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- Page 1 Fantasea Line FRX100 IV Housing (Cat. No. 1505) For Sony RX100 III and RX100 IV Instruction Manual FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CARE & MAINTENANCE ............................28 FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ..................29 FANTASEA MOISTURE DETECTOR ........................30 ..............................30 DENTIFICATION OF ARTS ..............................31 ILENCING THE LARM ............................... 31 EPLACING ATTERIES .............................. 32 EPLACING THE LARM FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... -
Page 3: Disclaimer
General Information The FRX100 IV Housing features a stylish and ergonomic design, specifically created for the Sony RX100 III and RX100 IV digital cameras. The FRX100 IV 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. -
Page 4: Features & Specifications
Dimensions (without accessories): 15.5 x 14.5 x 12 cm \ 6.25 x 5.75 x 4.75 inch (W x D x H) Manufacturer’s warranty If using the housing to accommodate the RX100 III camera, please follow the Note instructions provided in page 17 prior to installing the camera inside the housing. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... -
Page 5: Included In Package
4. Silicone grease 11. Spare back door O-ring seal 5. Anti-glare hood for LCD screen 12. Diffuser quick release secure string 6. EyeDaptor M55-F67 lens adaptor (housing side) 7. Small plastic C-shaped washer 13. Hand strap FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... -
Page 6: Identification Of Housing Parts
Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page 5. Cold Shoe Mount 4. Mode Dial 6. Fiber Optic Cable Plate 3. On/Off 7. Control Ring 2. Shutter Release 1. Zoom Control 9. Tripod Mounting Screw Holes 8. Lens Port (bottom) FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... - Page 7 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. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
- Page 8 3 adjustment positions, you can better determine how and where to position the housing on the tray. This configuration also allows for the use of 2 set screws for the tray mount, thereby preventing any swiveling of the housing on the tray. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
- Page 9 (REC) appears and displayed with the elapsed time. To record a video in HFR shooting mode, first push the Select (center) control and then the Movie Control. b. Push the Movie Control again in order to stop recording. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
- Page 10 23. 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”. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
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Page 11: Sony Rx100 Iii & Rx100 Iv Digital Cameras
Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enables instant transferring of imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... - Page 12 Ultra-fast processor provides the benefits of shooting up to 10 fps in Speed Priority Mode (RX100 III) / 16 fps (RX100 IV), a shutter lag time of just 0.008 sec., and a start-up time of 1.6 sec FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
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Page 13: Setting Up The Housing
Open the housing (see section “Opening the Housing” on the following page) and remove the anti-glare hood out of the housing. Secure the anti-glare hood to the housing by tying its secure string around the lower rectangular loop at the bottom left side of the housing. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... - Page 14 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 #3 Image #4 FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
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Page 15: 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 on the following page). FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... - Page 16 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. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
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Page 17: When Installing The Rx100 Iii Camera Inside The Housing
Then push the C-shaped washer against the shaft until it snaps securely into place (image #11). Housing backdoor C-shaped washer Image #10 Black plastic 2- pointed seat at end of shaft Image #11 FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... -
Page 18: Installing The Camera
INSTALLING THE CAMERA Since the FRX100 IV Housing is specifically designed for the Sony RX100 III & RX100 IV digital cameras, installing the camera in the housing is quite simple. -
Page 19: Closing The Housing
Then firmly press the back door against the forward section of the housing. 4. Turn the secure dial clockwise till the lock dial clicks. The small red tab should then be pointed towards the bottom of the housing (image #16 on the following page). FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... - Page 20 10. Prior to diving with the housing, submerge it in a shallow tub of water or rinse tank. Carefully look at the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is entering. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
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Page 21: Removing The Camera From The Housing
Attach the flash diffuser quick release secure string to the other side of the string connected to the housing in order to avoid losing the flash diffuser underwater. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... -
Page 22: Optional Accessories
Therefore, in such cases, it's recommended to switch to Auto shooting mode to eliminate the flash after it has been popped up. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For the full selection of Fantasea accessories compatible with the FRX100 IV Housing, please refer to the Fantasea website – www.fantasea.com... - Page 23 If the fiber optic cable you have features a different type of adaptor, remove this adaptor from the end of the cable and use the adaptors included with the FRX100 IV Housing instead. Remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the housing.
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Page 24: Flash & Video Lighting Sets
FLASH & VIDEO LIGHTING SETS A variety of Fantasea flash and video lighting sets are available for the FRX100 IV 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 25: Lens Accessories
HOUSING HAND GRIP STRAP The FRX100 IV Housing features two hand strap loops on the “latch” side of the housing, which enable the attachment of an optional hand grip strap for the housing in order to improve hand grip, especially when using the housing during extreme sports activities. - Page 26 Hand Strap inside the housing, which will interfere with the watertight seal of the housing. 9. Make sure to rinse the Hand Strap in fresh water and then dry after every use. Store in a dry, shaded area. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...
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Page 27: Cold-Shoe Connector For Lighting Accessories
Cold-Shoe connector mount. MOISTURE DETECTOR The FRX100 IV Housing comes with a Moisture Detector installed inside (on the inner side of the housing latch dial – see image #13). 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 28: Care & Maintenance
CARE & MAINTENANCE The Fantasea FRX100 IV 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 29: Fantasea Product Consumer Limited Warranty
13. Always leave the housing slightly open when transporting by air. 14. Never dive with the Fantasea FRX100 IV 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 30: 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 Wrapped Alarm Unit Red LED light Moisture Sensor Unit Sensor FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... -
Page 31: Silencing The Alarm
5. Prepare a new 3V Lithium #CR1220 battery, widely available at any hardware store or watch repair shop. Image #33 6. IMPORTANT! The battery should be installed with the “+” symbol facing up and out of the unit! FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... -
Page 32: Replacing The Alarm Unit
2. Expose the white electrical plug under the black tape wrap (image #31 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. FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809... - Page 33 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 FRX100 IV Housing Instruction Manual 20150809...