I have bought Ikelite's SLR focus port 5508.46 for canon 100mm IS. A flat head is screwed to it so tight that I can't open it to check the o-ring and if it is tight enough. I was wondering if they come factory sealed and I only have to worry about the hind o-ring and connecting it to the UW case. If I need to open the head and check the o-ring then can you please advise how I should unscrew this without hurting the whole port?
I also have another port for my 17-40 and looks like the dome head is fixed. Do I need to check that out as well or I can use it safely.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Ali
New SLR Focus port
Started by oceansblue, Jun 02 2010 09:21 AM
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Posted 02 June 2010 - 09:21 AM
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Posted 02 June 2010 - 09:36 AM
Just the oring that's on the end of the port that goes into the housing.
Do a "dry" run of the hosing without the camera and a couple of weights in it.
Jack
Do a "dry" run of the hosing without the camera and a couple of weights in it.
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Posted 02 June 2010 - 09:42 AM
Just the oring that's on the end of the port that goes into the housing.
Do a "dry" run of the hosing without the camera and a couple of weights in it.
Jack
How to put weights inside the housing prior to test? diving weights will hurt inside the housing won't it?
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Posted 02 June 2010 - 10:14 AM
Not if you wrap them in a towel or t shirt.
But to be honest I have never bothered with the weights myself - even empty my previous housings have not been a problem 'empty' ( Ikelite & Subal ).
Paul C
But to be honest I have never bothered with the weights myself - even empty my previous housings have not been a problem 'empty' ( Ikelite & Subal ).
Paul C
Edited by PRC, 02 June 2010 - 10:17 AM.
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Posted 02 June 2010 - 11:30 AM
Not if you wrap them in a towel or t shirt.
But to be honest I have never bothered with the weights myself - even empty my previous housings have not been a problem 'empty' ( Ikelite & Subal ).
Paul C
How deep should I test it Paul prior to use it with my digital camera?
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Posted 02 June 2010 - 11:32 AM
How deep should I test it Paul prior to use it with my digital camera?
Just do a typical dive with it empty. Test it how you intend to use it.
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Posted 03 June 2010 - 01:10 AM
Just do a typical dive with it empty. Test it how you intend to use it.
Alex
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