Fantasea Line FG7X II Housing Instruction Manual page 4

Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the top/front housing graphic on the
previous page:
1. Zoom Lever – This control activates the camera zoom button.
a. In Shooting Mode –
i. Pull the zoom lever clockwise (toward you) to zoom in, so that the subject fills a
larger area of the frame and for close-up and macro images to be taken.
ii. Push the zoom lever counterclockwise (away from you) to zoom out, increasing the
area visible in the frame.
b. In Playback Mode - use the zoom lever as playback lever (index or magnify).
2. Shutter Button– Activates the camera's shutter. Depressing the shutter button halfway allows the
camera to focus prior to taking the picture.
3. Mode Dial – Rotate this dial while applying slight downward pressure to change shooting modes.
Important Notice! It is recommended that you align the housing and camera Mode Dials prior to
installing the camera inside the housing. To learn how to align the Mode Dials please refer to the section
"Installing the Camera". Since it is possible that even with alignment the actual shooting mode of the
camera may be different than shown on the housing Mode Dial, it is important to check the shooting
mode displayed on the camera's LCD screen
4. Exposure Compensation Dial – Rotating this knob operates the camera's Exposure Compensation
Dial to the opposite direction.
a. In order to set a higher exposure compensation value (+.3 to +3), rotate the exposure
compensation dial clockwise.
b. In order to a lower exposure compensation value (-.3 to -3), rotate the exposure compensation
dial counterclockwise.
Always check the exposure compensation value displayed on the camera's LCD screen and rely upon
that information because the Exposure Compensation Dials on the camera and housing may become
misaligned during use.
Attention: Please do not rotate the housing dial beyond its two end points (+3 and -3) as it will slip
on the camera dial rather than rotate it. This can easily be avoided by tracking the progress of the
rotation indicator on the Camera LCD screen while the dial is in use.
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5. On/Off Button- Pushing this button activates the camera's power switch and turns the camera
on/off.
6. Cold-Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories or Action Cameras- Enables mounting a flash, video light,
torch light, focus light, or action camera on top of the housing by using a dedicated cold shoe
connector. For further information regarding cold shoe connectors, please visit the Fantasea website
– www.fantasea.com
7. Fiber Optic Cable Plate and Adapters
a. When installed on the housing, the Fiber Optic Cable Plate and the two inserted Adaptors
allow for the easy attachment of 1 or 2 fiber optic cables to the housing. For further
instructions, please refer to the section "External Flashes".
b. Remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the housing in order to use the internal camera
flash. To remove the plate simply insert your fingers beneath the Adaptors and push the
plate upward until it is removed from its slot. When photographing using only the camera
built-in flash, the flash diffuser accessory should be installed to avoid unwanted shading and
to help reduce backscatter.
c. Ensure that the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the housing by its tether in order to avoid
losing it.
d. If using only one external flash, make sure the second Adaptor remains in its place to block
any light escaping from the exposed Adaptor hole.
8. Flash Up Switch - Rotating this control clockwise (pulling it towards the back of the housing) will pop-
up the camera's built-in flash. After the camera's built-in flash has been popped up it can be disabled
using the Flash / Right control (No. 15). and selecting "flash disabled" on the flash mode menu.
Rotating the Flash Up Switch counterclockwise will not have any effect on the built-in flash.
9. Control Ring – Rotating this "star" knob activates the function (such as ISO, f-stop, White Balance,
Shutter Speed, etc.) that you have assigned to the Control Ring. Generally, you should assign the
function to the Control Ring before you begin your dive. To assign a function to the Control Ring,
please see the Canon Owner's Manual as there are different procedures depending upon whether
you are shooting Manual, Aperture Priority, etc.
Important Note: Please set the Step / Continuous Selection Lever on the camera to your preferred
setting prior to inserting the Camera into the housing as it is not accessible while the housing is in
use.
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