Ikelite AF35 AutoFlash User manual

AF35 AutoFlash
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
Housing Compatibility ................................................P. 3
Included with AF35 AutoFlash Kit ............................P. 3
Parts of the AF35 ........................................................P. 4
Specifications ..............................................................P. 5
Battery Compartment ..................................................P. 4
Opening - Battery Compartment O-ring ..........................P. 5
Changing the Batteries - Closing the Compartment ......P. 5
AF35 Flash Settings (Off, Auto, Manual) ........................P. 6
AF35 Flash Ready Light..................................................P. 7
Ready Light in Auto Mode ..............................................P. 7
Setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial ..................P. 8
AF35 Flash Diffuser ....................................................P. 9
Mounting Ikelite Housing to the Tray ........................P. 10
Tray Inserts......................................................................P. 11
Sony Housing Tray Insert Installation..............................P. 12
Mounting Housing to the Tray ........................................P. 13
Installing Housing Deflectors ....................................P. 14
Connecting AF35 Handle to Tray (Single or Dual)........P. 16
Flex Arm ......................................................................P. 17
Lubricant ......................................................................P. 18
Maintenance ................................................................P. 18
Routine Cleaning - Long Term Storage ..........................P. 18
Battery Compartment Flooding ................................P. 19
Troubleshooting ..........................................................P. 20
ecommendations ......................................................P. 21
Pro-V8 LED Lite ..........................................................P. 21

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Table of Contents - continued
Technical Support ......................................................P. 22
Limited Warranty ........................................................P. 23
eturning Products for Service ................................P. 23
Product egistration ..................................................Back Cover
Housing Compatibility
The AF35 AutoFlash fits Ikelite ULTRAcompact and Compact
digital housing styles DC100 and DC200, and most compact
digital housings manufactured by Canon, Olympus, Panasonic,
and Sony.
- AF35 AutoFlash
- Flash Diffuser
- Flexible Arm
- AutoFlash Sensor
- Rubber Grip
- Tray (single or dual)
- Tray Inserts
- Mounting Hardware
Included with AF35 AutoFlash Kit

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Firing Modes ............................Auto - 6 manual power settings
Energy Rating ..........................35 watt-seconds
Coverage Angle ........................70° - 80° with diffuser
Guide # (ISO 100) feet..............28 surface - 16 underwater
Guide # (ISO 100) meters ........9 surface - 5 underwater
Color Temperature ....................5700°
Power Source............................4 “AA” alkaline, NiCad, NiMH
Flashes......................................300 full power
Recycle Time ............................2.5 seconds
Weight ......................................0.6 kg - 1.3 pounds
Depth Rating ............................90m - 300 feet
CE - Compliant with applicable EU directives.
Complies with FCC part 15, subpart B, Section 15.109 for Class “B”
Products.
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AF35 AutoFlash Pop-bead
Flex Arm
Sensor
Rubber Grip
Tray
Selector
Dial
Parts of the AF35
Specifications

Opening - Always turn the AutoFlash OFF (as shown) and dry the flash
before opening the battery door. To access the
battery compartment, rotate the knob
counter-clockwise several turns and gently
remove the door. Tilt the back of the flash down
while removing the battery door to eliminate the
possibility of water droplets falling into the
battery compartment. Note: Do not remove the
knob from the battery door.
Battery Compartment O-ring
eep the o-ring and sealing surfaces
clean. Lightly lubricate the exposed
portion of the o-ring with the Ikelite
silicone lubricant provided.
Changing the Batteries
Install four AA-cell batteries: alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH. Refer to the “+”
and “-” markings in the battery compartment to help properly install the
batteries. If the batteries are installed incorrectly it may damage the
electronics. Batteries should be replaced when the flash takes 15
seconds or longer to recycle.
Closing the Compartment
Check that the o-ring and sealing surfaces are clean, the o-ring is lightly
lubricated and in its original position. Replace the battery door. Make
sure it fits into the recess around the battery compartment. Rotate the
knob clockwise several times and firmly hand-tighten to assure the
proper o-ring seal, otherwise the battery compartment may leak.
Caution: Do Not use a tool when tightening as it may damage the
battery door. The o-ring seal is visible through the battery door.
Visually confirm that there is a solid black line which indicates a
seal all the way around the door.
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AUTO
Mode Switch
O-ring seal appears
as solid black line
when properly sealed
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Battery Compartment

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To use the AF35 AutoFlash in the Auto or Manual Mode the camera’s
built-in flash must be set to fire on every shot as it is used to trigger the
AF35 AutoFlash.
OFF - Figure 1 shows the AF35
flash Mode Switch set to OFF.
Always turn the flash OFF when not
in use for prolonged periods or when
changing batteries.
AUTO - Figure 2 shows the AF35
flash Mode Switch set to AUTO.
From the OFF position rotate the
mode switch clockwise to access the
AUTO exposure setting; the white
indicator on the knob aligns with
AUTO. When taking pictures with
the Mode Switch in the Auto
position, the Auto Sensor
automatically controls the flash
output of the AF35 flash.
See Auto Exposure Selector Dial,
page 8, for setup and additional
information when using the AF35 in the AUTO mode.
MANUAL - Figure 3 shows the Mode Switch in the manual exposure
mode with the AF35 turned to the F (full power) position. Rotate the
Mode Switch clockwise to access the different power settings. Each
power setting clockwise from F reduces the light output of the AF35 in
one-half f-stop increments. When shooting in manual mode, it is
suggested that you start at F (full power). If the subject in the photo is
underexposed (too dark) you must move closer to the subject.
(Fig.1) (Fig.2)
(Fig.3) (Fig.4)
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If the subject is overexposed (too light), then you can rotate the mode
switch clockwise to reduce the light output of the flash until the desired
exposure is obtained. The AF35 provides five reductions in power in 1/2
f-stop increments from the full power setting. Figure 4, page 6, for
example, shows the Mode Switch set to minus 1-1/2 f-stops. When the
AF35 is in any manual setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial setting
has no effect on the flash output.
Switch the AF35 between Auto and Manual settings at any time.
AF35 Flash eady Light
The AF35 flash features a ready/confidence light at the rear of the flash
that glows when the flash has recycled and is
ready to fire. When the recycle times range
between 10 and 15 seconds it is recommended
that fresh batteries be installed.
Note: The AF35 flash will most likely recycle
faster than the camera’s built-in flash. Since
the camera’s built-in flash is required to trigger
the AF35 flash, make sure the camera’s built-in
flash has recycled and is ready to fire before
taking a picture.
eady Light in Auto Mode
When the AF35 fires in the Auto Mode and enough light reaches the
subject for proper exposure the ready light will glow green for about 2-3
seconds, then glow red. If the ready light does not glow green, but glows
red immediately after taking a picture, not enough light reached the
subject for proper exposure. Move closer to the subject and take another
picture and check the ready light.
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AF35 Flash Settings -continued
Ready
Light

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On the side of the Auto Sensor is the Auto
Exposure Selector Dial. Different cameras
may require different exposure values. Once
the correct exposure value is determined for
a particular camera, no further adjustments
should be necessary to obtain acceptable
flash exposures of varying subjects
within normal shooting ranges.
To determine the camera’s optimum Exposure Value we recommend the
following procedure. This procedure can be done above water.
Make sure the camera’s battery is fully charged and the AF35 flash has
fresh batteries. Assemble the AF35 flash and camera housing with the
flash deflector installed on the housing. Make sure the camera’s built-in
flash is set to fire on every shot and is fully charged. Turn the AF35 Mode
Dial to AUTO. Set the Auto Exposure Selector Dial to 5 as shown above.
Position the camera and flash approximately 1m (3 feet) from a colorful
subject. Sub ect should not be all white or black. Take a picture, review
the picture, if the picture is overexposed (light), turn the Auto Exposure
Selector Dial down to 4, if the picture is underexposed (dark) turn the Auto
Exposure Selector Dial up to 6. Repeat this procedure until the optimum
exposure is obtained. Once the optimum Auto Exposure Value has been
determined for that camera, use that value anytime that camera is used
with the AF35 in the Auto Mode. Repeat this procedure anytime a different
camera is used with the AF35 AutoFlash.
For advanced users, the Auto Exposure Selector Dial can be used for
exposure compensation while remaining in the automatic mode. When the
AF35 is set in the Auto Mode, the Auto Exposure Selector Dial can be
used to increase or decrease the flash intensity in difficult lighting
conditions.
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Auto Exposure
Selector Dial
Setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial

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The flash diffuser adds 10° to the angle-of-coverage of the flash. The
diffuser is usually not required unless a wide angle lens is being used.
The white diffuser features two protruding tabs for use in installation and
removal. The tabs on the diffuser should be positioned away from the
flash.
Place the diffuser over the front of the flash. Spread the two tabs apart,
insert the diffuser into the
recessed front, and then
rotate the diffuser until it
locks into position.
To remove the diffuser, bend
one tab out towards the
edge while lifting
simultaneously.
A lanyard can be attached to
the diffuser by threading it
through the two holes.
Setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial - continued
Using Dual AF35 AutoFlashes
When using dual AF35 AutoFlashes, determine the optimum Auto
Exposure Value for one AF35 AutoFlash as described on page 6, then set
the same Auto Exposure Value on the second AF35 selector dial.
Tab
Push and Lift
to Remove
Holes for Lanyard
Tab
AF35 Flash Diffuser

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Applies to Single or Dual Tray.
The AF35 AutoFlash can ONLY be mounted to Ikelite ULTRAcompact
and Compact Digital housing models DC-100 and DC-200.
Turn the housing so the tray mounting inserts on the bottom of the
housing are facing up. Place the tray across the bottom of the housing
and align the two outer holes in the tray with the mounting inserts in the
bottom of the housing. Insert the two mounting bolts as shown below
and tighten the bolts firmly to secure the tray to the housing.
Note: Your mounting hardware includes 2 12-24 thread and 2 1/4-20
thread size screws. Make sure you use the correct thread size screws
with your housing. Do Not cross-thread the Mounting Inserts.
Ikelite DC-100 UltraCompact Housing
Mounting Bolts
Single Tray
Mounting Insert
Mounting Ikelite Housing to the Tray