Ikelite 6970.07 User manual

Underwater TTL Housing for Panasonic GX7
Product Number 6970.07
Product Registration
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Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive
with this product. Please visit ikelite.com to register your product to
receive information on any updates, notices, or recalls pertaining to
your equipment.
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. If the problem persists, refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this manual.
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 of this manual.
About this Product

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- Housing
- Instruction Manual
- Tray with Quick Release Handle
- Waterproof Bulkhead Cap (connected to external strobe connector)
- Silicone 1cc Lubricant Tube
- Cleaning Cloth
-1/8-inch Allen Wrench
Included in the Box
Specications
- 200 ft (60m) depth rating
- All important camera functions are accessible
- Ikelite bulkhead connector with built-in TTL circuitry
- Slightly negative buoyancy in fresh water
- Actual buoyancy varies depending on choice of lens and port
- Weight 3.13 lb (1423 g) not including tray, handles or port
- Dimensions 6 x 7.7 x 5.2 in (152 x 196 x 132 mm) including projections

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Contents
1 Product Registration
2 About this Product
3 Included in the Box
3 Specications
6 Parts of the Housing - Front View
7 Parts of the Housing - Back View
8 HOUSING CAMERA AND SETUP
8 STEP 1 - Remove/Attach Tray and Handle
9 STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings
10 STEP 3 - Opening the Housing
10 STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing
13 STEP 5 - Attach the Hotshoe
13 STEP 6 - Closing the Housing
14 STEP 7 - Attach Optional Mirrorless Lens Port
14 STEP 8 - Final Check
14 USAGE
15 Entering the Water

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Contents - continued
15 Removing the Camera from the Housing
16 STROBE USE AND COMPATIBILITY
16 Strobe Compatibility
16 Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry
16 Camera Flash and Fiber Optic Use
17 Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing
18 Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle
19 SPARE PARTS
19 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
20 MAINTENANCE
24 PHOTO TIPS
25 TROUBLESHOOTING
27 Customer Support
28 Limited Warranty
28 Returning Products For Service

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Parts of the Housing - Front View
Shutter Button
Front Dial
Mode Dial
Fiber Optic Ports
External Strobe
Connector and Cap
Lid Snap
Lens
Release
Button
External Tray Mounts

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Parts of the Housing - Back View
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13
8
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12
3
2
1
4
13
Q MENU
DISP
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67
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WB
1. Flash Open / LVF Button
2. Focus Mode Lever
3. Rear Dial
4. AF/AE Lock Button
5. Q. MENU Button
6. Playback Button
7. DISP. Display Button
8. ISO/ Up Button
9. AF Mode / Left Button
10. MENU/SET Button
11. WB White Balance / Right Button
12. Drive Mode / Down Button
13. Delete / Cancel Button
14. Wi-Fi Button
On/Off Switch
Motion Picture Button

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HOUSING AND CAMERA SETUP
STEP 1 - Remove/Attach Tray and Handle
The Tray and Handle may be removed for transport and then
re-attached for housing use. We recommend leaving the Tray and
Handle attached whenever possible to avoid accidentally scratching
table tops or other surfaces with the Tray Mounting Bolts.
To remove, loosen both 3/8-16 Nuts using a 9/16” open/box end or
socket Wrench (not supplied). Do not lose Tray Spacer; it is needed
for re-attachment of Tray and Handle.
MADE IN USA
Quick Release
Handle and Tray
Wrench - not supplied
3/8-16 Nut
Tray Mounting Bolt
Tray Spacer

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STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings (before placing camera in housing)
- Insert a fully charged camera battery and a SD card.
- Turn camera on and set Mode Dial to “A” Aperture Priority.
Shutter speed will be locked at 1/60th second when the camera
ash is activated or a DS-series strobe is attached. For faster
shutter speeds, use “M” Manual mode. Other shooting modes are
not recommended.
- In REC Menu:
Set Aspect Ratio to “4:3” and Picture Size to “L 16m.”
Set Quality to “Fine” or other desired setting.
Set Metering Mode to “Center-weighted” and i.Dynamic to “OFF.”
In Flash, set Firing Mode to “TTL, Flash Mode to and Flash
Synchro to “1st.”
Set Red-Eye Removal and Face Recog. to “OFF.”
- IN Q. MENU:
Set AF Mode to “AFS” AF Single and “1-Area.”
Set ISO to “200.
Set White Balance to “Auto.” For best results set to manual White
Balance “White Set 1 ” and reset for each working depth.
- In C MENU:
Set Eye Sensor and AF Assist Lamp to “OFF.”
- In MENU:
Format the SD Card.
Set the Date and Time.
In Economy, set Sleep Mode and Auto Monitor Off to “5 MIN”.
* Settings not mentioned should be set to the user’s preference.
Read your camera owner’s manual completely to familiarize yourself
with all the camera functions. Setup your camera for underwater use with these
initial camera settings and then make adjustments once underwater.
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Push Forward Lid
Snap
Lock
Lift
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Lid snaps have a lock.
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 - Opening the Housing
STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing
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.
3. The Mounting Plate is secured to the inside bottom of the housing.
The camera Mounting Tray slides into the Mounting Plate. Use
the index and middle ngers of your hand to pull the Thumb
Screw away from the Mounting Plate, Diagram A, page 11. Use
your thumb to apply opposite pressure against the bottom of the
housing to assist in removal of the Tray.