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Check each housing control while underwater to ensure that 
they are disengaged. An inadvertently engaged control may limit 
functioning of the camera.

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Check that the zoom control is disengaged.

Backscatter or “snow” in images

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Position strobes or lights farther away from your lens and at a slight 
angle. Do not light water between the camera and subject.

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Avoid using strobes in extremely low-visibility conditions.

Limited Warranty

This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for 
a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Defective 
products should be returned to Ikelite postage 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 warranty expressed or implied 
applies to this Ikelite product. 

Service and Repairs

Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all 
products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase date must be 
provided to obtain warranty service.
No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or 
through your dealer. Please include a brief description of the problem, 
any relevant email correspondence, and/or description of the service 
request. Always include name, shipping address, email address, and 
phone number inside of the package. Send postage paid to:

Ikelite Underwater Systems
Attn: Service Department

Summary of Contents for 6148.72

Page 1: ...register your product at ikelite com within 15 days of purchase Our product registration database is the best way for us to contact you in the event of a product update UnderwaterHousingforCanonSX720...

Page 2: ...updates or notices pertaining to your equipment IncludedintheBox Housing Port Cover Accessory Packet including 1cc Silicone Lubricant Specifications 200 ft 60m depth rating Controls for all camera con...

Page 3: ...s in the rinse tank Do not use alcohol cleaning agents spray lubricants Rain X or other solvents on the housing or lens port Use of an incompatible chemical compound can damage the plastic and o rings...

Page 4: ...y in the Accessory Port 7 Setting Up Your Camera 7 Pre Installation Checklist Initial Camera Settings 7 Setting Up Your Housing 8 Opening the Housing 8 Inserting the Camera 8 Closing the Housing 9 Att...

Page 5: ...5 GettingtoKnowYourHousing Tray Mounts Lens Port Fiber Optic Ports Lid Snap Accessory Port Hole Plug Power Button ON OFF Zoom Lever Shutter Button Movie Button...

Page 6: ...6 Getting to Know Your Housing continued MENU INFO O Ring Lanyard Camera Mounting Tray Camera Mounting Plate Lid Hook Mode Dial MENU INFO Control Dial FUNC SET Single Erase Down Button UP Button...

Page 7: ...accessory port features a 1 2 20 threaded hole Make sure your fitting is the same thread pattern DO NOT cross thread DO NOT overtighten 5 After installing an accessory pressure test the housing by div...

Page 8: ...rward and start to lift the curved end away from the housing 2 Lid snaps are designed to provide enough force to compress the o ring for a proper seal Keep firm pressure against the lid snap while lif...

Page 9: ...back of the Mounting Plate is flush with the back of the housing mount 6 Pop up the flash before installing the camera into the housing when triggering an external strobe Once the camera is closed in...

Page 10: ...nd of the fiber optic cord to ensure that it is clean and smooth 2 Ensure that the Fiber Optic Cord O ring is in place This o ring does not provide waterproofing however it does keep the fiber optic c...

Page 11: ...around the back of the housing 2 Turn on the camera and check all control functions 3 Make sure that the camera can obtain focus and take a photo 4 Check battery life and open storage space on your me...

Page 12: ...e housing in fresh water Rotate the housing controls and press each button while submerged in fresh water to flush out any salt or debris to ensure smooth operation on future dives 2 NEVER leave your...

Page 13: ...lean lint free cloth 7 Store in a cool dry place 8 Like regulators and other pressure sensitive equipment we recommend careful care and cleaning along with annual replacement of the factory seals Spar...

Page 14: ...iber optic cord is properly attached Buttons are stuck Soak the housing in lukewarm fresh water Depress each button several times while the housing is submerged Apply lubricant to the button Press the...

Page 15: ...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 warranty...

Page 16: ...to the manufacturer for repair service Value of the equipment listed for customs purposes should be zero ContactUs If you have any questions about your product or need advice on getting the images you...

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