Ikelite SX210 IS - Manual (Page 5)

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Canon SX210IS_6148.21-2-1210
Photo Tips
1. The number one rule in underwater photography is eliminate
as much water between the camera and subject as possible. Get
as close as you can to the subject, then use the zoom. If you
are using flash, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m) will not have
much color.
2. The camera’s built-in flash is very close to the camera lens. The
flash can light up any suspended particles in the water and they
can be recorded in your picture. This effect is called backscatter.
To eliminate as much backscatter as possible, photograph close
and in clear water; do not stir up the sand or silty bottom. If
backscatter becomes a problem in the environment you are
photographing, an external flash will help eliminate much of
the backscatter.
3. Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you
press the shutter release button and the camera actually takes
the picture. Hold the camera steady a second or two after
pressing the shutter release button.
4. Do not shoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend
into the background and be difficult to see in the photograph.
Shoot subjects straight on or shoot up at a slight angle using
the blue water as a contrasting background.
5. Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered
out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject. When
photographing underwater, set the camera to use flash on
every shot when using an underwater strobe. If the camera’s
flash is set to AUTO and the sun is behind your subject, the
camera may see enough light and not fire the flash. With the
sun behind the subject, the subject is shaded (dark) and needs
flash for a good exposure.
General Tips
1. Due to the power required to operate the camera, flash, and
LCD screen, it is a good idea to start each dive with a fresh set
of batteries.
2. Some cameras reset their flash to AUTO when the camera is
turned on. If you prefer another setting be sure to select it.
3. As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check the
housing to see that it is properly sealed.
4. Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the
lens port. If there are, take your finger and remove them. If
there are bubbles on the lens port they can produce soft focus
spots in your photographs.
NOTE: To shoot photographs closer than 2 feet (0.6m), you should
use an external strobe such as the DS51 or DS161. You can
position an external strobe so nothing blocks the light path
between the strobe and the subject.
housing
lubricate shaft
pull out to
expose shaft
Diagram B
Photo Tips Cont.
6. When using daylight or flash, if your camera consistently over
or underexposes the image, you may want to adjust your
camera’s exposure compensation settings.
7. Many photographers transfer their images to the computer
where they can fine tune the appearance of the image. Many
of the image manipulation programs make you think you can
magically correct any image taken and make a good picture.
One thing to remember when using an image manipulation
program, is that if the image is overexposed, much of the color
is missing. If the color is missing you cannot adjust it. If images
are slightly underexposed, the color is there, but it is just dark
and you can adjust it to some degree. So if you error in
exposure, it is better to have the image slightly underexposed
rather than over exposed.
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Ikelite Limited Warranty
All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing
defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase.
Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite. Ikelite
will, at its discretion, repair or replace such products, and will
return to customer prepaid. All other claims of any nature are not
covered. Housing is pressure tested and warranted to 200’ (60m)
maximum underwater depth. Except as mentioned above, no other
warranty expressed or implied, applies to this Ikelite product.
How to contact Ikelite if necessary
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone 317.923.4523
Fax 317.924.7988
Returning Products for Service (outside the United States)
For the separate international customs documentation form that
you complete to accompany the shipment, please state or
designate that the enclosed products were originally manufactured
in the USA and are being returned to the manufacturer for repair
service. Value of the equipment listed for customs purposes should
be zero.
Returning Products for Service
Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that
all products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase date must
be provided to obtain warranty service.
No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or
through your dealer. Please include a brief description of the
problem, any relevant e-mail correspondence, and/or instructions
on what you want us to do. Always include name, shipping address,
e-mail address, and phone number inside of the package.
You may also want to insure the package. No reimbursements for
return freight will be issued. Send Postage Pre-Paid to:
Ikelite Underwater Systems
ATTN: Repair Dept.
50 West 33 Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA
Ikelite Underwater Systems
50 West 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA