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Digital Housing

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

6970.01 Canon EOS 100D Rebel SL1

6970.02 Canon EOS 100D Rebel SL1 DSLR

Waterproof TTL Housing, Camera, and Lens Kit

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 back page of this manual to

Summary of Contents for 6970.01

Page 1: ...EOS 100D Rebel SL1 DSLR Waterproof TTL Housing Camera and Lens Kit Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive...

Page 2: ...P 4 Installing Camera in the Housing P 9 10 STEP 5 Attach the Hotshoe P 11 STEP 6 Closing the Housing P 11 STEP 7 Final Check P 12 Usage P 12 Turn Camera On P 12 Removing the Camera from the Housing P...

Page 3: ...and is depth rated to 200ft 60m 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 ins...

Page 4: ...acrylic back Dome Port Dimensions 5 x 5 9 x 3 3 in 127 x 151 x 85 mm Dome Port Weight 13 oz 376 g Dome Port Material Optical grade acrylic Specifications no camera installed What s in the Box Housing...

Page 5: ...ton Lens Port External Tray Mounts Lid Snap ISO Speed Main Dial External Strobe Connector Cap Lens Release Button Housing controls are provided for all camera functions except the flash pop up button...

Page 6: ...ie Button 4 Mode Dial 5 AF Point Magnify Button 6 AE FE Lock Button 7 Av Aperture Exp Comp Button 8 UP Cross Key 9 LEFT Cross Key 10 SET Quick Control Button 11 RIGHT Cross Key 12 DOWN Cross Key 13 Pl...

Page 7: ...accessory package Note Tray and Handle may be attached before or after the camera is secured in the Housing We recommend attaching it immediately to avoid scratching table tops with the Tray Mounting...

Page 8: ...te Balance and reset for each working depth Set AF Operation to ONE SHOT AF Set Metering Mode to Center weighted average Set Live View Shoot to Enable TIP Turning off Live View Shooting will decrease...

Page 9: ...ll out on each housing control until it stops This will get the controls out of the way for installation of the camera 2 Remove camera lanyard from camera if attached 3 The Mounting Plate is secured t...

Page 10: ...a land tripod stand Diagram B Tab Mounting Tray 6 Gently slide the camera with Mounting Tray back into the Mounting Plate Diagram C Using your thumbs push against the Mounting Tray Tab until the Tray...

Page 11: ...so they are extended and place each lid snap into the corresponding hook on the housing back 4 To close the housing push down on the opposing lid snaps simultaneously until they snap into place Be su...

Page 12: ...ing Dome Port is attached from the factory and does not need to be removed unless you are installing optional 9304 43 Flat Port for the Canon EF S 60mm Macro lens The Dome Port Shade Extensions should...

Page 13: ...sides of the flash Diagram E Pull the camera backward and remove from the housing If you are finished using the housing remove the Mounting Tray from the camera bottom and slide it back into the Hous...

Page 14: ...robe is attached to the camera housing the conversion circuitry is automatically powered after the strobe is turned on Once attached turn the strobe on first before turning on the camera The circuitry...

Page 15: ...is installation If the Sync Cord does not seat properly inside the Bulkhead then the Pins and Receptacles are improperly aligned repeat Step 3 4 Tighten the Knurled Nut snugly using your Index finger...

Page 16: ...hed to be installed from the back of the housing without requiring removal of the dome port No other lenses or ports are compatible with this compact housing with the exception of the 9304 53 optional...

Page 17: ...least 3 to 4 threads are showing 2 Gently lift the Dome Port off the Port Base Diagram H Page 19 If the Port seems stuck loosen the thumb screws another turn until the Port can be removed Caution DO N...

Page 18: ...here should only be an approximate 3 32 gap between the bottom of the Port and the front of the housing Diagram G Page 17 5 Rotate Port so the Shade Extensions are at the 12 and 6 o clock position and...

Page 19: ...lling the Port continued 19 Diagram H Shade Extensions should be at the 12 and 6 o clock positions Thumb Screw Gear Sleeve Zoom Knob Port Base O ring should be lightly lubricated use Ikelite lubricant...

Page 20: ...y slide the pronged end of the Ikelite Arm into the hole in the top of the Handle as shown Diagram H When the Ikelite Arm is properly seated the Handle Push Button will return to its starting position...

Page 21: ...roof Bulkhead Cap 0184 2 Silicone Lubricant 2cc Reclosable Tube Spare Parts available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer Recommended Accessories Add stability and gripping point s for comfortable u...

Page 22: ...ngredient can cause the plastic housing to crack or o rings to swell Treat the acrylic in the lens port as a camera lens After use rinse and gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting To...

Page 23: ...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 da...

Page 24: ...n 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 h...

Page 25: ...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 out of the control gland Clean...

Page 26: ...hoot 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 co...

Page 27: ...larger gland style control is sticky grab the control knob pull it out and then push back in If still sticky see the Control Maintenance section Diagram J Page 25 Camera eyecup must be removed Return...

Page 28: ...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 also known as moisture munche...

Page 29: ...led and pressure test or take diving Return housing to Ikelite for evaluation Problem Solution Pictures are too blue or too green Use custom manual white balance Add an external strobe Move in closer...

Page 30: ...This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase Defective products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid Ikelite...

Page 31: ...ll 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 inc...

Page 32: ...0 West 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 6970 01_Canon_SL1_03 0514 201...

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