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Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot G7 X

Product # 6146.07

 

Summary of Contents for 6146.07

Page 1: ...registration database is the quickest way for us to contact you in the event of a product update To register send a photo of the above registration label to us via ikelite ikelite com along with your...

Page 2: ...rted in 1962 We are available if you have any questions or want photo advice Send us an email 24 hours a day to ikelite ikelite com We strive to reply within 1 business day An electronic version of th...

Page 3: ...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 lubri...

Page 4: ...e 9 Setting Up Your Housing 9 Opening the Housing 9 Using the Flash Deflector 10 Installing the Flash Deflector 10 Installing the Camera 11 Using the Built in Flash 12 Using the Flash Diffuser 12 Inst...

Page 5: ...Dive 17 Lens Port 18 Storage 18 Servicing Recommendations 19 Lubricating Controls 19 Lubricating Push Buttons 20 Lubricating Control Shafts 21 Troubleshooting 22 Spare Parts 24 Limited Warranty 25 Se...

Page 6: ...6 Getting to Know Your Housing Shutter Fiber optic ports Lid snap Tray mounts Lens port Zoom Power Mode dial Control ring...

Page 7: ...7 6146 07 MENU RING FUNC Mode O ring 6146 07 MENU RING FUNC Left Macro Menu Playback Down Display Control dial Up Drive mode Right Flash Func Set Exposure compensation Movie Ring function...

Page 8: ...hing the Control Ring Gear 1 Place the gear around the camera s control ring and press into place 2 Three set screws are installed in the gear ring Gently tighten the three set screws using the includ...

Page 9: ...ikelite com blogs cheat sheets Power Save The camera s power saving functions allow you to extend battery life and yet always be ready for the next shot Adjust the Pwr Save Start Time to suit your sh...

Page 10: ...tic ports and reduces unwanted backscatter the illumination of particles in the water Installing the Flash Deflector 1 Only the diffuser or deflector should be installed at any given time If a diffuse...

Page 11: ...of the housing The main o ring does not require lubricant to make a seal 7 Align the housing back with the front and carefully insert the camera into the housing front until the rear o ring is touchi...

Page 12: ...y to zoom in when shooting close up photos to completely eliminate any darkened areas Installing the Flash Diffuser 1 The flash deflector must be removed to use the camera s built in flash to illumina...

Page 13: ...aching an external strobe for the optimal color and clarity in a wide variety of photographic situations including daylight photography This housing provides fiber optic ports for optical triggering o...

Page 14: ...rd 1 Check the end of the fiber optic cord to ensure that it is clean and smooth 2 Check that the fiber optic cord o ring is in place This o ring does not provide waterproofing but it does keep the fi...

Page 15: ...seals Entering the Water 1 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 2 We recommend entering the water wit...

Page 16: ...urned 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...

Page 17: ...earning about Underwater Photography Visit the Photo School section of ikelite com for a wide range of information on shooting underwater including Product Tutorials and Videos Cheat Sheets with expos...

Page 18: ...ecessary 6 Always re check the o ring seal after opening the housing Lens Port Treat the surface of the lens port like a camera lens After use rinse and gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water...

Page 19: ...commended that the housing be sent to Ikelite or an authorized service center annually for routine service and maintenance Service may be required more or less frequently depending on care and use Lub...

Page 20: ...release the push button several times to work the lubricant into the o ring 4 If a push button control becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed soak the housing in warm soapy fresh wat...

Page 21: ...shaft including the large outer end of the shaft 4 If there is a spring associated with the control make sure it is in its proper position Control gland Control shaft Knob set screw Housing Control f...

Page 22: ...stalling controls Remove and re install one control at a time DO NOT pull the shutter trigger without a camera installed You may accidentally detach or damage the control spring Troubleshooting Water...

Page 23: ...rom firing Check camera settings recommended for use with an external strobe in the beginning of this manual Check that the fiber optic cord is properly attached Check that the camera s built in flash...

Page 24: ...om control is in the center deactivated position Check that the shutter is not half depressed If the shutter spring has been damaged by activation without a camera installed it may not return properly...

Page 25: ...any service to ensure that all products perform as intended No prior authorization is required You may return directly to us or through your dealer Please include a brief description of the problem a...

Page 26: ...duct or need advice on getting the images you want please get in touch with us and we ll do everything we can to help you capture your unique perspective Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd St Indian...

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