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Underwater Housing for Nikon S9900

Product Number 6184.99

I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l

Summary of Contents for 6184.99

Page 1: ...this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product Please refer to the back page of this manual to register your Ikelite product Underwater Housing for Nikon S9...

Page 2: ...sing P 8 STEP 3 Camera Installation Removal P 9 10 STEP 4 Closing the Housing P 10 11 STEP 5 Final Check P 11 Housing Usage P 12 Zoom Control Use P 12 Using the Camera s Built in Flash P 12 Strobe Use...

Page 3: ...th rated to 200 ft 60 m Thoroughly 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 ca...

Page 4: ...cluded Optional Tray Mounting 1 4 20 thread external tray mounting with 3 inch 76 mm spacing Main O Ring 0109 Housing Dimensions Dimensions 6 9 x 5 0 x 6 5 in 17 x 13 x 16 cm Housing Material Polycarb...

Page 5: ...Parts of the Housing Front View Zoom Control Shutter Release Mode Dial Lens Port External Tray Mounts Lid Snap Command Dial 5...

Page 6: ...10 WIFI 1 Housing Controls 1 Command Dial 2 Movie record Button 3 Playback Button 4 Wi Fi Button 5 Flash Up Arrow 6 Self timer Left Arrow 7 OK Apply Selection Button 8 Exp Comp Right Arrow 9 Macro Mod...

Page 7: ...color filter without strobes AWB can still be used but for more accurate and consistent colors we recommend setting Manual white balance Manual white balance should be reset for each working depth du...

Page 8: ...hoot All camera settings not listed should be set to the user s preference Adjust settings once underwater to accommodate your shooting situation STEP 1 Initial Camera Setup continued STEP 2 Opening t...

Page 9: ...slide the camera into the front mounting blocks while simultaneously pushing down slightly on the camera flash Diagram A 4 While holding the camera in its seated position in the front mounting blocks...

Page 10: ...e down on a table Diagram B page 9 remove Housing Back and pull up on housing top control knobs 2 Rotate housing 90 Diagram A page 9 3 Tilt housing port up slightly with one hand while removing the ca...

Page 11: ...sides Lid Hook Lid Snap Lid Snap Lock STEP 5 Final Check The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and camera L...

Page 12: ...l Engaged Zoom Control Disengaged Center Position Zoom Control Use Initially set the camera lens to the widest angle setting You may need to zoom the lens slightly if a dark area appears in a lower co...

Page 13: ...e the backscatter or snow from your underwater images Always install the Flash Deflector when using external strobes page 13 Strobe Use Deflector Installation and Removal The factory installed flash D...

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: ...ue 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 for green...

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 was...

Page 17: ...ion 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 Arm...

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: ...ON 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 t...

Page 20: ...f 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 dar...

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: ...osen the set screw in the knob allen wrench required remove the knob If there is salt or dirt build up on the exposed control shaft clean the shaft Open the housing and gently slide the control shaft...

Page 23: ...o the knob does not turn on the shaft After completing this procedure close the housing and submerge it in water without the camera inside Check the control for watertightness Control Maintenance cont...

Page 24: ...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 water as a contra...

Page 25: ...nd 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 over underexposed or a corner of the im...

Page 26: ...your housing before each day of 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 sea...

Page 27: ...evaluation Problem Solution Pictures are too blue or too green Use custom manual white balance Reset for each working depth or when attaching a color correcting filter to the camera lens Add an exter...

Page 28: ...28 0132 30 Port o ring 0200 08 Port cover 0184 2 Silicone Lubricant 2cc Reclosable Tube 0109 Main o ring 9523 10 Tray Hardware Spare Parts available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer...

Page 29: ...e troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before contacting Ikelite Customer Support Ikelite Underwater Systems Service Department 50 West 33rd St Indianapolis IN 46208 USA Email ikelite ik...

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: ...15 Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA ikelite com Product Registration Please go to ikelite com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase 2015 I...