Ikelite Canon 300D - Manual (Page 5)

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Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service
with minimal maintenance
Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing
in fresh water after saltwater use If a push button control
becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed soak the
housing in luke warm fresh water After a few minutes operate
the push button If this does not correct the problem return the
housing to Ikelite for maintenance
Some of the controls have long shafts These controls can be
pulled out exposing the shaft (see drawing)
To lubricate the control gently pull on the knob until the
stainless steel shaft is exposed Lightly lubricate the shaft then
move the shaft in and out several times This will lubricate the
x’ring in the Ikelite control gland This should be done before
using the housing after a prolonged storage period or once a
week when the housing is in use
housing
lubricate shaft
pull out to
expose shaft
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The Ikelite Housing should be given the same care and attention as
your other photographic equipment In addition to normal
maintenance we recommend that the housing be returned to
Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested
D Doo N Noott leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for
prolonged periods Heat may damage the camera
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Doo N Noott ship the camera in the housing
Before using the housing always check the tightness of the sseett
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Check each ccoonnttrrooll ggllaanndd penetrating the housing to make sure
they are tight There is a slight chance that either could vibrate
loose during travel
Keep the back and port o’ring clean and lightly lubricated To
lubricate remove the o’ring from the back Put a small amount
of lkelite lubricant on your fingers Draw the o’ring through
your fingers to apply a light coating of lubricant Only apply
enough lubricant to make the o’ring feel slick D Doo N Noott ssttrreettcchh
tthhee oo’’rriinngg This light coating of lubricant will help to keep the
o’ring from drying out and will help to show a dark sealing line
when the housing back is properly sealed
Keep the area where the o’ring fits and the sealing surface clean
Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each
salt water use Depress push buttons several times during rinse
Dry with a soft cloth Dry port to eliminate water spotting
After several uses in salt water soak the housing in a mild soap
solution rinse and dry
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FLAT PORT
For standard macro and telephoto lenses
Due to refraction flat ports reduce the angle of coverage of a lens
and at the same time enlarge the image This makes the flat port
ideal when using standard macro or zoom lenses to shoot small
subjects Note that if a port is long enough to accommodate the
full length of a : macro lens the lens may vignette when used at
infinity If access to the lens' full range is desired then select a
dome port instead
FLAT PORT
Lens up to cm ( ")
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FLAT PORT WITH FOCUS
For long lenses whose focus collar extends beyond the housing
focus Telephoto lenses longer than mm are not recommended
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Nikor mm lens only
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mm EF Macro : NR ( )
mm USM Macro : NR
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mm EF USM II ( )
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* mm f/ ( )
(*) Zoom lenses that do not focus to ” require a diopter close up lens
be added to the lens when used underwater behind a dome port
( ) Port shade may have to be removed to avoid vignetting
( ) Lens requires special zoom clamps and focus sleeve
( ) Lens diameter does not allow zoom operation in the housing
( ) Auto or Manual focus must be selected before closing the housing
Requires special zoom clamp and focus sleeve for manual focus