Ikelite Canon HG-10 User Manual
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The housing’s port accepts optional 67mm threaded waterproof Wide-Angle lenses
such as the Ikelite #6420 W-20, Epoque DCL-20 and Inon UWL-100 Type 2 and Sea&Sea
(58070). These waterproof lenses secure to the outside of the lens port.
Should you elect to use the optional Ikelite #6420 W-20, Epoque, Inon or Sea&Sea
lens, carefully thread the waterproof lens on the front of the lens port. The lens threads
are very fine; D
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turn, you are cross threading.
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Special ports are available for use with the Raynox HD-5050 Pro high definition
wide-angle lens. optional ports sold separately as dome port #9304 or flat lens port
#9304.1. Raynox HD-5050 Pro lens not included. Lens nnoott available for purchase
through Ikelite.
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Remove the lens cap and cord from the camera.
Otherwise, they may interfere
with the housing seal.
The camera's auto focus feature is utilized underwater. For best results, move
in close to your subject and use the wide angle range to shoot thru as little water as
possible. The full zoom range is accessible underwater.
Turn the camera’s built-in flash OFF.
Chart shows recommended initial settings
underwater.
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Initially set the white balance to Auto. Use the Joy stick controls on the housing
to change white balance.
CCoolloorr FFiilltteerr:: When using the color filter (during the day), set camera white balance
to Indoor for 0-15 foot depth. For 15-80 foot depth, set white balance to Outdoor.
VViiddeeoo--LLiittee:: When using optional Video Lite at NIGHT, set the camera white balance
to the Indoor position. During the DAY, use the Outdoor setting for subjects beyond
4-5 feet and the Indoor setting for closer subjects.
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Power On/Off
– Camera (On)
Zoom Lever
– Wide Angle Setting
Focus
– Auto Mode
Exposure
– Auto Mode
Program AE
– Auto Mode
Shutter Speed
– 1/60 Normal
White Balance
– Auto Mode (see section)
Steady Shot
– Off
Built-in Flash
– Off
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The camera mounts to the tray, which extends from the back plate
of the housing. D
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Position the camera against the two
stabilizing pins on the tray and secure with
the camera mounting bolt. The camera
should fit easily on the tray and should
be parallel with the sides of the tray.
Make certain that the lens shade has been
threaded completely into the camera to avoid
any potential clearance or sealing problems when
the camera is installed and the housing is sealed.
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Check that the o’ring is clean and properly positioned on the lip of the clear
housing back plate. Check that the lens shade is completely threaded into the camera.
Once the camera is mounted to the tray as shown above, pull the housing
controls out to provide clearance for installing the camera. Make sure the lens shade
on the front of the camera fits into the port recess in the front of the housing.
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so the housings back plate o’ring is resting against the main housing body. In this
position the lid snaps can be positioned over the lid hooks on the housing back plate
and snapped into position to seal the housing.
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Slide the housing controls back in place making sure they properly align with the
camera functions.
Operate each control to see how it works with the camera. Some controls such
as start/stop will be used frequently. Other controls may seldom be utilized. Refer to
your camera owner's manual for the proper function of each camera control. Look
thru the back to be sure that you can see into the viewfinder.
When using the housing controls, especially the start/stop, do NOT use excessive force
because you could damage the camera.
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Remove the lens cap and cord from the camera. Otherwise, the cord may
interfere with the housing seal.
If the housing controls are not properly positioned, they could interfere with the housing seal.
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Manual focus may be preferred in low light levels or when the subject possesses
little contrast. Set the focus switch to Manual to cancel the auto focus. If you want
to manually adjust the focus, rotate the manual focus control as desired. To reacti-
vate the auto focus, set the focus switch to Auto.
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Camera Mounting Bolt
Camera Tray
O’ring
Back Plate
Internal Lens Shade
Stabilizing
Pins