background image

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 to 200’ (60m).

2

3

Front View

Shutter
Release

Lid
Snap

Lens
Port

Power

Zoom

O

Oppeenniinngg tthhee H

Hoouussiinngg

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

4

PPlleeaassee RReeaadd

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 sections. 

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. 

PPlleeaassee RReeaadd IIff U

Ussiinngg aann EEVV--CCoonnttrroolllleerr

The EV-Controller used with Ikelite DS Substrobes has two user

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

pre-flash or non pre-flash. TThhiiss ccaam

meerraa uusseess pprree--ffllaasshh, thus the 

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

with this camera. 

  IInniittiiaall CCaam

meerraa SSeettuupp 

1.  Set AF Illuminator to “Off”.

2.  Set camera to “P” Program Auto Mode.

3.  Set Flash to forced “On” (lightning bolt in LCD).

4. Set ISO to “80”.

5.  Set White Balance to “Auto”.

6  Set Metering Mode to “Center”.

7.  Set Focus to “Center AF”.

8.  Set Red Eye Reduction to “Off”.

H

Hoouussiinngg CCoonnttrroollss

Mode

Delete/Image Size

Menu

Back View 

Lanyard 

Thumb 
Rest 

Playback

Control Button 

Display

H

Hoouussiinngg CCoonnttrroollss ((ccoonntt..))

Ikelite Digital Housing

i n s t r u c t i o n   m a n u a l

#

#66111144..5500 ffoorr SSoonnyy D

DSSCC--W

W5500,, W

W7700

Summary of Contents for DSC-W50

Page 1: ...thoroughly before use If you are new to underwater photography be sure to read the General and Photo Tips sections 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 P Pl le ea as se e R Re ea ad d I If f U Us si in ng g a an n E EV V C Co on nt tr ro ol ll le er r The EV Controller...

Page 2: ... plastic back at the o ring You should see a darkened area where the o ring is compressed against the housing back If you do not see an even black compression seal all the way around the back open the lid snaps reseat the housing back and close the lid snaps Visually check the seal again o ring housing back housing back o ring even gap all 4 sides 5 6 7 Engaged Center Position Disengaged U Us si i...

Page 3: ...op increments for SubStrobe DS50 DS51 DS80 DS1 25 DS1 60 DS1 61 and DS200 models Simply point the Controller at your camera housing for dependable strobe triggering by the camera strobe The Controller attaches to the strobe and mounts near the housing on the 9571 3Extended Stem Mount Page 1 1 O Op pt ti io on na al l A Ac cc ce es ss so or ri ie es s c co on nt t Batt w Lite Off On On w Lite TTL F...

Page 4: ...l slick D Do o N No ot t s st tr re et tc ch h t th he e o o r ri in ng g 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 of the housing clean 6 Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each salt water use Dr...

Page 5: ...ect is shaded dark and needs flash for a good exposure G Ge en ne er ra al l T Ti ip ps s 1 Due to the power required to operate the camera flash and LCD screen it is a good idea to start each dive with a fresh set of batteries 2 Some cameras reset their flash to AUTO when the camera is turned on If you prefer another setting be sure to select it 3 As soon as you enter the water take a moment and ...

Reviews: