Using The Camera Built-In Flash - Fantasea Line FG7X Instruction Manual

USING THE CAMERA BUILT-IN FLASH

1. The Canon G7 X has a built-in flash capable of illuminating nearby underwater subjects. For stronger
lighting, illuminating subjects that are farther away, avoiding backscatter, eliminating shadowing
effects caused by the lens port and photographing in deep water, an accessory slave flash is
recommended. For further information, please refer to the section "External Flashes".
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
upwards till it is removed from its slot. Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the
housing by the dedicated tether in order to avoid losing it during the dive.
3. The removable flash diffuser (included) assists with softening the built-in flash output, increasing its
angle of coverage and decreasing the amount of backscatter in the images (the unattractive
snowstorm effect of the flash reflecting off suspended particles in the water).
a. In order to install the flash diffuser, hold and
align it against the housing lens port so the
concave side of the flash diffuser is facing the
lens port (image #15).
b. Gently push the flash diffuser against the housing
lens port till it clicks.
c. Attach the flash diffuser quick release tether to
the other side of the string connected to the
housing in order to avoid losing the flash diffuser
underwater.
d. In order to remove the flash diffuser from
the housing, gently push it outwards starting from its top and proceeding with the bottom
part of it.
4. It is best to set the camera flash mode to "Flash Always" as artificial light is required in most
compositions for the purpose of color and light reproduction. This will ensure the built-in camera
flash fires on every image taken regardless of ambient light available. Please refer to the Canon G7 X
instruction manual for further instructions regarding such settings.
5. Rotate the Flash Up Switch clockwise (pulling it towards the back of the housing) in order to pop up
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.
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