Ikelite 6241.25 User manual

Digital Housing
Supplemental Instructions
6241.25 Canon A2500
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read the
“Instruction Manual” and “Supplemental Instructions” completely before
attempting to operate or dive with this product.

Housing Specifications
Controls ............................All camera functions except “?” button
Width ................................5.9 in (150 mm) including controls
Height ..............................4.6 in (117 mm) including controls
Depth ................................3.8 in (97 mm) including controls
Weight ..............................1.1 lb (500g)
Buoyancy..........................Slightly positive in freshwater
Depth Rating .................... 200 ft (60 m)
Built-in Flash ....................Yes
Strobe Connection............ ptical Trigger
Tray Mounting ..................12-24 thread with 3 in spacing (76 mm)
Main -Ring ....................0132.45
Port -Ring ......................0134.33
Port uter Diameter ........2.2 in (55 mm)
Use 46mm Lenses............Yes
Use 67mm Lenses............Yes, with optional 9306.81 adapter
Use Bayonet Lenses ........Yes, with optional 9306.79 adapter
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Supplied Accessories
- 0200 Vinyl Port Cover
- 0321.10 Safety Lanyard
- Flash Diffuser
- Flash Deflector
- 0184.1 Silicone Lubricant
- Extra Control Tips/Sleeves

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ULTRA compact
Made in USA
Parts of the Housing
Back View
Power Button
1. Movie Button
2. Auto, Single Erase, Up Button
3. EC Button
4. FUNC./SET Button
Lanyard
Latch
Tray Mounts
5. Flash, Right Button
6. DISP., Down Button
7. Playback Button
8. MEN Button
Zoom Lever
Front View Lens Port
Shutter Button
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Initial Camera Settings (before placing camera in housing)
- Insert fully charged battery.
- Set EC Mode to “ ff.”
- In F NC.SET Menu:
Set recording mode to “P” Program.
Set Focus Range to “Normal.”
Set Drive Mode to “Single Shot.”
Set Recording Pixels to “L” 16M and Movie Quality to “1280.”
Set Light Metering to “Center Weighted Avg.”
Set White Balance to Auto “AWB.” If more accurate colors are desired,
we recommend setting manual white balance underwater using a white
slate or white sandy bottom. Manual white balance should be reset for
each working depth due to color absorption caused by the water. When
adding a UR-Pro color filter, reset manual white balance.
Set IS to “200.”
- In Menu:
Set AF Frame to “Center” and Digital Zoom to “ ff.”
Set AF Point Zoom to “ ff” and Servo AF to “ ff.” A strobe focusing light
is recommended to assist AF underwater.
Set Continuous AF to “ ff.”
Set Lamp Setting to “ ff” and Red-Eye Correction to “ ff.”
Set Review image after shooting to “8 Seconds” and i-Contrast to “ ff.
Set Blink Detection and Grid Lines to “ ff”, and Date Stamp as desired.
- In Menu:
Set Date and Time.
Set Lens Retract to “1 Min.”
Power Saving: Set Auto Power Down to “ ff” and Display ff to “3 min.”
Insert and Format an SDHC Memory Card.
- Set Flash to “ n Flash always fires.”
Note: Enable Macro mode when shooting very close subjects. If
overexposure occurs, back away from the subject and zoom in slightly. If
overexposure continues, use “-” exposure compensation.
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Wide angle conversion lenses increase angle of coverage so you can get
closer to your subject while still fitting everything in the frame.
Use adapter 9306.81 to attach 67mm threaded wide angle or macro
accessory lenses.
Use adapter 9306.79 to attach bayonet mount style accessory lenses.
Slight vignetting will likely occur at widest angle camera lens setting with
these lenses. Zoom in to eliminate, or crop the image in post processing.
6430 W-30 Wide-Angle Conversion Lens
The front of the lens port accepts the Ikelite 6430 W-30 Wide-Angle
Conversion lens and other 46mm threaded wide angle or macro lenses.
NOTE: The W-30 lens comes with both 46mm and 67mm threads
attached. The A2500 will not vignette at the camera’s widest angle
setting underwater when using the W-30 lens. ther 46mm lenses may
vignetting at the widest angle camera setting.
External Accessory Lenses
6430 W-30 Conversion Lens
Please visit www.ikelite.com for additional information.
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AF35 Strobe Package 4035
The AutoFlash AF35 kit is a great compliment, and an effortless,
affordable way to add a flash to your new Ikelite point and shoot camera
system. Everything you need to get started is in the box. Just attach it to
the bottom of your housing and start taking pictures!
The AF35 Strobe Package is available to support your housing along
with a full range of accessories. Please visit www.ikelite.com to see the
most current information about recommended accessories for your
housing.
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Limited Warranty
This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a
period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Defective
products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole
discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer
postage paid. All other claims of any nature are not covered. Except as
mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied applies to this
Ikelite product.
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Customer Support
Please read the troubleshooting section of the “Instruction Manual”
before contacting Ikelite.

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