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FG7X

for Canon

Instruction Manual

FG7X III R Housing Instruction Manual

Fantasea Line

FG7X III R Housing

(Cat. No. 1372)

for Canon G7 X Mark III

Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual 20200220

Summary of Contents for 1372

Page 1: ...FG7X for Canon Instruction Manual FG7X III R Housing Instruction Manual Fantasea Line FG7X III R Housing Cat No 1372 for Canon G7 X Mark III Instruction Manual Instruction Manual 20200220 ...

Page 2: ...THE O RING INSTALLING THE CAMERA CLOSING THE HOUSING REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE USING THE CAMERA BUILT IN FLASH FANTASEA HYBRID VACUUM SAFETY SYSTEM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EXTERNAL FLASHES LENS ACCESSORIES CARE MAINTENANCE FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRAN FG7X III R Housing Instruction Manual 2 USING PARTS HE HOUSING UM SAFETY SYSTEM SUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Instruction Manual 20200220 2 3 3...

Page 3: ...ribed at the end of this manual a stylish and ergonomic design specifically created for the FG7X III R 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 FG7X III R is the ultimate waterproof home for the Canon is ideal for outdoor and underwater photography Underwater photographer...

Page 4: ...rranty included Vacuum valve and vacuum pump are FG7X III R Housing Instruction Manual 4 M16 port for optional Vacuum Safety System included Made from durable injection molded Polycarbonate Full access to all essential camera controls functions with clearly marked controls Special mount for lighting accessories Removable double fiber optic cable connection Easy and secure installation of camera gl...

Page 5: ...g Instruction Manual 5 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE Removable flash diffuser with secure line for LCD screen 7 Silica gel packs 8 O ring remover 9 Spare back door O 10 Diffuser quick release secure string housing side 11 Lens Port Cover 1 5 7 8 3 10 11 Instruction Manual 20200220 Silica gel packs ring remover Spare back door O ring seal Diffuser quick release secure string housing side Lens Port Cover 6 9 ...

Page 6: ...g numbered descriptions are found on the following page Please refer to the Canon G7 X Mark III camera instruction detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera controls and functions It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the controls topside before using these controls underwater 6 Cold Shoe Mount Instruction Manual 20200220 Corresponding numbered descrip...

Page 7: ... larger area of the frame and for close up and macro images to be taken use the zoom control as an index or playback lever ctivates the camera shutter release button and auto focus prior to taking Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button and turns the camera on off to change shooting modes recommended to align housing and camera mode dials Please refer to the section Installin...

Page 8: ...cable plate from the housing in order to make use of the internal 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 when photographing using the camera built in flash only the flash diffuser installed or else unwanted shading will occur in most images taken Make sure th...

Page 9: ...vari accessory filters and lenses including macro lenses wide angle lenses and color correction filters In order to maintain the threads of the lens port it is recommended to apply a small amount of silicone grease to the threads on the housing port and on the accessory lens prior to installation For a selection of lens accessories available visit the Fantasea website www fantasea com Enable mount...

Page 10: ...ring the dive R Housing includes several components of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System Moisture Detector However in order to make use of the a Vacuum Valve and Vacuum Pump should be separately ordered and installed smooth and safe operation of the system make sure to order the original Fantasea Vacuum Valve or further information and installation instructions please refer to the section Fantasea H...

Page 11: ...ontrol activates the camera s Drive Mode Pushing this control activates the camera s Flash Mode Right button Pushing this control activates the camera s INFO Down button Pushing this control activates the camera s Macro Left button Quick Set Menu Set Control Dial ushing this control gives you access to commonly used functions which can be customized as described in the camera s instruction manual ...

Page 12: ...hite mark on This will allow for the camera and housing mode dials to be aligned so the indicate the proper mode selected by the camera dial It is recommended to program the camera to the most frequently used underwater photo mode lighting and other key settings prior to installing the camera in the housing When using the housing for the first time transparent plastic screen protector off the back...

Page 13: ...ing Secure the anti to the housing by tying its secure string around the lower rectangular loop at the bottom left side of the housing Install the anti glare hood over the anti glare hood r back of the housing First install the anti glare hood over the top rail image 3 and then gently and carefully stretch it downwards to install it on the bottom rail curely on both upper and lower rails image 4 f...

Page 14: ...pply any force ing the lock dial up turn the latch dial counterclockwise until the red latch tab is located at the top of the latch and cannot be turned any further image 6 There is no need to fully open the back side of the housing Note that when opening the housing for the first time or when opening it after airplane trips increased resistance might be encountered Therefore it is important not t...

Page 15: ...remover between the black O ring and the groove it is Slip the tip of the inserted O ring remover below the black O ring while making sure the O image 8 ring with your fingertips in order to remove it from the groove ring is a simple matter of wiping it with a damp soft cloth to remove the Be careful the cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the effect...

Page 16: ...7X III R Housing Instruction Manual 16 featured on the back side of the front door should be visually inspected prior to each dive If there is any debris present gently wipe the area with a soft microfiber cloth in order to cleanse it ring featured on the back side of t door shouldn t be removed unless ring is removed and replaced note that it is not symmetrical and should be rounded edge facing i...

Page 17: ...lot midway up between the two rubber shock absorber where it doesn t interfere with proper housing operation It is important to make sure that the silica gel pack doesn t stick out or else it might interfere with the watertight seal of the If making use of the Vacuum System make sure it is fully charged and turn it on prior to closing ousing see section Hybrid Vacuum Safety System Image SIGNAL BOA...

Page 18: ...ed towards the fro Carefully close the back door of the housing pushing it against the front door there is nothing sticking out of the housing or impairing the smooth closure of the back door door against the forward section of the housing 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 13 Gently try pulling ...

Page 19: ... a few images once the camera has been installed inside the housing and prior to the dive in order to ensure proper operation camera flash install the removable flash diffuser on the housing and attach the flash diffuser quick release secure string in order to Prior to diving with the housing submerge it in a shallow tub of water or rinse tank the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from ...

Page 20: ...e fiber optic cable plate is secured to the housing by the dedicated secure line in order to avoid losing it during the dive included assists with in flash output increasing its angle of coverage and decreasing the amount of the unattractive of the flash reflecting off suspended particles in the water In order to install the flash diffuser hold and align it against the housing lens port so the con...

Page 21: ...dive using the moisture detector Follow the instructions below to safely charge and use the system Housing Front Door Interior FG7X III R Housing includes several components of the Safety System which allow use of the Moisture Detector However in order to make use of the Vacuum Safety System a Vacuum Valve and Vacuum Pump should be separately ordered and installed For smooth and safe operation of ...

Page 22: ...or Exterior a Vacuum Valve installed on the housing s dedicated M16 port Turn the unit on using the power switch featured on the Signal Indicator will start flashing blue Slow flashing approx 1 flash per second indicates a Rapid flashing approx 4 flashes per second indicates low To charge the unit connect it to a USB charger using a standard able not included Note that it is best using an for this...

Page 23: ...ored partially charged in a cool and The Moisture Detector allows monitoring the watertight seal of the housing during the dive Moisture detectors are very sensitive so whenever moisture is detected by the sensor the LED Indicator flashing red and a warning alarm starts beeping thereby alerting of a possible leak Moisture Detector image placing a wet finger over the at the bottom of the nce the al...

Page 24: ...ation might have an effect on the watertight seal of the housing Camera should be turned off prior to the pre Remove the protective cap from the Vacuum Valve by gently turning it counterclockwise and Make sure you re only removing the protective cap when turning it rather than the complete valve If the valve screws out together with its cap use the wrench included in order to tighten the valve ins...

Page 25: ...ugh the back door of the housing to monitor the air pressure inside the housing as it progresses through the following stages air pressure has started to drop Continue pumping air pressure continues to drop Continue pumping Note that that pumping should be carried out at a slower pace as the Indicator LED flashes slower and air pressure approaches the optimal level Steady yellow no flashing air pr...

Page 26: ...ollow the steps below to allow the analysis to properly continue Use the Vacuum Pump to extract air again until the LED indicator turns Red and Green flashing Release a bit of the vacuum by turning the Vacuum Release Tip counterclockwise and pulling it out image 21 until the LED Indicator turns steady ficant air leakage detected anytime during the process the LED Indicator will Dive Check LED Indi...

Page 27: ...ompletely release the vacuum the Vacuum Release Tip counterclockwise and pulling it out image 2 stressing the housing Latch Dial Turn the system off using the power switch on the Signal Board to save battery life between the dives use the wrench included to make sure the Vacuum Valve is tightly screwed into its port and was not accidently loosened when unscrewing the Protective Cap Fit the wrench ...

Page 28: ...erfere with the watertight seal of the housing ring and then reinstall the Vacuum Valve using the wrench wrench included and do not over tighten the Vacuum Valve to prevent the port valve or housing back door from being damaged Confirm that the housing watertight seal hasn t been interfered using the vacuum pre dive check prior to diving with the housing again Never soak or wash the interior of th...

Page 29: ...capable of synchronizing with the internal camera cables under certain diving conditions They feature a slave sensor that triggers the strobe as long as the strobe and the camera are positioned on the same axis long as there is not much ambient light available However if the strobe slave sensor isn t pointed directly flash or when photographing during daylight in clear water and bright conditions ...

Page 30: ...ead of the adaptors you ve just pulled out fitted inside Gently pull the fiber optic cable in order to make sure that it doesn t come off If installing exposed fiber optic cables without adaptors to installing the fiber optic cable on the Fiber Optic Cable Plate make sure that the two black adaptors are firmly and properly installed inside the plate image 24 d end of the fiber optic cable into the...

Page 31: ...ion when photographing opposite a mirror In this case the output of both should be visible in the test shot taken lens port features a 67mm thread which can accommodate all 67mm lenses and color correction filters such as Optical Wide Angle Wet Lenses Wide angle lenses allowing for high quality wide angle images up to Perfect for shooting seascape divers ship wrecks and schools of fish without mov...

Page 32: ...oth to dry the housing Be sure there is no grease or other on of the black O ring before every dive If it is dirty clean it with fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth as described throughout the manual If it is damaged in any way such as cut or perforated replace it before using the housing again commended to slightly lubricate the black O ring periodically It s important to note the amount of ...

Page 33: ...ecommended to visually monitor the housing during every descent especially t If water is observed entering the housing or bubbles escaping from it the housing should be rotated to a port down position and held that way as you return to the surface immediately and get it out of the water When mounting wet lenses on the housing lens port it is recommended to follow the guidelines below in order to a...

Page 34: ...ich indicates the date on which the purchase was made as you may be required to show proof of purchase if you need warranty service The following conditions apply 1 This warranty extends to the original purchaser only It is not assignable or transferable 2 The warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse abuse negligence or accidents Proper maintenance of the Product is the responsibility ...

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