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- Page 1 Fantasea Line FG7X Housing (Cat. No. 1395) For Canon PowerShot G7 X Instruction Manual FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CARE & MAINTENANCE ............................26 FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ..................27 FANTASEA MOISTURE DETECTOR ........................28 ..............................28 DENTIFICATION OF ARTS ..............................29 ILENCING THE LARM ............................... 29 EPLACING ATTERIES .............................. 30 EPLACING THE LARM FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 3: Disclaimer
General Information The FG7X Housing features a stylish and ergonomic design, specifically created for the Canon G7 X digital camera. The FG7X 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. The Fantasea FG7X is the ultimate waterproof home for the Canon G7 X. -
Page 4: Features & Specifications
Weight (without camera on land): 0.725 kg / 1.6 lb Dimensions (without accessories): 16 x 11 x 12.5 cm \ 6.3 x 4.33 x 4.92 inches (W x D x H) Manufacturer’s warranty FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 5: Included In Package
3. Silicone grease 9. O-ring remover 4. Silica gel packs 10. Spare back door O-ring seal 5. Anti-glare hood for LCD screen 11. Diffuser quick release tether 6. Lens Port Cover (housing side) 12. Hand strap FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 6: Identification Of Housing Parts
7. Fiber Optic Cable Plate 4. Mode Dial Flash Up Switch (on side) 2. Shutter Release 9. Control Ring (star shaped control on side) 1. Zoom Lever 11. Tripod Mounting Screw Holes (bottom) 10. Lens Port FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... - Page 7 Therefore, it is important to check the exposure compensation value selected and displayed on the camera LCD screen. 5. On/Off- Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button and turns the camera on/off. FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
- Page 8 Press the “FUNC. SET” button to confirm your selection. 10. Lens Port- The housing lens port is compatible with a wide variety of accessory filters and lenses. For a selection of lens accessories available, please visit the Fantasea website – www.fantasea.com FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
- Page 9 22. Menu 23. Playback Connection 12. Ring Function Selector / Delete – a. In shooting mode, press this button to reassign control ring functions. b. In playback mode, press this button to delete a single image. FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
- Page 10 24. 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 Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
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Page 11: The Canon G7 X Digital Camera
HDR (High Dynamic Range) shooting mode for images taken in high contrast environments ND (Neutral Density) filter for long exposure times and very wide apertures Creative Shot mode for producing images with artistic flair FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 12: 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 anti-glare hood rails at the back of the housing. First install FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... - 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 #2 Image #1 Image #3 Image #4 FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
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Page 14: Opening The Housing
If there is any debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, hair or any other matter, it must be cleaned to ensure a proper watertight seal. 2. In order to clean the black O-ring, first remove it from the housing: FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... - Page 15 If there is any debris present, gently wipe the area with a soft microfiber cloth in order to cleanse it. 7. The white O-ring featured on the back side of the front door shouldn’t be removed unless it’s damaged. FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
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Page 16: Installing The Camera
INSTALLING THE CAMERA Since the FG7X Housing is specifically designed for the Canon G7 X digital camera, installing the camera in the housing is quite simple. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Make sure the housing Flash Up Switch is rotated all the way counterclockwise (pushed towards the front of the housing). -
Page 17: Closing The Housing
Then firmly press the back door against the forward section of the housing. 4. Rotate the secure dial clockwise till the lock dial clicks. The small red tab should then be pointed towards the bottom of the housing (image #13). Image #12 Image #13 FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 18: Removing The Camera From The Housing
3. Open the housing as described in the section “Opening the Housing” and carefully remove the camera from the housing. Take sufficient care that no water drips from your hair and body onto the housing and camera. FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 19: Using The Camera Built-In Flash
6. Note that once the camera built-in flash has been popped up, it can be disabled again 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. FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 20: Optional Accessories
The FG7X 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 21 This can be done by gently pulling them out from the front side of the plate, using the aid of a small needle nose set of pliers. Make sure not to damage the FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
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Page 22: Flash & Video Lighting Sets
FLASH & VIDEO LIGHTING SETS A variety of Fantasea flash and video lighting sets are available for the FG7X 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 23 (should be on the right side) over the thin Velcro strips (image #23). Image #22 4. Place top flap (with logo) over bottom flap and press to close (images #24 below and #25 on the following page). Image #23 Image #24 FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
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Page 24: Cold-Shoe Connector For Lighting Accessories And Action Cams
Cold-Shoe mount. MOISTURE DETECTOR The FG7X Housing comes with a Moisture Detector installed inside (on the inner side of the housing latch dial – see image #10). Moisture detectors are very sensitive, so whenever moisture is detected by the sensor located at the bottom of the housing, the moisture detector LED light begins flashing and a warning alarm starts beeping, thereby alerting the user of a possible leak. -
Page 25: Fg7X Housing Accessory System
FG7X HOUSING ACCESSORY SYSTEM RedEye & PinkEye Color Correction Filters Video Light Slave Flash FG7X Housing Flex Arm Flex Arm EyeGrabber Lens Holder SharpEye Macro Lens BigEye Wide Angle Lens EyeDaptor Blue Ray Tray Lens Adaptor FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 26: Care & Maintenance
CARE & MAINTENANCE The Fantasea FG7X 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. With the housing securely closed and locked, rinse your housing in streaming tap water and... -
Page 27: Fantasea Product Consumer Limited Warranty
14. Never dive with the Fantasea FG7X Housing to a depth greater than 60 meters/200 feet. 15. It is important to carry out the first dive without the camera inside the housing. Check that the watertight seal has not been affected during transport and long periods of storage. -
Page 28: Fantasea Moisture Detector
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Battery Electrical wires Black tape wrap Sound compartment Alarm Electrical plug Cylinder Battery removal 3V Lithium Unwrapped Alarm Unit groove #CR1220 Battery (included) Wrapped Alarm Unit Red LED light Moisture Sensor Unit Sensor FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 29: Silencing The Alarm
5. Prepare a new 3V Lithium #CR1220 battery, widely available at any hardware store or watch repair shop. Image #30 6. IMPORTANT! The battery should be installed with the “+” symbol facing up and out of the unit! FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... -
Page 30: Replacing The Alarm Unit
2. Expose the white electrical plug under the black tape wrap (image #28 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 Housing Instruction Manual 20150101... - Page 31 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 Housing Instruction Manual 20150101...
- Page 32 ATTENTION – IMPORTANT NOTICES 1. FG7X Housing’s White O-Ring Installation The FG7X Housing has a double main seal for increased protection against flooding (see FG7X Housing’s instruction manual - pages 14, 15). The black main O-ring is located on the clear back door.
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