Ikelite Fuji E-900 - Manual (Page 3)

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A diffuser and deflector are
included with the housing. The
diffuser is white transparent
plastic. The deflector is also
white but is not transparent
and has a decal on the front.
To install the diffuser or
deflector spread the port
clamp at the spring end
and slide over the lens port.
The white plastic should be
placed in front of the camera
flash. The port clamp should be
pushed back against the front
of the housing.
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The diffuser should be installed when using the camera’s built in
flash. When shooting with the camera’s built-in flash at
approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) or less, the lens port on the
housing may block a portion of the light from the camera’s
built-in flash, creating a shadow in the lower left of the photo.
If this occurs, zoom the lens slightly to eliminate the shadow.
(You can test this above water)
D Deefflleeccttoorr
The deflector should be installed when using an external strobe
such as the DS50 or DS125 Substrobe and EV Controller. The
deflector will redirect the camera’s flash to the EV Controller
which controls the external strobes output.
Diffuser/
Deflector
material
Port Clamp
Spring
Spread to Install
This edge
against
housing
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O Oppttiioonnaall AAcccceessssoorriieess
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O’’rriinngg
# #00110099
O’rings last for several years if properly maintained. (See
maintance) Always carry a spare.
U URR//PPrroo FFiilltteerr
# #66444411..3322
The UR/Pro underwater color correcting filter is designed to
restore some of the warm colors filtered out by the water. For
available light use only, not recommended for use with flash.
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The EV Controller provides 10 manual power settings in 1/2 stop
increments for the DS50 or DS125 Substrobes. The EV Controller has
a built-in slave which can be triggered by the camera’s built-in flash.
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Ikelite Ball Arm Systems are provided with these packages
#3944.57 SubStrobe DS-50 with EV Controller
#3944.77 SubStrobe DS-125 with EV Controller
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Substrobe
DS125
SSuubbssttrroobbee D DSS112255
The Substrobe DS125 covers
the equivalent of a 18mm
lens, 100 degrees. It is the
ideal choice when using
accessory wide angle lenses
greater than 28mm.
Substrobe
DS50
EV Controller
EV Controller
SA-100Q
Arm
SA-100Q
Arm
SSuubbssttrroobbee D DSS5500
The Substrobe DS50 covers the
equivalent of a 28mm lens. It is
the ideal choice when using
only the camera lens or the
camera lens with a macro
accessory lens.
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M Maaiinntteennaannccee
The Ikelite Digital 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.
1. D Doo N Noott leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for
prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.
2. D Doo N Noott ship the camera in the housing.
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the sseett
ssccrreew w in each control knob.
Check each ccoonnttrrooll ggllaanndd to make sure they are tight. There is a
slight chance that either could vibrate loose during travel.
4. Keep the back 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.
5. Keep the area where the o’ring fits and the sealing surface of
the housing clean.
6. Rinse the housing exterior in fresh water after each salt water
use. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port to eliminate spotting.
After several uses in salt water soak the housing in a mild soap
solution, rinse and dry before storage. When storing the
housing, remove the back o’ring, lightly lubricate and place in a
plastic bag. Place the plastic bag with o’ring inside the housing
for safe keeping.
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