Ikelite POWERSHOT G12 user manual

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Please Read
Ikelite Digital Housing We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly
before use. If you are new to underwater photography, be sure
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l
to read the General and Photo Tips sections.
We also suggest that you read your camera manual thoroughly
#6146.12 for Canon Powershot G11 and G12
to have a full understanding of each camera function.
Initial Camera Setup
- Set ISO to 80.
- Set camera mode dial to “Av” Aperture priority. In Aper

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- - Installing the Camera Installing the Camera (cont.) 1. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the 5. Using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure the camera with controls out of the way for installation of the camera. the mounting bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod 2. Remove the back from the housing. socket (Diagram B). 3. The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing back. Position the camera on the tray. CAUTION: 4 Slide the housing

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ikelite - 1 4 DS DS w/Lite - 1 O n Guage Full 3 2 51 S S O U R -2 B B E T n O S Fuel Off D 3 e e k l i i SOS TTL Ready Light t Flash Deflector Using Ikelite DS Digital Strobes A flash deflector (supplied) can be installed over the back of the For the best underwater photographic results, we recommend housing port next to the housing exterior. The deflector will adding an external DS-digital strobe connected to the housing with deflect the camera flash when using an EV Manual Controller. a #4103

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NOTE: DS Substrobe Update information Maintenance The Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and DS50 Substrobes attention as your other photographic equipment. In addition to • DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number below 63,850 can not be normal maintenance, we recommend that the housing be returned updated to operate with the Conversion Circuitry. to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested. • DS50 SubStrobes with a Serial Number between 63,850 and 1. Do Not leave

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lubricate shaft Photo Tips 1. The number one rule in underwater photography is eliminate housing as much water between 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 pull out to expose shaft much color. 2. The camera’s built-in flash is very close to the camera lens. The Diagram B flash can light up any suspended particles in the water and they can be recorded in your picture. This eff