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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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35

AF

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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. Gently 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 Optional Strobe Arm to Housing Handle

AF35 Strobe Package 4035

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Summary of Contents for 6170.40

Page 1: ...Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS40 TZ60 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...

Page 2: ...P 8 9 STEP 4 Installing Camera in Housing P 10 STEP 5 Closing the Housing P 10 STEP 6 Final Check P 11 Housing Usage P 11 Zoom Control Use P 11 Built in Flash and Strobe Use P 12 Strobe Use P 12 Using...

Page 3: ...roughly 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...

Page 4: ...ser included Optional Tray Mounting 12 24 thread external tray mounting with 3 in 76 mm spacing Main O Ring 0109 Housing Dimensions Dimensions 6 8w x 4 8h x 5 9d in 173 x 122 x 150 mm Housing Material...

Page 5: ...5 Parts of the Housing Front View Zoom Lever Shutter Button Camera ON OFF Button External Tray Mount Lid Snap Lens Port Control Ring Fiber Optic Ports Mode Dial...

Page 6: ...on Motion Picture Button Control Dial Dot Housing Dot Control Dial Note that a small section of the rubber disc is missing at the end of this control This is normal and allows the user to completely d...

Page 7: ...ct Ratio to 4 3 Picture Size to 18M and Quality to Fine Set ISO Sensitivity to 200 and White Balance to AWB For best results manually set white balance for each working depth Set AF Mode to 1 Area and...

Page 8: ...thread or overtighten the Mounting Tray Bolt as you may damage the camera tripod socket threads 1 The Mounting Tray for the camera is secured to the housing back Position the camera on the Mounting T...

Page 9: ...d Control Wheel cut away Use this position with Control Wheel knob white dot in the 12 o clock position to install or remove camera from housing When not in use after installation rotate Control Wheel...

Page 10: ...ng STEP 5 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 a...

Page 11: ...he way around the back open the lid snaps reseat the housing back and close the lid snaps Visually check the seal again 11 Housing Usage Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to...

Page 12: ...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 light...

Page 13: ...r Installation and Removal The factory installed flash Deflector should be removed and replaced by the Diffuser page 14 when using ONLY the built in camera flash and no external strobes To remove lift...

Page 14: ...ould 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...

Page 15: ...opical 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 6441 86...

Page 16: ...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 wa...

Page 17: ...ation regarding this and other strobe package options ik e li t e 3 5 A F i k e li t e A U T O F L A S H If you have purchased an optional Ikelite Tray and Handle for your housing an Ikelite Strobe Ar...

Page 18: ...n about recommended accessories for your housing External Macro Adaptor 9306 82 Allows attachment of 67mm threaded macro lenses from Inon and Epoque NOT for use with 67mm threaded wide angle lenses WD...

Page 19: ...Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack or o rings to swell Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens After use rinse and gently dry the...

Page 20: ...ubricant Only apply enough lubricant to make the o ring feel slick Do Not stretch the o ring This light coating of lubricant will help to keep the o ring from drying out and will help to show a dark s...

Page 21: ...on 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...

Page 22: ...f 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 t...

Page 23: ...te the shaft including the end of the shaft Slide the shaft back into the control gland and gently slide the shaft back and forth a few times without fully removing the shaft from the gland Replace th...

Page 24: ...ft before reinserting into gland Diagram C O rings Knob Control Gland Housing Lubricate shaft Pull out knob to expose shaft Diagram D Diagram E Loosen set screw allen wrench required Tighten set screw...

Page 25: ...Do not shoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend into the background and be difficult to see in the photograph Shoot subjects straight on or shoot up at a slight angle using the blue wate...

Page 26: ...cky grab the control knob pull it out and then push back in If still sticky see the Control Maintenance section pages 22 24 Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance Problem Solution Image is...

Page 27: ...diving If moisture or water droplets are present around the controls or sealing areas return the housing to Ikelite for evaluation Clean the main housing o ring and sealing surface of the housing Make...

Page 28: ...nstalled and immerse in water Return housing to Ikelite for evaluation Problem Solution Pictures are too blue or too green Use custom manual white balance Reset for each working depth or when attachin...

Page 29: ...or any Ikelite Dealer Customer Support Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before contacting Ikelite Customer Support Ikelite Underwater Systems Service Department 50 We...

Page 30: ...fective 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...

Page 31: ...number inside of the package Send postage paid to Ikelite Underwater Systems Attention Service Department 50 West 33 Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA No reimbursements for postage paid will be issued...

Page 32: ...est 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA www ikelite com Product Registration Please go to www ikelite com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase 6170 40_Panasonic ZS40_01 0714 2...

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