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Congratulations on your purchase of an Ikelite Digital Camera
Housing. Ikelite has over 48 years of experience in the underwater
photographic and lighting market. Our products are designed and
built in the USA by Ikelite for both the professional and amateur
photographer.
The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera
and all sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls
and camera LCD screens.
Ikelite Digital Housings are slightly negative in salt water for
stability. This housing has been water pressure tested at the
factory to 200’ (60m).
Ikelite Digital Housing
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l
#6146.12 for Canon Powershot G11 and G12
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Please Read
We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly
before use. If you are new to underwater photography, be sure
to read the General and Photo Tips sections.
We also suggest that you read your camera manual thoroughly
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 Aperture
Priority mode "Av" the shutter speed should automatically go to
1/60 second.
- Set Flash to “On” (lightning bolt in LCD).
- For General photography, set aperture to f3.5.
- For Macro photography, set aperture to f8.0.
- Set White Balance (AWB) to “Auto”.
- Set Image Size to “L” and compression to “S” Superfine.
- Set Metering to “Center-Weighted Avg.”.
- In the camera menu set the “ND” Filter to “Cancel”.
NOTES:
- TTL Flash NOT available when camera is in “M” Manual mode.
There is no TTL flash even with Canon's own flash in the camera
"M" mode. Manual power settings can be selected with the
multi-control button on the back of the camera. The strobe
should still be left in TTL to take advantage of this feature.
- Leave the housing hotshoe disconnected when using an EV
manual controller. If using an EV controller in “M” Manual
mode, set the EV controller to “non-Pre-flash”.
- When multiple exposure (continuous shooting) mode is used,
the external flash will not fire. This is normal and also happens
with Canon external speedlights.
Front View
Shutter
Release
Lid
Snap
Lid
Snap
Lens
Port
Zoom Dial
Mode
Dial
Shortcut
Exp. Comp. Dial
Lens Port
Front
Dial
Front View
Shutter
Release
Lid
Snap
Lid
Snap
Lens
Port
Zoom Dial
Mode
Dial
Shortcut
Exp. Comp. Dial
Lens Port
Front
Dial
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Back View
Power
Button
[E] Manual Focus
[F] Control Dial
[G] Macro
[H] FUNC./SET
[I] Flash
[J] Self-Timer
[K] Display
[L] Menu
[A] Playback
[B] AE/FE Lock
[C] Single Erase
[D] Metering Light
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
I
L
TTL Connector
ISO Dial
Back View
Power
Button
[E] Manual Focus
[F] Control Dial
[G] Macro
[H] FUNC./SET
[I] Flash
[J] Self-Timer
[K] Display
[L] Menu
[A] Playback
[B] AE/FE Lock
[C] Single Erase
[D] Metering Light
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
I
L
TTL Connector
ISO Dial
Opening the Housing
1. Lid Snaps have a
Lock
.
To open, push Lid Snap
Lock forward and lift as
shown. Keep pressure
on the Lid Snap so it
does not fly open
quickly.
Some lid snaps have a
lot of spring tension once they go over center, so keep a firm
grip on the lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time.
Lift
Push Forward
Lid Snap Lock
Lift
Push Forward
Lid Snap Lock
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Housing Lens Port and Accessory Lenses
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.
See Page #19 for accessory lens information.
Housing Front Dial Control:
The Housing Front Dial Control rotates the G12 front dial. This
control is NOT applicable to a G11 camera and will sit idle.