Ikelite 6182.50 User manual

Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera
Housing. Ikelite has over 30 years of experience in the underwater
photographic and lighting market. Our products are designed and
built in the USA by Ikelite for both the professional and amateur
photographer.
The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera
and all sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls
and camera LCD screens.
Ikelite Digital Housings are slightly negative in salt water for
stability. This housing has been water pressure tested at the
factory. Housing is pressure tested to 200’ (60m).
Ikelite Digital Housing
instruction manual
#6182.50 for Nikon Coolpix P5000
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Lens Po r t
Shutter
Release
Command Dial Mode
Power On/Off
Lid
Snap
Zoom
External Strobe
Connector & Cap
Front View
Multi
Selector/OK
Back View
Lanyard
Thumb
Rest
Lid
Snap Lid
Snap
Function
Monitor
Playback
Menu
Delete
O-ring
Shutter
Release
Lid
Snap
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OOppeenniinngg tthhee HHoouussiinngg
1. Lid Snaps have a LLoocckk.
To open, push Lid Snap Lock
forward and lift as shown.
Keep pressure on the Lid
Snap so it does not fly
open quickly.
Some lid snaps have a lot of
spring tension once they go over center, have a firm grip on the
lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.
LLuubbrriiccaannttss
1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend
you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products as some other
brands may cause the o-ring to swell and not seal properly.
2. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and
o-rings. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean cloth.
Lubricant is not a sealant, it is used to reduce friction. Excessive
lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with
proper sealing.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
NNeevveerr uussee sspprraayy lluubbrriiccaannttss aass tthhee pprrooppeellllaanntt iinnggrreeddiieenntt ccaann
ccaauussee tthhee ppllaassttiicc hhoouussiinngg ttoo ccrraacckk..
Lift
Push Forward
Lid Snap Lock
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IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee CCaammeerraa
Remove the back from the housing. The mounting tray for the
camera is secured to the housing back. Position the camera on
the tray and secure it with the mounting bolt which extends
through the mounting tray and threads into the camera’s tripod
socket. UUssee aa ccooiinn oorr ffllaatt bbllaaddddeedd ssccrreewwddrriivveerr ttoo ttiigghhtteenn tthhee
mmoouunnttiinngg bboolltt ssoo tthhee
ccaammeerraa iiss ffllaatt aaggaaiinnsstt
tthhee ttrraayy..
CCAAUUTTIIOONN::
Some camera tripod
socket threads are
plastic. The mounting
tray bolt is metal.
Do not cross thread
or over tighten as
you may damage
the camera tripod
socket threads.
Mounting
Bolt Mounting
Tray
O'Ring

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DDiiffffuusseerr && DDeefflleeccttoorr IInnssttaallllaattiioonn
Housing shown with
deflector installed.
Deflector
UUssiinngg FFllaasshh
UUssiinngg tthhee CCaammeerraa’’ss BBuuiilltt--iinn FFllaasshh..
If you do not have an external flash the camera’s built-in flash
can be used. See Diffuser instructions.
NOTE: The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used with optional
Wide-angle lenses.
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CChheecckkiinngg CCoonnttrroollss
Once the housing has been closed, make sure the housing
controls line up with the camera's controls. If the housing
controls are misaligned slightly make sure the camera hold
down bolt has been tightened down firmly so the camera
is flat against the tray.
oooomm CCoonnttrrooll
(NOTE:) After you have used the
housing's zoom control it must be
returned to the center position to
disengage. If the housing zoom
control is pushing the zoom lever
in either direction you may not
be able to take a picture or access
any other function as the camera
is receiving a signal from the
engaged zoom control.
TTuurrnn CCaammeerraa OOnn
Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to
get a feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few
pictures above water with the camera in the housing.
+- +-
Zoom control
engaged
Zoom control
d sengaged
(centered)
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F
Fl la as sh h C Co on nn ne ec ct ti io on n f fo or r E Ex xt te er rn na al l S St tr ro ob be es s
When using an external strobe connect the housings Hot Shoe
Connector, slide the connector into the hot shoe of the camera
from the back of the camera as shown. Slide the connector
forward until it stops. This can be done after the camera is
secured with the mounting bolt.
N
NO OT TE E: :Even if you are not
using an external strobe it
is recommended that you
slide the housings Hot Shoe
Connector into the camera's
hot shoe. In this position
it is less likely to interfere
with the o-ring seal.
C
Ca au ut ti io on n: :
Do not remove the External Strobe Connector’s waterproof cap
unless an external sync cord is going to be plugged in.
External Strobe Connector
Waterproof Cap (see caution)
O-ring
Housing Back
Hot Shoe Connector
Camera
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C
Cl lo os si in ng g t th he e H Ho ou us si in ng g
1. Place housing face down in your lap.
2. Check to see that there is ano-ring
on the housing back and that it is
clean and in its proper location.
3. Guide the back onto the housing.
The o-ring should touch the housing
all the way around. There should be
an even gap all the way around
between the housing and the
housing back.
4. Lift the lid snaps so they are
extended and place the lid snap
into the hook on the housing back.
5. To close the housing push down
on the lid snaps until they snap
into place. Lid snaps on
opposite sides of the housing
should be closed at the same time.
Be sure they are down far enough
to engage the lock.
DDoouubbllee cchheecckk- Once the housing is
closed, check the o-ring seal. Check
the gap between the housing back and the housing, it should be
even all the way around.
Look through the clear plastic back at the o-ring. You should see
a darkened area where the o-ring is compressed against the
housing back. If 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.
o-r ng
hous ng back
hous ng back
hous ng
hous ng
o-r ng
even gap
all 4 s des

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D
Di if ff fu us se er r a an nd d D De ef fl le ec ct to or r c co on nt t. .
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 spread the port clamp
at the spring end and slide over
the lens port. The white plastic
should be placed in front of the
camera flash. The port clamp
should be pushed back against
the front of the housing.
DDiiffffuusseerr
The diffuser should be installed when using the camera’s built in
flash. When shooting with the camera’s built-in flash at
approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) or less, the lens port on the
housing blocks a portion of the light from the camera’s built-in
flash, creating a shadow in the lower left of the photo. To
eliminate the shadow zoom the lens between 1/3 and 1/2 of its
full telephoto range.
(You can test this above water)
DDeefflleeccttoorr
The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe
such as the DS51 or DS125 Substrobe and the EV Controller. The
deflector will redirect the camera’s flash to the EV Controller
which controls the external strobes output.
+
+
D ffuser/
Deflector
mater al
Port Clamp
Spr ng
Spread to Install
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U
Us si in ng g E Ex xt te er rn na al l S St tr ro ob be es s
UUssiinngg TTTTLL FFllaasshh EExxppoossuurree wwiitthh
E
Ex xt te er rn na al l I Ik ke el li it te e D DS S S Su ub bs st tr ro ob be es s
This housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the housing.
When used with current model Ikelite DS Substrobes the
Conversion Circuitry provides Nikon iTTL flash exposure. In the
TTL mode the camera controls the light output of the external
strobe(s) to obtain properly exposed images. The Conversion
Circuitry is powered by the Ikelite DS Substrobe when
connected to the housing with the #4103.51 single or #4103.52
dual sync cords with a blue band. See page 11 for DS Substrobe
compatibility with Conversion Circuitry.
UUssiinngg MMaannuuaall EExxppoossuurree wwiitthh EExxtteerrnnaall DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbeess
Any Ikelite DS Substrobe(s) can be used in the manual mode
when connected with the #4103.51 single or #4103.52 dual sync
cord with a blue band. In the manual mode different power
settings on the DS Substrobe can be selected to obtain a
properly exposed image.
UUssiinngg IIkkeelliittee NNoonn--DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbeess ((SSuubbssttrroobbeess 5500,, 110000AA,,
220000,, 440000)) wwiitthh tthhiiss hhoouussiinngg..
The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used
with a Non-DS Substrobe. These Substrobes can be used in their
manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the
Substrobe.
UUssiinngg NNoonn IIkkeelliittee SSttrroobbeess wwiitthh tthhiiss HHoouussiinngg
The Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled when used
with a Non Ikelite strobe. These strobes can be used in their
manual mode utilizing any power settings provided on the strobe.
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NNOOTTEE:: DDSS SSuubbssttrroobbee UUpp--ddaattee mmaayy bbee rreeqquuiirreedd..
DDSS5500 SSuubbssttrroobbeess
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 can not be
updated to operate with the Conversion Circuitry.
• DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number between 63,850 and
69,999 operate with the Conversion Circuitry, but require update
to provide optimum performance.
• DS50 Substrobe with a Serial Number of 70,000 or higher or
with one of the two following labels in the battery compartment
provide optimum performance with the Conversion Circuitry.
DDSS112255 SSuubbssttrroobbeess
• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number below 2,500 must be
updated to operate correctly with the Conversion Circuitry.
• DS125 Substrobes with a Serial Number between 2,501 and
4,900 operate with the Conversion Circuitry but require update
to provide optimum performance.
• DS125 Substrobe with a Serial Number of 5,000 or higher or
with one of the two following labels in the battery compartment
provide optimum performance with the Conversion Circuitry.
ikelite
SubstrobeSubstrobe
MOD-NC
serial number serial number
FFoorr SSuubbssttrroobbee UUpp--DDaattee::
Contact Ikelite for information.
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OOppttiioonnaall AAcccceessssoorriieess,, ccoonntt..
SSuubbssttrroobbee DDSS5511 PPaacckkaaggeess
PPaacckkaaggee ##33994444..4455
Includes:
DS51 Digital Substrobe
Ikelite TTL Sync Cord
Strobe Arm Is #4075.1
PPaacckkaaggee ##33994444..5511
Includes:
DS51 Digital Substrobe
Ikelite TTL Sync Cord
Strobe Arm #4086.61 (ball socket arm)
The DS51 Digital Substrobe is equally suited for general and
wide-angle photography, covering up to 80° with the diffuser.
Powered by four AA-size batteries, the compact size of the DS51
makes it ideal for macro photography.
IIkkeelliittee PPhhoottooccaassee
Waterproof equipment carrying case featuring die-cut foam
openings to accommodate the camera housing, strobes,
mounting arms, etc.
PPhhoottooccaassee ##33994400..44with die-cut foam
Substrobe
DS51
Mount
& Arm

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OOppttiioonnaall AAcccceessssoorriieess
BBaacckk oo--rriinngg ##00110099
O-rings last for several years if properly maintained. (See
maintenance) Always carry a spare in case the o-ring becomes
damaged or lost.
UURR//PPrroo FFiilltteerr ((BBlluuee WWaatteerr)) ##66444411..4411
The UR/Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to
restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water. For
available light use only, not recommended for use with flash.
GGrreeeenn WWaatteerr FFiilltteerr ##66444411..8811
Enhances contrast and alters the color of green
water to give your subject a rich, natural tone.
For available light only, not recommended for
use with flash.
TTrraayy wwiitthh RReelleeaassee HHaannddllee ##99552233..3311
Tray and Release Handle is required to mount
external Substrobes.
IIkkeelliittee WW--2200 WWiiddee--AAnnggllee LLeennss ##66442200
Wide-Angle lenses allow you to capture more of the scene and
get closer to your subject which results in sharper images and
more vivid color. Can be installed or removed underwater for
maximum versatility. (Note: some housings may require an
adapter, see instructions.)
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MMaaiinntteennaannccee
The 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.
1. DDoo NNoottleave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for
prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.
2. DDoo NNoottship the camera in the housing.
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the sseett
ssccrreewwin each control knob.
Check each ccoonnttrrooll ggllaannddpenetrating the housing to make sure
they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate
loose during travel.
4. Keep the back o-ring clean and lightly lubricated. To lubricate
remove the o-ring from the back. Put a small amount of lkelite
lubricant on your fingers. Draw the o-ring through your fingers
to apply a light coating of lubricant. Only apply enough lubricant
to make the o-ring feel slick. DDoo NNoott ssttrreettcchh tthhee oo--rriinngg. This light
coating of lubricant will help to keep the o-ring from drying out
and will help to show a dark sealing line when the housing back
is properly sealed.
5. Keep the area where the o-ring fits and the sealing surface of the
housing clean.
6. Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each
salt water use. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port to eliminate
water spotting.
After several uses in salt water soak the housing in a mild soap
solution, rinse and dry before storage. When storing the housing,
remove the back o-ring, lightly lubricate and place in a plastic bag.
Place the plastic bag with o-ring inside the housing for safe keeping.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
NNeevveerr uussee sspprraayy lluubbrriiccaannttss aass tthhee pprrooppeellllaanntt iinnggrreeddiieenntt ccaann ccaauussee
tthhee ppllaassttiicc hhoouussiinngg ttoo ccrraacckk..
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Op pt ti io on na al l A Ac cc ce es ss so or ri ie es s, , c co on nt t. .
SSuubbssttrroobbee DDSS112255 PPaacckkaaggeess
PPaacckkaaggee ##33994444..7755
Includes:
DS125 Digital Substrobe
1.5-hour Smart Charger 110/240V
Ikelite TTL Sync Cord
Strobe Arm #4086.61 (ball socket arm)
The Ikelite DS125 digital Substrobe
combines high intensity output
and wide 100° angle of coverage
with the diffuser, in a compact,
versatile design. The easily
interchangeable and rechargeable
NiMH battery pack recycles
in 1.0 second. Built-in modeling
light / night diving light.
Substrobe
DS125
Mount
& Arm
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L
Le en ns s P Po or rt t
The Lens Port is factory sealed, do not remove.
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse
and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean
use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner.
Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
The Lens Port is threaded so that accessory lenses can be
screwed onto the port. The threads are very fine, take care not
to cross thread accessory lenses.
The housing port has a 67mm thread which accepts the optional
#6420 Ikelite W-20 Wide-Angle Lens and other manufacturers
(67mm) screw thread style lenses. These lenses can be screwed
onto the lens port above or below water. These lenses are
designed to have water between the front of the port and the
accessory lens. Make sure no air bubbles are trapped between
the port and the accessory lens. There may be slight vignetting
when these wide angle lenses are installed. Any vignetting that
occurs can be eliminated
by zooming the camera
lens slightly. To properly
light subjects when using
a wide angle lens an
external strobe should
be used. Due to the wide
coverage of the wide
angle lenses, the DS125
Substrobe is recommended
or two DS51 Substrobes.
W de Angle Lens
Housing shown with
accessory wide angle lens.

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PPhhoottoo TTiippss
1. The number one rule in underwater photography is eliminate as
much water between camera and subject as possible. Get as
close as you can to the subject, then use the zoom. If you are
using flash, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m)will not have much
color.
2. The camera’s built-in flash is very close to the camera lens. The
flash can light up any suspended particles in the water and they
can be recorded in your picture. This effect is called backscatter.
To eliminate as much backscatter as possible, photograph close.
Photograph in clear water; do not stir up the sand or silty
bottom. If backscatter becomes a problem in the environment
you are photographing, an external flash will help eliminate
much of the backscatter.
3. Digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press
the shutter release button and the camera actually takes the
picture. Hold the camera steady a second or two after pressing
the shutter release button.
4. Do not shoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend
into the background and be difficult to see in the photograph.
Shoot subjects straight on or shoot up at a slight angle using
the blue water as a contrasting background.
5. Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered
out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject. When
photographing underwater, set the camera to use flash on
every shot. If the camera’s flash is set to AUTO and the sun is
behind your subject, the camera may see enough light that it
does not fire the flash. With the sun behind the subject the
subject is shaded (dark) and needs flash for a good exposure.
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GGeenneerraall TTiippss
1. Due to the power required to operate the camera, flash, and
LCD screen it is a good idea to start each dive with a fresh set of
batteries.
2. Some cameras reset their flash to AUTO when the camera is
turned on. If you prefer another setting be sure to select it.
3. As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check the
housing to see that it is properly sealed.
4. Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the
lens port. If there are, take your finger and remove them. If
there are bubbles on the lens port they can produce soft focus
spots in your photographs.
5. If you use the housing oom control, make sure to move it back
to the center position. If the housing oom control is pushing
the camera zoom lever to either side the camera will not
function. (See page 6)
NNOOTTEE
6. If you are shooting with the camera’s built-in flash at
approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) or less, zoom the lens to
maximum telephoto. The lens port on the housing blocks a
portion of the light from the camera’s built-in flash when
shooting close up. If you do not zoom to maximum telephoto, a
shadow may appear in the lower left corner of close-up
photographs.
(You can test this above water)
To shoot wide angle photographs closer than 2 feet (0.6m), you
need to use a preflash compatible external strobe such as the
DS51 or DS125. With an external strobe you can position it so
nothing blocks the light path between the strobe and the
subject.
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3. Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled
out exposing the shaft for lubrication. In the unlikely event one
of these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate you can
remove the control from the housing and lubricate it, or return
the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. To remove the control,
loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required);
remove the knob. If there is salt or dirt build-up on the exposed
control shaft, clean the shaft. Open the housing and gently slide
the control shaft out of the control gland. Clean and lightly
lubricate the shaft, including the end of the shaft. Slide the
shaft back into the control gland and gently slide it back and
forth a few times without fully removing the shaft from the
gland. Replace the knob, NOTE the flat area on the shaft, the
set screw in the knob should tighten down against the flat area
on the control so the knob does not turn on the shaft.
Loosen set screw
(allen wrench requ red)
Flat
T ghten set screw down
aga nst th s area when
replac ng the knob.
hous ng gland
control
shaft
Lubr cate end of shaft
before re nsert ng nto
gland
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C
Co on nt tr ro ol l M Ma ai in nt te en na an nc ce e
Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service
with minimal maintenance.
1. Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing
in fresh water after saltwater use. If a push button control
becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed, soak the
housing in luke warm fresh water. After a few minutes operate
the push button. If this does not correct the problem, return the
housing to Ikelite for maintenance.
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing).
To lubricate the control, gently pull on the knob until the
stainless steel shaft is exposed. Lightly lubricate the shaft, then
move the shaft in and out several times. This will lubricate the
x’ring in the Ikelite control gland. This should be done before
using the housing after a prolonged storage period, or once a
week when the housing is in use.
hous ng
lubr cate shaft
pull out to
expose shaft

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Ph ho ot to o T Ti ip ps s C Co on nt t. .
6. Using daylight or flash each person has their idea of what is the
correct exposure. Since these opinions vary you may want to
adjust your camera for what you like exposure wise. Many
cameras allow you to adjust both available light and flash
exposure with an EV control.
7. Many photographers transfer their images to the computer
where they can fine tune the appearance of the image. Many
of the image manipulation programs make you think you can
magically correct any image taken and make a good picture.
One thing to remember when using image manipulation
programs, if the image is overexposed much of the color is
missing. If the color is missing you cannot adjust it. If images
are underexposed the color is there, it is just dark and you can
adjust it to some degree. So if you error in exposure it is better
to have the image slightly underexposed than over exposed.
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IIkkeelliittee LLiimmiitteedd WWaarrrraannttyy
All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing
defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite.
Ikelite will, at its discretion, repair or replace such products,
and will return to customer prepaid. All other claims, of any
nature, including but not limited to bulb failure are not covered.
Except as mentioned above, no other warranty expressed
or implied, applies to this Ikelite product.
RReettuurrnniinngg PPrroodduuccttss ffoorr SSeerrvviiccee
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that all products perform as intended. For repair or service, return
the product to the address below with your name, address, phone
number and a brief description of the problem. Evidence of
purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service.
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