Ikelite 71301 User manual

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200DL Underwater Housing for Panasonic Lumix
DC-S1, DC-S1R
Product # 71301

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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
• Main O-ring # 0132.61 (installed)
• Port O-ring # 0132.45 (installed)
• Zoom Gear Retainer # 0072.42 (installed)
• Body Cap # 0200.92 (installed)
• Waterproof Bulkhead Cap # 9104.7 (installed)
• Base with Left-Hand Quick Release Handle (installed)
• Hardware Set for Base with Handle # 9523.23 (installed)
• Tool for Zoom Gear Retainer # 0945.06
• .050” Hex Key # 0945.11
• 1/16” Hex Key # 0945.16
• Silicone Lubricant

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Important Notices
»This housing requires a compatible DL lens port for waterproof
operation (sold separately). The housing is not waterproof
without a DL 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 pump (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
Base with Quick Release Handle 9
Accessory Port 9
Top Accessory Mount 10
Vacuum Valve 10
Trigger Extensions 10
Setting Up Your Camera 11
Pre-Installation Checklist 11
Camera Settings 11
Camera Settings Display 11
Exposure Settings 12
Back Button Focus 12
Setting Up Your Housing 13
Removing the Port Hole Cover 13
Installing a Zoom or Focus Gear 14
Opening the Housing 15
Installing the Camera 16
Attaching the Hotshoe 17
Closing the Housing 17
Attaching a Lens Port 18
Installing the Lens and Port 18
Setting Up An External Strobe 20
About Sync Cords 21
Attaching a Sync Cord or TTL Converter 21
Getting in the Water 22

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Final Check 22
Entering the Water 23
Shooting Underwater 23
Learning about Underwater Photography 24
Maintaining Your Housing 24
Post-Dive 24
Lens Port 25
Storage 25
Servicing Recommendations 26
Lubricating Controls 26
Lubricating Push Buttons 27
Lubricating Control Shafts 28
Troubleshooting 29
Spare Parts 31
Limited Warranty 32
Service and Repairs 32
Contact Us 33

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Getting to Know Your Housing
Shutter
Bulkhead
with cap
Port hole cover
Tray mounts
Vacuum valve
Lens
release
for MC21
Adapter
Zoom /
Focus
Zoom gear
retainer
Lens
release

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PANASONIC S1 S1R / 200 FT
MADE IN USA
Q
DISP.
Playback
AF mode
Function /
joystick center
Viewnder Rear dial
AF-ON
O-ring
PANASONIC S1 S1R / 200 FT
MADE IN USA
Q
DISP.
Up
Right
MENU / SET
Left
Down
Display
Control
dial
Video rec
Q
Cancel
Delete

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Accessory
port
Top mount
White balancePort mount
recess
Port mount
Lid snap hook
Lid snap
Front o-ring
LVF
Bulkhead
without cap
ISO
sensitivity
Exposure
compensation
On/off
Mode dial

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Base with Quick Release Handle
The hard anodized aluminum base plate attaches to your housing with
the two 1/4” nylon washers and 1/4-20 x 3/8” screws.
It is recommended to remove your base with quick release handle and
thoroughly rinse the tray, housing, and hardware periodically.
A central 1/4-20 threaded hole allows attachment of the base plate to
a standard tripod.
The base features additional mounting locations for attachment to a
variety of Ikelite housings (hardware not included).
Accessory Port
This housing features one spare accessory port which may be used
for the attachment of optional third party accessories. This port
accepts ttings designed for a metric M16 threaded hole.
»Do not remove or loosen the accessory port plug unless you
are installing a compatible accessory.
Tripod mount

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Top Accessory Mount
The housing features a 1/4-20 threaded top mount. Ball and ex type
mounts are available for the attachment of a GoPro camera, focus
light, or other lightweight accessories.
Vacuum Valve
Your housing features a valve to check for leaks before entering the
water. Use of the vacuum valve requires a pump, sold separately.
Valve lock
Plug
»DO NOT remove vacuum valve plug unless you are plugging in
a vacuum pump.
»DO NOT submerge the housing without the plug installed. The
housing will not be waterproof without the plug installed.
Trigger Extensions
The shutter and AF-ON levers may be extended to be closer to your
hands when using the optional Right-Hand Quick Release Handle
# 4077.02. This requires the Trigger Extension # 4077.93 (one per
control).
Trigger extensions and right-hand quick release handle are sold
separately.