Ikelite Indoor Furnishings AF35 User Manual

Housing Compatibility  
AF35 AutoFlash  
The AF35 AutoFlash fits:  
Ikelite compact digital housing styles DC100 and DC200.  
Most compact digital housings manufactured by Canon, Olympus  
and Sony.  
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l  
#4035 - 4035.1  
AF35 AutoFlash  
Thank you for purchasing an Ikelite  
AF35 AutoFlash Kit includes:  
AF35 AutoFlash. Ikelite brings 40 years of  
underwater photographic and lighting  
experience to the diving market. Ikelite’s  
underwater photographic products are  
built in the USA by Ikelite to suit both  
the professional and the amateur  
photographer.  
• AF35 AutoFlash  
• Flash Diffuser  
• Flexible Arm  
• AutoFlash Sensor  
• Rubber Grip  
Flex Arm  
• Tray (single or dual)  
• Tray Inserts  
• Mounting Hardware  
Sensor  
The purpose of an underwater electronic  
flash is to illuminate and aid in restoring the true color  
of the subject.  
Rubber Grip  
Starting Out  
Tray  
Before using the AF35 AutoFlash, please read the  
instruction manual thoroughly and retain it for future  
reference. Ikelite recommends becoming familiar  
with the features and functions of the AF35  
AutoFlash above water before trying the camera and  
flash in the water. And, if you have not yet done so, it is  
suggested that you read your camera’s owners manual as  
well.  
AF35 Specifications  
Firing Modes ......Auto - 6 manual power settings  
Energy Rating ......35 watt-seconds  
Coverage Angle ......70° - 80° with diffuser  
Guide # (ISO100) feet ......28 surface - 16 underwater  
Guide # (ISO 100) meters ......9 surface - 5 underwater  
Color Temperature ......5700° K  
Power Source ......4 “AA” alkaline, NiCad, NiMH  
Flashes ......300 full power  
Recycle Time ......2.5 seconds  
Weight ......0.6 kg - 1.3 pounds  
Depth Rating ......90m - 300 feet  
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Battery Compartment  
AF35 Flash Settings  
To use the AF35 AutoFlash in the Auto or  
Mode  
Switch  
Opening  
- Always turn the AutoFlash OFF and dry the flash before  
AUTO  
opening the battery door. To access the battery compartment,  
rotate the knob counter-clockwise several  
Manual Mode the camera’s built-in flash  
must be set to fire on every shot as it is  
used to trigger the AF35 AutoFlash.  
turns and gently remove the door. Tilt the  
back of the flash down while removing the  
battery door to eliminate the possibility of  
water droplets falling into the battery  
compartment. Note: Do not remove the  
knob from the battery door.  
Knob  
Battery Door  
OFF  
- Figure 1 shows the AF35 flash mode  
switch set to OFF. Always turn the flash  
OFF when not in use for prolonged periods  
or when changing batteries.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
- Figure 2 shows the AF35 flash  
Battery Compartment O-ring  
Mode Switch set to AUTO. From the OFF  
position rotate the Mode Switch clockwise  
Keep the o-ring and sealing surfaces clean.  
Lightly lubricate the exposed portion of the  
o-ring with the Ikelite silicone lubricant  
provided.  
to access the AUTO exposure setting; the white indicator on the knob  
aligns with AUTO. When taking pictures with the Mode Switch in the  
Auto position, the Auto Sensor automatically controls the flash output  
of the AF35 flash.  
See Auto Exposure Selector Dial, pg. 6, for  
setup and additional information when  
using the AF35 in the AUTO mode.  
Ready  
Light  
Changing the Batteries  
Install four AA-cell batteries: alkaline,  
NiCad, or NiMH. Refer to the “+” and “-”  
AUTO  
AUTO  
markings in the battery compartment to help properly install the  
batteries. If the batteries are installed incorrectly it may damage the  
electronics. Batteries should be replaced when the flash takes 15  
seconds or longer to recycle.  
MANUAL  
- Figure 3 shows the Mode  
Switch in the manual exposure mode with  
the AF35 turned to the F (full power)  
position. Rotate the Mode Switch  
(Fig.1)  
(Fig.2)  
Closing the Compartment  
AUTO  
AUTO  
Check that the o-ring and sealing surfaces are clean, the o-ring is  
lightly lubricated and in its original position. Replace the battery  
door. Make sure it fits into the recess around the battery  
compartment. Rotate the knob clockwise several times and firmly  
hand-tighten to assure the proper o-ring seal; otherwise the battery  
compartment may leak. Caution: Do Not use a tool when tightening.  
It may damage the battery door.  
clockwise to access the different power  
settings. Each power setting clockwise  
from F reduces the light output of the  
AF35 in one-half f-stop increments. When  
shooting in manual mode, it is suggested  
that you start at F (full power). If the  
(Fig.3)  
(Fig.4)  
subject in the photo is underexposed (dark) you must move closer to  
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Canon, Olympus & Sony Tray Insert Installation  
Applies to Single or Dual Tray.  
Sony Housing Tray Insert Installation  
Applies to Single or Dual Tray.  
Non-Ikelite housings are mounted to the tray with a single bolt. To  
keep the camera housing from rotating on the tray, a Tray Insert  
must be installed. Note that there are 3 Tray Inserts included with  
the AF35. Select the Tray Insert for the corresponding camera  
housing being installed. NOTE: see special Sony instructions pg.10.  
Sony housings have 2 different size Base Plates. The Tray Insert  
marked Sony has 2 different cut-outs. To determine the correct cut-  
out, place each of the Sony Tray Insert cut-outs against the Sony  
housing Base Plate as shown below. Use the cut-out that fits snug  
around the Base Plate. When the correct cut-out is determined  
proceed with the installation.  
Tray Inserts  
CANON  
OLYMPUS  
B Y N O S  
SONY A  
Installation  
Base Plate  
Tripod Mount  
Tray Insert  
1. The Tray Insert has an adhesive coating on the side opposite the  
lettering. Remove the protective backing to expose the adhesive.  
2. Align the Tray Insert with the Tray Recess, the arrows on the Tray  
Insert should be pointing toward the holes in the tray.  
B Y N O S  
SONY A  
3. Place Insert into Recess and push down to secure Insert to tray.  
Tray Insert  
Protective  
Backing  
See page 9 for drawings of the following procedure.  
1. The Tray Insert has an adhesive coating on the side opposite the  
lettering. Remove the protective backing to expose the adhesive.  
2. Align the Tray Insert with the Tray Recess, the arrows on the Tray  
Insert should be pointing toward the holes in the tray.  
Tray Insert  
CANON  
Tray Recess  
3. Place Insert into Recess and push down to secure Insert to tray.  
4. See pg. 11 for mounting the Tray to the housing.  
Mounting Holes  
Tray Insert  
CANON  
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Mounting Canon, Olympus & Sony Housings to the Tray  
Installing Housing Deflectors  
Applies to Single or Dual Tray.  
Installing a Deflector in front of the camera’s built-in flash will block  
the camera’s flash from going forward and lighting the particles in  
the water; helping to reduce backscatter, it will also deflect the light  
back toward the AF35 Sensor used to trigger the AF35 Flash.  
After the proper Tray Insert is installed the housing can be mounted  
to the AF35 tray. Turn the housing so the Tripod Mount on the  
bottom of the housing is facing up. Place the tray across the bottom  
of the housing, align the center hole in the tray with the hole in the  
Tripod Mount on the bottom of the housing. Insert the mounting  
bolt with lock washer as shown below and tighten the bolt firmly to  
secure the tray to the housing. Check that the Tripod Mount aligns  
correctly with the Tray Insert restricting the housing from rotating  
on the tray.  
Ikelite Housings  
Deflectors are supplied with Ikelite housings, see housing  
instructions for installation.  
Non-Ikelite Housing Deflector Installation  
Most Canon, Olympus and Sony digital camera housings have a flash  
diffuser built on the housing to which the deflector can be attached.  
(see drawing pg 13). If the housing does not have a flash diffuser  
pick a spot on the outside of the housing in front of the camera’s  
built-in flash to mount the deflector.  
Mounting Blot  
Lock Washer  
Single or Dual Tray  
Tripod Mount  
Deflector Kit includes:  
Tray Insert  
1 strip of hook material, 1/4” wide x 6” long  
1 strip of loop material, 2” wide x 3” long  
1. The loop material (deflector) is white on one side and black on the  
other side. The white side will go against the housing as it has loops  
that will stick to the hook material once it is secured to the housing.  
Canon, Olympus  
or Sony Housing  
2. Using a piece of paper, cut a template to fit on the outside of the  
housing in front of the camera’s built-in flash. Trace the template  
on the loop material and cut it out. Test fit the loop material  
(deflector) on the housing and trim as necessary.  
3. Position the loop material (deflector) on the housing to determine  
where to locate the 2 strips of hook material to secure the deflector  
to the housing. Cut 2 strips of the hook material to fit on each side  
or on the top and bottom of the deflector. Peel the adhesive  
backing from the hook material strips and press them onto the  
housing. The loop material (deflector) can now be secured or easily  
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removed from the housing.  
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Connecting AF35 Handle to Tray (single or dual)  
The base of the Handle that slides over the tray mount has a nylon  
screw. Note that the tray has a notch for the nylon screw to fit into  
when the handle is mounted to the tray and the nylon screw is  
screwed down. Back the screw out far enough to slide the handle  
base onto the tray mount. Align the handle mount with the tray  
mount as shown, push the handle mount onto the tray mount and  
secure with nylon screw. Reverse this procedure to remove the  
handle.  
flash  
diffuser  
port  
non-Ikelite Housing Front  
tray mount  
deflector  
hook material  
port  
nylon screw  
deflector material  
cut-out  
locking groove  
handle mount  
non-Ikelite Housing Front  
cut-out  
deflector material  
secure handle to  
tray with nylon screw  
port  
non-Ikelite Housing Front  
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Flex Arm  
Lubricant  
• Use only Ikelite brand silicone lubricant with Ikelite brand o-rings;  
other brand lubricants can cause the Ikelite o-rings to swell in size.  
• Do Not use spray lubricant; it can crack the plastic parts of the Kit.  
• Lubricant reduces friction and prolongs the life of o-rings, it is not a  
sealant. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the area being  
applied; wipe off any excess with a clean cloth.  
The AF35 Flex Arm is quite versatile, it allows the flash head to be  
placed in many different positions for optimal lighting. The flash  
head is connected to the sensor with a sync cord that runs through  
the center of the flex arm. If the flex arm is bent too far it may  
separate from the top bead on the sensor body. The flex arm and  
flash will still be connected to the sensor and handle by the sync  
DO NOT  
cord,  
put undue force on the sync cord. If the Flex Arm  
separates from the top of the sensor, position the bottom bead of  
the Flex Arm over the bead on the top of the sensor body and push  
down to reinstall. The flex arm should snap back into position.  
Maintenance  
Your Ikelite AF35 AutoFlash Kit should be given the same care and  
attention as your other photographic equipment.  
Routine Cleaning  
Caution: Make sure the AF35’s battery door is on and tightened  
down before exposing the flash to water. Ideally, water should never  
enter the battery compartment. If this does occur, see “Battery  
Compartment Flooding” on page 17.  
push  
down to  
rejoin  
align arm  
beads  
1. Always rinse the exterior of the AF35 with fresh water after use,  
especially after exposure to salt water. While rinsing, turn the  
mode switch to free salt or debris that might have accumulated in  
recesses during the dive.  
2. Dry the AF35 thoroughly.  
Long Term Storage  
1. Make sure the battery door is on and tightened down firmly.  
2. Soak the Kit in a mild soap solution, operate the mode switch to  
free salt or debris, rinse and dry before storage.  
3. When storing the Kit, remove the batteries from the flash. Lightly  
lubricate the exposed part of the door’s o-ring and store the AF35  
flash with the battery door lightly screwed on, this will allow any  
hydrogen/air mixture to escape the battery compartment and  
avoid unnecessary pressure on the o-ring that could cause it to  
flatten.  
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Battery Compartment Flooding  
Troubleshooting  
The battery compartment is separate from the AF35’s factory sealed  
electronics. Should the battery compartment flood, remove the  
batteries, flush the compartment with fresh water and dry  
thoroughly. Determine the cause of the flooding to the best of your  
ability. Send the AF35 kit to Ikelite for inspection and testing as  
soon as possible.  
Strobe will not fire  
1. Check the AF35’s ready light. Turn the flash mode switch to OFF  
and then back to Auto. Make sure the switch has actually clicked  
into position.  
2. Check that the batteries are inserted according to the “+” and “-”  
markings. Note: it is possible to buy bad “new” batteries; check  
the voltage output with a meter. If using rechargeable batteries  
make sure the charger is working properly and that the batteries  
are fully charged.  
Often, divers find themselves in remote locations for extended  
periods without access to multiple flashes. If the flash with the  
flooded battery compartment is the only one available to you at the  
time and you’re desperate to continue shooting, please follow these  
instructions for a temporary fix:  
3. Check that the camera’s built-in flash is turned on and is set to fire  
on every shot.  
1. Open the battery compartment, remove batteries and water.  
Blow out as much water as possible with a blow dryer or air from  
a scuba tank.  
2. Wash out the battery compartment with alcohol. Blow dry the  
battery compartment again with a blow dryer or air from a scuba  
tank.  
3. Caution: Replace all batteries after battery compartment flooding.  
Never re-use batteries that have been wet. The water could cause  
an internal short circuit in the flash at some later date, potentially  
causing an explosion.  
4. Reassemble the AF35 with fresh batteries.  
5. After returning from your trip, send the AF35 Kit to Ikelite for  
inspection and testing.  
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Recommendations  
Ikelite Limited Warranty  
Visual Inspections  
Ikelite Substrobes and the AF35 AutoFlash are warranted against  
any manufacturing defects for a period of two (2) years from the  
date of purchase. All other 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.  
Take the time to examine the entire assembly setup above water. An  
improper seal can cause a lot of damage. Always check for leaks once  
you place the equipment in the water.  
Insurance  
It is recommended that you add an all-risk floater to your  
homeowner’s and/or renter’s insurance policy to cover your  
equipment against loss or damage. While the Ikelite AF35 has a  
limited warranty against manufacturing defects, it does not cover  
customer error.  
Returning Products for Service  
Tips  
Ikelite is most interested in preforming any service to assure that  
all products preform 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.  
1. Photograph through as little water as possible; move in close.  
Maximum recommended shooting distance for good lighting is  
1.8m (6’).  
2. Use the AF35 diffuser for softer lighting or wider coverage.  
3. Always carry spare batteries. Weak batteries are the cause of  
many flash and camera problems; check the voltage with a meter.  
Note: it’s possible to buy bad “new” batteries.  
4. The AF35 has a flexible arm for positioning the flash. Check that  
the flash is aimed at the subject being photographed.  
5. When taking pictures in rapid succession, note that the AF35’s  
flash will recycle much faster than the camera’s built-in flash.  
Since the camera’s built-in flash is used to trigger the AF35 you  
must wait for the camera’s built-in flash to recycle.  
6. Make sure the flash deflector is installed in front of the camera’s  
built-in flash. This not only helps direct light to the sensor but also  
aids in reducing backscatter in photographs.  
Ikelite Underwater Systems  
50 W 33rd Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA  
317-923-4523  
Digital 4035-01-1207  
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