Ikelite 71005 Manual de usuario
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50DL Underwater Housing for Nikon D500
Product # 73005
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite products.
Our primary focus is to provide quality, professional grade products
for use in and under water. Our products are designed, manufactured,
and distributed from our sole facility in Indianapolis, USA where we
started in 1962.
We are available if you have any questions or want photo advice.
reply within 1 business day.
An electronic version of this instruction manual is available for
download via the product page on our website:
https://www.ikelite.com
In the Box
• Housing
• Main O-ring # 0132.61 (installed)
• Port O-ring # 0132.45 (installed)
• Zoom Gear Retainer # 0072.42 (installed)
• Body Cap # 0200.92 (installed)
• Waterproof Bulkhead Cap # 9104.7 (installed)
• Base with Left-Hand Quick Release Handle (installed)
• Hardware Set for Base with Handle # 9523.23 (installed)
• Tool for Zoom Gear Retainer # 0945.06
• .050” Hex Key # 0945.11
• 1/16” Hex Key # 0945.16
• Silicone Lubricant # 0184.1
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Important Notices
»This housing requires a compatible DL lens port for waterproof
operation (sold separately). The housing is not waterproof
without a DL lens port attached.
»A bulkhead cap or sync cord must be attached to the housing
bulkhead for waterproof operation. Never submerge the
housing in water without either a sync cord or bulkhead cap
attached.
»Do not pull the shutter trigger without a camera installed. You
may accidentally detach or damage the control spring.
»Never leave a housing in a rinse tank, even if it is the only
system in the tank. Accidental damage may occur when the
user walks away from a housing while it is in the rinse tank.
»Do not use alcohol, cleaning agents, spray lubricants, Rain-X,
or other solvents on the housing or lens port. Use of an
incompatible chemical compound can damage the plastic and
o-rings, and may result in leaking.
»If you will be using the system in strong surf it is
recommended to draw a vacuum on the housing using the
optional vacuum pump (sold separately).
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Contents
Product Registration 1
Introduction 2
In the Box 2
Important Notices 3
Getting to Know Your Housing 6
Base with Quick Release Handle 9
Accessory Port 9
Top Accessory Mount 10
Vacuum Valve 10
Trigger Extensions 10
Setting Up Your Camera 11
Pre-Installation Checklist 11
Camera Settings 11
Camera Settings Display 11
Exposure Settings 11
Back Button Focus 12
Setting Up Your Housing 12
Removing the Port Hole Cover 12
Installing a Zoom or Focus Gear 13
Opening the Housing 14
Installing the Camera 15
Attaching the Hotshoe 16
Closing the Housing 16
Attaching a Lens Port 17
Installing the Lens and Port 17
Setting Up An External Strobe 19
About Sync Cords 20
Attaching a Sync Cord or TTL Converter 20
Getting in the Water 21
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Final Check 21
Entering the Water 22
Shooting Underwater 22
Learning about Underwater Photography 23
Maintaining Your Housing 23
Post-Dive 23
Lens Port 24
Storage 24
Servicing Recommendations 25
Lubricating Controls 25
Lubricating Push Buttons 26
Lubricating Control Shafts 27
Troubleshooting 28
Spare Parts 30
Limited Warranty 31
Service and Repairs 31
Contact Us 32
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Getting to Know Your Housing
Shutter
Bulkhead
with cap
Port hole cover
Sub-command
dial
Tray mounts
Vacuum valve
Lens
release
Zoom /
Focus
BKT
Zoom gear
retainer
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MENU
NIKON D500 / 50 FT
MADE IN USA
INFO
Lv
OK
Playback
Menu
Viewnder
Main
command
dial
AF-ON
O-ring
MENU
NIKON D500 / 50 FT
MADE IN USA
INFO
Lv
OK
Up Right
Select
Left
Down
Live view
i
Live view selector
Info
OK
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Bulkhead
without cap
Top mount
Power
Port mount
recess
Port mount
Exposure
compensation
ISO
Movie record
Lid snap hook
Lid snap
White
balance
Front o-ring
Mode
Meter
Accessory
port
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Base with Quick Release Handle
The hard anodized aluminum base plate attaches to your housing with
the two 1/4” nylon washers and 1/4-20 x 3/8” screws.
It is recommended to remove your base with quick release handle and
thoroughly rinse the tray, housing, and hardware periodically.
A central 1/4-20 threaded hole allows attachment of the base plate to
a standard tripod.
The base features additional mounting locations for attachment to a
variety of Ikelite housings (hardware not included).
Accessory Port
This housing features one spare accessory port which may be used
for the attachment of optional accessories. This port accepts ttings
designed for a 1/2” through or 1/2-20 threaded hole. Visit ikelite.com
for an updated list of compatible products.
»Do not remove or loosen the accessory port plug unless you
are installing a compatible accessory.
Tripod mount
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Top Accessory Mount
The housing features a 1/4-20 threaded top mount. Ball and ex type
mounts are available for the attachment of a GoPro camera, focus
light, or other lightweight accessories.
Vacuum Valve
Your housing features a valve to check for leaks before entering the
water. Use of the vacuum valve requires a pump, sold separately.
Valve lock
Plug
»DO NOT remove vacuum valve plug unless you are plugging in
a vacuum pump.
»DO NOT submerge the housing without the plug installed. The
housing will not be waterproof without the plug installed.
Trigger Extensions
The shutter and AF-ON levers may be extended to be closer to your
hands when using an optional right-hand quick release handle. This
requires the Trigger Extension # 4077.93.
Trigger extensions and right-hand quick release handle are sold
separately.
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