Ikelite 6242.60 Canon SX600 HS User manual

Digital Housing
Supplemental Instructions
6242.60 Canon SX600 HS
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
Width ................................5.8 in (147 mm) including controls
Height ..............................4.6 in (117 mm) including controls
Depth ................................4.8 in (122 mm) including controls
Weight ..............................1.7 lb (752 g)
Buoyancy..........................Slightly positive in freshwater
Depth Rating ....................200 ft (60 m)
Built-in Flash ....................Yes
Strobe Connection............Slave or Fiber Optic
Main O-Ring ....................0132.45
Port O-Ring ......................0103
Port Outer Diameter ........3.9" (99 mm)
Use 46mm enses............No
Use 67mm enses............Macro lenses only with 9306.82 Macro Adapter
Use Bayonet enses ........No
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Supplied Accessories
- 0200.08 Vinyl Port Cover
- 0321.10 Safety anyard
- Flash Diffuser
- Flash Deflector
- 0184.1 Silicone ubricant
- Extra Control Tips and Sleeves

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Parts of the Housing
Back View
Power Switch
1. Mode Switch
2. Playback Button
3. Movie Button
4. Exp. Comp. / Up Button
5. Macro / eft Button
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6. FUNC./SET Button
7. Flash / Right Button
8. DISP. Display / Down Button
9. Mobile Device Connect Button
10. MENU Button
Zoom Control
Front View Lens Port
Shutter-release Button
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Tray Mounts
Fiber Optic Ports

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Initial Camera Settings (before placing camera in housing)
-RAISE the camera flash. This must be done before placing camera in
housing. Set Flash to “On Flash always fires.”
- Insert a fully charged battery. Due to the power required to operate the
camera and CD screen, start each dive with a fully charged camera
battery.
- Move Mode Switch to “ ” setting.
- In FUNC./SE :
Set ight Metering to “ Center Weighted Avg.”
- Set White Balance to Auto “AWB.” For best results, set to Custom “ ”
and reset for each working depth.
- Set ISO to “200.”
- Set Shooting Mode to “P” Program.
- Set Image Recording Size to “ ” 16M and Compression to “S” Superfine.
- Set Movie Quality to “FHD.”
- In MENU Shooting Settings:
- Set AF Frame to “Center” and Servo AF to “Off.”
- Set Continuous AF to “On.”
- Set AF-assist beam to “Off.” A strobe focusing light is recommended to
assist AF underwater.
- In the Flash Settings menu, set Red-Eye Corr. and Red-Eye amp
to “Off.”
- Set Review to “8 Seconds.”
- Set Blink Detection and Grid ines to “Off.” Set IS Mode to “Continuous.”
- In MENU Camera Settings:
- Set Date/Time and Time Zone. Set ECO Mode to “Off.”
- In Power Saving, set Auto Power Down to “Off”; Display Off to “3 min.”
- Insert and Format an SCHD memory card.
Note: Enable Macro mode when shooting close-up subjects. If
overexposure occurs, back away from the subject and zoom in, and/or
use “-” exposure compensation.
* Camera functions not mentioned should be set to user’s desired setting.

External Accessory Lenses
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External Macro Adaptor 9306.82
Allows attachment of 67mm threaded macro lenses from Inon and
Epoque. NOT for use with 67mm threaded wide-angle lenses.
WD-4 Wide-Angle Conversion Dome 6430.4
The removeable WD-4 corrects light refraction underwater,
restoring the camera’s original angle of coverage. Approximately
3/4 of the camera's zoom range can be used with the dome in
place.
Note: Other wide angle conversion or accessory lenses cannot be used
with this housing.

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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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