Ikelite SX210 IS - Manual (Page 2)

Checking Controls - Turn Camera On
Once the housing has been closed, make sure the housing controls
line up with the corresponding camera controls. If the housing
controls are misaligned slightly, make sure the camera hold down
bolt has been tightened down firmly so the camera is flat against
the tray.
Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to
get a feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few pictures
above water with the camera in the housing.
Zoom Control
(NOTE:) After you have used the
housing's zoom control, it must be
returned to the center position to
disengage. If the housing zoom
control is pushing the zoom lever
in either direction, you may not
be able to take a picture or access
any other function because the
camera is receiving a signal from
the engaged zoom control.
Closing the Housing
1. Place housing face down in your
lap or on a flat surface.
2. Check to see that there is an
o-ring on the housing back and
that it is clean, and in its proper
location.
3. Guide the back into the housing
front. The o-ring should touch the
housing all the way around. There
should be an even gap all the way
around between the housing and
the housing back.
4. Lift the lid snaps so they are
extended and place each lid
snap into the corresponding hook
on the housing back.
5. To close the housing, push
down on the lid snaps until
they snap into place . Lid
snaps on opposite sides of the
housing should be closed at the
same time. Be sure they are down
far enough to engage the lock.
Double check - Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal.
Check the gap between the housing back and the housing. It
should be even all the way around the housing.
Look through the clear 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
6
7
Engaged Center Position
Disengaged
+ - - +
5
CAUTION:
Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic. The mounting
tray bolt is metal. Do not cross thread or over tighten as you
may damage the camera tripod socket threads.
O' Ring
Lid
Hook
Mounting Bolt
Mounting
Tray
Control Dial
Wheel: proper installation/removal position
Canon Canon
SX210 IS
PowerShot
OPTICAL
ZOOM
14x
8
Installing the Camera
1. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the
controls out of the way for installation of the camera.
2. ROTATE the Mode Dial Wheel (Control “H” - page 4, Diagram A
- page 6) so the flat non-serated flat section is facing away from
the camera as shown. This must be done before installing or
removing the housing back.
3. Remove the back from the housing.
4. The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing
back. Position the camera on the tray.
5. Using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera with
the mounting bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod
socket (Diagram A).
Diagram A
Opening the
Housing
1. 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 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.
Lift
Push Forward
Lid Snap Lock
Installing the Camera - Diagram A
Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash
For the best results, we recommend using an external Ikelite
Substrobe. If you do not have an external flash, the camera’s
built-in flash can be used with a diffuser installed. This use may be
limited due to the housing port blocking a portion of the built-in
camera flash. Zoom in slightly with the diffuser installed to eliminate
any dark areas noted in your photographs. See Diffuser/Deflector
Installation - Page 9.
NOTE: Except to trigger an external strobe, the camera’s built-in
flash cannot be used with older housings that do not have an
external diffuser/deflector port groove.