Ikelite Digital RebelXTi 400D - Manual (Page 2)

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When using an external strobe connect the housings Hot Shoe
Connector, slide the connector into the hot shoe of the camera
from the back of the camera as shown. Slide the connector
forward until
it stops. This
can be done
after the
camera is
secured with
the mounting
bolt.
O'ring
Housing Back
Camera
Hot Shoe
Connector
External Strobe Connector
Waterproof Cap
CCaauuttiioonn::
Do not remove the External Strobe Connector’s waterproof cap
unless an external sync cord is going to be plugged in.
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Before installing the camera, pull out on the controls in the front
section of the housing. This will allow the camera to slide in
easier. Once the camera is installed and the lid snaps have been
closed, return the controls to their operating position.
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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 and in its proper location.
3. Guide the back onto the housing.
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 the lid snap into
the 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.
D Doouubbllee cchheecckk - 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.
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
housing
housing
o’ring
even gap
all 4 sides
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Determine the type
of lens being used
on the camera.
Type 1 Lenses have
a lens opening that
is NOT larger in
diameter than the
zoom ring. ((FFiigg.. 11)).
Type 2 Lenses have a lens
opening that IS larger in diameter than the zoom ring. ((FFiigg.. 22)).
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There are 2 different
Zoom Clamps and
Gear Sleeves
provided with the
housing. Start with
the suggested Zoom
Clamp and Gear
Sleeve depending
on the Type of
lens being used.
See ((FFiigg.. AA oorr BB))
Figure B-Type 2 Lens
Figure A-Type 1 Lens
lens
opening
zoom
ring
bayonet
mount
Type 1 lens Type 2 lens
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
Figure G
Normally used with
Type 1 lens (Fig.1)
#9059.8 small diameter clamp:
For use with #0073 sleeve
+
#0073 sleeve: Use with
small diameter zoom clamp
#9059.8
Figure A
Normally used with
Type 2 lens (Fig.2)
#5509.28 Package
#9059.9 large diameter clamp:
For use with #0073.1 sleeve
+
#0073.1 sleeve: Use with
large diameter zoom clamp
#9059.9
Figure B
thick ribs thin ribs
wide
grooved
extension
tabs
narrow
grooved
extension
tabs
Figure F
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The Zoom Clamp has springs so it can be expanded to fit over
the Zoom ring of the lens as shown in ((FFiigg.. CC)). Install the Zoom
Clamp with the extension tabs toward the rear element of the
lens. After installing the Zoom Clamp, check that when rotating
the Zoom Clamp it rotates the Zoom ring on the lens. If the
Zoom Clamp is not tight enough to rotate the Zoom ring on the
lens, remove the Zoom Clamp and install the rubber strips
(supplied) to the inside of the Zoom Clamp as shown ((FFiigg.. FF)).
Two thicknesses of rubber strips are provided. Start by installing
the thinnest rubber strips, if the Zoom Clamp still is not tight
enough use the thicker rubber strips. Reinstall the Zoom Clamp.
Type 1 Installation: Figure A
Figure A
Type 1 Installation: Figure B
Figure B
Type 1 Installation: Figure C
Figure C
Figure C Figure D Figure E
Type 1 lens
mounted
to camera
gear sleeve
ribs
align with
groove in
zoom clamp
extension
tab
mesh
gear sleeve ribs
with black housing
drive gear
apply
rubber strips
to inside of
clamp
zoom
ring
Figure F 8