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- Page 1 Fantasea Line FG7X II A M16 Housing (Cat. No. 1360) for Canon G7 X Mark II Instruction Manual FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
EPLACING THE LARM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................24 ............................. 24 XTERNAL LASHES & V ..........................26 LASH IDEO IGHTING ............................. 26 CCESSORIES CARE & MAINTENANCE .......................... 27 FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ................28 FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... -
Page 3: Disclaimer
It is depth rated to 60m/200 feet and features ergonomically designed and labeled controls. The Fantasea FG7X II A M16 is the ultimate waterproof home for the Canon G7 X Mark II. The FG7X II A M16 Housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photography. Underwater photographers... -
Page 4: Features & Specifications
Dimensions (without accessories): 16.5 x 14.5 x 13 cm \ 6.5 x 5.7 x 5.1 inch (W x D x H) Manufacturer's warranty included * Vacuum system is not included with this housing FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... -
Page 5: Included In Package
9. Spare back door O-ring seal 4. Silicone grease 10. Diffuser quick release secure string 5. Anti-glare hood for LCD screen (housing side) 6. Screwdriver 11. Lens Port Cover Camera not included FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... -
Page 6: Identification Of Housing Parts
Top of Housing - Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page 6. Cold Shoe Mount 5. Exposure Compensation Dial 4. Mode Dial 3. On/Off 2. Shutter Release 1. Zoom Control FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... - Page 7 6. 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 FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
- Page 8 If using only one external flash, make sure the second fiber optic cable adaptor remains in its place to block any light coming out of the exposed adaptor hole. FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
- Page 9 12. Lanyard Loops – The 4 lanyard loops featured on the housing are used to attach a Hand Lanyard or Hand Strap to the housing, as well as to secure accessories using snap cords or secure strings. FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
- Page 10 Push the Movie button in any shooting mode to start recording a video. The camera beeps once as recording begins and the record symbol (REC) appears with the elapsed time. a. Push the Movie button again in order to stop recording. FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
- Page 11 25. Removable Anti-Glare Hood – The anti-glare hood enables a better view of the LCD screen when shooting in bright conditions. It can be removed and installed during the dive. For further instructions, please refer to the section “Preparing the Housing”. FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
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Page 12: Setting Up The Housing
First install the anti- glare hood over the top rail (image #3) and then gently and carefully stretch it FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... - Page 13 It is important that a first dive with the housing is always made without the camera in order to verify that the housing watertight seal has not been affected during transport and after long periods of storage. Image #1 Image #2 Image #4 Image #3 FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
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Page 14: Opening The Housing
2. In order to clean the black O-ring, first remove it from the housing: a. Insert the O-ring remover between the black O-ring and the groove it is seated in (image #7). FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... -
Page 15: Installing The Camera
INSTALLING THE CAMERA Since the FG7X II A M16 Housing is specifically designed for the Canon G7 X Mark II digital camera, installing the camera in the housing is quite simple. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. - Page 16 3. Take special care not to touch or damage the Moisture Detector unit when installing the camera. The unit is located inside the housing on the inner right side of the housing, opposite the latch dial (image #10). Image #9 MOISTURE DETECTOR UNIT Image #10 FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
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Page 17: Closing The Housing
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Page 18: Removing The Camera From The Housing
2. In order to make use of the built-in camera flash, remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the housing. Insert your fingers beneath the adaptors installed inside the plate and push the plate FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... - Page 19 6. Note that once the camera’s built-in flash has been popped up it can be turned off using the Flash / Right control and selecting the “Off” option. Rotating the Flash Up Switch counterclockwise will not have any effect on the built-in flash. FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
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Page 20: Fantasea Moisture Detector
Battery Electrical wires Black tape wrap Sound compartment Alarm Electrical plug Cylinder Battery removal 3V Lithium Unwrapped Alarm Unit groove #CR1220 Battery Wrapped Alarm Unit Red LED light Moisture Sensor Unit Sensor FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... -
Page 21: Silencing The Alarm
5. Prepare a new 3V Lithium #CR1220 battery, widely available at any hardware store or watch repair shop. Image #19 6. IMPORTANT! The battery should be installed with the “+” symbol facing up and out of the unit! FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... -
Page 22: Replacing The Alarm Unit
2. Expose the white electrical plug under the black tape wrap (image #17 on the previous page). 3. Disconnect the electrical wires plug from the alarm unit socket. 4. Connect the electrical wires plug to the socket of a new alarm unit. FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218... - Page 23 Important Notice unit and the alarm unit should be removed from the housing. Please contact us at info@fantasea.com for further instructions. FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
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Page 24: Optional Accessories
The FG7X II A M16 Housing can be used with underwater slave flashes. These external flashes feature a slave sensor which triggers the external flash to fire in sync with the internal camera flash. - Page 25 Tightening the screw too much might damage the fiber optic cable. Once the fiber optic cable has been installed on the Image #26 Fiber Optic Cable Plate, install the Fiber Optic Cable FG7X II A M16 Housing Instruction Manual 20191218...
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Page 26: Flash & Video Lighting Sets
FLASH & VIDEO LIGHTING SETS A variety of Fantasea flash and video lighting sets are available for the FG7X II A M16 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, padded bags and more. -
Page 27: Care & Maintenance
CARE & MAINTENANCE The Fantasea FG7X II A M16 Housing requires only a minimum amount of care for safe and reliable performance. The following tips will enable you to get the best results: 1. Always rinse your housing in streaming fresh water and if possible soak the housing in a fresh water tub or rinse tank for about 20 minutes after every dive in order to dissolve the salt water crystals from around the controls and openings of the housing. -
Page 28: Fantasea Product Consumer Limited Warranty
FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY “Fantasea” warrants this Fantasea Line branded product against defects in materials and workmanship under reasonable use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR, (two years, where required by law as determined by the origin of the authorized dealer).
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