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Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera

Housing. Ikelite has over 45 years of experience in the underwater

photographic and lighting market. Our products are designed and

built in the USA by Ikelite for both the professional and amateur

photographer.

The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera

and all sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls

and camera LCD screens.

Ikelite Digital Housings are slightly negative in salt water for

stability. This housing has been water pressure tested at the

factory. Housing is pressure tested to 200' (60m).

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We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly

before use. If you are new to underwater photography be sure

to read the General and Photo Tips. 

We also suggest that you read the camera manual thoroughly

to have a full understanding of where each camera control is

located and what function each control provides. 

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The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes have two

user settings. One setting is for strobe selection, the other is for

pre-flash or non pre-flash. TThhiiss ccaam

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EV-Controller should be set to the pre-flash position when used

with this camera.

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1.   Use of “M” Manual exposure mode is recommended.

2.   Set aperture to highest f-stop number (8.0-9.0).

3.   Set ISO to “100”.

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1.   Camera does not stop down aperture (to a higher number) in

macro mode, however the aperture can be manually changed in

“M” manual mode.

2.   In macro mode, the camera will focus closer when the zoom is  

set to wide angle setting.

3.   Built-in flash must be up all the way, or it will not fire.

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1. Lid Snaps have a LLoocckk. To open, push each Lid Snap Lock

forward and lift as shown. Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so

that it does not fly open

quickly.

Some lid snaps have a lot of

spring tension once they go

over center, so keep a firm

grip on the lid snap. Lid

snaps may be opened one at

a time or simultaneously. 

Lift

Push Forward

Lid Snap Lock

Back View

[D] Menu 
[E] Display
[F] Macro

[G] OK
[H] Flash
[I]  Self-timer

[A] Playback
[B] Zoom Out 
[C] Zoom In

Mode

Power

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[J] Home

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Front View

Shutter
Release

Lid
Snap

Lens
Port

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Summary of Contents for DSC-H3

Page 1: ...user settings One setting is for strobe selection the other is for pre flash or non pre flash T Th hi is s c ca am me er ra a u us se es s p pr re e f fl la as sh h thus the EV Controller should be set to the pre flash position when used with this camera I In ni it ti ia al l C Ca am me er ra a S Se et tu up p 1 Use of M Manual exposure mode is recommended 2 Set aperture to highest f stop number 8...

Page 2: ... at the spring end and slide over the lens port The white plastic should be placed in front of the camera flash The port clamp should be pushed back against the front of the housing Diffuser Deflector material Port Clamp Spring Spread to Install C Ch he ec ck ki in ng g C Co on nt tr ro ol ls s Once the housing has been closed make sure the housing controls line up with the corresponding camera co...

Page 3: ...ital strobe and EV controller connected to the housing with a SA 1 00 Ball socket arm Ikelite DS series Substrobes are industry favorites for their warm even coverage and lightning fast recycle time Being farther from the camera lens the optional DS Substrobe aids in reducing the illumination of particles in the water and helps to eliminate backscatter When used in conjunction with the EV Controll...

Page 4: ...nt t i in ng gr re ed di ie en nt t c ca an n c ca au us se e t th he e p pl la as st ti ic c h ho ou us si in ng g t to o c cr ra ac ck k M Ma ai in nt te en na an nc ce e The Ikelite Digital 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 ...

Page 5: ...ography 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 The camera s built in flash is very close to the camera lens The flash can light up any suspended particles in the water and they can be recorded in your picture This effect is called backsca...

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