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SPARE PARTS - available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer

•  0110 Main o-ring
•  9104.5 Waterproof bulkhead cap
•  0200 Port cover
•  0184.2 Silicone lubricant 2cc reclosable tube

MAINTENANCE
Lens Port

  Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse and 

gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean, use a mild 

soap solution or lens cleaner. It is NOT necessary to remove the Port for 

cleaning. Do not rinse the inside of the Port. 

  Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.

O-ring Storage

  When storing the housing, remove the main housing o-ring. Lightly lubricate 

the o-ring until it appears shiny and place in a small resealable plastic bag. 

Use only Ikelite lubricant. Place the bag inside the housing and store until 

needed.

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Summary of Contents for m10

Page 1: ...ster your product at ikelite com within 15 days of purchase Our product registration database is the best way for us to contact you in the event of a product update or recall Underwater Housing for Canon EOS M10 Product Number 6973 10 ...

Page 2: ... in Housing P 8 10 STEP 4 Closing the Housing P 11 STEP 5 Attaching the Lens Port P 11 STEP 6 Entering the Water P 12 Removing the Camera from the Housing P 12 STROBE COMPATIBILITY and USE P 13 Strobe Compatibility P 13 Fiber Optic Cord Compatibility P 13 Attach Fiber Optic Cord to the Housing P 14 Using Fiber Optic Strobes P 15 Using the Camera s Built in Flash P 15 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES and AT...

Page 3: ...g o ring and retest to make sure that the housing is watertight Refer to the Troubleshooting section page 24 Please read your camera manual thoroughly to have a full understanding of each camera function If you are new to underwater photography be sure to read the Photo Tips section page 23 Table of Contents continued Lubricant P 17 Housing Maintenance P 17 18 Control Maintenance P 19 22 PHOTO TIP...

Page 4: ...ancy in fresh water Actual buoyancy varies depending on choice of lens and port 1 4 20 thread tray mounting with 3 inch 76mm spacing Weight 3 2 lb 1 4 kg Dimensions 9 75 x 6 5 x 6 5 in 247 x 165 x 165 mm ABS PC acrylic and acetyl construction INCLUDED in the BOX Housing Accessory Package includes 1cc silicone lube hex head wrench and extra control tips 4 ...

Page 5: ...Parts of the Housing Front View 5 Shutter Button Front Dial Fiber Optic Ports 1 4 20 External Tray Mounts Movie Button Flash Pop Up Switch Power Button Lens Release Button ...

Page 6: ...f the Housing Back View 5 4 MENU INFO 2 3 6 7 1 8 1 Mode Dial 2 MENU Button 3 Exp Comp Single erase Up 4 AE Lock Left Button 5 Q SET Center Button 6 Macro Right Button 7 INFO Down Button 8 Playback Right Button ...

Page 7: ...et Flash firing to On and Red eye reduc to Off 10 Set Power Saving Auto Power Down to Off 11 Set Time Zone Date Time 12 Set White Balance to AWB Always use auto white balance AWB when using a strobe flash When recording video AWB can still be used but for more accurate and consistent colors we recommend setting Custom White Balance Camera settings not mentioned should be set to the user s preferen...

Page 8: ...Make sure the camera battery is fully charged and a SD memory card is inserted into the camera Save existing photos on a separate storage device before formatting SD Card 2 Pull top housing control knob up for more clearance 3 The Mounting Plate is secured to the inside bottom of the housing The camera Mounting Tray slides into the Mounting Plate Use your index finger and thumb to pull the Mountin...

Page 9: ...r preferred secure the camera Mounting Tray to the camera tripod mount Diagram B Tighten camera firmly to avoid movement on tray The Mounting Tray only attaches one way with the Mounting Tray Tab to the back of the camera An additional 1 4 20 inch tray hole allows attachment to a land tripod stand Diagram B Tighten here Mounting Tray Tab ...

Page 10: ...e 5 Gently slide the camera with Mounting Tray back into the Mounting Plate Diagram C page 10 Using your thumbs push against the Mounting Tray until it stops sliding forward into the Mounting Plate Give the Tray an extra push to make sure it is properly seated all the way forward in the Mounting Plate and no housing controls are in the way ...

Page 11: ...roof operation Never submerge the housing without a lens port attached 1 Lightly lubricate the o ring on the port base When properly lubricated the o ring should have an even slightly shiny appearance Wipe off any excess lubricant Lubricant prevents the o ring from rolling or extruding however it is not a sealing mechanism 2 If using a gear sleeve place it on the port base with the teeth side outw...

Page 12: ...bottom and slide it back into the Housing Mounting Plate For storage and travel remove the back o ring and place in a small plastic bag Place the bag inside the housing and reattach the housing back Note The camera MUST be removed from the housing when changing a camera battery or SD card Diagram D Thumb Screw Before entering the water turn the camera ON and operate each of the housing controls to...

Page 13: ...er 7163 Non Ikelite yes in most cases manual flash exposure only Built in no Ikelite 4501 Fiber Optic Coiled Cord INON Optical D Cable Non wireless type L Connector Sea Sea Fiber Optic Cable L type Product No 50107 Olympus UW Fiber Optic Cable PTCB E02 Nauticam Optical Fiber Cable No 26211 Nauticam to INON Nauticam Optical Fiber Cable No 26212 Nauticam to Sea Sea Fiber Optic Cord Compatibility ...

Page 14: ...cants may cause the o rings to swell and seal improperly 2 Line up one of the cord ends with one of the open corresponding Fiber Optic Ports Insert and push Sync Cord into the port until it stops Cord End Base should be flush with Fiber Optic Port Either Cord End may be attached to a component 3 Attach other end of the cord to your strobe Attach Ikelite Fiber Optic Cord to the Housing 14 Diagram E...

Page 15: ...econd strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light your subjects Go to ikelite com for a complete list of accessories for your housing RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS Optional Tray Release Handle 9523 63 MADE IN USA The optional aluminum tray with release handle comes with the necessary hardware to mount to your Ikelite housing Optional Tray Dual Handles 9523 64 MADE IN USA The built in ca...

Page 16: ...ide lens port to avoid water spotting To clean use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner It is NOT necessary to remove the Port for cleaning Do not rinse the inside of the Port Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port O ring Storage When storing the housing remove the main housing o ring Lightly lubricate the o ring until it appears shiny and place in a small resealable plastic bag Use...

Page 17: ...htly lubricated To lubricate remove the o ring from the back Put a small amount of lkelite lubricant on your fingers Pull the o ring through your fingers to apply a thin coating of lubricant Only apply enough lubricant to make the o ring feel slick DO NOT stretch the o ring Lubricant Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite product...

Page 18: ...Dry lens port to eliminate water spotting After several uses in saltwater soak the housing exterior in a mild soap solution rinse and dry before storing When storing the housing remove the back o ring lightly lubricate and place in a plastic bag Place the plastic bag with o ring inside the housing for safe keeping If removing a housing push button Do Not re use the E clip Contact Ikelite for repla...

Page 19: ...rate the push button 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 holding the push button all the way in Then use your finger or other small non metal object to place a small amount of lube at the base of the shaft inside the housing Press and rele...

Page 20: ...If there is a shutter spring on the Control Shaft make sure it is in its proper position Rotate the Shaft back and forth slightly to aid installation back into the Control Gland Replace the knob with the Set Screw over the Control Flat The Set Screw in the knob should be tightened down against the flat area on the Control Shaft so the knob does not turn on the shaft Some of the controls have long ...

Page 21: ...ubricate the shaft including the end of the shaft Slide the shaft back into the control gland and gently slide the shaft 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 Close housing without a camera ...

Page 22: ...and Tighten set screw down against this flat area when replacing the knob Housing Lubricate Shaft Pull out shaft to expose shaft Tighten set screw down against this flat area when replacing the knob Control Shaft Lubricate end of shaft before reinserting into gland Control Gland Loosen Set Screw Hex Head Wrench Required Loosen Set Screw Hex Head Wrench Required ...

Page 23: ...release button 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 water as a contrasting background When using daylight or flash if your camera consistently over or underexposes the image you may want to adjust your camera s exposure compensation or flash ...

Page 24: ... 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 pages 19 22 Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance Image is over underexposed or a corner of the image is dark Check that the built in flash or external strobe is firing when taking a picture Camera flash should be forced on When using an exte...

Page 25: ...urs on the Lens Port Humid air is trapped inside the housing The camera produces heat and may condense 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 in direct sunlight for an extended period of time Purchase desiccant packs also known as moisture munchers from a local camera stor...

Page 26: ...each working depth or when attaching a color correcting filter to the camera lens Add an external strobe when NOT using a color correcting filter CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please read the 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 ikelite com Phone 317 923...

Page 27: ...ou may also want to insure the package For the separate international customs documentation form that you complete to accompany the shipment please state or designate that the enclosed products were originally manufactured in the USA and are being returned to the manufacturer for repair service Value of the equipment listed for customs purposes should be zero Returning Products for Service outside...

Page 28: ...73 10_Canon_M10_1 0416 2016 Ikelite Underwater Systems Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA ikelite com Please go to ikelite com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase ...

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