Ikelite 6280.30 Owner's manual

Digital Housing
Supplemental Instructions
6280.30 Nikon L27 ULTRAcompact Housing
Housing Size and Weight (no camera installed)
Width ......................6.2in (157mm) including controls
Height ....................4.6in (117mm) including controls
Depth ......................3.6in (91mm) including controls & lens port
Weight ....................1.2lb (544g)
Buoyancy ................Slightly positive in freshwater

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Parts of the Housing
Back View
Power Switch
Shutter
Release
1. Movie-record Button
2. Shooting Mode Button
3. Playback Button
4. Flash Mode,
9. ME U Button
10. Delete
Lanyard
Latch
Tray Mounts
5. Self-timer,
6. OK
7. Exp. Comp.,
8. Macro Mode,
Zoom Control
Front View
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ULTRAcompact
Made in USA
IKELITE
Lens Port

L27 Initial Camera Settings ( efore placing camera in housing)
- Press the button and set the shooting mode to Auto Mode, not
Easy Auto or Scene Modes.
- Set Flash to “Fill Flash.”
Preset the following functions in the Menu Settings:
- Set Image Mode to “16m.”
- Set White Balance to “Auto.”
- Set Continuous to “S” Single.
- Set Color Options to V1 “Vivid Color.”
Preset the following functions in the Menu Settings:
- Set Autofocus Mode to “AF-S.”
Preset the following functions in the Menu Settings:
- Set Time Zone and Date.
- Set Electronic VR to “Auto.
- If offered, set AF assist to “OFF.” A strobe focusing light is
recommended to assist AF underwater.
- Set Auto off to “5m” and Sleep mode to “OFF.”
- Insert and format a SD or SDHC memory card.
For more accurate colors, 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.
Note: Enable Macro mode when shooting close-up subjects. If
overexposure occurs, back away from the subject and zoom in. If
overexposure continues, use “-” exposure compensation.
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W-20 and W-30 Wide-Angle Conversion Lenses
The front of the lens port accepts the Ikelite 6420 W-20, 6430 W-30, and
other 67mm threaded wide angle or macro lenses 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.
Slight to moderate vignetting will occur at widest angle camera lens
setting with these lenses. Zoom in to eliminate, or crop the image in
post processing. OTE: The L27 will not vignette at camera’s widest
angle setting underwater when using the W-30 lens.
Bayonet mount lenses cannot be used with this housing.
External Accessory Lenses
Ikelite 6430 W-30 Conversion Lens
Please visit www.ikelite.com for additional information.

AF35 Stro e 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.
L27 AF35 Stro e Compati ility
AutoFlash AF35 Kits with a Serial umber below 1900 may
overexpose when used with the ikon Coolpix L27 camera system. AF35
Kits with a Serial umber of 1900 or greater do not require modification
for use with the ikon L27 camera. If necessary, strobes may be returned
to Ikelite postage prepaid for a complimentary electronics update. Please
include a brief letter of explanation with full contact information and send
to the Ikelite Service Department at the
address below.
Ikelite Under ater Systems
Attention: Service Department
50 West 33 Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA
o reimbursements for postage paid will be issued.
You may also want to insure the package.
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Customer Support
Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before
contacting Ikelite Technical Support.
Ikelite Underwater Systems
Service Department
50 West 33rd St.
Indianapolis, I 46208 USA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]

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.
Limited Warranty
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Ikelite Underwater Systems
50 West 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA
www.ikelite.com
Product Registration
Please visit www.ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15
days of purchase.
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