Ikelite D90 User Manual

Port LockIKELITEThank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read thisinstruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive w

Preparing to Install Zoom Clamp & Gear SleeveDetermine the typeof lens being usedon the camera.Type 1 Lenses havea lens opening thatis NOT larger

Installing the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On the Type 1LensesThe Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over theZoom Ring of the lens -

12 Figure DFigure EAlign Ribs withZoom Clampgrooved tabsapplyrubber stripsto inside ofclampFigure FType 1 Lenses (cont.)Gear Sleeve R

TOP OF HOUSINGInstalling the Zoom Clamp & Gear Sleeve On Type 2 LensesDue to the larger diameter lens opening on Type 2 lenses, the ZoomCl

Manual Focusing Note:Ikelite DSLR housings are designed for auto-focus DSLR cameras and lenses. Manual focusing is not recommended. In somecases, if y

15Installing the PortThere are four port locks on thefront of the housing, see figureG, page 14. Each port lock hasa Release Button. Lift therelease b

16Installing the Port (cont.)To Remove PortTo remove the port, lift up on each Release Button and slide the portlock away from the port.Port Seal Insi

17Housing Conversion CircuitryThis housing has Conversion Circuitry built into the housing. When usedwith Ikelite DS Substrobes the Conversion Circuit

18Using Non-Ikelite or Ikelite Non-DS Substrobes(Substrobe 50, 100A, 200, 400) with this HousingThe Conversion Circuitry is automatically disabled whe

19Pre-Dive Your SystemIt is recommended that you take the complete system into a swimmingpool before use in open water. This will give you a chance to

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20TroubleshootingPush buttons orcontrols are stickyand hard to operate - Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing in fresh water. Vigorousl

21Camera does nottake a picture- Install a fully charged battery.- A housing control is engaging a camera function and will not allow the shut

22Recommended AccessoriesA full range of accessories is available to support your housing. Pleasevisit http://www.ikelite.com/web_two/nik_d90.html to

23Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service withminimal maintenance.- Push button controls require no mai

24HousingLubricate ShaftPull out toexpose shaftDiagram BLoosen set screw(allen wrench required)Tighten set screw downagainst this flat areawhen replac

25Housing MaintenanceYour Ikelite Housing should be given the same care and attention asyour other photographic equipment. In addition to normal maint

26Photo Tips- The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as muchwater between the camera and subject as possible. Get as close as y

27Email: [email protected] 317.923.4523Fax 317.924.7988This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for aperiod of one y

6809.1_Nikon_D90_02-101128Returning Products for Service (outside the United States)For the separate international customs documentation form that you

- SLR-DC Housing- Envelope containing tray installation hardware, maintenance kit, and extra control end tips.Package Contents- Aluminum Tray & D

4Port LockIKELITEParts of the Housing - Front ViewFlash Mode Quick ReleaseStrobe ArmMountHandlePortOpeningGear SleeveDrive GearAF, Release Buttons

51491836111213 14 1524587TTL1-1-1F-2-3MAN11101617Back ViewLensRelease/AF-MQuickReleaseButton1. External Strobe Connector andWaterproof Cap2. Mode Dial

Opening the HousingLid Snaps have a Lock. To open,push Lid Snap Lock forward and lift asshown. Keep pressure on the LidSnap so it does not fly open qu

7Attaching Camera to the Camera TrayRemove the back from the housing. The mounting tray for the camera issecured to the housing back.Position the came

8Attaching the Flash Connection for External StrobesWhen using an external strobe, connect the housing hotshoe connector.Slide the connector into the

Closing the Housing1. Place housing face down in your lap.2. Check to see that there is an o-ring onthe housing back that is clean and in itsproper lo