Ikelite 6182.78 User manual

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6 182 .78 Underwater TTL Housing for
Nikon P7800
Instruction Manual

Table of Contents
Package Contents ........................................................P. 3
Specifications ..............................................................P. 3
Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing ..........................P. 4
Preparation ..................................................................P. 5
Initial Camera Setup........................................................P. 5
Housing Controls - Front View ........................................P. 7
Housing Controls - Back View ........................................P. 8
Opening the Housing ......................................................P. 9
Installing the Camera ......................................................P. 9
Attach Hotshoe to Camera..............................................P. 9, 10
Attach Camera to Mounting Tray ....................................P. 9, 10
Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash ..................................P. 11
Closing the Housing ........................................................P. 11
Usage ............................................................................P. 12
Final Check ....................................................................P. 12
Zoom Control ..................................................................P. 12
Diffuser and Deflector Installation and Use ....................P. 13
Conversion Circuitry ........................................................P. 14
Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle..P. 14
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing ............................P. 15
Turn Camera On..............................................................P. 15
Entering the Water ..........................................................P. 16
Maintenance ................................................................P. 16
ens Port ........................................................................P. 16
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Table of Contents - continued
ubricant..........................................................................P. 16
Housing Maintenance......................................................P. 17
Control Maintenance ......................................................P. 18
Photo Tips ..................................................................P. 20
Troubleshooting ........................................................P. 20
Spare Parts ..................................................................P. 24
Recommended Accessories ....................................P. 24
Customer Support ......................................................P. 26
Limited Warranty ........................................................P. 26
Returning Products for Service ................................P. 27
Product Registration ..................................................Back Cover
- 6146.16 Ikelite Digital Housing
- 9523.61 Tray with Single Handle
- 0200.08 Vinyl Port Cover
- 0184.1 Silicone ubricant
- Flash Diffuser
- Flash Deflector
- Extra Control Tips
Package Contents
Width ......................7.5 in (190 mm) including controls
Height ....................6.2 in (157 mm) including controls
Depth ......................6.4 in (163 mm) including controls and lens port
Weight ....................4.5 lb (2 kg) above water
Buoyancy ................Slightly negative in saltwater for stability
Specifications

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Using a 9/16” open/box end or socket Wrench (not supplied), firmly
tighten the External Tray and Spacer to the Housing Base using the two
3/8-16 Nuts and Washers 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.
Note: 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 supplied
MADE IN USA
Tray Mounting Bolt
External Tray
& Handle
Spacer
Protective Film
Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing
Washer

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Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing)
- Insert a fully charged battery
- Set Shooting Mode dial to “A” Aperture priority or “M” Manual. In “A”
Aperture Priority mode the shutter speed will lock at 1/30th second. If a
faster shutter speed is desired or picture blur occurs, use “M” Manual
mode. For Macro photography, set Aperture to f8 and engage “Macro
close-up” setting in the camera menu.
-In the Set up Menu:
Set Time zone and date.
Set Vibration reduction to “On.”
Set AF assist and Digital zoom to “Off.”
Set Auto off to “5m” 5 min.
Insert and Format an SDHC memory card.
Set Flash control to “Auto.”
This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth
rated to 200ft (60m). Thoroughly inspect and immerse the empty
housing completely in water before installing a camera. If 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 21.
Please read your camera manual thoroughly to have a full
understanding of each camera function.
If you are new to underwater photography, be sure to read the Photo
Tips section, page 20.
Preparation