Digital Housing i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l for Nikon Coolpix P1 & P2 Housing #6182.
Ikelite Digital Housing i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l #6182.11 for Nikon CoolPix P1 & P2 Please Read We suggest that you read this instruction booklet throughly before use. If you are new to underwater photography be sure to read the General and Photo Tips. We also suggest that you read the camera manual throughly to have a full understanding of where each camera control is located and what function each control provides.
Opening the Housing 1. Lid Snaps have a Lock. To open, push Lid Snap Lock Lid Snap Lock forward and lift as shown. Keep pressure on the Lid Snap so it does not fly open quickly. Lift Some lid snaps have a lot of spring tension once they go over center, have a firm grip on the lid snap. Lid Snaps may be opened one at a time. Push Forward Installing the Camera Remove the back from the housing. The mounting tray for the camera is secured to the housing O' Ring back.
Using Flash Diffuser and Deflector cont. Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash. If you do not have an external flash the camera’s built-in flash can be used. See Diffuser instructions. Diffuser & Deflector Installation Diffuser A diffuser and deflector are included with the housing. The diffuser is white transparent plastic. The deflector is also white but is not transparent and has a decal on the front.
Optional Accessories Substrobe DS51 Package #3944.57 The Substrobe DS51 package includes the Substrobe DS51, the EV Controller and ball socket arms. The EV Controller provides 10 manual power settings in 1/2 stop increments. An external strobe offers 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.
Control Maintenance 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.
Photo Tips Cont. 6. When using daylight or flash if your camera consistently over or underexposes the image you may want to adjust your camera’s exposure compensation settings. Many cameras allow you to adjust both available light and flash exposure with an EV control in the camera’s menu. 7. Many photographers transfer their images to the computer where they can fine tune the appearance of the image.
