jzsj0 0 Posted September 16, 2006 Hi All, I recently got back from a nice (if v. hot!!) time in Sharm where I got to test out my Ikelite S80 housing for the first time. I must say, build quality is really good - definitely feels like it'll stay together! The problem I had with it though is that I couldn't use the knob to adjust the scroll wheel ( so I can change shutter speed, etc) since, at anything more than 10m, the rubber grommit was pressing too hard into the camera's wheel itself which meant that the camera was constantly looping through all the settings Seems like a bit of a design flaw here as I would've thought it better to make this spring loaded so that you had to push the button in to make contact with the wheel, and then rotate. The only way I could see of fixing it would be to bevel off some of the rubber off the housing wheel or to pack some plastic against the upright nipple to stop the camera pressing into the rubber grommit so much but didnt try either technique due to 1) cutting too much of the rubber off and 2) nothing strong and slim enough to place inbetween the nipple and the camera itself. The other problem I had was with the zoom as this had the unfortunate issue of sticking when trying to adjust, so to get the zoom to stop you had to rotate the housing wheel in the opposite direction. Again, I would've though some sort of spring-loaded system would be better here so that it self-centres back to a neutral position... Has anyone else had these problems and, if so, how did you get round them??? Other than that, it was good fun trying out the different settings, even though it is only a P&S (and definitely not a P.O.S. ) Thanks! James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertEagle 2 Posted September 17, 2006 I haven't used an Ikelite housing, but I would like to see how your phtoos came out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jzsj0 0 Posted September 18, 2006 Hi DesertEagle, Here's a couple of shots - go easy on me, i'm a total amateur with a ton to learn Cheers, James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jzsj0 0 Posted September 19, 2006 Hi All, Just fyi, there seems to be a problem with the initial batch of these housings, here's a cross post from another forum: --- We found this control problem after an initial shipment had left Ikelite. The front office is in the process of contacting our dealers regarding this issue. The good news is that the fix is an easy one. We will send you a small kit to remove the wheel control and install an arm type control. Call Ikelite customer service direct at 317-923-4523, or send your request along with contact and postal info to repair@ikelite.com. If you have any additional questions, feel free to e-mail me at brett@ikelite.com. Sorry for the inconvenience. Brett Foster / Ikelite ---- cheers, James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
