Digital Housing
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Olympus
C-8080
H o u s i n g
#6130.80
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housing back
The camera's built-in flash cannot be used. To use flash an
external flash must be connected to the housing.
1. Place housing face down.
2. Check to see that there is an o’ring
on the housing back and that it is
clean and in its proper location.
3. Some control shafts can be slid out,
making camera installition easier.
Gently pull out on a control until it
stops.
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When using an external strobe connect the housings Hot Shoe
Connector, slide the connector into the hot shoe of the camera
from the back of the camera as shown. Slide the connector
forward until it stops. This can be done after the camera is
secured with the mounting bolt.
o’ring
4. Guide the back onto the housing.
The o’ring should touch the
housing all the way around. There
should be an even gap all the way
around between the housing and
the housing back.
housing
NNOTE: Even if you are not using an external strobe it is
recommended that you slide the housings Hot Shoe Connector
into the camera's hot shoe. In this position it is less likely to
interfere with the o'ring seal.
even gap
all 4 sides
housing back
External TTL Strobe Connector
Waterproof Cap
5. Lift the lid snaps so they are
extended and place the lid snap
into the hook on the housing back.
6. To close the housing push
down on the lid snaps until
CCaution:
Do not remove the
External Strobe
Connector’s
waterproof cap
unless an external
sync cord is going
to be plugged in.
O'ring
Housing Back
they snap into place . Lid
o’ring
snaps on opposite sides of the
housing should be closed at the
same time. Be sure they are down
far enough to engage the lock.
housing
Double chheck - Once the housing is closed, check the o’ring seal.
Check the gap between the housing back and the housing, it
should be even all the way around.
Camera
Look through the clear plastic back at the o’ring. You should see a
darkened area where the o’ring is compressed against the
housing back. If you do not see an even black compression seal
all the way around the back, open the lid snaps, reseat the
Hot Shoe
Connector
housing back and close the lid snaps. Visually check the seal again.
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Once the housing has been closed, push the controls back into
place. Make sure they line up with the camera’s controls.
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External strobes offer several advantages over using the
camera’s built-in flash. External strobes move the flash away
from the camera lens which helps reduce backscatter. They also
expand lighting options to achieve the best lighting for
different subjects and lenses. A strobe such as the DS51 is ideal
for use with macro and most standard camera lenses up to
28mm. When an optional wide angle lens is added a strobe such
as the DS125 is needed as it has a greater angle-of-coverage. A
second external strobe can be added to fill the shadows and
produce more realistic photographs.
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(NOTE:) After you have used the
housing’s zoom control it must be
returned to the center position to
disengage. If the housing zoom
control is pushing the camera
zoom lever in either direction you
cannot take a picture or access
any other function as the camera
is receiving a signal from the
Zoom control
engaged
Zoom control
disengaged
(centered)
TTL Expossure Mode
engaged zoom control.
Ikelite DS Substrobes are fully TTL functional and provide real
Olympus TTL control with this housing. For TTL exposure you
must use an Ikelite DS Substrobe and the Ikelite #4103.51 sync
cord or #4103.52 dual sync cord for dual strobes.
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Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to
get a feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few
pictures above water with the camera in the housing.
NOTE:
Refer to camera manual for camera flash settings when
using an external strobe.
LLeennss PPoorrtt
Manual Expposurree Mode
This camera can be used with the Ikelite Substrobe, DS51, 100A,
DS125, or 200 in the manual mode. A #4103.51 sync cord is
required to connect the Substrobe to the housing.
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse
and gently dry the lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean
use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner.
Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
Manuaal Exppoosure MMode 2
Use the Ikelite EV-Controller with a DS Substrobe for more
control over manual exposure. The EV Controller provides 10
manual power settings in 1/2 stop increments. For housings with
an external sync cord connection it is recommeded to connect the
EV-Controller to the housing with a #4103.51 sync cord.
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When the camera is in the housing and the lens is fully extended
the lens almost touches the inside of the housing's port.
Remove aany acceessory llens attaachmentts such aass filterrs before
instaalling tthe cammera inntto the hoousingg. Any attachment that
adds length to the lens will restrict the zoom and may scratch
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the inside of the housings port.
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O’rings last for several years if properly maintained. (See
maintenance) Always carry a spare.
The Substrobe DS51 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.
DS125
Substrobe
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A Dual Handle Tray is available. The Dual Handle Tray provides
a second access point for mounting a second strobe.
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The Substrobe DS125 covers
the equivalent of an 18mm
lens, 100 degrees (with
diffuser). It is the ideal choice
when using accessory wide
angle lenses greater than
28mm.
SA-100R
Arm
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TTL Sync
Cord
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1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We
recommend that you use only Ikelite lubricantas some other
brands may cause the o’ring to swell and not seal properly.
2. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover control shafts and
o’rings. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean cloth.
Lubricant is not a sealant, it is used to reduce friction. Excessive
lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with
proper sealing.
#3944.51 includes
DS51 Substrobe
Ikelite TTL Sync Cord
SA-100R Arm
#3944.75 includes
DS125 Substrobe
1.5 hr. Smart Charger
Ikelite TTL Sync Cord
SA-100R Arm
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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.
Do Not
1.
leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for
prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.
2. Do Nott ship the camera in the housing.
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the
screw in each control knob.
set
controol gland
Check each
penetrating the housing 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
Do Not sstretcch the oo’ring
lubricant to make the o’ring feel slick.
.
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 thoroughly in fresh water after each
salt water use. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port to eliminate
water 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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3. Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled
out exposing the shaft for lubrication. In the unlikely event one
of these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate you can
remove the control from the housing and lubricate it, or return
the housing to Ikelite for maintenance. To remove the control,
loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required);
remove the knob. If there is salt or dirt build-up on the exposed
control shaft, clean the shaft. Open the housing and gently slide
the control shaft out of the control gland. Clean and lightly
lubricate the shaft, including the end of the shaft. Slide the
shaft back into the control gland and gently slide it back and
forth a few times without fully removing the shaft from the
gland. Replace the knob, NOTE the flat area on the shaft, the
set screw in the knob should tighten down against the flat area
on the control so the knob does not turn on the shaft.
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Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service
with minimal maintenance.
1. 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.
2. Some of the controls have long shafts. These controls can be
lubricate shaft
housing
pull out to
expose shaft
housing
gland
control
shaft
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.
Loosen set screw
(allen wrench required)
Flat
Tighten set screw down
against this area when
replacing the knob.
Lubricate end of shaft
before reinserting into
gland
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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.
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. Even with
flash, subjects beyond 6 feet (1.8m)will not have much color.
2. Just before entering the water check the housing for a proper
seal. As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check
the housing again to see that it is properly sealed.
2. Some 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.
3. 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.
3. 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.
4. If you use the housing's Zoom control, make sure to move it
back to the center position. If the housing Zoom control is
pushing the camera zoom lever to either side the camera will
not function. (See page 7)
4. Underwater flash is used to restore the warmer colors filtered
out by the water as well as to illuminate the subject. When
photographing underwater with flash, use flash even in shallow
water as color is effected even at shallow depths. Also if the sun
is behind the subject the subject is shaded (dark) and needs
flash for a good exposure.
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IIkkeelliittee LLiimmiitteedd WWaarrrraannttyy
All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing
defects for a period of one (1) year from the 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,
including but not limited to bulb failure are not covered. Except as
mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied, applies
to this Ikelite product.
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Ikelite is most interested in preforming any service to assure that
all products perform as intended. For repair or service, return the
product to the address below with your name, address, phone
number and a brief description of the problem. Evidence of
purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service.
Ikelitte Underrwater SSystems
50 W 33rdd Street
Indiannapoliiss, IN 462208 USA
317-9223-4523
email: iikelitee@ikeliite.com
Digittal 61300.80-0011-0404
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