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Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the top/front housing graphic on the
previous page:
1. Shutter Release – Activates the camera shutter release button and auto focus prior to taking the
picture.
Note that the shutter release trigger can be replaced with an extended trigger (included in the
package) for easier access when the housing is mounted on a tray & handle/arm system. For further
instructions please refer to the section "Preparing the Housing".
2. On/Off- Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button and turns the camera on/off.
3. C1 Button – Pushing this control activates the camera C1 (Custom 1) button. Various functions can be
assigned to this button through the camera menu, providing access to favorite and most frequently
used settings, thereby allowing quick operation based on your personal preferences and shooting
habits.
4. Control Dial – Turn this dial to quickly adjust settings in each shooting mode, fine-tune functions or
browse through menu items. Note that the function of the control dial in Manual exposure shooting
mode can be set through camera menus.
5. C2 Button – Pushing this control activates the camera C2 (Custom 2) button (on the Sony a6500
camera only). Various functions can be assigned to this button through the camera menu, providing
access to favorite and most frequently used settings, thereby allowing quick operation based on your
personal preferences and shooting habits.
6. Mode Dial – Turn this dial to change shooting modes.
7. Flash Push-Down Control – Pushing this control presses the built-in flash back into the camera body
after it has been popped-up by using the Flash Pop-Up control. Note that slight pressure should be
applied when pushing this control in order to completely press the built-in flash back into the camera
body. The built-in flash clicks once it has been properly pushed back down and this can also be
verified by a dedicated marking on the camera LCD screen.
8. Cold-Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories- Enables mounting a flash, video light, torch or focus light
on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further information regarding such
connectors, please visit the Fantasea website – www.fantasea.com
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