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4.
If using a dome with a shade, rotate the lens port slightly until the
wider extensions are oriented on the top and bottom.
When using the bayonet mount 5510.11 lens extension, remove
and reattach the shade for proper orientation if necessary, after port
installation. If the shade is misaligned, it may cause vignetting (dark
shadows in the corners of the image).
Manual Focusing
Ikelite DSLR housings are designed for auto-focus DSLR cameras
and lenses. Manual focusing is not recommended. In some cases, if
you desire to manually focus a lens, the Zoom Clamp can be moved
onto the lens’s Manual Focus Ring. You can then use the housing
Zoom Control Knob to manually focus. This will result in loss of zoom
capability.
Final Check
1.
Re-check the o-ring seal. The seal should form an even, solid line
around the back of the housing.
2.
Turn on the camera and check all control functions.
3.
Make sure that the camera can obtain focus and take a photo.
4.
Check battery life and open storage space on your memory card.
5.
Submerge the housing in a fresh water tank dedicated to
underwater photography equipment. Visually confirm that there are
no signs of water intrusion or a steady stream of bubbles coming
from one of the housing seals.
Entering the Water
1.
If possible, we recommend entering the water without your housing
to ensure that you are comfortable and your life-saving equipment
is in working order. Once you are stable, have someone pass your
camera housing to you.
