Ikelite 6242.12 Canon S120 ULTRAcompact Owner's manual

Digital Housing
Supplemental Instructions
6242.12 Canon 120 ULTRAcompact
ize and Weight
Width ......................6.2 in. (157mm) including controls
Height ....................4.4 in. (112mm) including controls
Depth ......................4.4 in. (112mm) including controls & lens port
Weight ....................1.4 lb (635g)
Buoyancy ................Neutrally buoyant underwater

Initial Camera etup (before placing camera in housing)
- Set camera mode switch to “Av” Aperture Priority.
-In MENU:
Set AF Frame to “1-point” and AF Frame Size to “Normal.”
Set Digital Zoom to “Off” and AF-Point Zoom to “Off.”
Set Servo AF to “On” and Continuous AF to “On.”
Set Touch Shutter to “Off” and AF-assist Beam to “Off.”
In the Flash ettings menu, set the Flash ode to “Auto.”
Set Shutter Sync to “1st-curtain.”
Set Red-Eye Correction and Red-Eye Lamp to “Off.”
Set Safety FE to “On.”
Set Spot AE Point to “AF Point” and Safety Shift to “On.”
In Review image after shooting, set Display Time to “4 seconds.”
Set Blink Detection to “On” and IS ode to “Continuous.”
Set Control Ring Func. to “STD” Default Control Av.
-In FUNC./ ET:
Set ISO to “200” and White Balance to “AWB.” For best results, use
anual White Balance and reset for each working depth.
Set Shooting ode to “Single Shot .”
Set etering to “Center Weighted Avg .
Set ND Filter to “ND Off”, and Still Image Aspect Ratio to “4:3.”
Set Image Type to “JPEG”, Image Size to “L” and quality to “Superfine.”
Set ovies to “FHD/60P”, Shadow Correct to “Auto.”
Set DR Correction to “Off”
-RAI E FLA H and set to forced ON (flash always fires) “ .” Flash
CANNOT be raised once camera is closed in housing.
etup Notes:
If shadows are present, use two external strobes. Also, you can set
Shadow Correct to “Auto”, which will help to lighten shadowed areas.
Set acro ode to “On” when shooting very close subjects.
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Attaching the Control Ring Gear (see illustration below)
The supplied Control 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 control ring
before installing the
camera in the
housing. The gear is
a “press fit” over the
lens and goes on
either way. Gently
tighten all three allen
screws equally with
the supplied Allen
Wrench as show in
the Diagram. Do not
overtighten or you
will damage the gear. ake sure to test it’s function once installed.
Canon
S120
The camera does NOT operate with TTL “automated” flash when in the
“ ” manual mode. “ ” manual mode should NOT be used with the AF35
strobe.
Camera functions can be assigned to the Control Ring by pressing the
Ring Function button. Depress the Ring Function button until the
desired function is highlighted in the camera LCD screen. Once the
function is highlighted, it can be adjusted using the Control Ring.
Refer to your camera owner’s manual for additional information.
To use the camera in anual mode, rotate the ode Dial to “Tv” and set
the shutter speed. Then, rotate the ode Dial to “ ” anual ode.
Press the Ring Function repeatedly until it is set to “STD.” Then, use the
Control Ring to adjust Aperture setting as needed.
Control Ring Gear
(properly installed)
etup Notes (continued)

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Parts of the Housing - Front View
Shutter Button
ode Dial
Zoom Lever Power Button
Control Ring Tray ount
Lens Port
Attaching the Control Ring Gear (continued)
When installing the camera in the housing, make sure that the Control
Ring Gear meshes properly with the small 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.
Fiber Optic Ports

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Parts of the Housing - Back View
1. Ring Function Selector
2. ovie Button
3. Exp. Comp./Up
4. MF anual Focus/ acro/Left
5. FUNC./SET Button
6. Flash Button/Right
7. DI P. Display/Down
8. Playback Button
9. MENU Button
Latch
Lanyard

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Ikelite W-20 (6420) and W-30 (6430) Wide-Angle Conversion Lenses
The front of the lens port accepts the 6420 W-20, 6430 W-30, and other
67mm threaded wide angle and macro lenses or diopters without the
need for an adapter. An external wide angle conversion lens increases
angle of coverage so you can get closer to the subject while still fitting
everything in the frame.
Vignetting will occur at widest angle camera lens setting with these
lenses. Zoom in slightly to eliminate, or crop the image in post
processing.
NOTE: Bayonet mount lenses cannot be used with this housing.
Ikelite W-30 Wide Angle
Conversion Lens
External Accessory Lenses

AF35 trobe Package 4035
Ikelite strobes are much more powerful, recycle
more quickly, and eliminate more backscatter
than the camera's built-in flash.The AutoFlash
AF35 (pictured at right) is an easy and affordable
way to add a strobe to your system. The AF35 is
effective up to approximately 5 feet (1.5m) from
the subject and restores the colors that are
otherwise lost.
The AF35 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!
ikelite
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AF
ikelite
AUTOFLASH
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A full range of accessories is available to support your housing. Please
visit www.ikelite.com to see the most current information about
recommended accessories for your housing.
AF35 AutoFlash kit includes:
- AF35 strobe
- Flex arm
- AutoFlash sensor
- Handle with rubber grip
- Tray (single or dual)
- ounting hardware

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