Ikelite Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160, IXUS 160 Compact Camera

Ikelite Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160, IXUS 160 Compact Camera

Durable clear polycarbonate construction provides a unique view of the camera to ensure correct waterproof installation and confidence underwater. The camera installs with drop-in loading for quick and easy set up. Simply close the side latch and see the o-ring form a solid black, watertight seal. Large, ergonomic controls provide access to all important camera functions.

Ikelite products are designed, built and tested in the USA. Ikelite uses locally sourced, top-grade materials. Ikelite housings are built by hand and individually tested for fit, function and waterproof integrity. Ikelite backs their products with over 50 years of experience and service within the dive industry.

Flash

An included flash diffuser improves lighting quality when the camera's built-in flash is used. A built-in flash is effective between 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9m) from the subject in clear conditions. For best results a color correcting filter or external lighting is recommended. External lighting is more powerful than the camera's flash and can be placed in a position to virtually eliminate the backscatter - or "snow" - from your underwater images.

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. Alternatively, two ports are provided for the connection of up to two Ikelite-, SEA&SEA-, or Olympus-type fiber optic cords.

Wide Angle, Macro + Filters

Ikelite's 3-inch diameter ports feature a 67mm thread on the front for the easy attachment of external wide angle and macro wet lenses. Wide angle lenses make objects appear smaller, so that you can fit more into your frame underwater. Macro close-up lenses make small objects appear larger, so that tiny creatures will fill your frame.

The WD-3 Wide Angle Dome provides mid-range angle of view with no vignetting (dark shadows in the corners of the image).

The W-30 Wide Angle Lens, INON UWL-H100, and other 67mm threaded wide angle lenses, provide a wider maximum angle of view. Because these are separated from the camera's lens by glass, air, and water, some vignetting and edge distortion will be present. These effects can be reduced or eliminated by using a smaller aperture, zooming in slightly, and/or cropping in post-production.

External macro lenses with 67mm threads from INON, Epoque, and other manufacturers, can be attached directly to the front of the housing's port.

3-inch diameter color filters press directly onto these ports. Most wide angle lenses require a 3.6-inch diameter color filter. Refer to the product page for information on color filter compatibility.

What's Included

• Housing
• Port cover
• Flash diffuser
• Flash deflector
• Vinyl break-away safety lanyard
• Silicone lubricant 1cc tube
• 1 year manufacturer warranty

Specifications

• 200 ft (60m) depth rating
• Controls for all camera functions except ? (help) button
• Near neutral buoyancy in fresh water
• 12-24 thread tray mounting with 3 in (76mm) spacing
• Weight 1.3 lb (590 g)
• Dimensions 5.9 x 4.2 x 4.5 in (150 x 107 x 114 mm) including projections
• 3.0-inch diameter glass lens port

Spare Parts

• 0132.45 - Main o-ring
• 0103 - Port o-ring
• 0200 - Port cover
• 9523.10 - Tray hardware
• 0184.2 - Silicone lubricant resealable 2cc tube