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Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot SX700 

HS

Product # 6148.70
 

Summary of Contents for 6148.70

Page 1: ...gistration 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 na...

Page 2: ...A where we started 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...

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: ...ing 9 Opening the Housing 9 Installing the Camera 9 Using the Built in Flash 11 Using the Flash Diffuser 11 Installing the Flash Diffuser 11 Setting Up An External Strobe 12 Using the Flash Deflector...

Page 5: ...Dive 18 Lens Port 18 Storage 19 Servicing Recommendations 19 Lubricating Controls 19 Lubricating Push Buttons 20 Lubricating Control Shafts 21 Troubleshooting 23 Spare Parts 25 Limited Warranty 25 Se...

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

Page 7: ...7 6148 70 MENU DISP Mode O ring 6148 70 MENU DISP Left Macro Menu Playback Down Erase Control dial Display Up Exposure Compensation Right Flash Func Set Movie Mobile device connection...

Page 8: ...to storage Setting Up Your Camera Pre Installation Checklist 1 Insert a fully charged camera battery 2 Insert a properly formatted memory card 3 Remove any attached lanyard or neck strap Camera Setti...

Page 9: ...ousing 1 Push the lid snap lock forward and lift the curved end away from the housing Lock 2 Lid snaps are designed to provide enough force to compress the o ring for a proper seal Keep firm pressure...

Page 10: ...in its proper location on the back 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 fr...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...Up An External Strobe We recommend attaching an external strobe for the optimal color and clarity in a wide variety of photographic situations including daylight photography This housing provides fib...

Page 13: ...e fiber optic ports on the housing 3 Press the deflector firmly into place 4 To remove the deflector lift the bottom with your thumb or a dull instrument and pull away from the housing About Fiber Opt...

Page 14: ...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 fiber optic cord in place 3 Attach one end of the fiber optic...

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: ...er 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 receivi...

Page 17: ...ormation that can be adjusted It is important to respect all living creatures underwater including people marine life and coral Get as close as you can to your subjects when taking a photograph but ne...

Page 18: ...shaded place where it is protected from impact and overheating If no shade is available cover the housing with a light colored towel or cloth 5 Check the memory card capacity and battery life of your...

Page 19: ...e during travel Do not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged periods Heat may damage the camera Do not transport with the camera inside of the housing Do not store the housing...

Page 20: ...cant can collect sand hair or debris which may interfere with proper sealing Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack or o rings to swell Lubricat...

Page 21: ...ush button o ring kits include replacement e clips Push buttons look similar but vary in length Remove and re install one push button at a time Lubricating Control Shafts 1 Loosen the knob set screw u...

Page 22: ...t screw with the control flat 7 Tighten the set screw firmly against the flat of the control shaft using a hex key 8 Check that the set screw is oriented properly by holding the control shaft in place...

Page 23: ...s been corrected Photos are over exposed too light Adjust aperture smaller shutter speed faster or ISO lower setting Move light s farther away from your subject Adjust exposure compensation in the cam...

Page 24: ...cate the controls Button s or control s not operating Tighten the camera mounting plate with a screwdriver Ensure that nothing is preventing the camera from going all of the way into the housing Check...

Page 25: ...age paid Ikelite will at its sole discretion repair or replace such products and will return to customer postage paid All other claims of any nature are not covered Except as mentioned above no other...

Page 26: ...tion on international customs documentation please refer to our website at https www ikelite com pages service repairs Contact Us If you have any questions about your product or need advice on getting...

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