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The battery compartment is separate from the AF35’s factory sealed
electronics. Should the battery compartment flood, remove the
batteries, flush the compartment with fresh water and dry
thoroughly. Determine the cause of the flooding to the best of your
ability. Send the AF35 kit to Ikelite for inspection and testing as
soon as possible.
Often, divers find themselves in remote locations for extended
periods without access to multiple flashes. If the flash with the
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looded battery compartment is the only one available to you at the
time and you’re desperate to continue shooting, please follow these
instructions for a temporary fix:
1
. Open the battery compartment, remove batteries and water.
Blow out as much water as possible with a blow dryer or air from
a scuba tank.
2. Wash out the battery compartment with alcohol. Blow dry the
battery compartment again with a blow dryer or air from a scuba
tank.
3.
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Replace all batteries after battery compartment flooding.
Never re-use batteries that have been wet. The water could cause
an internal short circuit in the flash at some later date, potentially
causing an explosion.
4. Reassemble the AF35 with fresh batteries.
5. After returning from your trip, send the AF35 Kit to Ikelite for
inspection and testing.
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1. Check the AF35’s ready light. Turn the flash mode switch to OFF
and then back to Auto. Make sure the switch has actually clicked
into position.
2. Check that the batteries are inserted according to the “+” and “-”
markings. Note: it is possible to buy bad “new” batteries; check
the voltage output with a meter. If using rechargeable batteries
make sure the charger is working properly and that the batteries
are fully charged.
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. Check that the camera’s built-in flash is turned on and is set to fire
on every shot.
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Visual Inspections
Take the time to examine the entire assembly setup above water. An
improper seal can cause a lot of damage. Always check for leaks once
you place the equipment in the water.
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homeowner’s and/or renter’s insurance policy to cover your
equipment against loss or damage. While the Ikelite AF35 has a
limited warranty against manufacturing defects, it does not cover
customer error.
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1. Photograph through as little water as possible; move in close.
Maximum recommended shooting distance for good lighting is
1.8m (6’).
2. Use the AF35 diffuser for softer lighting or wider coverage.
3. Always carry spare batteries. Weak batteries are the cause of
many flash and camera problems; check the voltage with a meter.
Note: it’s possible to buy bad “new” batteries.
4. The AF35 has a flexible arm for positioning the flash. Check that
the flash is aimed at the subject being photographed.
5. When taking pictures in rapid succession, note that the AF35’s
flash will recycle much faster than the camera’s built-in flash.
Since the camera’s built-in flash is used to trigger the AF35 you
must wait for the camera’s built-in flash to recycle.
6. Make sure the flash deflector is installed in front of the camera’s
built-in flash. This not only helps direct light to the sensor but also
aids in reducing backscatter in photographs.
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Ikelite is most interested in preforming any service to assure that
all products preform as intended. For repair or service, return the
product to the address below with your name, address, phone
number and a brief description of the problem. Evidence of
purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service.
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Ikelite Substrobes and the AF35 AutoFlash are warranted against
any manufacturing defects for a period of two (2) years from the
date of purchase. All other Ikelite products are warranted against
any manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase. Defective products should be returned prepaid to
Ikelite. Ikelite will, at its discretion, repair or replace such products,
and will return to customer prepaid. All other claims, of any nature,
including but not limited to bulb failure are not covered. Except as
mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied, applies
to this Ikelite product.