Ikelite 6970.05 User manual

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200DLM/C Underwater TTL Housing for Canon
EOS 200D Rebel SL2
Product # 6970.05 / 6970.06

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite products.
Our primary focus is to provide quality, professional grade products
for use in and under water. Our products are designed, manufactured,
and distributed from our sole facility in Indianapolis, USA where we
started in 1962.
We are available if you have any questions or want photo advice.
Send us an email 24 hours a day to [email protected]. We strive to
reply within 1 business day.
An electronic version of this instruction manual is available for
download via the product page on our website:
https://www.ikelite.com
In the Box
• Housing
• Rear o-ring # 0110 (installed)
• Front o-ring # 0132.36 (installed)
• Waterproof bulkhead cap # 9104.7 (installed)
• Dome Port # 5516.15
• Zoom Gear # 5515.11
• .050” hex key # 0945.11
• 1/16” hex key # 0945.16
• Silicone lubricant 1cc tube

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Important Notices
»This housing requires a compatible DLM lens port for
waterproof operation. The housing is not waterproof without a
DLM lens port attached.
»A bulkhead cap or sync cord must be attached to the housing
bulkhead for waterproof operation. Never submerge the
housing in water without either a sync cord or bulkhead cap
attached.
»Do not pull the shutter trigger without a camera installed. You
may accidentally detach or damage the control spring.
»Never leave a housing in a rinse tank, even if it is the only
system in the tank. Accidental damage may occur when the
user walks away from a housing while it is in the rinse tank.
»Do not use alcohol, cleaning agents, spray lubricants, Rain-X,
or other solvents on the housing or lens port. Use of an
incompatible chemical compound can damage the plastic and
o-rings, and may result in leaking.
»If you will be using the system in strong surf it is
recommended to draw a vacuum on the housing using the
optional vacuum kit (sold separately).

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Contents
Product Registration 1
Introduction 2
In the Box 2
Important Notices 3
Getting to Know Your Housing 6
Tray Mounts 10
Accessory Port 10
Trigger Extension 10
Lanyard Mount 10
Setting Up Your Camera 11
Pre-Installation Checklist 11
Camera Settings 11
Camera Settings Display 11
Exposure Settings 12
Power Save 12
Setting Up Your Housing 12
Opening the Housing 12
Installing the Camera 13
Attaching the Hotshoe 14
Closing the Housing 14
Attaching a Lens Port 15
Installing the Lens and Port 15
Setting Up An External Strobe 18
About Electrical Sync Cords 18
TTL Strobe Compatibility 18
Attaching an Electrical Sync Cord 19
Shooting Manual Flash with a DS Strobe 20
Getting in the Water 20
Final Check 20

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Entering the Water 21
Shooting Underwater 21
Learning about Underwater Photography 22
Maintaining Your Housing 23
Post-Dive 23
Lens Port 23
Storage 24
Servicing Recommendations 24
Lubricating Controls 25
Lubricating Push Buttons 25
Lubricating Control Shafts 26
Troubleshooting 28
Spare Parts 30
Limited Warranty 30
Service and Repairs 31
Contact Us 31

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Getting to Know Your Housing
Shutter
Bulkhead
with cap
Lid snap
Tray mounts
Lens
release
Port mount
Accessory
port

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CANON SL2
MADE IN USA
MENU
INFO
Av
Viewnder
Rear o-ring
CANON SL2
MADE IN USA
MENU
INFO
Av
AF point
selection
Left
Playback Erase
Lid
snap
hook
Lanyard
mount
Up
Down
AE / FE lock
Live view /
movie shooting
Right
INFO
Menu
Quick control
/ setting
Exposure
compensation

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Bulkhead
without cap
Thumbscrew
groove
Main dial
Power
ISO
Mode
Front o-ring

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Zoom /
focus knob Dome shade
Thumbscrew
Drain hole
Sealing surface

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Tray Mounts
This housing features two 1/4-20 threaded tray mounts on the bottom
of the housing. The spacing between the tray mounts is 3” (76.2 mm).
Optional tray with handles and mounting hardware are sold separately.
It is recommended to detach and thoroughly rinse the tray mounts,
tray, and mounting hardware, with fresh water routinely during
continuous use and prior to storage.
Accessory Port
This housing features one spare accessory port which may be used
for the attachment of optional accessories. This port accepts ttings
designed for a 1/2” through or 1/2-20 threaded hole.
The optional Vaccum Kit # 47012 may be installed in this location. A
hand pump with gauge allows you to draw a vacuum on the house
to simulate water pressure and check for leaks prior to entering the
water.
Visit ikelite.com for an updated list of compatible products.
»Do not remove or loosen the accessory port plug unless you
are installing a compatible accessory.
Trigger Extension
The shutter lever may be extended to be closer to your hand when
using an optional tray with right-hand quick release handle. This
requires the Trigger Extension # 4077.93.
Trigger extension and tray with quick release handle are sold
separately.
Lanyard Mount
A lanyard with a thin cord may be attached to the housing using the
lanyard mount on back of the housing.