Ikelite m10 User manual

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Underwater Housing for Canon EOS M10
Product Number 6973.10

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Table of Contents
PREPARATION.......................................................................P. 3
SPECIFICATIONS - no camera installed ................................P. 4
INCLUDED 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 STEPS..............................P. 7
STEP 1 - Camera Setup..........................................................P. 7
STEP 2 - Opening the Housing ...............................................P. 8
STEP 3 - Install Camera in Housing........................................P. 8 - 10
STEP 4 - Closing the Housing.................................................P. 11
STEP 5 - Attaching the Lens Port............................................P. 11
STEP 6 - Entering the Water ...................................................P. 12
Removing the Camera from the Housing ................................P. 12
STROBE COMPATIBILITY and USE .....................................P. 13
Strobe Compatibility ................................................................P. 13
Fiber Optic Cord Compatibility.................................................P. 13
Attach Fiber Optic Cord to the Housing...................................P. 14
Using Fiber Optic Strobes .......................................................P. 15
Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash ...........................................P. 15
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS .....P. 15
SPARE PARTS .......................................................................P. 16
MAINTENANCE......................................................................P. 16
Lens Port .................................................................................P. 16
O-ring Storage.........................................................................P. 16

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PREPARATION
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 the housing is
watertight. Refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 24.
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 23.
Table of Contents - continued
Lubricant..................................................................................P. 17
Housing Maintenance..............................................................P. 17 - 18
Control Maintenance ...............................................................P. 19 - 22
PHOTO TIPS...........................................................................P. 23
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................P. 24 - 26
CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................P. 26
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................P. 30
RETURNING PRODUCTS FOR SERVICE.............................P. 31

SPECIFICATIONS - no camera installed
• 200 ft (60m) depth rating
• Controls for all camera functions except Mobile Device Connection Button
• Slightly negative buoyancy in fresh water. Actual buoyancy varies
depending on choice of lens and port.
• 1/4-20 thread tray mounting with 3-inch (76mm) spacing
• Weight 3.2 lb (1.4 kg)
• Dimensions 9.75 x 6.5 x 6.5 in (247 x 165 x 165 mm)
• ABS-PC, acrylic, and acetyl construction
INCLUDED in the BOX
• Housing
• Accessory Package (includes 1cc silicone lube, hex head wrench and extra
control tips)
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Parts of the Housing - Front View
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Shutter
Button Front Dial Fiber Optic Ports
1/4-20 External Tray Mounts
Movie Button Flash Pop Up SwitchPower Button
Lens Release Button

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Parts of the Housing - Back View
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MENU
INFO
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1. Mode Dial
2. MENU Button
3. Exp. Comp./Single-erase/Up
4. AE Lock / Left Button
5. Q.SET / Center Button
6. Macro / Right Button
7. INFO / Down Button
8. Playback / Right Button

1. Insert a fully charged camera battery
2. Insert and properly format a memory card.
3. Set Rec.Mode to “Av” or “M.”
4. Set Image Review to “4 sec.”
5. Set AF operation to “ONE SHOT” and AF method to “1-point AF.”
6. Set Continuous AF and AF-assist beam to “Off.”
7. Set ISO to “200.”
8. Set Metering Mode to “Center Weighted Avg.”
9. In Flash Control: Set Flash ring to “On” and Red-eye reduc. to “Off.”
10. Set Power Saving - Auto Power Down to “Off.”
11. Set Time Zone, Date/Time.
12. Set White Balance to “AWB.” Always use auto white balance (AWB) when
using a strobe/ash. When recording video, AWB can still be used, but
for more accurate and consistent colors we recommend setting “Custom
White Balance” .
- Camera settings not mentioned should be set to the user’s preference.
- Some settings may change based on your shooting environment.
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HOUSING and CAMERA SETUP STEPS
Step 1 - Initial Camera Setup

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Step 2 - Opening the Housing
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 - Install Camera in Housing
1. Make sure the camera battery is fully charged and a SD memory card is
inserted into the camera. Save existing photos on a separate storage
device before formatting SD Card.
2. Pull top housing control knob up for more clearance.
3. The Mounting Plate is secured to the inside bottom of the housing. The
camera Mounting Tray slides into the Mounting Plate. Use your index
nger and thumb to pull the Mounting Tray away from the Mounting Plate,
Diagram A, page 9. Use your other thumb to apply opposite pressure
against the bottom of the housing to assist in removal of the Tray if
necessary.
Push Forward
Lid
Snap
Lock
Lift

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Step 3 - Install Camera in Housing - continued
Diagram A
Mounting Tray Mounting Plate
Pull to Remove
4. Using a coin or at head
screwdriver (preferred), secure
the camera Mounting Tray
to the camera tripod mount,
Diagram B. Tighten camera
rmly to avoid movement on
tray. The Mounting Tray only
attaches one way with the
Mounting Tray Tab to the back
of the camera.
An additional 1/4-20-inch tray
hole allows attachment to a
land tripod stand.
Diagram B
Tighten here
Mounting Tray Tab

Step 3 - Install Camera in Housing - continued
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Diagram C
Push Camera and
Mounting Tray all
the way forward into
Mounting Plate
Mounting Plate
5. Gently slide the camera with Mounting Tray back into the Mounting Plate,
Diagram C, page 10. Using your thumbs, push against the Mounting Tray
until it 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 and no housing controls are in the way.

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Step 4 - Closing the Housing
1. Make sure the o-ring is clean
and in its proper location on
the back of the housing.
2. Place the back onto the
housing front.
3. Place each lid snap into the
corresponding hook on the
housing back.
4. Push lid snaps simultaneously
toward the housing front until
they are at against the housing and the lock has engaged.
5. Check the o-ring seal. The o-ring should form a solid uniform line around
the back of the housing, denoting a good seal. There will be a small even
gap around the housing between the housing back and front.
Lid Hook
O-ring
Even gap on
all 4 sides
Lid Snap
Step 5 - Attaching the Lens Port
A compatible lens port is required for waterproof operation. Never
submerge the housing without a lens port attached.
1. Lightly lubricate the o-ring on the port base. When properly lubricated, the
o-ring should have an even, slightly shiny appearance. Wipe off any excess
lubricant. Lubricant prevents the o-ring from rolling or extruding, however, it
is not a sealing mechanism.
2. If using a gear sleeve, place it on the port base with the teeth side outward.
3. Slide the lens port onto the housing port base and press evenly down
toward the housing until it stops. There should be a very thin, even gap
between the bottom of the port and the housing front.
4. If using a dome shade, rotate the lens port gently so that the wider
extensions are oriented on the top and bottom. If the shade is misaligned, it
may cause vignetting (dark shadows in the corner of the image).
5. Finger-tighten the three thumbscrews until they stop. Do not overtighten.

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Gently pull backward
on the Mounting Tray
Tab to remove
Removing the Camera from the Housing
1. Thoroughly dry housing.
2. Remove the housing back, see Step 2, Opening the Housing, Page 8.
3. Pull on the Thumb Screw with your index nger. Slowly and gently pull the
camera backward to separate from housing, Diagram D. Continue pulling
the camera backward and remove from housing. We recommend doing this
procedure on a desktop or solid at surface to avoid dropping the camera.
If you are nished using the housing, remove the Mounting Tray from the
camera bottom and slide it back into the Housing Mounting Plate. For
storage and travel, remove the back o-ring and place in a small plastic bag.
Place the bag inside the housing and reattach the housing back.
Note: The camera MUST be removed from the housing when changing a
camera battery or SD card.
Diagram D
Thumb Screw
Before entering the water, turn the camera ON and operate each of the
housing controls to get a feel for using the camera in the housing.
As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check to see that the
housing is properly sealed. Using your nger, wipe away any air bubbles
on the face of the lens port. If possible, rst water test the housing with no
camera inside to assure a safe and watertight environment.
Step 6 - Entering the Water

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STROBE COMPATIBILITY and USE
Strobe Compatibility
• AF35.................................. not compatible
• DS50 ................................. yes, above serial number 70000
• DS51 ................................. yes
• DS125 ............................... yes, above serial number 5000
• DS160, DS161 .................. yes
• DS200 ............................... yes, above serial number 7163
• Non-Ikelite ......................... yes (in most cases), manual ash exposure only
• Built-in ............................... no
• Ikelite 4501 Fiber Optic Coiled Cord
• INON Optical D Cable “Non-wireless type” L-Connector
• Sea&Sea Fiber Optic Cable (L-type) Product No. 50107
• Olympus UW Fiber Optic Cable PTCB-E02
• Nauticam Optical Fiber Cable No. 26211 Nauticam to INON
• Nauticam Optical Fiber Cable No. 26212 Nauticam to Sea&Sea
Fiber Optic Cord Compatibility

The Ikelite Housing features a Fiber Optic Port on the housing front. The
Port is designed to accept standard ber optic cords.
1. Lightly lubricate the Sync Cord O-rings. Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant (supplied
with housing). Other lubricants may cause the o-rings to swell and seal
improperly.
2. Line up one of the cord ends with one of the open corresponding Fiber
Optic Ports. Insert and push Sync Cord into the port until it stops. Cord
End Base should be ush with Fiber Optic Port. Either Cord End may be
attached to a component.
3. Attach other end of the cord to your strobe.
Attach Ikelite Fiber Optic Cord to the Housing
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Diagram E
Cord End Base
Fiber Optic Cord

Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash
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Using Fiber Optic Strobes
1. Attach Fiber Optic Cord(s) to the housing Fiber Optic Port(s) next to the
housing port, Diagram E, page 14.
2. Extend camera ash.
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.
Go to ikelite.com for a complete list of accessories for your housing.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS
Optional Tray + Release Handle 9523.63
MADE IN USA
The optional aluminum tray with release handle
comes with the necessary hardware to mount to
your Ikelite housing.
Optional Tray + Dual Handles 9523.64
MADE IN USA
The built-in camera ash can only be used to trigger ber optic strobes.
The ash alone will NOT illuminate subjects underwater.

SPARE PARTS - available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer
• 0110 Main o-ring
• 9104.5 Waterproof bulkhead cap
• 0200 Port cover
• 0184.2 Silicone lubricant 2cc reclosable tube
MAINTENANCE
Lens Port
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse and
gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean, use a mild
soap solution or lens cleaner. It is NOT necessary to remove the Port for
cleaning. Do not rinse the inside of the Port.
Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
O-ring Storage
When storing the housing, remove the main housing o-ring. Lightly lubricate
the o-ring until it appears shiny and place in a small resealable plastic bag.
Use only Ikelite lubricant. Place the bag inside the housing and store until
needed.
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Housing Maintenance
Your Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attention
as your other photographic equipment. In addition to normal maintenance,
we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite periodically to be
checked and pressure tested.
- DO NOT leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged
periods. Heat may damage the camera.
- DO NOT ship the camera in the housing.
- Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the set screw in
each control knob. Check each control gland penetrating the housing to
make sure they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate
loose during travel.
- Keep the main housing o-ring clean and lightly lubricated. To lubricate,
remove the o-ring from the back. Put a small amount of lkelite lubricant on
your ngers. Pull the o-ring through your ngers to apply a thin coating of
lubricant. Only apply enough lubricant to make the o-ring feel slick.
DO NOT stretch the o-ring.
Lubricant
Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use
only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the main
housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly.
Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o-ring or
lubricate a sticky control. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean cloth.
Lubricant is not a sealant; it is used to reduce friction. Excessive lubricant
can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with proper sealing.
CAUTION:
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can
cause the plastic housing to crack or o-rings to swell.

This light coating of lubricant will help to keep the o-ring from drying out
and will help to show a dark sealing line when the housing back is properly
sealed.
- Keep area where the o-ring ts and sealing surface of the housing clean.
- Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each saltwater
use. Depress push buttons repeatedly in fresh water to eliminate trapped
saltwater. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port to eliminate water spotting.
After several uses in saltwater, soak the housing exterior in a mild soap
solution; rinse and dry before storing. When storing the housing, remove
the back o-ring, lightly lubricate, and place in a plastic bag. Place the plastic
bag with o-ring inside the housing for safe keeping.
- If removing a housing push button, Do Not re-use the E-clip. Contact Ikelite
for replacement E-clips (part 0319.12).
- Leave lid snaps in the open position when not using the housing for
extended periods.
- Always disassemble and clean optional Tray/Handle(s) before storage.
Housing Maintenance - continued
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Control Maintenance
Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with
minimal maintenance.
Push button controls normally require no maintenance other than rinsing
in freshwater after saltwater use. Depress each push button in fresh
water several times to eliminate trapped saltwater. If a push button control
becomes difcult to push or if it sticks when depressed, soak the housing in
luke warm fresh water. After a few minutes, operate the push button. If this
does not correct the problem, return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance.
If you are on a trip and unable to return the housing immediately, a push
button may be lubricated by pressing and holding the push button all the
way in. Then, use your nger or other small non-metal object to place a
small amount of lube at the base of the shaft inside the housing.
Press and release the push button
several times until the lube is worked
up into the o-ring.
After completing this procedure, close
the housing and submerge it in water
without the camera inside.
Check the control for watertightness.
Diagram I
Apply Ikelite
Lube Here
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Control Maintenance - continued
In the unlikely event one of the control shafts sticks or becomes difcult to
operate, you can remove the control from the housing and lubricate it, or
return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance.
Your housing may feature both round and hex style control glands. To
remove a control in a round style gland, Diagram J, page 22, loosen the
set screw in the knob (hex head wrench required); remove the knob. If there
is salt or dirt build-up on the exposed control shaft, clean the shaft. Open
the housing and gently slide the control shaft out of the control gland. Clean
and lightly lubricate the shaft and o-rings, including the large end of the
shaft.
If there is a shutter spring on the Control Shaft, make sure it is in its proper
position. Rotate the Shaft back and forth slightly to aid installation back into
the Control Gland. Replace the knob with the Set Screw over the Control
Flat. The Set Screw in the knob should be tightened down against the at
area on the Control Shaft so the knob does not turn on the shaft.
- Some of the controls have long shafts and feature a hex style control gland.
These controls can be pulled out, exposing the shaft, Diagram K, page 22.
To lubricate the control, gently pull on the knob until the stainless steel
shaft is exposed. Lightly lubricate the shaft, then move the shaft in and out
several times. This will lubricate the x-ring in the Ikelite control gland. This
should be done before using the housing after a prolonged storage period,
or once a week when the housing is in constant use.
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