Ikelite 40D User Manual

Ikelite SLR-DC Housing instruction manual #6870.40 for Canon EOS 40D Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera Housing. Ikeli

Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On Type 2 Lenses Due to the larger diameter of lens opening on Type 2 lenses, the Zoom Clamp and Gear Slee

Installing the Gear Sleeve After the Zoom Clamp is installed. Place the Gear Sleeve in the port opening of the housing (Fig. I). Lower the lens throug

Installing the Port There are two port locks on the front of the housing. (See housing front) Each port lock has a Release Button, lift the release bu

Installing the Port cont. To Remove Port To remove the port lift up on each Release Button and slide the port lock away from the port. Port Seal Insid

Using External Strobes This housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the camera tray. When used with Ikelite DS Substrobes the Conversion Circuitry

Using External Strobes Cont. Using the Conversion Circuitry (Set Ds substrate to TTL mode) • Mode and Compensation Buttons The Conversion Circuitry de

NOTE: DS Substrobe Up-date may be required. DS50 Substrobes • DS50 Substrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 can not be updated to operate with th

Using External Strobes Cont. Using Ikelite Non-DS Substrobes (Substrobe 50, 100A, 200, 400) with this Housing. The Conversion Circuitry is automatical

Strobe Arms This housing offers two types of arm mounting systems. The top of the rubber handles utilize Ikelite's Quick-Release Arm, available w

Optional Accessories Lead Weight #0906.58 The buoyancy of the system will depend on the size and number of strobes used as well as the weight of the c

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Port Information While we have included a list of our ports and a short list of Canon Lenses and port recommendations we suggest visiting our web site

Ports Continued FLAT PORT For standard, macro, and telephoto lenses. Due to refraction flat ports reduce the angle-of -coverage of a lens and at the s

Lens & Port Recommendations Canon Lenses—.—.-------------------Dome. ------Flat Port----------Flat Port w/Focus --14mm EF 1:2.8...

Maintenance The Ikelite Housing should be given the same care and attention as your other photographic equipment, in addition to normal maintenance we

Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with minimal maintenance. 1. Push button controls require no m

Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled out exposing the shaft for lubrication. In the unlikely event one of these controls stick

General Tips 1. You should completely assemble and test your set-up in a swimming pool before using it in open water. 2. It is a good idea to start

Photo Tips 1. The number one rule in underwater photography is eliminate as much water between camera and subject as possible. Get as close as you ca

Ikelite Limited Warranty All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Opening the Housing Lid Snaps have a Lock. To open, push Lid Snap Lock forward and lift as shown. Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly o

Installing the Camera 1. Remove the back from the housing. The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back. Position the camera and

Flash Connection for External Strobes When using an external strobe connect the housings Hot Shoe Connector, slide the connector into the hot shoe of

Closing the Housing 1. Place housing face down in your lap. 2. Check to see that there is an o'ring on the housing back and that it is clean an

Preparing to Install Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve Determine the type of lens being used on the camera. Type 1 Lenses have a lens opening that is NOT l

Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On the Type 1 Lenses Installing the Zoom Clamp The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit ove

Install the Gear Sleeve After the Zoom Clamp is installed, lower the appropriate Gear Sleeve over the Zoom Clamp aligning the Gear Sleeve ribs with th