Ikelite 6843.72 User manual

1. Make sure the camera battery is fully charged
and a SD card is inserted into the camera.
2. Pull top housing control knobs up for
clearance.
3. Remove Camera Mounting Tray from
Mounting Plate - Diagram B.
4. Attach camera and TURN ON.
5. Gently slide the camera with Mounting Tray
back into the Mounting Plate. Using your
thumbs, push against the Mounting Tray until
it stops sliding forward into the Mounting
Plate. Give the Mounting Tray an extra push
to make sure it is properly seated all the way
forward in the Mounting Plate and no housing
controls are in the way.
6. Slide the Hotshoe into the top camera mount until it stops. Turn Hotshoe
Rotary Lock clockwise to tighten to camera mount - Diagram C, back page.
7. Make sure Hotshoe cord does not interfere with controls or the housing back
when closing the housing.
PLEASE READ COMPLETELY. This Quickstart Guide will give you the basic information necessary to begin shooting underwater
photo/video. It is recommended that you also read your Ikelite Instruction Manual and Camera Owner’s Manual.
6843.72 Underwater TTL Housing
for Sony Alpha a7 II, a7R II, a7S II
Quickstart Guide
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This housing requires the addition of a compatible Lens Port for waterproof
operation. Lens Port not included. Go to ikelite.com for Lens Port options.
Step 1 - INITIAL CAMERA SETTINGS - before placing camera in housing
INITIAL CAMERA SETTINGS - continued
Step 2 - OPENING THE HOUSING
Lid Snaps have a Lock - Diagram A.
1. Push Lid Snap Locks forward and lift
as shown. Open opposing Lid Snaps
simultaneously. Keep pressure on
the Lid Snaps so they do not y open
quickly. Some Lid Snaps have a lot of
spring tension once they go over center,
so keep a rm grip on each Lid Snap.
Lid Snaps may also be opened one at a
time.
2. Remove the Housing Back.
Step 3 - INSTALL CAMERA IN HOUSING - Diagram C - back page
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Push Forward
Lift
Lid
Snap
Lock
Diagram A
Mounting Tray Mounting Plate
Pull to Remove
Diagram B
- Your housing is setup to accept the Sony a7R II and a7S II camera models. If
you are using the a7 II model, remove the existing camera tray marked a7R II
and replace it with the camera tray marked a7 II. Also, remove the adhesive
backing from the thin foam frame (included in box) and place the frame over
the existing foam frame on the housing back. Lastly, remove the washer from
under the knob for the Mode Dial control.
- This housing features an integrated TTL circuit that is automatically powered
by any DS-series strobe. Only Ikelite DS strobes are capable of powering
the circuitry. Exposure compensation in TTL mode is supported using the
camera’s built-in control. For manual ash operation, move the switch on the
back of the housing Tray Mount to the left or “M” position, as noted above the
switch.
SEA&SEA, INON, and Nikonos strobes must be used in manual exposure
modes only.
- We recommend turning the camera on BEFORE placing it in the housing.
To turn the camera on AFTER it is placed in the housing, lift and rotate the
housing ON/OFF knob, so the White Dot is in the 9 o’clock position from the
back of the housing. Push the knob back down and rotate clockwise to turn
on. The White Dot will line up with the 2 small dots on the top of the housing
as the camera is activated. DO NOT continue rotating knob once the camera
has been activated; doing so could damage the camera switch. To turn the
camera off AFTER it is placed in the housing, lift and rotate the housing ON/
OFF knob so the White Dot is in the 1 o’clock position. Push the knob back
down and rotate counter clockwise to turn camera off. The White Dot will
line up with the 2 small dots on the top of the housing as the camera is being
deactivated. DO NOT continue rotating knob once the camera has been
deactivated; doing so could damage the camera switch.
- Insert a fully charged battery.
- Set Mode Dial to “A” Aperture Priority. Manually adjust aperture setting to
achieve the best exposure for your shooting conditions. The shutter speed
will be locked at 1/30th-1/60th second. If a faster shutter speed is desired or
you are NOT using an external strobe, set Mode Dial to “M” Manual mode to
manually adjust both aperture and shutter speed settings.
- In MENU settings:
Set Image Size to highest preferred setting.
Set Drive Mode to “Single Shooting” and Flash Mode to “Fill-ash.”
Set Red Eye Reduction to “Off.”
Set Focus Mode to “Single-shot AF” and Focus Area to “Center.”
Set AF Illuminator to “Off” and ISO to “200.”
Set Metering Mode to “Center” and White Balance to “Auto AWB.” Always use
auto white balance (AWB) when using a strobe/ash. When recording video
or still photos without a strobe, AWB can still be used, but for more accurate
and consistent colors we recommend setting Custom manual white balance
for each working depth. Custom manual white balance is also recommended
when using a color lter and no ash.
Set DRO/Auto HDR, Center Lock-on AF & Smile/Face Detect to “OFF.”
Set SteadyShot to “On” and Steadyshot Adjust. to “Auto.”
- In CUSTOM MENU settings,
Set Auto Review to “5 Sec.”
Set Eye-Start AF to “Off.”
Set FINDER/MONITOR to “Monitor”. This option turns off eye-piece
automation and must be set, otherwise, the camera will sense the housing
back and shut off the LCD screen and transfer picture view to the optical
viewnder.
- In SETUP MENU settings:
Set Pwr Save Start Time to “5 min.”
* Allothercamerafunctionsnotmentionedshouldbesettotheuser’s
preference.

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Step 3 - INSTALL CAMERA IN HOUSING - continued
Step 4 - CLOSING THE HOUSING
1. Place housing face down in your
lap. Check to see that there is an
o-ring on the housing back, and
that it is clean and in its proper
location.
2. Guide the back onto the housing
front. Make sure the Hotshoe
wire is out of the way. Once the
back is properly installed, the
o-ring should touch the housing
all the way around. There should
be an even gap on each side of
the housing between the housing and the back.
3. Lift the Lid Snaps so they are extended and place each lid snap into the
corresponding Lid Hook on the housing back.
4. To close the housing, push down on the opposing Lid Snaps simultaneously
until they snap into place; close top Lid Snap. Be sure they are all down far
enough to engage the Lid Snap Lock. The o-ring seal should now appear as
a solid black line when viewed from the back of the housing - Diagram B.
Step 5 - FINAL CHECK
The housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and sealing
surfaces as well as monitoring of controls and camera LCD screen. This
housing has been factory water pressure tested to 200 ft (60 m). Once the
housing is closed, recheck the o-ring seal. Double check the gap between
the housing back and the housing. It should be even all the way around the
housing. Look through the clear plastic back at the o-ring. You should see a
darkened area or solid black line where the o-ring is compressed against the
housing back. If you do not see an even black compression seal all the way
around the back, open the lid snaps, reseat the housing back, and reclose the
lid snaps. Visually check the seal again.
With the camera turned on, operate each of the housing controls to get a feel
for using the camera in the housing.
As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check to see that the
housing is properly sealed. We recommend you rst water test the housing
with no camera inside to assure a safe and watertight environment.
Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the lens port. If
there are, take your nger and remove them. If there are bubbles on the lens
port they can produce soft focus spots in your photos or video.
STEP 6 - INSTALLING A PORT
A lens port must be secured to the housing before entering the water.
- There are four port locks on the front
of the housing. Each port lock has
a Release Button. Lift the release
button and slide each Port Lock away
from the port opening. In the unlocked
position, the Release Button will
remain in the up position as shown.
- Install Zoom Clamp and Gear
Sleeve (if applicable). Refer to your
Ikelite Instruction Manual for details
regarding this procedure.
- Lightly lubricate the port o-ring (use
ONLY Ikelite lubricant).
- Place the port, with o-ring, into the housing port opening. Press
down on the port rmly and evenly until you feel the port slide into place.
- Slide each port lock forward until it locks. Conrm each Port Lock Release
Button is seated ush against the Port Lock Body.
STEP 7 - ATTACHING A STROBE
- Attach your Ikelite DS-series strobe and arm
combination to the top of a housing handle. Depress
the handle push button and drop the open arm end
into the handle. The push button will return to it’s
starting position when the arm is properly locked-in,
Diagram D.
- Remove the waterproof caps from the strobe and
housing back connectors. Attach one end of the sync
cord to the strobe, and the other end to the Housing
External Strobe Connector. Finger tighten cord ends
only; DO NOT use pliers to tighten - Diagram E.
Check your Housing Instruction Manual or go
to ikelite.com for complete Strobe compatibility
information.
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Diagram B
Push Camera and
Mounting Tray all
the way forward into
Mounting Plate
Hotshoe - push all the
way forward into the
camera mount
Mounting Plate
Hotshoe
Rotary
Lock
Lid Hook
O-ring
Even gap on
all 4 sides
Locked Position
Port Lock
Release Button
Lift Release
Button to Unlock
Pull Back to
Disengage
Diagram E
Knurled Nut
Ikelite 5-pin
Sync Cord
Bulkhead Cap
Housing or Strobe
Bulkhead
Sync Cord O-ring
Sync Cord Pin
Ikelite Arm
Housing Handle
Housing Handle
Push Button
Diagram C
Diagram B
Diagram D
Step 8 - ENTERING THE WATER