Ikelite 6171.11 User manual

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UnderwaterTTL Housingfor PanasonicLumix LX100,
LX100II,Leica D-Lux (Typ109)
Product Number 6171.11

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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
IntheBox
• Housing
• Main o-ring # 0110 (installed)
• Port cover # 0200.08 (installed)
• Waterproof bulkhead cap # 9104.7 (installed)
• .050” hex key # 0945.11
• 1/16” hex key # 0945.16
• 1/8” hex key # 0945.18
• Silicone lubricant 1cc tube

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ImportantNotices
»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.
AccessoryPort
»Do not remove the Accessory Port Plug unless you are
installing a compatible accessory.
Your housing features one spare Accessory Port which may be used
for attachment of factory optional or aftermarket housing accessories.
The Accessory Port is 1/2-20 threaded.
Visit ikelite.com for information on optional accessories.

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Contents
Product Registration 1
Introduction 2
In the Box 2
Important Notices 3
Accessory Port 3
Getting to Know Your Housing 6
Tray Mounts 8
Accessory Port 8
Trigger Extension 8
Lanyard Mount 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
Inserting the Camera 10
Attaching the Hotshoe 12
Closing the Housing 13
Setting Up An External Strobe 13
TTL Strobe Compatibility 14
Attaching an Electrical Sync Cord 14
Taking your Housing in the Water 16
Final Check 16
Entering the Water 16
Shooting Underwater 17
Learning about Underwater Photography 17
Maintenance 18
Post-Dive 18

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Lens Port 19
Storage 19
Servicing Recommendations 20
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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GettingtoKnow Your Housing
Shutter
Filter
Zoom
Shutter speed
Bulkhead
Lidsnap Lens Port
Tray mounts
Aperture

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MENU
Fn3 Fn2
AE/FE
LOCK
Fn1 DISP
14
WB
ISO
MENU
Fn3 Fn2
AE/FE
LOCK
Fn1 DISP
14
WB
ISO
Accessory
port
Lid hook
O-ring
Camera mount
plate
Lanyard
Exposure
compensation
Rear * dial
ON/OFF
MENU/SET
White Balance
Playback
Drive Mode
Fn1/Delete
AF Mode

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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 Port
This housing features one 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 Vaccum Kit # 47012 may be installed in this location. 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 # 4077.93.
Trigger extension and tray with quick release handle are sold
separately.
Lanyard Mount
A lanyard with a thin cord may be attached to the housing using the
lanyard mount on back of the housing.

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SettingUpYour 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.
4. Remove the camera’s external ash if attached.
Camera Settings
• Set Red-Eye Removal to OFF.
• Set Shutter AF to ON.
• Set Half Press Release to OFF.
• Set Quick AF to ON.
• Set Eye Sensor AF to OFF.
• Set AF Assist Lamp to OFF.
• Set Focus/Release Priority to FOCUS.
• Set Filter Effects 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

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SettingUpYour Housing
Opening the Housing
1. Push the lid snap lock forward and start to lift the curved end away
from the housing.
2. Lid snaps are designed to provide enough force to compress the
o-ring for a proper seal. Keep rm pressure against the lid snap
while lifting it away.
Lid Snap Lock
3. Repeat with remaining lid snaps.
4. Remove the housing back.
Inserting the Camera
1. Remove any lanyard or neck strap which may be attached to the
camera.