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Ikelite Control Enhancement
Posted: 19 March 2004 11:09 PM
Last Update: 25 February 2005 06:54 PM
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Last Update: 25 February 2005 06:54 PM
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Author: Eric Cheng (Industry)
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An interesting observation from Wetpixel user David Haas:
"Since spring loaded buttons are the norm now on most digicam housings, Ikelite has implemented a feature to keep these buttons functioning over the course of a housing's lifetime. When I received my new Ikelite EOS 300D housing I noticed an extra little "flushing hole" alongside each spring loaded control. This larger diameter hole doesn't go as deep as the actual control hole, but allows you to pump more fresh water down into the tight area these little controls inhabit during a post-salt water dive rinse. A seemingly simple idea, I think shows they're constantly refining features on their products."
"Since spring loaded buttons are the norm now on most digicam housings, Ikelite has implemented a feature to keep these buttons functioning over the course of a housing's lifetime. When I received my new Ikelite EOS 300D housing I noticed an extra little "flushing hole" alongside each spring loaded control. This larger diameter hole doesn't go as deep as the actual control hole, but allows you to pump more fresh water down into the tight area these little controls inhabit during a post-salt water dive rinse. A seemingly simple idea, I think shows they're constantly refining features on their products."
I’m looking at the picture you posted but can’t quite make out where the holes are ?
Posted by on 03/20 at 12:00 AMThe “holes” are the enlarged areas below the button, just where it enters the housing back. You can see that there are two diameters to each hole—the outer diameter is larger.
Posted by Eric Cheng on 03/23 at 11:13 PM