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Ikelite 6809.1, Instruction Manual

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Back View

Lens
Release/
AF-M

Quick
Release
Button

1. External Strobe Connector and

Waterproof Cap

2. Mode Dial
3. Delete
4. Playback 
5. Menu
6. White Balance
7. ISO
8. Quality
9. Optical Viewfinder

10. Main Command Dial
11. Live View Button
12. Multi-selector Up
13. Multi Selector Left
14. OK Button
15. Multi Selector Right
16. Multi Selector Down
17. Flash Compensation Dial
18. Info/Quick Settings

Lid
Snap

Bracketing

Summary of Contents for 6809.1

Page 1: ...o n m a n u a l 6809 1 Nikon D90 Width 10 in 250mm including controls 13 7 in 348mm with Tray and Handles Height 7 0 in 178mm including controls 7 4 in 188mm with Tray and Handles Depth 6 5 in 165mm...

Page 2: ...osing the Housing P 9 Installing Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve P 10 Installing the Port P 15 Housing Conversion Circuitry P 17 DS50 and DS125 Substrobe Compatibility P 18 Using Non Ikelite or Ikelite Non...

Page 3: ...ly in water before installing a camera If any fogging 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...

Page 4: ...e Gear AF Release Buttons AE L AF L Lid Snap Side View Gear Sleeve Optional Port Port O ring Main Housing O ring Camera Tray Camera Mounting Bolt Aluminum Tray AF Release Buttons On Off Zoom Leveling...

Page 5: ...Connector and Waterproof Cap 2 Mode Dial 3 Delete 4 Playback 5 Menu 6 White Balance 7 ISO 8 Quality 9 Optical Viewfinder 10 Main Command Dial 11 Live View Button 12 Multi selector Up 13 Multi Selecto...

Page 6: ...sert a fully charged battery Insert SD memory card 2GB or greater capacity recommended Set Time Zone and Date Set the Mode dial to M manual or A aperture priority Set shutter speed to 1 60th second or...

Page 7: ...commended or coin to tighten the mounting bolt so the camera bottom is flush against the tray Nikon D90 Mounting Bolt Camera Tray Setting the Conversion Circuitry Strobe ID Switch On the inside of the...

Page 8: ...efore the camera is secured with the mounting bolt Caution Do not remove the External Strobe Connector s waterproof cap unless an external sync cord is going to be plugged in Do not remove waterproof...

Page 9: ...ey 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 lid snap lock Double check Once the housing is closed che...

Page 10: ...Start with the suggested Zoom Clamp and Gear Sleeve depending on the Type of lens being used See Fig A or B lens opening zoom ring bayonet mount Type 1 lens Type 2 lens Figure 1 Figure 2 Normally use...

Page 11: ...the rubber strips supplied to the inside diameter of the Zoom Clamp as shown in figure F page 12 Two thicknesses of rubber strips are provided Start by installing the thinnest rubber strips If the Zoo...

Page 12: ...12 Figure D Figure E Align Ribs with Zoom Clamp grooved tabs apply rubber strips to inside of clamp Figure F Type 1 Lenses cont Gear Sleeve Ribs...

Page 13: ...the housing Place the Gear Sleeve in the housing opening as shown Install the black Zoom Clamp on the Lens Zoom Ring and lower the lens into the housing opening Make sure the Zoom Clamp grooved tabs...

Page 14: ...result in loss of zoom capability 14 Installing Zoom Clamp Sleeve on Type 2 Lenses cont Before installing the lens port and checking operation make sure the teeth on the Gear Sleeve mesh with the tee...

Page 15: ...Place the port with o ring into the housing port opening Press down on the port firmly and evenly until you feel the port slide into place Continue to push down on the port and push each port lock fo...

Page 16: ...he port turn the Zoom Control knob on the housing If the Zoom Control is difficult to turn the gear sleeve may be warped If necessary reduce or omit any rubber installed on the Zoom Clamp figure F pag...

Page 17: ...trobe for a dust cap which may not be waterproof See page 18 for DS50 and DS125 Substrobe compatibility with the Conversion Circuitry Using the Conversion Circuitry Set DS Substrobe to TTL mode Mode a...

Page 18: ...er between 63 850 and 69 999 require upgrade of electronics to operate Cost of update depends on strobe circuitry Strobe must be returned to Ikelite for evaluation to provide an estimate of upgrade co...

Page 19: ...th the housing We recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricant Other brands may cause the o ring to swell and not seal properly Use only enough Ikelite lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and o...

Page 20: ...see the Control Maintenance section pages 23 24 Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance Problem Solution Image is over or under exposed Check that the strobe s are firing when taking a pict...

Page 21: ...n an air conditioned room or vehicle or in front of an air conditioner The housing should not be in direct sunlight for an extended period of time Purchase desiccant packs from a local camera store an...

Page 22: ...0200 91 Body Cap Please Read If Using an EV Controller TTL flash control is not available when using an EV Controller and therefore an EV Controller is not recommended for use with this housing Note...

Page 23: ...ng after a prolonged storage period or once a week when the housing is in constant use Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled out exposing the shaft for lubrication In the unlike...

Page 24: ...out to expose shaft Diagram B Loosen set screw allen wrench required Tighten set screw down against this flat area when replacing the knob Housing Gland Control Shaft Lubricate end of shaft before re...

Page 25: ...lkelite lubricant on your fingers Pull 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 l...

Page 26: ...n 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 wat...

Page 27: ...her claims of any nature are not covered Except as mentioned above no other warranty expressed or implied applies to this Ikelite product Storing the Housing When the housing is going to be stored for...

Page 28: ...Service 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 authorizatio...

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