Sony 6116.12 RX100 III Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sony Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. 6116.12 RX100 III
  6. Instruction manual
Sony 6116.12 RX100 III Instruction Manual

Sony 6116.12 RX100 III Instruction Manual

Digital housing (dsc-rx100m3/b)
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

D igi tal H ou s i n g
I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
6116.12 Sony RX100 III (DSC-RX100M3/B)
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive
with this product. Please refer to the back page of this manual to
register your Ikelite product.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Sony 6116.12 RX100 III

Summary of Contents for Sony 6116.12 RX100 III

  • Page 1 D igi tal H ou s i n g I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l 6116.12 Sony RX100 III (DSC-RX100M3/B) Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preparation ..............P. 3 Specifications ..............P. 4 What’s in the Box ............P. 4 Parts of the Housing - Front View ........P. 5 Parts of the Housing - Back View ........P. 6 Housing and Camera Setup ........P. 7 STEP 1 - Initial Camera Setup ........P. 7, 8 STEP 2 - Opening the Housing ........P.

  • Page 3: Preparation

    Table of Contents continued Maintenance ..............P. 21 - 24 Photo Tips ..............P. 25 Troubleshooting ............P. 26 - 28 Spare Parts ..............P. 29 Customer Support ............P. 30 Limited Warranty ............P. 30 Returning Products for Service ........P. 31 Product Registration ..........Back Page Preparation This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth rated to 200 ft (60 m).

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications (no camera installed) Depth Rating......200 ft (60 m) Controls ........All important camera functions accessed ..........except Flash switch and Viewfinder switch Buoyancy ......Slight negative buoyancy in fresh water Housing Weight ....4.7 lb (2.1 kg) Strobe Connection ....Fiber Optic Ports Use Built-in Flash....Yes Optional Tray Mounting ..12-24 thread external tray mounting with 3 in ..........(76 mm) spacing Main O-Ring ......0109...

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Housing - Front View

    Parts of the Housing - Front View Housing controls are provided for all camera functions except the flash up switch and viewfinder switch. The built-in camera flash must be extended BEFORE placing the camera in the housing. Zoom Lever Shutter Mode Dial ON/OFF (Power) Button Release...

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Housing - Back View

    Parts of the Housing - Back View MENU Control Wheel Housing MOVIE Button Set / Tracking Focus 2. Fn Function Button Flash Mode / Right Button 3. MENU Button Exp. Comp. / Down Button DISP Display / UP Button Playback Button 5.

  • Page 7: Housing And Camera Setup

    Housing and Camera Setup STEP 1 - Initial Camera Setup (before placing camera in housing) Setup your camera for underwater use and then adjust your settings once underwater. Set Mode Dial to “A” Aperture Priority. Manually adjust aperture setting to achieve the best exposure for your shooting conditions.

  • Page 8: Step 2 - Opening The Housing

    STEP 1 - Initial Camera Setup - continued If close-up images are overexposed, adjust aperture setting and/or use “-” Flash Exposure Compensation and/or back away, zoom in, and then reshoot. RAISE the camera flash before placing camera in housing (no housing control is provided for this function).
  • Page 9 STEP 3 - Attach Camera to Mounting Tray - continued Diagram B SONY ZEISS * Control Wheel “cut away.” When not Mounting Tray in use, rotate Control Wheel knob white dot to the 6 o’clock position so “cut away” is over camera dial and Mounting Tray Bolt not contacting camera.

  • Page 10: Step 4 - Attach The Control Ring Gear

    STEP 4 - Attach the Control Ring Gear The supplied Control Ring Gear is attached to the camera control ring by 3 small nylon Allen Set Screws. Place the Control Ring Gear over the camera’s step ring before installing the camera in the housing. The Gear is a “press fit”...

  • Page 11: Step 5 - Installing Camera In Housing

    STEP 5 - Installing Camera in the Housing 1. Pull out on each housing control until it stops. This will get the controls out of the way for installation of the camera. 2. Remove camera lanyard from camera if attached. 3.

  • Page 12: Step 7 - Final Check

    STEP 7 - Final Check The clear housing permits instant visual inspection of the camera and sealing surfaces as well as complete monitoring of controls and camera LCD screens. This housing has been factory water pressure tested to 200 ft (60 m). Once the housing is closed, recheck the o-ring seal.

  • Page 13: Built-In Flash And Strobe Use

    Built-in Flash and Strobe Use Always install the Flash Deflector when using external strobes, Page 14. Always remove the Deflector and install the Flash Diffuser when using only the built-in flash, Page 14, 15. Strobe Use The optional AF35 strobe triggers and provides automatic TTL exposure by watching the camera's built-in flash, without the need of fiber optic cords or sensors.

  • Page 14: Using The Camera's Built-In Flash

    Using the Camera’s Built-in Flash If you are shooting with the camera’s built-in flash and the camera lens is set to the widest angle setting, you may need to zoom the lens slightly or a dark area may appear in a lower corner of close-up photographs. The lens port may block some of the light.

  • Page 15: Diffuser Purpose

    Diffuser Purpose When using the built-in camera flash and shooting close-up photographs, the lens port on the housing can block a portion of the light from the built-in camera flash. This can result in a shadow in a lower corner of the picture frame.

  • Page 16: Entering The Water

    Entering the Water As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check to see that the housing is properly sealed. We recommend you first water test the housing with no camera inside to assure a safe and watertight environment.
  • Page 17 Attach Optional Tray + Dual Handles to Housing Attaching an optional Tray + Dual Handles will add stability and gripping point(s) for comfortable use of the housing. Add a second strobe to eliminate shadows and evenly light your subjects. Attach Optional Tray with Release Handle(s) to Housing 1.
  • Page 18 Attach Optional Strobe Arm to Housing Handle If you have purchased an optional Ikelite Arm Ikelite Tray and Handle for your housing, an Ikelite Strobe Arm will easily attach to the Handle by depressing the spring-loaded Handle Push Button until it stops. Gently slide the pronged end of the Ikelite Arm into the hole in the top of the Handle as shown.
  • Page 19 External Accessory Lenses The housing port is designed to accept 3.0-inch diameter color filters, and wide angle or macro options with 67mm threads. Light is absorbed very quickly as it passes through water. A subject will look darker, less colorful and somewhat grainy when viewed through even a few feet of water.

  • Page 20: Additional Accessories

    Recommended Accessories - continued Video Lighting External video lights such as the 2101 Vega Video + Photo Light add color when using the video/movie mode of your camera. Primary video lights are specially color balanced to provide natural tones. Additional Accessories 2602.3 Quick Release Handle Kit for GoPro Gamma LED Focus/Flashlight A full range of accessories are available to support your housing.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance Lens Port Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse and gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean, use a mild soap solution or lens cleaner. It is NOT necessary to remove the Port for cleaning.
  • Page 22 Housing Maintenance Your 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. Do Not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

  • Page 23: Control Maintenance

    Control Maintenance Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with minimal maintenance. Push button controls normally require no maintenance other than rinsing in freshwater after saltwater use. Depress each push button in fresh water several times to eliminate trapped saltwater. If a push button control becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed, soak the housing in luke warm fresh water.
  • Page 24 Control Maintenance - continued In the unlikely event one of the larger gland style control shafts 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 F, loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required);...

  • Page 25: Photo Tips

    Photo Tips The number one rule in underwater photography is to eliminate as much water between the camera and subject as possible. Get as close as you can to the subject, then use the zoom. If you are using flash for still photos, subjects beyond 6 ft (1.8 m) will not have much color regardless of strobe power.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Solution Problem Push buttons or - Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing controls are sticky or in fresh water. Vigorously press each push button hard to operate in and out several times to release any trapped saltwater or debris. - Press a sticky push button all the way in and place a small amount of lube on the small end of the push button shaft at it’s base.
  • Page 27 Problem Solution Camera does not - Install a fully charged battery. take a picture - There is not enough available light for the camera to properly focus. Add a focusing light or strobe with a built-in focusing or video light to your system.
  • Page 28 Problem Solution Water enters the - Remove, clean and properly lubricate the main housing o-ring. - Look for hair, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the o-ring seal. - Reassemble the housing without a camera installed and immerse in water. - Return housing to Ikelite for evaluation. Pictures are too blue - Use custom (manual) white balance.

  • Page 29: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts (available through Ikelite or any Ikelite Dealer) 0184.2 Silicone Lubricant 2cc Reclosable Tube 0119.2 Port o-ring 0200 Port cover 0109 Main o-ring 9523.10 Tray Hardware 0945.18 Allen Wrench for control knobs 0945.11 Allen Wrench for Control Ring small nylon set screws Control Ring small nylon set screws and allen wrench...

  • Page 30: Customer Support

    Customer Support Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before contacting Ikelite Customer Support. Ikelite Underwater Systems Service Department 50 West 33rd St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA Email: ikelite@ikelite.com Phone: 317-923-4523 Limited Warranty This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase.

  • Page 31: Returning Products For Service

    Returning Products For Service Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service. No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or through your dealer.

  • Page 32: Product Registration

    Product Registration Please go to www.ikelite.com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 West 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA www.ikelite.com © 2014 Ikelite Underwater Systems 6116.12_Sony_RX100III_02-1114...

Table of Contents