Fantasea Line FRX100 VI Instruction Manual page 8

2. Shutter Release – Activates the camera shutter release button and auto focus prior to taking the
picture.
3. On/Off- Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button and turns the camera on/off.
4. Mode Dial – Turn this dial to change shooting modes.
Important Notice! It is recommended to align housing and camera mode dials prior to installing the
camera inside the housing. Please refer to the section "Installing the Camera" for more information.
5. 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 –
6. Fiber Optic Cable Plate-
a. When installed on the housing, the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted
inside it allow for an easy attachment of 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 make use of the internal
camera flash during your dive. In order to remove the plate, insert your fingers beneath the
adaptors installed inside the plate and pull the plate upwards till it is removed from its slot.
Note that when photographing using the camera built-in flash only, the flash diffuser
accessory should be installed, or else unwanted shading will occur in most images taken.
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4. As with any other underwater photo system, follow the golden rule of
underwater photography by getting close to the subject, then getting closer!
Unless shooting with a macro conversion lens, it is best to reduce the distance
between the camera and the subject rather than zooming in with the camera
lens.
5. When shooting macro with a macro conversion lens installed on the housing lens
port, take into consideration that "wet" macro lenses produce the best results
when the camera lens is fully zoomed in. Set the camera lens focal length to
66mm and avoid zooming out and in again with the lens. Instead, to recompose
your image, move closer or farther away from the subject.
6. In case a lens error is indicated on the camera screen as a result of over-zooming
in with the camera lens, simply turn the camera off and back on again. Once the
camera is turned off, allow the camera lens to fully retract prior to turning the
camera back on. If turning the camera off and back on again doesn't solve the
lens error, repeat this by turning the camera off, allowing more time for the lens
to fully retract, and then turning it back on.
* In depths greater than 40 meters, maximum focal length is limited to 60mm
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