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#6184.91 for Nikon S9100

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Page 1: ...sing i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l 6184 91 for Nikon S9100 Lens Port Product Registration Please take a moment to fill out the online Ikelite Product Registration form at http www ikelite com forms regForm htm ...

Page 2: ...age Turn Camera On Zoom Control Using the Camera s Built in Flash P 10 Diffuser and Deflector Installation and Use P 11 Entering the Water Pp 11 14 Maintenance Lubricant Housing Maintenance Control Maintenance Pp 15 16 Specifications Photo Tips Pp 17 18 Troubleshooting Pp 19 25 Recommended and Related Accessories P 26 Technical Support Ikelite Limited Warranty P 27 Returning Products for Service P...

Page 3: ...nstruction booklet thoroughly before use to have a full understanding of where each camera control is located and what function each control provides Also please read your camera manual thoroughly to fully understand each camera function If you are new to underwater photography be sure to read the Photo Tips section Before placing your camera in the housing it is a good idea to immerse the closed ...

Page 4: ...Auto mode 5 RAISE camera flash Set Flash Mode to Flash Always Fires lightning bolt in LCD 6 Set White Balance to Auto and Metering to Center weighted 7 Set Image Mode to 12m 8 Set AF assist beam to Off 9 Set ISO sensitivity to 160 10 Set AF area mode to Center 11 Set Autofocus mode to Single AF 12 Set Macro mode to ON flower icon 4 ...

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

Page 6: ...1 Movie Record Button 2 Playback Button 3 Rotary multi selector up 4 Rotary multi selector left 5 Ok apply selection Button 6 Rotary multi selector right 7 Rotary multi selector down 8 Menu Button 9 Delete Button Housing Controls Back View ...

Page 7: ... from the housing 4 The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back Position the camera on the tray 5 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 doe...

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 housing is closed check the o ring seal Check the gap between the housing back and the housing It should be even all the way around the housing Look through the clear plastic back at the o ring You should...

Page 9: ...osition 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 receiving a signal from the engaged zoom control Zoom Control Engaged Zoom Control Disengaged Center Position Turn Camera On Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get a feel for using th...

Page 10: ...ra 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 Deflector material Small hole Cut out Section A diffuser and deflector are included with the housing The diffuser is white transparent plastic The deflector is also white but is not transparent To install the diffuser or deflector pu...

Page 11: ...d soap solution or lens cleaner Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port Lubricant Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products Other brands may cause the main housing o ring to swell and not seal properly Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o ring or lubricate a sticky control Wipe off any...

Page 12: ...ll 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 keep the o ring from drying out and will help to show a dark sealing line when the housing back is properly sealed 5 Keep the area where the o ring fits and the sealing surface of the housing clean ...

Page 13: ...shafts 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 shaft then move the shaft in and out several times This will lubricate the x ring in the Ikelite control gland This should be done before using the housing after a prolonged storage period or once a...

Page 14: ...am 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 shaft from the gland Replace the knob noting the flat area on the shaft The set screw in the knob should tighten down against the flat area on the control so the knob does not turn on the shaft ...

Page 15: ...er do not stir up the sand or silty bottom If backscatter becomes a problem in the environment you are photographing an external flash will help eliminate much of the backscatter 3 Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press the shutter release button and the camera actually takes the picture Hold the camera steady a second or two after pressing the shutter release button 4 ...

Page 16: ... to adjust your camera s exposure compensation settings Also set the camera metering to center weighted or spot 7 Many photographers transfer their images to the computer where they can fine tune the appearance of the image Many of the image manipulation programs make you think you can magically correct any image taken and make a good picture Remember that when using an image manipulation program ...

Page 17: ... 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 Problem Solution Image is over or under exposed or a corner of the image is dark Check that the camera flash is firing when taking a picture Camera flash should be forced on Make sure the deflector is installed when you are using an external stro...

Page 18: ...ense any trapped moisture forming 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 sunlight for an extended period of time Purchase desiccant packs also known as moisture munchers from a local camera store Place one or two packs in your housing before each day of diving If water droplets or moisture is p...

Page 19: ...your camera user guide for information on this option if available Not recommended when using external strobes UR Pro Filter Lens Port UR Pro Filter Blue Water 6441 46 3 9 port The UR Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water For available light use only Not recommended for use with an external flash UR Pro Filter Green Water 64...

Page 20: ...h Flex Arm Mount 9523 41 Includes single tray tray mount ball thumbscrew tray mounting hardware and four piece flex arm extension Single tray required to mount Pro V8 Lite to housing AF35 Dual Tray with Flex Arm Mount 9523 42 Includes dual tray one tray mount ball thumbscrew tray mounting hardware and four piece flex arm extension Dual tray required to mount two Pro V8 Lites two AF35 strobes or on...

Page 21: ... AutoFlash sensor Handle with rubber grip Tray single or dual Mounting hardware DS51 Substrobe The DS51 Substrobe covers the equivalent of a 28mm lens It is the ideal choice when using only the camera lens with no accessory wide angle lenses attached ik el it e 3 5 A F ik el it e AU TO FL AS H DS161 Movie Substrobe The DS161 Movie Substrobe combines all of the functionality of our renowned DS160 S...

Page 22: ...arge SA 100 Ball Socket Arm 4086 61 9571 3 Extended Stem Mount included with SA 100 Ball Socket arm DS161 Movie Substrobe Actual Size 9 6 cm diam x 17 9 cm 3 75 diam x 7 SA 100 Ball Socket Arm The SA 100 system 4086 61 with its 1 diameter ball is ideal underwater The 9571 3 extended stem mount allows easy attachment of the EV controller or flashlight mount and drops right into the release handle T...

Page 23: ... Page 22 features a 1 2 5cm ball for attachment to the top of the release handle This provides a mounting point for Ultralight TLC and other non Ikelite arm systems Please Read If Using an EV Manual Controller The EV Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user settings One setting is for strobe selection the other is for pre flash P or non pre flash P Most cameras use a pre flash This ...

Page 24: ...ay with handle and accessories Tray with Single Release Handle 9523 61 Single Tray with Release Handle offers more control and stability underwater and is required to mount one external DS series Substrobe Tray with Dual Release Handles 9523 62 Dual Tray with Release Handles offer more control and stability underwater and is required to mount two external DS series Substrobes Single Tray Handle 95...

Page 25: ...ght vignetting may occur at camera s widest angle setting 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 NOTE Other Accessory and Wide Angle Conversion lenses cannot be used with this housing For additional information regarding recommended strobe packages and optional accessories go to www ikelit...

Page 26: ...e year from the original date of purchase Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite Ikelite will at its discretion repair or replace such products and will return to customer prepaid All other claims of any nature are not covered Housing is pressure tested and warranted to 200 60m maximum underwater depth Except as mentioned above no other warranty expressed or implied applies to th...

Page 27: ...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 through your dealer Please include a brief description of the problem any relevant e mail correspondence and or instructions on what you want us to do Always include name shipping address e mail addr...

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