Ikelite DSC-RX100M3/B User manual

Digital Housing
Instruction Manual
6116.12 Sony RX100 III (DSC-RX100M3/B)
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 - Initial Camera Setup ........................................P. 7, 8
STEP 2 - Opening the Housing ......................................P. 8
STEP 3 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray ....................P. 8, 9
STEP 4 - Attach the Control Ring ear ..........................P. 10
STEP 5 - Installing Camera in Housing ..........................P. 11
STEP 6 - Closing the Housing ........................................P. 11
STEP 7 - Final Check......................................................P. 12
Housing Usage ............................................................P. 12
Zoom Control Use ..........................................................P. 12
Built-in Flash and Strobe Use ....................................P. 13
Strobe Use ......................................................................P. 13
Using Strobes with a Fiber Optic Connection ................P. 13
Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash ..................................P. 14
Deflector Installation and Removal ................................P. 14
Diffuser Purpose..............................................................P. 15
Diffuser Installation and Removal....................................P. 15
Entering the Water ..........................................................P. 16
Recommended Accessories and Attachments ........P. 16 - 20
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Table of Contents - continued
Maintenance ................................................................P. 21 - 24
Photo Tips ..................................................................P. 25
Troubleshooting ........................................................P. 26 - 28
Spare Parts ..................................................................P. 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 200 ft (60 m). 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 26.
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 25.
Preparation

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Depth Rating..........................200 ft (60 m)
Controls ................................All important camera functions accessed
................................................except Flash switch and Viewfinder switch
Buoyancy ..............................Slight negative buoyancy in fresh water
Housing Weight ....................4.7 lb (2.1 kg)
Strobe Connection................Fiber Optic Ports
Use Built-in Flash..................Yes
ptional Tray Mounting ........12-24 thread external tray mounting with 3 in
................................................(76 mm) spacing
Main -Ring ..........................0109
Housing Dimensions ............Dimensions 6.8 x 4.8 x 5.4 in (173 x 122 x
................................................137 mm)
Housing Material ..................Polycarbonate front, acrylic back
Lens Port ..............................3.0-inch diameter glass
Specifications (no camera installed)
What’s in the Box
- Housing
- Port Cover
- Flash Diffuser
- Flash Deflector (removeable from housing)
- Control Ring ear with set screws and Allen Wrench
- Silicone 1cc Lubricant Tube
- Allen wrench for control knob set screws
- Control Ring ear with 3 small set screws installed, 3 extra small set
screws and small allen wrench (in a bag inside housing)

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Parts of the Housing - Front View
Housing controls are provi e for all camera functions except the
flash up switch an viewfin er switch. The built-in camera flash must be
exten e BEFORE placing the camera in the housing.
Control Ring: To properly engage the Control Ring on the surface or in
shallow water, apply slight downward pressure as you rotate the knob.
Always check to see if the Control Ring teeth are meshing properly with
the Housing Control ear.
Mode Dial
Shutter
Release
Zoom Lever
External Tray Mount
Control Ring
Lid Snap
Lens Port
ON/OFF (Power) Button
Fiber
Optic
Ports

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Parts of the Housing - Back View
* Control Wheel: Note that a small section of the rubber isc is missing at the en of this
control. This is normal an allows the user to completely isengage the control from the
camera when not in use. To isengage Control wheel, rotate Control Wheel Knob to the
6 o’clock position, lining up the Knob’s White Dot with the Housing Dot. Rotate Control
Knob White Dot to 12 o’clock position when attaching or removing Housing Back.
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MENU
Fn
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1. MOVIE Button
2. Fn Function Button
3. MENU Button
4. DISP Display / UP Button
5. * Control Wheel
6. Drive Mode / Left Button
7. Set / Tracking Focus
8. Flash Mode / Right Button
9. Exp. Comp. / Down Button
10. Playback Button
11. C / Delete Button
Control
Wheel
Dot
Housing
Dot

Housing and Camera Setup
STEP 1 - Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing)
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Setup your camera for un erwater use an then a just your settings once un erwater.
- Set Mode Dial to “A” Aperture Priority. Manually adjust aperture setting to
achieve the best exposure for your shooting conditions. The shutter
speed will be locked at 1/30th second. If a faster shutter speed is
desired, set Mode Dial to “M” Manual mode to manually adjust both
aperture and shutter speed settings.
-In MENU settings:
Set Image Size to “L: 20M” and Aspect Ratio to “3:2” or other preffered
setting.
Set Quality to “X.FINE” Extra Fine.”
Set Drive Mode to “Single Shooting” and Red Eye Reduction to “Off.”
Set Focus Mode to “Single-shot AF” and Focus Area to “Center.”
Set AF Illuminator to “Off.”
Set ISO to “200” and ND Filter to “Off.”
Set Metering Mode to “Center” and White Balance to “Auto WB.” For
best results and when using a color filter, manually set white balance
for each working depth.
Set DRO/Auto HDR “OFF.”
Set SteadyShot to “On” and Auto Review to “5 Sec.”
Set Pre-AF to “On” and Zoom Setting to “Optical Zoom Only.”
Set Monitor Brightness to “Manual +1.”
Set Pwr Save Start Time to “5 min.”
Set Date and Time.
Insert and Format a memory card.
- Set Flash Mode to “Fill-flash .”
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STEP 2 - pening the Housing
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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 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 Lid
Snap
Lock
Lift
STEP 3 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray
CAUTI N:
Do not cross threa or overtighten the Mounting Tray Bolt as you may
amage the camera tripo socket threa s.
1. The Mounting Tray for the camera is secured to the housing back.
Position the camera on the Mounting Tray.
2. Using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera with the
Mounting Tray Bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod socket,
Diagram B, page 9.
STEP 1 - Initial Camera Setup - continued
If close-up images are overexposed, adjust aperture setting and/or use
“-” Flash Exposure Compensation and/or back away, zoom in, and
then reshoot.
- RAISE the camera flash before placing camera in housing (no housing
control is provi e for this function).
** All camera user settings not listed should be set to the user’s
preference.

Diagram B
SONY
ZEISS
* Control Wheel “cut away.” When not
in use, rotate Control Wheel knob
white ot to the 6 o’clock position so
“cut away” is over camera ial an
not contacting camera.
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Mounting Tray
Mounting Tray Bolt
STEP 3 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray - continued

SONY
ZEISS
Control Ring ear
(properly installed)
Set Screw
Allen
Wrench
STEP 4 - Attach the Control Ring Gear
The supplied Control Ring ear is attached to the camera control ring by
3 small nylon Allen Set Screws. Place the Control Ring ear over the
camera’s step ring before installing the camera in the housing. The ear
is a “press fit” over the lens. ently tighten all three allen screws with
the supplied Allen Wrench as show below. D N T overtighten or you
may damage the gear, or cause it to warp and bow out from the lens
Control Ring. Make sure to test it’s function once installed.
When installing the camera in the housing, make sure that the Control
Ring ear meshes properly with the smaller black housing gear.
When removing the ear, leave the Set Screws in the ear. The Set
Screws are very small and easy to lose. Extra Set Screws are included
with your housing. We recommend that you leave the ear installed as
it makes rotating the camera control ring easier when out of the housing.
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Turn clockwise to tighten. DO NOT overtighten
or you may warp or amage the gear.

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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. Place the Housing Front face down in your lap.
4. Extend the built-in camera flash before placing camera in housing.
5. ently guide the Housing Back with camera attached into the Housing
Front at a slight angle so the Control Ring ear and Housing ear
engage properly. Visually check to see that the Gears are properly
engage .
CAUTI N: DO NOT allow the flash to bump into the housing’s main
o-ring sealing surface or the housing top during installation. This could
cause the flash to be damaged or not extend properly in the housing.
STEP 5 - Installing Camera in the Housing
STEP 6 - Closing the Housing
1. 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.
2. Lift the lid snaps so they are
extended and place each lid snap
into the corresponding hook on
the housing back.
3. 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 Lid Snap Lock. 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
Lid Hook
Lid
Snap
Lid Snap Lock

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
LCD 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.
Look 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.
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Usage
Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to assure
proper functioning. Take a few test shots on land. Make sure the Flash
Diffuser is installed when using only the built-in camera flash, or install
the Flash Deflector when using external strobes, Page 15.
After you have used the housing's
zoom control, it must be returned to the
center position to disengage. If the
housing zoom control is pushing the
zoom lever in either direction, you may
not be able to take a picture or access
other functions. This is because the
camera is receiving a signal from the
engaged zoom control.
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-
+
-
Zoom Control
“Engaged”
Zoom Control
“Disengaged”
(Center Position)
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Using Strobes with a Fiber ptic Connection
Two ports on the front of the housing above the lens port are provided
for the connection of up to two Ikelite, SEA&SEA, or Olympus-type fiber
optic cords. The housing's built-in TTL circuitry will not be operable when
external strobes are attached via fiber optic cord.
Always install the Flash Deflector when using external strobes, Page 14.
Built-in Flash and Strobe Use
The optional AF35 strobe triggers and provides automatic TTL exposure
by watching the camera's built-in flash, without the need of fiber optic
cords or sensors. Alternatively, two ports are provided on the front of the
housing for the connection of up to two Ikelite, SEA&SEA, or Olympus
type fiber optic cords.
An included flash diffuser improves lighting quality when the camera's
built-in flash is used. The built-in flash is effective between 1-3 feet
(0.3-0.9m) from the subject in clear conditions. For best results, a color
correcting filter or external lighting is recommended. External lighting is
more powerful and can be placed in a position to virtually eliminate the
backscatter or "snow" from your underwater images.
Strobe Use
Always install the Flash Deflector when using external strobes, Page 14.
Always remove the Deflector an install the Flash Diffuser when using
only the built-in flash, Page 14, 15.

If you are shooting with the camera’s built-in flash and the camera lens
is set to the widest angle setting, you may need to zoom the lens slightly
or a dark area may appear in a lower corner of close-up photographs.
The lens port may block some of the light. Install the Diffuser, page 15,
and zoom in to eliminate any dark areas noted in your photographs (You
can test this above water).
For the best results, we recommend using external Strobes.
The camera’s built-in flash CANNOT be used with optional Wide Angle or
Accessory lenses.
Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash
Deflector Installation and Removal
The factory installed flash Deflector should be removed and replaced by
the Diffuser, page 15, when using ONLY the built-in camera flash and no
external strobes. To remove, lift the bottom of the Deflector with your
thumb, or a Pen or Pencil tip to loosen and pull the Deflector away from
the inside front of the housing. To install, line up the corresponding
Velcro dots on the housing front with the Deflector Back and press the
Deflector into its factory installed position next to the lens port. If
positioned properly, the small deflector holes will line up with the Fiber
Optic Port holes.
Deflector Back (view from insi e housing)
Velcro
Bottom of Deflector
Deflector Holes
Deflector Back (view from outsi e housing)
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When using the built-in camera flash and shooting close-up photographs,
the lens port on the housing can block a portion of the light from the
built-in camera flash. This can result in a shadow in a lower corner of the
picture frame. The Diffuser will help eliminate the shadow. In addition,
you can zoom in if necessary.
The included Diffuser should only be used when shooting with the
built-in camera flash. Always remove the Deflector before using ONLY
the built-in camera flash with a Diffuser.
To install the diffuser, push the “Cut-out Section” into the Port roove
until it stops as shown. To remove, grab the top of the Diffuser and pull
away from the port.
Note the Small Hole. To avoid losing the diffuser, you can attach a
fishing line or string to this hole.
Diffuser properly
installed in Port roove
Diffuser Installation and Removal
Diffuser Purpose
Diffuser
Cut-out
Section
Small hole

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As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check to see that
the housing is properly sealed. We recommend you first water test the
housing with no camera inside to assure a safe and watertight
environment.
Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the lens port.
If there are, take your finger and remove them. If there are bubbles on
the lens port they can produce soft focus spots in your photos or video.
Entering the Water
Recommended Accessories
The specially formulated UR/Pro color
correcting filter for tropical blue water settings
enhances warm reds and oranges with
available sunlight up to 80 ft (24 m). Use in the
Caribbean, Indonesia, and any blue water
setting.
The UR/Pro color correcting filter for green
water enhances contrast and improves the
color of green water to give your subject a rich,
natural tone. Effective with available sunlight up
to 80 ft (24m). Use in most lakes and any green water setting.
The color filters are for available light use only. Not recommended when
using external strobes.
UR-Pro Filter Lens Port
ptional Tray with Release Handle 9523.61
The optional aluminum tray with release
handle comes with the necessary hardware to
mount to your Ikelite housing. To attach, see
page 17.
External Color Correcting Filters

Attaching an optional Tray + Dual Handles will
add stability and gripping point(s) for
comfortable use of the housing. Add a second
strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light
your subjects.
1. Place the housing upside
down on a flat surface or in
your lap so that the housing
port is facing toward you as
shown.
2. Line up the 3/8” tray holes
with the housing mounts. If
the tray is positioned
properly, the handle will be
on your left side facing down.
3. Place a shoulder washer in
each 3/8” tray hole with the
small end of the washer facing down.
4. With your free hand, insert and rotate the 12-24 x 1/2” screws clockwise
until threaded into the housing mounts. Finish tightening the tray to the
housing using a flathead screwdriver. Do not overtighten.
Attach ptional Tray with Release Handle(s) to Housing
Attach ptional Tray + Dual Handles to Housing
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The AutoFlash AF35 kit is a great
compliment, and an effortless, affordable way
to add a flash to your new Ikelite point and
shoot camera system. Everything you need
to get started is in the box. Just attach it to
the bottom of your housing and start taking
pictures!
The AF35 Strobe Package is available to support your housing along
with a full range of accessories. Please visit www.ikelite.com to see
additional information regarding this and other strobe package options.
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AF
ikelite
AUTOFLASH
If you have purchased an optional
Ikelite Tray and Handle for your
housing, an Ikelite Strobe Arm will
easily attach to the Handle by
depressing the spring-loaded Handle
Push Button until it stops. ently slide
the pronged end of the Ikelite Arm into
the hole in the top of the Handle as
shown.
When the Ikelite Arm is properly
seated, the Handle Push Button will
return to it’s starting position.
Ikelite Arm
Handle Push
Button
Housing Handle
Attach ptional Strobe Arm to Housing Handle
AF35 Strobe Package 4035
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The housing port is designed to accept 3.0-inch diameter color filters,
and wide angle or macro options with 67mm threads. Light is absorbed
very quickly as it passes through water. A subject will look darker, less
colorful and somewhat grainy when viewed through even a few feet of
water. The addition of a compatible wide angle accessory expands the
camera's field of view underwater, providing the opportunity to get as
close as possible to the subject and reduce the amount of water light
passes through.
We recommend the Ikelite W30 Wide Angle Lens or INON UWL-H100
Wide Angle Lens for excellent edge sharpness with minimal vignetting
(dark shadows in the corners of the image). Vignetting may be eliminated
by either zooming slightly or cropping the image in post-production.
Notes:
The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used with External Accessory
Lenses.
Bayonet mount lenses cannot be used with this housing.
Please visit www.ikelite.com for additional information.
Ikelite 6430 W30 Conversion Lens
External Accessory Lenses

Recommended Accessories - continued
Video Lighting
External video lights such as the 2101 Vega Video + Photo Light add
color when using the video/movie mode of your camera. Primary video
lights are specially color balanced to provide natural tones.
Additional Accessories
- 2602.3 Quick Release Handle Kit for oPro
- amma LED Focus/Flashlight
A full range of accessories are available to support your housing. Please
visit www.ikelite.com to see the most current information about
recommended accessories for your housing.
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