Ikelite Digital Housing User manual

Digital Housing
Instruction Manual
6970.01 Canon EOS 100D Rebel SL1
6970.02 Canon EOS 100D Rebel SL1 DSLR
Waterproof TTL Housing, Camera, and Lens Kit
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.

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 - Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing ..........P. 8
STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings ....................................P. 8
STEP 3 - Opening the Housing ......................................P. 9
STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing ....................P. 9, 10
STEP 5 - Attach the Hotshoe ..........................................P. 11
STEP 6 - Closing the Housing ........................................P. 11
STEP 7 - Final Check......................................................P. 12
Usage ............................................................................P. 12
Turn Camera On..............................................................P. 12
Removing the Camera from the Housing........................P. 13
Strobe Use and Compatibility ....................................P. 14
Strobe Compatibility ........................................................P. 14
Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry ..............................P. 14
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing ............................P. 14, 15
Housing ens/Port Options ............................................P. 16
Removing the Port ..........................................................P. 17
Installing the Port ............................................................P. 18, 19
Attaching an Ikelite Strobe Arm to the Housing Handle..P. 20
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Table of Contents - continued
Entering the Water ..........................................................P. 21
Spare Parts ..................................................................P. 21
Recommended Accessories ......................................P. 21
Maintenance ................................................................P. 22-25
Photo Tips ..................................................................P. 26
Troubleshooting ........................................................P. 27-29
Customer Support ......................................................P. 30
Limited Warranty ........................................................P. 30
Returning Products for Service ................................P. 31
Product Registration ..................................................Back Page
This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth
rated to 200ft (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 27.
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 26.
Preparation

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Controls ................................All important camera functions accessed
Buoyancy ..............................Nearly neutral in saltwater
Depth Rating..........................200 ft (60 m)
Strobe Connection................Ikelite Digital TT ICS-5 5-pin Electrical
................................................Bulkhead plus TT circuitry compatible with
................................................current model Ikelite DS strobes
Use Built-in Flash..................No
Tray and Handle Weight ......11.5 oz (327 g)
Main O-Ring ..........................0110
Housing Dimensions ............6.4 x 7.5 x 5.9 in (164 x 189 x 150 mm)
Housing Weight ....................3 lb 3 oz (1.4 kg)
Housing Material ..................Polycarbonate front, acrylic back
Dome Port Dimensions ........5 x 5.9 x 3.3 in (127 x 151 x 85 mm)
Dome Port Weight ................13 oz (376 g)
Dome Port Material ..............Optical grade acrylic
Specifications (no camera installed)
What’s in the Box
- Housing
- Tray with Quick Release Handle
- Dome Port with Zoom Sleeve and Neoprene Cover
- Waterproof Bulkhead Cap
- Spare Port O-Ring
- Spare Port Securing Thumbscrews for Dome Port
- Silicone 1cc ubricant Tube
- 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
6970.02 includes the Canon EOS Rebel S 1 18-55mm IS STM ens Kit.
Canon products are not produced, guaranteed or warrantied by Ikelite.
Camera specifications have not been confirmed by Ikelite and are
subject to change without notice.

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Parts of the Housing - Front View
Zoom
Control
Shutter
Button
Lens Port
External Tray Mounts
id Snap
ISO SpeedMain Dial
External Strobe
Connector & Cap
ens
Release
Button
Housing controls are provi e for all camera functions except the
flash pop-up button, ioptric a justment knob an epth-of-fiel
preview button.

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9
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7
4
6
2
MENU
INFO
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Av
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13
1. ME U
2. I FO
3. ive View/Movie Button
4. Mode Dial
5. AF Point/Magnify Button
6. AE/FE ock Button
7. Av Aperture/Exp. Comp. Button
8. UP Cross Key
9. EFT Cross Key
10. SET Quick Control Button
11. RIGHT Cross Key
12. DOWN Cross Key
13. Playback Button
14. Erase Button
Power/Movie Switch
Parts of the Housing - Back View

Using a 9/16” open/box end or socket Wrench (not supplie ), firmly
tighten the External Tray to the Housing Base using the two 3/8-16 Nuts
supplied in the accessory package.
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.
External Tray & Handle
3/8-16 Nut
Wrench - not supplie
Housing and Camera Setup
STEP 1 - Attach Tray and Handle to the Housing
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Tray Mounting Bolt

- REMOVE eyecup from camera’s optical viewfinder.
- Insert a fully charged camera battery.
- Set Mode Dial to “Av” Aperture Priority. If faster shutter speeds are
desired, set Mode Dial to “M” Manual Mode; shutter speed to 1/125th
second; aperture to F8, or F22 for macro photography (close-ups).
- Set ISO to “200.”
-I ME U:
Set Image Quality to “ ” 18M and Image Review to “8 sec.”
Set Red-eye Reduction to “Disable.”
In Flash Control set Flash Firing to “Enable.”
Set Auto ighting Optimizer to “OFF.”
Set White Balance to “AWB.” For best results, use manual Custom
White Balance and reset for each working depth.
Set AF Operation to “ONE SHOT AF.”
Set Metering Mode to “ Center-weighted average .”
Set ive View Shoot. to “Enable.” TIP: Turning off ive View Shooting
will decrease shutter lag time.
Set AF Method to “Quick Mode” and Aspect Ratio to “4:3.”
Set Metering Timer to “4 sec.”
-I ME U:
Insert and format a high capacity SD card.
Set Auto Power Off to “4 min” and CD Auto Off to “Disable.”
Set Touch Control to “Disable.”
* All other camera functions not mentioned should be set to the user
preference.
* Many camera functions can be quickly set with the “Q-SET” button.
* Flash can be set through the camera menu.
STEP 2 - Initial Camera Settings
Setup your camera for un erwater use an then a just your settings once un erwater.
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STEP 3 - Opening the Housing
id Snaps have a Lock.
1. Push id Snap ocks forward and lift as shown.
Open opposing id Snaps simultaneously. Keep
pressure on the id Snaps so they do not fly
open quickly.
Some Li Snaps have a lot of spring tension
once they go over center, so keep a firm grip on
each Li Snap. Li Snaps may also be opene
one at a time.
2. Remove the Housing Back.
Push Forward id
Snap
ock
ift
1. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the controls
out of the way for installation of the camera.
2. Remove camera lanyard from camera if attached.
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 fingers of each hand to pull the Tab section of the Mounting Tray
away from the Mounting Plate, Diagram A. Use your thumbs to apply
opposite pressure against the bottom of the housing to assist in removal.
STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing
Diagram A
Mounting Plate
Mounting Tray
Pull to Remove

STEP 4 - Installing Camera in the Housing - continued
5. Using a coin or flathead screwdriver
(preferred), secure the camera
Mounting Tray to the camera tripod
mount, Diagram B. The Mounting
Tray only attaches one way with the
Tab to the back of the camera.
An additional Tray hole allows
attachment to a land tripod stand.
Diagram B
Tab Mounting Tray
6. Gently slide the camera with Mounting Tray back into the Mounting
Plate, Diagram C. Using your thumbs, push against the Mounting Tray
Tab until the Tray 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 D.
Diagram C
Tab
Mounting Plate
Mounting Tray
Diagram D
Push Camera and
Mounting Tray all
the way forwar into
the Mounting Plate
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STEP 6 - 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. ift 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
id Hook
id
Snap
STEP 5 - Attach the Hotshoe
Slide 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.
Make sure hotshoe cord does
not interfere with the back
when closing housing.
Hotshoe

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
CD 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.
ook 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.
The Housing Dome Port is attached from the factory and does not need to
be removed unless you are installing optional 9304.43 Flat Port for the
Canon EF-S 60mm Macro lens. The Dome Port Shade Extensions should
be at the 6 and 12 o’clock position. If they are not, gently rotate the port
on its base to align properly. Check the Port Thumb Screws for tightness
using your thumb and index finger. The Thumb Screws shoul be
han -tightene only. If a Thumb Screw becomes missing or lost, there are
spares included with the Housing.
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Usage
Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get a
feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few test shots on land.
This housing is designed to be used specifically with available light or
connected to an external strobe through the housing bulkhead ON Y.
There is no room for the pop-up flash to operate, therefore, fiber optic
cords cannot be used. If you are using an external strobe, see Page 14.

Diagram E
1. Thoroughly dry Housing.
2. Remove the Housing Back, Step 3, Page 9.
3. Gently remove the Hotshoe from the Camera Mount.
4. Place your index fingers over the top of the camera on opposite sides of
the flash, Diagram E. Pull the camera backward and remove from the
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,
before replacing the Housing Back.
ote: The Mounting Tray does NOT need to be removed when
changing a camera battery or memory card.
Removing the Camera from the Housing
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Strobe Use and Compatibility
- AF35........................no
- DS50........................yes, above serial number 70,000
- DS51........................yes
- DS125......................yes, above serial number 5000
- DS160, DS161 ........yes
- DS200......................yes
- Manta ......................no, except as secondary strobe triggered off primary
- Non-Ikelite ..............yes, manual flash exposure only
Strobe Compatibility
Ikelite Housing Conversion Circuitry
This small compact digital S R housing has Ikelite designed and
patented Conversion Circuitry built right in. The Conversion Circuitry
provides real Canon eTT flash exposure when used with Ikelite DS
series strobes. Once a DS series strobe is attached to the camera
housing, the conversion circuitry is automatically powered after the
strobe is 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.
If Manual flash is desired, press the button twice within 2 seconds
and then use manual power settings on the strobe. To go back to TT ,
turn the strobe off and back on; return strobe power switch to TT .
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing - Diagram F, Page 15
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The Housing Bulkhead is designed to accept sync cords with Ikelite
ICS-5 connector fittings.
1. ightly lubricate the Sync Cord O-ring. Use ON Y Ikelite lubricant
(supplied with housing).
2. Remove Bulkhead Cap from Housing Bulkhead.

Bulkhead
Cap
Sync Cord O-ring
Housing
Bulkhead
Ikelite TT
Sync Cord
Sync Cord Pin
Knurled Nut
3. ine up the Sync Cord Pins with the corresponding Bulkhead
Receptacles. Gently insert Sync Cord into Bulkhead. DO NOT force this
installation. If the Sync Cor oes not seat properly insi e the Bulkhea ,
then the Pins an Receptacles are improperly aligne (repeat Step 3).
4. Tighten the Knurled Nut snugly using your Index finger and thumb. DO
NOT use pliers or other tools to tighten the Knurled Nut.
- Always remove the Sync Cord from your Housing when not in use and
replace the Bulkhead Cap.
Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing - continued
Diagram F
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Housing Lens/Port Options
9304.52 Dome Port (inclu e with housing)
The housing comes standard with an optical grade acrylic dome port
with zoom ring. This port provides sharp images and zoom capabilities
with both the Canon EF-S 18-55mm STM kit lens, plus the popular
Tokina 10-17mm lens. Minimal vignetting (dark shadows in the corners
of the image) will be present in the 10-12mm range when used with the
Tokina lens. A special zoom gear system allows the camera with lens
attached, to be installed from the back of the housing without requiring
removal of the dome port. No other lenses or ports are compatible with
this compact housing with the exception of the 9304.53 optional Flat
Port an Canon EF-S 60mm Macro lens.
It is not necessary to remove the Dome Port unless you are installing
the optional Flat Port or replacing the Dome Port.
9304.53 Flat Port (optional)
The optional Flat Port allows use of the 60mm Macro lens in auto-focus
mode and features 67mm front threads for the optional attachment of
macro converter wet lenses.
This housing is NOT compatible with Fixe Lens Ports or Mo ular Lens
Ports from our stan ar DSLR Lens Port Systems.
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The Dome Port never nee s to be remove unless replacing the Gear
Sleeve or installing the optional Flat Port.
No tools are needed to remove the Dome Port and attach the optional
Flat Port for the Canon EF-S 60mm Macro lens, Diagram G.
1. Three thumb screws secure the Port on the Base. Turn each thumb
screw counterclockwise so at least 3 to 4 threads are showing.
2. Gently lift the Dome Port off the Port Base, Diagram H, Page 19. If the
Port seems stuck, loosen the thumb screws another turn until the Port
can be removed.
Caution: DO NOT leave the Port off the Port Base for extended
periods of time. This can result in debris being attracted to the port base
o-ring resulting in a bad seal.
Removing the Port
Tighten
Loosen
Diagram G
Approximately 3/32” gap
will be present between
the Housing Front and
bottom of Port when
the Dome or Flat Port is
properly installed.

1. To reinstall, first check to see that there is a thin film of lubricant on the
port base o-ring. The o-ring should appear slick. If necessary, relubricate
with the supplied Ikelite lubricant. Do not use excessive lubricant which
can attract hair or other debris. Use ON Y Ikelite lubricant.
2. Make sure the o-ring is free of hair or other debris.
3. The gear sleeve should be in its proper position inside the Port Base
with the teeth facing up. REMOVE the gear sleeve when using the Flat
Port.
4. Slide the Port over the Port Base until it STOPS. When properly
installed, there should only be an approximate 3/32” gap between the
bottom of the Port and the front of the housing, Diagram G, Page 17.
5. Rotate Port so the Shade Extensions are at the 12 and 6 o’clock
position, and the Zoom Knob is opposite the Handle.
6. Snugly tighten the 3 thumb screws into the Port Base. DO NOT
overtighten. No Thumb Screw threads will be visible once the Port is
properly secured.
7. Check zoom function; Not applicable when using the Flat Port.
* Use the same removal/installation procedure for optional 9304.53 Flat
Port. The gear sleeve must be REMOVED before using the Flat Port.
* We recommend placing the closed housing in a pool or bathtub to
assure proper installation and watertightness before installing your
camera.
Installing the Port - Diagram H, Page 19
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Installing the Port - continued
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Diagram H
Shade Extensions
should be at the
12 and 6 o’clock
positions.
Thumb Screw
Gear Sleeve
Zoom Knob
Port Base O-ring;
shoul be lightly
lubricate - use
Ikelite lubricant
only.

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, Diagram H.
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 H