaptor 9306.82
Allows attachment of 67mm threaded macro lenses from non
and Epoque. NOT for use with 67mm threaded wide-angle lenses.
ote: Other than the 6430.4 and 9306.82, no other accessory lenses or
adaptors can be used with this housing.
Recommended Accessories - continued
Tray + Dual Handles 9523.62
Add stability and gripping point(s) for comfortable use of the housing.
Add a second strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light your
subjects.
External Strobes
An external strobe restores the warmer colors filtered out by water and
also illuminates the subject. The camera’s flash is not accessible
through the housing, therefore, an external strobe is recommended.
Video Lighting
External video lights such as the 2101 Vega Video + Photo Light add
color when using the video/movie mode of your camera. Primary video
lights are specially color balanced to provide natural tones.
Additional Accessories
- 2602.3 Quick Release Handle Kit for GoPro
- Gamma LED Flashlight
** The optional Canon Grip GR-DC1A cannot be used in this installation.
Camera must be used with standard grip for proper operation.
A full range of accessories are available to support your housing.
Please visit ikelite.com to see the most current information about
recommended accessories for your housing.
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