Ikelite Olympus E-500 Instruction Manual Download Page 4

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FLAT PORT

For standard, macro, and telephoto lenses.

Due to refraction flat ports reduce the angle-of -coverage of a lens

and at the same time enlarge the image. This makes the flat port

ideal when using standard, macro or zoom lenses to shoot small

subjects. Note that if a port is long enough to accommodate the

full length of a 1:1 macro lens, the lens may vignette when used at

infinity. If access to the lens' full range is desired, then select a

dome port instead.

FLAT PORT

#5501 . . . . . Lens up to 6.3cm (2.5")

#5502 . . . . . Lens 6.3-8.9cm (2.5-3.5")

#5502.41 . . Lens 7.9-10.4cm (3.1-4.125")

#5505 . . . . . Lens 8.9-11.4cm (3.5-4.5")

#5505.45 . . Lens 10.4-13cm (4.1-5.125")

#5505.5 . . . Lens 11.4-14cm (4.5-5.5")

#5505.58 . . Lens 13-15.5cm (5.1-6.125")

FLAT PORT WITH FOCUS

For long lenses whose focus collar extends beyond the housing

focus. Telephoto lenses longer than 135mm are not recommended.
#5506. . . Lens 8.9-11.4cm (3.5-4.5")

#5506.5 . Lens 11.4-14cm (4.5-5.5")

5507 . . . . Lens 14-16.5cm (5.5-6.5")

5508 . . . . Lens 16.5-19cm (6.5-7.5")

5508.05 . Nikor 105mm lens only

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#5503.50

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(* ) Zoom Lenses require addition of a +4 diopter close-up to the

lens for full range operation underwater behind a dome port.
(? ) This zoom lens will focus close enough that adding a + diopter

close-up to the lens is NOT required. Longer port may be required

to stack filters or close-up lenses.
(1) Diameter of lens requires this special dome port with included

sleeve.
(2) Requires #5509.28 special zoom and clamp set.

(#5510.30) Diameter of lens requires this special 8" dome port and

sleeve.

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The Ikelite Housing should be given the same care and attention as

your other photographic equipment. In addition to normal

maintenance we recommend that the housing be returned to

Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested.
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prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.

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Noott ship the camera in the housing.

3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the sseett

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the housing to make sure they are tight. There is a slight chance

that either could vibrate loose during travel.

4. Keep the back and port o’ring clean and lightly lubricated. To

lubricate remove the o’ring from the back. Put a small amount

of lkelite lubricant on your fingers. Draw the o’ring through

your fingers to apply a light coating of lubricant. Only apply

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tthhee oo’’rriinngg. 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 clean.
6. Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each

salt water use. Depress push buttons several times during rinse.

Dry with a soft cloth. Dry port to eliminate water spotting.

After several uses in salt water soak the housing in a mild soap

solution, rinse and dry.

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Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service

with minimal maintenance.

1. Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing

in fresh water after saltwater use. If a push button control

becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed, soak the

housing in luke warm fresh water. After a few minutes operate

the push button. If this does not correct the problem, return the

housing to Ikelite for maintenance.

2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be

pulled out, exposing the shaft (see drawing). 

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

week when the housing is in use.

housing

lubricate shaft

pull out to
expose shaft

Summary of Contents for Olympus E-500

Page 1: ... s 1 Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing We recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricant as some other brands may cause the o ring to swell and not seal properly 2 Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and o rings Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean cloth Lubricant is not a sealant it is used to reduce friction Excessive lubricant can collect sand and d...

Page 2: ... FL L h ho ou us si in ng g c co on nt tr ro ol l m mu us st t b be e p pu ul ll le ed d o ou ut t a as s f fa ar r a as s p po os ss si ib bl le e f fo or r t th he e c ca am me er ra a t to o b be e i in ns st ta al ll le ed d T Th he e b be en nd d i in n t th hi is s c co on nt tr ro ol l s sh ho ou ul ld d a al ls so o b be e t to ow wa ar rd d t th he e t to op p o of f t th he e h ho ou us ...

Page 3: ... s quick release arm available with the SA 100R Arm system The bottom of the rubber handles have a wing nut that accepts the Ikelite Tray Mount The Tray Mount comes with the Ikelite SA 125 Arm system and the SA 100T Arm system P Pr re e D Di iv ve e Y Yo ou ur r S Sy ys st te em m It is recommended that you take the complete system into a swimming pool before use in open water This will give you a...

Page 4: ...Do o N No ot t ship the camera in the housing 3 Before using the housing always check the tightness of the s se et t s sc cr re ew w in each control knob and the control glands penetrating the housing to make sure they are tight There is a slight chance that either could vibrate loose during travel 4 Keep the back and port o ring clean and lightly lubricated To lubricate remove the o ring from the...

Page 5: ...ee So if you error in exposure it is better to have the image slightly underexposed than overexposed 19 P Ph ho ot to o T Ti ip ps s 1 The number one rule in underwater photography is eliminate as much water between camera and subject as possible Get as close as you can to the subject then use the zoom If you are using flash subjects beyond 6 feet 1 8m will not have much color 2 Some digital camer...

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