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CAUTION:

Some camera tripod
socket threads are
plastic. The mounting
bolt is metal. Do not
cross thread or over
tighten as you may
damage the camera
tripod socket threads.

Installing the Camera

1. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the controls

out of the way for installation of the camera.

2. Remove the back from the housing. 
3. The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back.

Position the camera on the tray.

4. Using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera with the tray

mounting bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod socket - Diagram A.

Opening the Housing

Lid Snaps have a 

Lock

.

To open housing, push Lid Snap
Lock forward and lift as shown.
Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it
does not fly open quickly.

Some Lid Snaps have a lot of 
spring tension once they go over 
center, so keep a firm grip on the Lid Snap.
Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time. 

Push Forward

Lid Snap Lock

Lift

Diagram A

Nikon

COOLPIX

14

x

WIDE

Full

HD

Tray Mounting Bolt

Summary of Contents for 6184.82

Page 1: ...n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l 6184 82 for Nikon S8200 Lens Port Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive...

Page 2: ...ng P 8 Usage P 9 Turn Camera On P 9 Zoom Control P 9 Using the Camera s Built in Flash P 9 Diffuser and Deflector Use P 10 Entering the Water P 11 Maintenance P 11 Lens Port P 11 Lubricant P 11 Housin...

Page 3: ...ging occurs or droplets of water enter the housing do not install a camera Clean the housing main o ring and retest to make sure that it is watertight Refer to the Troubleshooting section page 17 We s...

Page 4: ...Set camera to Auto mode Set Flash Mode to Fill flash Set White Balance to Auto Set Image Mode to 14m Set Metering to Center weighted Set ISO to 100 Set AF area mode to Center Set Autofocus mode to AF...

Page 5: ...Lens Port 5 Housing Controls Front View Zoom Lever Shutter Release Mode Dial Lens Port External Tray Mounts Lid Snap...

Page 6: ...3 Ikelite DIGITAL 6 Housing Controls 1 Movie Record Button 2 Playback Button 3 Flash Mode 4 Self timer 5 OK Apply Selection Housing Controls Back View 6 Rotary Selector 7 Macro Mode 8 Menu Button 9 De...

Page 7: ...to the housing back Position the camera on the tray 4 Using a coin or screwdriver preferred secure the camera with the tray mounting bolt which threads into the camera s tripod socket Diagram A Openi...

Page 8: ...on the lid snaps until they snap into place Lid snaps on opposite sides of the housing should be closed at the same time Be sure they are down far enough to engage the lock Double check Once the housi...

Page 9: ...om control it must be returned 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 funct...

Page 10: ...ock and redirect the camera s flash to the AF35 slave unit or EV controller which controls the external strobe s output Remove the diffuser before attempting to install the deflector Diffuser Deflecto...

Page 11: ...spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the plastic housing to crack or o rings to swell Lens Port Treat the glass or acrylic in the lens port as a camera lens After use rinse and gen...

Page 12: ...l the o ring through your fingers to apply a light coating of lubricant 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...

Page 13: ...afts These controls can be pulled out exposing the shaft see diagrams B and C page 14 To lubricate the control gently pull on the knob until the stainless steel shaft is exposed Lightly lubricate the...

Page 14: ...m B Loosen Set Screw Housing Gland Control Shaft Control Maintenance continued Slide the shaft back into the control gland and gently slide it back and forth a few times without fully removing the sha...

Page 15: ...or silty bottom If backscatter becomes a problem in the environment you are photographing an external flash will help eliminate much of the backscatter Many digital cameras have a slight lag time bet...

Page 16: ...annot be adjusted in a photo processing program A slightly underexposed image has color information that can be adjusted It is important to respect all living creatures underwater including people mar...

Page 17: ...it out and then push back in If still sticky see the Control Maintenance section pages 13 14 Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance Problem Solution Image is over or under exposed or a cor...

Page 18: ...ing fog on the lens port Close the housing in an air conditioned room or vehicle or in front of an air conditioner The housing should not be direct in sunlight for an extended period of time Purchase...

Page 19: ...cessories Water enters the housing Remove clean and properly lubricate the main o ring Look for hair dirt or foreign debris crossing the o ring seal Reassemble the housing without a camera installed a...

Page 20: ...specially color balanced to provide natural tones Travel Cases Protect your investment and travel with ease An optional Carrying Case or Travel Bag will accommodate the housing with a single AF35 or...

Page 21: ...Not recommended for use with an external flash Recommended Accessories continued Please Read If Using an EV Manual Controller The EV Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user settings On...

Page 22: ...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 natu...

Page 23: ...ng 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...

Page 24: ...Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA www ikelite com 6184 82_Nikon_S8200_01 1111...

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