Ikelite 6950.52 User manual

6 95 0 .5 2 Underwa er TTL Housing for
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
In s r u c i o n M a n u a l
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive
with this product. Please refer to the back page of this manual to
register your Ikelite product.

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Table of Contents
Preparation ..................................................................P. 3
Specifications ..............................................................P. 4
What’s in the Box ........................................................P. 4
Parts of the Housing - Front View ..................................P. 5
Parts of the Housing - Back View ..................................P. 6
Housing and Camera Setup ........................................P. 7
STEP 1 - Remove/Attach Tray and Handle ....................P. 7
STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings ....................................P. 8 - 9
STEP 3 - Opening the Housing ......................................P. 9
STEP 4 - Install Camera/Hotshoe in Housing ................P. 9 - 11
STEP 5 - Closing the Housing ........................................P. 12
STEP 6 - Attach Optional Mirrorless Lens Ports ............P. 12
STEP 7 - Final Check......................................................P. 13
Usage ............................................................................P. 13
Entering the Water ..........................................................P. 13
Removing the Camera from the Housing........................P. 14
Strobe Use and Compatibility ....................................P. 15
Strobe Compatibility ........................................................P. 15
Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry ..............................P. 15
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing ............................P. 15 - 16
Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle..P. 17
Spare Parts ..................................................................P. 18
Recommended Accessories ......................................P. 18
Maintenance ................................................................P. 19 - 22

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Table of Contents - continued
Photo Tips ..................................................................P. 23
Troubleshooting ........................................................P. 24 - 26
Customer Support ......................................................P. 26
Limited Warranty ........................................................P. 27
Returning Products for Service ................................P. 27
Product Registration ..................................................Back Page
This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth
rated to 200 ft (60m). Thoroughly inspect and immerse the empty
housing completely in water before installing a camera. If any fogging
occurs or droplets of water enter the housing, do not install a camera.
Clean the main housing o-ring and retest to make sure that it is
watertight. Refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 24.
Please read your camera manual thoroughly to have a full
understanding of each camera function.
If you are new to underwater photography, be sure to read the Photo
Tips section, page 23.
Preparation

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Controls ................................All camera functions accessible except Rear
................................................Touch Screen, Fn1 Button, Mode Dial Lock,
................................................Diopter Adjustment Dial, and External Flash
................................................Connector
Buoyancy ..............................Near neutral in freshwater
Depth Rating..........................200 ft (60m)
Strobe Connection................Ikelite Digital TTL ICS-5 5-pin Electrical
................................................Bulkhead plus TTL circuitry compatible with
................................................current model Ikelite DS-series strobes
Built-in Flash ........................None
Tray and Handle Weight ......8.7 oz (247 g)
Main O-Ring ..........................0110
Housing Dimensions ............6.5 x 7.0 x 5.3 in (165 x 177 x 135 mm)
Housing Weight ....................3.28 lb (1486 g) not including tray, handles or
................................................port
Housing Material ..................Polycarbonate front, acrylic back
Specifications (no camera installed)
What’s in the Box
- Housing
- Instruction Manual
- Tray with Quick Release Handle
- Waterproof Bulkhead Cap (connected to externa strobe connector)
- Silicone 1cc Lubricant Tube
- Accessory Package (includes cleaning cloth and additional control tips).

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Parts of the Housing - Front View
Shutter
Button
Lens Port Base
External Tray Mounts
Lid Snap
Front Dial
Fn2 Button External Strobe
Connector & Cap
Lens
Release
Button
- Housing contro s are provided for a camera functions except the
dioptric adjustment dia .
Movie Button
Rear Dial
O /OFF Lever
HDR Button

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MENU INFO
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1. Mode Dial
2. Super Eye Viewfinder
3. Lever Function Control
4. ME U Button
5. I FO Button
6. UP Arrow
7. LEFT Arrow
8. OK Button
9. RIGHT Arrow
10. DOWN Arrow
11. Erase Button
12. Playback Button
Parts of the Housing - Back View
LV Button

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Skip STEP 1 if Tray is factory insta ed.
Using a 9/16” open/box end or socket Wrench (not supp ied), firmly
tighten the External Tray and Spacer to the Housing Base using the two
3/8-16 Nuts and Washers supplied in the accessory package. One side
of the Spacer has an adhesive backing. Remove the Protective Film to
adhere the Spacer to the Tray.
ote: Tray and Handle may be attached before or after the camera is
secured in the Housing. We recommend attaching it immediately to avoid
scratching table tops with the Tray Mounting Bolts.
3/8-16 Nut
Wrench - not supp ied
MADE IN USA
Tray Mounting Bolt
External Tray
& Handle
Spacer
Protective Film
Housing and Camera Setup
STEP 1 - Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing
Washer

- Insert a fully charged camera battery and a SD card.
- Set Mode Dial to “M” Manual Mode. Set Aperture to f/8 and shutter
speed to 1/125th second. Other shooting modes are not recommended.
-In 1 Menu:
In Card Setup, set Format to “Yes.” ote: Save your images on the SD
card to a computer or other device before formatting card in the camera.
In Record Mode set Still Picture to “SB” or other desired setting.
Set Image Aspect to “4:3.”
-In A. Custom Menu: set AF Mode Still Picture to S-AF and Movie to
C-AF. Set Full-time AF to “Off.”
-In F. Custom Menu: set X-Sync. to 1/250 and Slow Limit to 1/30.
-In J. Custom Menu: Set Built-in EVF Auto Switch to “Off.”
-In ME U: Set Rec View to “5sec.”
-In OK Menu: Set Metering to “Ctr-weighted.”
Set Focus Mode to “S-AF” and ISO to “200.”
Set Image Stabilizer to “S-IS 1.”
Set Face Priority to “Off.”
Set White Balance to “Auto.” Always use auto white balance (AWB)
when using a strobe/flash. When recording video or shooting stills
without a strobe, AWB can still be used, but for more accurate and
consistent colors we recommend setting Custom white balance .
Set Flash to “Fill In .”
*Manual Flash can be set on the camera if desired: S or M mode must
be used to ensure that the flash will fire the redeye reduction preflashes
every time. When redeye reduction mode is selected and the shutter
release is pressed, 4 short bursts will be fired by the flash. After that,
STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings
Setup your camera for underwater use and then adjust your settings once underwater.
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STEP 3 - Opening the Housing
Lid Snaps have a Lock.
1. Push Lid Snap Locks forward and lift as shown.
Open opposing Lid Snaps simultaneously. eep
pressure on the Lid Snaps so they do not fly
open quickly. Some Lid Snaps have a lot of
spring tension once they go over center, so keep
a firm grip on each Lid Snap. Lid Snaps may
also be opened one at a time.
2. Remove the Housing Back.
Push Forward Lid
Snap
Lock
Lift
1. Make sure the camera battery is fully charged and a SD card is inserted
into the camera.
2. Rotate Housing Lens Release Button control up and forward against
front of housing. Pull top housing control knobs up for more clearance.
3. The Mounting Plate is secured to the inside bottom of the housing. The
camera Mounting Tray slides into the Mounting Plate. Use your index
finger and thumb to pull the Thumb Screw away from the Mounting
Plate, Diagram A, page 10. Use your other thumb to apply opposite
pressure against the bottom of the housing to assist in removal of the
Tray if necessary.
STEP 4 - Install Camera/Hotshoe in Housing
you are now in manual flash mode and the lightning bolt flash ready
indicator will disappear from the monitor and there will be no more
preflashes.
To go back to TTL mode, power the strobe off and then on again.
Additional information can be found in the Olympus camera manual.
*A other camera functions not mentioned shou d be set to the user’s
preference.
STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings - Manual Flash continued

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STEP 4 - Install Camera/Hotshoe in Housing - continued
4. Using a coin or flathead screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera
Mounting Tray to the camera tripod mount, Diagram B. Tighten camera
firmly to avoid movement on tray. The Mounting Tray only attaches one
way with the
Thumb Screw to
the back of the
camera.
An additional
1/4-20-inch tray
hole allows
attachment to a
land tripod stand.
Diagram B
Thumb Screw
Mounting Tray
5. Gently slide the camera with Mounting Tray back into the Mounting
Plate, Diagram C, page 11. Using your thumbs, push against the
Mounting Tray until it stops sliding forward into the Mounting Plate. Give
the Tray an extra push to make sure it is properly seated all the way
forward in the Mounting Plate.
Diagram A
Mounting Plate
Mounting Tray
Pu to Remove

Diagram C
Push Camera and
Mounting Tray all the
way forward into
Mounting Plate
STEP 4 - Install Camera/Hotshoe in Housing - continued
Port Base
Port Base O-ring
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Hotshoe - push all
the way forward
into camera mount
6. Slide the Hotshoe into the top camera mount until it stops. Hotshoe must
be all the way forward in the camera mount to assure a good electrical
connection with a strobe, Diagram C, below.
Make sure hotshoe cord does not interfere with controls or the housing
back when closing the housing.
Mounting Plate

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STEP 5 - Closing the Housing
1. Place housing face down in your
lap or on a flat surface. 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 hook on the housing back.
4. To close the housing, push down on the opposing lid snaps
simultaneously until they snap into place. Be sure they are down far
enough to engage the lock - Page 9. The o-ring seal should now appear
as a solid black line from the back of the housing.
Housing Back
O-ring
Even gap on
all four sides
Lid Hook
Lid
Snap
STEP 6 - Attach Optional Mirrorless Lens Ports
CAUTIO : This housing does not come with a lens port. An optional
Mirrorless Lens Port must be properly attached to the housing before
submersion in water; see ikelite.com for compatible lens/port
combinations. After purchasing an optional port for your lens, reference
your port instruction manual for proper installation procedure.
Once the Port is properly installed you can test the housing for
watertightness without a camera inside to ensure all housing seals are
working properly.
DO NOT leave the Optional Lens Port off the Port Base for extended
periods of time. This can result in debris being attracted to the Port Base
O-ring, Diagram C, page 11, resulting in a bad seal.

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STEP 7 - Final Check
The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and
sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and camera
LCD screens. 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
close the lid snaps. Visually check the seal again.
Usage
Turn the camera on and 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 first 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 finger and remove them. If there are bubbles on
the lens port they can produce soft focus spots in your photos or video.
Entering the Water

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1. Thoroughly dry housing.
2. Remove the housing back, see Step 3, Opening the Housing, Page 9.
3. Remove the Hotshoe from the camera mount.
4. Place the index and middle fingers of your left hand over the top of the
camera and gently pull backward to separate from housing. Continue
pulling the camera backward and remove from housing.
If you are finished using the housing, remove the Mounting Tray from
the camera bottom and slide it back into the Housing Mounting Plate,
then replace the Housing Back. For storage and travel, remove the back
o-ring and place in a small plastic bag. Place the bag inside the housing
and re-attach the housing back.
ote: The Mounting Tray does not need to be removed when changing
a camera battery.
Removing the Camera from the Housing
Optional Dome Port 5516.15
Diagram D

Strobe Use and Compatibility
- AF35........................no
- DS50........................yes, above serial number 70000
- DS51........................yes
- DS125......................yes, above serial number 5000
- DS160, DS161 ........yes
- DS200......................yes, above serial number 7163
- Non-Ikelite ..............yes, manual flash exposure only
Strobe Compatibility
Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry
This small compact housing has Ikelite designed and patented
Conversion Circuitry built right in. The Conversion Circuitry provides real
TTL flash exposure when used with Ikelite DS series strobes. The
Circuitry is automatically activated once a DS series strobe is attached
to the housing and turned on. Once attached, turn the strobe on first
before turning on the camera. The circuitry cannot be powered up or
used by non-Ikelite strobes.
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing - Diagram E, Page 16
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The Housing Bulkhead is designed to accept sync cords with Ikelite 5
pin connector fittings.
1. Lightly lubricate the Sync Cord O-ring. Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant
(supplied with housing). Other lubricants may cause the o-ring to swell
and seal improperly.
2. Remove Bulkhead Cap from Housing Bulkhead.

Bulkhead
Cap
Sync Cord O-ring
Housing
Bulkhead
Ikelite TTL
Sync Cord
Sync Cord Pin
nurled Nut
3. Line up the Sync Cord Pins with the corresponding Bulkhead
Receptacles. Gently insert Sync Cord into Bulkhead. DO NOT force this
installation. If the Sync Cord does not seat proper y inside the Bu khead,
then the Pins and Receptac es are improper y a igned (repeat Step 3).
4. Tighten the nurled Nut snugly using your Index finger and thumb. DO
NOT use pliers or other tools to tighten the nurled Nut.
-A ways remove the Sync Cord from your Housing when not in use and
rep ace the Bu khead Cap.
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing - continued
Diagram E
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To attach an Ikelite Arm to your Housing Handle, depress the
spring-loaded Handle Push Button until it stops. Gently slide the
pronged end of the Ikelite Arm into the hole in the top of the Handle as
shown below, Diagram F.
When the Ikelite Arm is properly seated, the Handle Push Button will
return to its starting position.
Ikelite Arm
Handle Push
Button
Housing Handle
Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle
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Diagram F

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- 0184.2 Silicone lubricant 2cc
reclosable tube
- 9104.5 Waterproof bulkhead cap
Spare Parts (available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer)
Recommended Accessories
- 0110 Main o-ring
- 0132.36 Port base o-ring
Visit ikelite.com to select the correct Mirrorless Ports for your lenses.
Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Ports
External video lights such as the 2101 Vega Light add color when
shooting video. Primary video lights are specially color balanced to
provide natural tones.
A full range of accessories are available to support your housing.
Please visit ikelite.com to see the most current information about
recommended accessories for your housing.
Video Lighting
Attaching an optional Tray + Dual Handles will
add stability and gripping point(s) for
comfortable use of the housing. Add a second
strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light
your subjects.
Tray + Dual Handles 9523.64
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Maintenance
Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use
only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause o-rings to
swell and not seal properly.
Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the Port Base O-ring, or
lubricate a sticky control. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean
cloth. Lubricant is not a sealant; it is used to reduce friction. Excessive
lubricant can collect sand, hair and dirt which may interfere with proper
sealing.
CAUTIO : ever use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient
can cause the plastic housing to crack or o-rings to swell. Use
Ikelite lubricant only.
After use, rinse and gently dry the outside lens port with a non-abrasive
cloth to avoid water spotting. Do not rinse inside the Port. To clean, use
a mild soap solution or lens cleaner. It is NOT necessary to remove the
Port for cleaning.
Do not use Rain-X, alcohol, window cleaner, or any other cleaning
solution on the Lens Port.
Lens Port
Lubricant

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Your Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attention
as your other photographic and video equipment. In addition to normal
maintenance, we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite
periodically to be checked and pressure tested.
-Do ot leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged
periods. Heat may damage the camera.
-Do ot ship the camera in the housing.
- Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the set screw
in each control knob. Check each control gland penetrating the housing
to make sure they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could
vibrate loose during travel.
- eep the Port Base O-ring clean and lightly lubricated. To lubricate,
place a small amount of lkelite lubricant on your fingers and rub the
lubricant over the exposed o-ring surface. If removing the o-ring to
lubricate, do not use metal objects that may scratch the o-ring sealing
surface. Only apply enough lubricant to make the o-ring feel slick. Do
not stretch the o-ring. This light coating of lubricant will allow
Mirrorless Ports to slide more easily over the Port Base.
- eep the area where the housing o-ring fits and the sealing surface of
the housing clean.
- Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in freshwater after each saltwater
use. Depress push buttons repeatedly in freshwater to eliminate trapped
saltwater. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port to eliminate water spotting.
After several uses in saltwater, soak the housing exterior in a mild soap
solution; rinse and dry before storing. When storing the housing, remove
the back o-ring and place in a plastic bag. Place the plastic bag inside
the housing for safe keeping.
- If removing a housing push button, Do ot re-use the E-clip. Contact
Ikelite for replacement E-clips (part 0319.12).
- Leave lid snaps in the open position when not using the housing for
extended periods.
Housing Maintenance