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Please Read
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 your camera manual thoroughly
to have a full understanding of each camera function.
Initial Camera Setup
- Set camera mode dial to “Av” Aperture priority. In Aperture
Priority mode "Av" the shutter speed should automatically go to
1/60 second.
- Set Flash to “Flash Always Fires” (lightning bolt in LCD).
- For General photography, set aperture to f3.1.
- For Macro photography, set aperture to f8.0 and camera to
macro mode “flower icon”.
- Set White Balance to Auto (AWB).
- Set Image Size to “L” and Compression to “Fine”.
- Set Light Metering to “Center Weighted Avg.”.
- Set AF-assist beam, Servo AF, and Continuous AF to “Off”.
- Set ISO to “80”.
- Set Review to “5 seconds”.
- In Flash Settings, set Red-Eye Corr. & Red-Eye Lamp to “Off”.
- In Flash Settings Menu, set Safety FE to “Off”.
- Set AF Frame to “Center”.
NOTES:
- TTL Flash is NOT available when camera is in “M” Manual
mode. There is no TTL flash even with Canon's own flash in the
camera "M" mode.
- Camera Manual Mode will NOT work with the AF35 strobe.
Front View
Shutter
Release
Lid
Snap
Lens
Port
Zoom
Lever
Power Button
Lens Port
3
4
[F] FUNC./SET
[G] Flash
[H] Control Dial
[ I] Single Erase
[J] Display
[A] Mode Dial
[B] Movie Button
[C] Playback
[D] +/- Exp. Comp.
[E] Macro
E F G
I
C
A
A
D
Back View
B
H
J K
Housing Lens Port and Accessory Lenses
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse
and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean,
use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner.
Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
See Page #13 for accessory lens information.
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite Underwater equipment. Ikelite
products have been designed and built in the USA since 1962 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).
Ikelite Digital Housing
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l
#6148.21 for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Note:
Due to clearance or functioning issues, some push buttons or
housing controls may not have a small black nylon tip on the
end.
