Ikelite Digital Camera Olympus C 8080 User Manual

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.  
CCaauuttiioonn  
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  
CAUTION  
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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.  
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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.  
CCoonnttrrooll MMaaiinntteennaannccee  
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.  
RReettuurrnniinngg PPrroodduuccttss ffoorr SSeerrvviiccee  
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  
www.ikellite.com  
Digittal 61300.80-0011-0404  
 

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