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Fantasea Line
FG7X II Housing
(Cat. No. 1396)
For the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Camera
Instruction Manual
FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................. 2
DISCLAIMER ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 3
General Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Features & Specifications of the housing ...................................................................................................................... 4
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 5
IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS .................................................................................................................... 6
THE CANON G7 X MARK II DIGITAL CAMERA ........................................................................................................ 12
SETTING UP THE HOUSING .................................................................................................................................. 13
PREPARING THE CAMERA ............................................................................................................................................ 13
PREPARING THE HOUSING ........................................................................................................................................... 13
OPENING THE HOUSING .............................................................................................................................................. 15
FG7X II Housing's Black O-Ring .................................................................................................................................... 16
FG7X II Housing's White O-Ring ................................................................................................................................... 17
INSTALLING THE CAMERA ............................................................................................................................................ 17
CLOSING THE HOUSING ............................................................................................................................................... 19
REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING .......................................................................................................... 20
USING THE CAMERA'S BUILT-IN FLASH ........................................................................................................................ 20
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................... 22
EXTERNAL FLASHES ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
FLASH & VIDEO LIGHTING SETS ................................................................................................................................... 24
LENS ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
HOUSING HAND GRIP STRAP ....................................................................................................................................... 25
COLD-SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES AND ACTION CAMS .............................................................. 26
MOISTURE SENSOR AND ALARM ................................................................................................................................. 27
FG7X II HOUSING ACCESSORY SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 27
CARE & MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 28
FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 29
FANTASEA MOISTURE SENSOR AND ALARM ........................................................................................................ 30
SILENCING THE ALARM ................................................................................................................................................ 31
REPLACING BATTERIES ................................................................................................................................................. 31
REPLACING THE ALARM UNIT ...................................................................................................................................... 33
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FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808
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Summary of Contents for Fantasea Line FG7X II Housing
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SETTING UP THE HOUSING ..........................13 PREPARING THE CAMERA ............................13 PREPARING THE HOUSING ............................13 OPENING THE HOUSING .............................. 15 FG7X II Housing’s Black O-Ring ............................ 16 FG7X II Housing’s White O-Ring ........................... 17 INSTALLING THE CAMERA ............................17 CLOSING THE HOUSING ............................... 19 REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING ...................... -
Page 2: Disclaimer
• General Information The FG7X II Housing features a stylish and ergonomic design, specifically created for the Canon G7 X Mark II digital camera. The FG7X II Housing is manufactured to the highest professional standards of function, style and durability. It is depth rated to 60m/200 feet and features ergonomically designed and labeled controls. -
Page 3: Included In Package
10. Spare back door O-ring seal 5. Anti-glare hood for LCD 11. Hand Strap 6. Lens Cap 11 . Tripod Mounting Screw Holes 10 . Lens Port with 67mm Thread bottom FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808 FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808... - Page 4 This can easily be avoided by tracking the progress of the use. rotation indicator on the Camera LCD screen while the dial is in use. FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808 FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808...
- Page 5 Rotating this control operates the camera Control Dial. The Control Dial adjusts values such as Shutter Speed, Aperture, etc. only in the Custom, Manual, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes . FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808 FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808...
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Page 6: The Canon G7 X Mark Ii Digital Camera
Time-Lapse Movie feature to help capture images at preset intervals and combine them to create a • short movie clip; FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808 FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808... -
Page 7: Setting Up The Housing
Secure the anti-glare hood to the housing by tying its tether around the lower rectangular loop at the bottom left side of the housing. Install the anti-glare hood over the FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808 FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808... -
Page 8: Opening The Housing
O-ring is sticking up or out of the groove. FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808 FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808... -
Page 9: Fg7X Ii Housing's White O-Ring
INSTALLING THE CAMERA Since the FG7X II Housing is specifically designed for the Canon G7 X Mark II digital camera, installing the camera in the housing is quite simple. MOISTURE Alarm 1. -
Page 10: Closing The Housing
1. The Canon G7 X Mark II camera has a built-in flash capable of illuminating nearby (less than 3 feet / Image # 12 1 meter away) underwater subjects. It is recommended that a slave flash be used if you need FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808 FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808... -
Page 11: Optional Accessories
#15). b. Gently push the flash diffuser against the housing The FG7X II Housing can be used with underwater slave flashes. These external flashes feature a slave lens port till it clicks. sensor that triggers the external flash to fire in sync with the internal camera flash. -
Page 12: Flash & Video Lighting Sets
FLASH & VIDEO LIGHTING SETS A variety of Fantasea flash and video lighting sets are available for the FG7X II Housing, enabling you to further enhance your images and videos. These sets include trays, Flex arms, slave flashes, powerful and sturdy yet stylish video lights, fiber optic cables, focus lights, and more. -
Page 13: Housing Hand Grip Strap
HOUSING HAND GRIP STRAP The FG7X II Housing features two hand strap loops on the “latch” side of the housing, which enable the attachment of the optional (but included) Hand Grip Strap. The Hand Grip Strap is useful for improving your grip on the housing, especially during extreme sports activities or strong underwater currents. -
Page 14: Moisture Sensor And Alarm
MOISTURE SENSOR AND ALARM The FG7X II Housing comes with a Moisture Sensor installed on the bottom of the housing, and a Moisture Alarm (installed on inner side of the housing latch dial – see Image #10). Moisture sensors are very The Fantasea FG7X II Housing requires a minimum amount of care for safe and reliable performance. -
Page 15: Fantasea Product Consumer Limited Warranty
FANTASEA MOISTURE SENSOR AND ALARM changes. 14. Never dive with the Fantasea FG7X II Housing to a depth greater than 60 meters/200 feet. 15. It is important to test the integrity of the watertight seal prior to diving. This can be Never soak or wash the interior of the housing with any liquid. -
Page 16: Silencing The Alarm
1. Remove the Alarm unit from the housing by gently sliding it out of its slot (Image #27). 2. Disconnect the electrical wires connector as previously described from the unit (Image #28). Image #29 FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808 FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808... -
Page 17: Replacing The Alarm Unit
Once you have confirmed that the alarm is working, gently dry off the moisture sensor unit. This should silence the alarm. For further information, please visit our website www.fantasea.com or contact us at info@fantasea.com FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual 20160808...