Ikelite DSC-W50 - Manual (Page 4)

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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 (Diagram A), 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
noting 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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Loosen set screw
Tighten set screw down
against this flat area
when replacing the knob.
housing
gland
control
Lubricate end of shaft
before reinserting into
gland
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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
pulled out, exposing the shaft (see diagrams A and B on pages
#16 & #17).
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 constant use.
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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.
1. D Doo N Noott leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for
prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.
2. D Doo N Noott ship the camera in the housing.
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the sseett
ssccrreew w in each control knob.
Check each ccoonnttrrooll ggllaanndd 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. Pull the o-ring through your fingers
to apply a light coating of lubricant. Only apply enough
lubricant to make the o-ring feel slick. D Doo N Noott ssttrreettcchh tthhee
oo--rriinngg. 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 exterior in a
mild soap solution, rinse and dry, before storing. 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.
7. If removing a housing push button, D Doo N Noott re-use the E-clip.
Contact Ikelite for replacement E-clips (part #0319.12).
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1. Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend
you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products as 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.
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The Ikelite W-20 67mm Wide-Angle Conversion
lens #6420 will widen your camera lens' angle
of coverage, getting you closer to your subject.
The Ikelite W-20 can be removed and replaced
while underwater for maximum versatility.
Includes protective caps, soft pouch, lens
cleaning cloth and silicone lubricant.
# #99330066..8811 6677m mm m TThhrreeaaddeedd AAddaappttoorr
Allows attaching Ikelite W-20 67mm lens #6420, Epoque, and Type
II Inon screw-on lenses with 67mm threads. Includes larger size
removable flash deflector.
# #99330066..7799 BBaayyoonneett M Moouunntt AAddaappttoorr
Allows attaching of the Inon UWL-105AD, UFL-165AD,
UWL-100AD, and macro bayonet style lenses. Includes larger size
removable flash deflector.
N NO OTTEE:: External wide angle conversion lenses increase angle of
coverage, so you can get much closer to your subject while still
fitting everything in the frame. Add the Ikelite W-20 or other
wide-angle lenses with an Ikelite accessory port adapter for
increased angle of coverage, color, and clarity.
Slight vignetting may occur at widest angle camera lens setting
with some conversion lenses. Zoom in slightly to eliminate, or crop
the image in post-processing. Also, slight edge softness around the
picture edges in some situations is normal.
W-20 Lens