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FG7X II S Housing Instruction Manual 20220601

Fantasea Line

FG7X II S Housing

(Cat. No. 13822)

for Canon G7 X Mark II

Instruction Manual

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Page 1: ...FG7X II S Housing Instruction Manual 20220601 1 Fantasea Line FG7X II S Housing Cat No 13822 for Canon G7 X Mark II Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...THE HOUSING 13 PREPARING THE CAMERA 13 PREPARING THE HOUSING 13 OPENING THE HOUSING 15 CHECKING THE O RING 16 INSTALLING THE CAMERA 17 CLOSING THE HOUSING 18 REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING 20 USING THE CAMERA BUILT IN FLASH 20 FANTASEA HYBRID VACUUM SAFETY SYSTEM 22 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 30 EXTERNAL FLASHES 30 FLASH VIDEO LIGHTING SETS 32 LENS ACCESSORIES 32 CARE MAINTENANCE 33 FANTASEA PRODU...

Page 3: ...s of function style and durability It is depth rated to 60m 200 feet and features ergonomically designed and labeled controls The Fantasea FG7X II S is the ultimate waterproof home for the Canon G7 X Mark II The FG7X II S Housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photography Underwater photographers can dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world while outdoor photog...

Page 4: ...e O ring seal Special mount for lighting accessories Removable double fiber optic cable connection Removable flash diffuser Easy and secure installation of camera Removable anti glare hood for the LCD screen Port Cover Dedicated video control button for easy video filming in any shooting mode Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories Weight with camera on land 1 134g Weight with...

Page 5: ...re line 3 Hand lanyard 4 Silicone grease 5 Anti glare hood for LCD screen 6 M16 port cap for Vacuum Valve if valve is removed 7 Screwdriver 8 Silica gel packs 9 O ring remover 10 Spare back door O ring seal 11 Diffuser quick release secure string housing side 12 Lens Port Cover 1 5 7 2 8 9 3 4 10 11 Camera not included 6 12 ...

Page 6: ...7X II S Housing Instruction Manual 20220601 6 Hybrid Vacuum Safety System Components 13 Vacuum pump w o fitting 14 Rubber fitting for pump 15 Multi purpose Key 2 parts 16 Double sided stickers 14 13 15 16 ...

Page 7: ...se refer to the Canon G7 X Mark II camera instruction manual for detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera controls and functions 2 It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the controls topside before using these controls underwater 1 Zoom Control 2 Shutter Release 3 On Off 4 Mode Dial 6 Cold Shoe Mount 5 Exposure Compensation Dial ...

Page 8: ...e 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 Exposure Compensation Dial Rotating this knob operates the camera s Exposure Compensation Dial...

Page 9: ...e 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 c Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the housing by its secure line in ...

Page 10: ... wet 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 11 Tripod Mo...

Page 11: ... In shooting mode press this button to reassign control ring functions b In playback mode press this button to delete a single image Important Notice Prior to opening a vacuumed housing the vacuum should be released using the Vacuum Valve 13 Vacuum Valve 15 Movie Button 16 Drive Mode Up 14 Ring Function Selector Delete 17 Flash Right 18 INFO Down 19 Macro MF Left 20 Quick Set Menu Set Control Dial...

Page 12: ...s pushing this control activates the camera Menu Set confirm selection button c Rotating this control operates the camera Control Dial thereby enabling to alter exposure values navigate through menus and other functions assigned to this dial 21 Latch Dial This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed when locked fully into place For further instructions please refer to the...

Page 13: ...anyard loop on the bottom right of the housing facing from back then pulling it through itself and testing it in order to make sure it is secure image 1 c Install the housing side of the diffuser quick release secure line by tying it around the upper rectangular loop at the top left side of the housing where the Fiber Optic Cable Plate secure string is attached to as well image 2 Please note that ...

Page 14: ...rail making sure it s sitting securely on both upper and lower rails image 4 e 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 ...

Page 15: ...ch and cannot be turned any further image 6 There is no need to apply any force 3 Carefully open the back side of the housing 4 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 to lock the housing and to leave it slightly open when transporting by air Important Notice Prior to openi...

Page 16: ...move it from the groove 3 Cleaning the O ring is a simple matter of wiping it with a damp soft cloth to remove the foreign matter Be careful the cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the effectiveness of the seal 4 Apply a slight layer of silicone grease on the black O ring Please note that the amount of lubrication required on the O ring is only enoug...

Page 17: ...ing is specifically designed for the Canon G7 X Mark II digital camera installing the camera in the housing is quite simple 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside image 9 Avoid inserting one side of the camera prior to the other as this will make the installation difficult and might cause damage to the camera or housing 3 Ta...

Page 18: ...on Hybrid Vacuum Safety System CLOSING THE HOUSING 1 Prior to closing the housing turn the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System unit on using the power switch on the Signal Board see section Hybrid Vacuum Safety System 2 Turn the latch dial so that the small red tab located on the latch is pointed towards the front side of the housing image 11 3 Carefully close the back door of the housing pushing it again...

Page 19: ...vital that this rubber seat does not disturb the lens image 13 8 Test housing control buttons to make sure that the camera was properly installed inside the housing and that nothing interferes with normal operation of the camera It is recommended to take a few images once the camera has been installed inside the housing and prior to the dive in order to ensure proper operation 9 If making use of t...

Page 20: ...and camera USING THE CAMERA BUILT IN FLASH 1 The Canon G7 X Mark II camera 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 and photographing in deep water an accessory slave flash is recommended For further information please refer to the section External Fla...

Page 21: ...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 camera instruction manual for further instructions regarding such settings 5 Rotate the Flash Up Switch clockwise pulling it toward the back of the housing in order to pop up the camera built in flash 6 ...

Page 22: ...ons below to safely charge and use the system Identification of System Parts Housing Front Door Interior Important Notice 1 Instructions provided below refer to housings which the system is already installed in In case of installing a new vacuum system that was separately purchased please refer to the installation guide included with the vacuum system 2 Use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System must ...

Page 23: ...5 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port or USB charger 5 The unit should start charging and the LED Indicator should start flashing green 6 Make sure to keep the unit turned on during charging 7 When charging is complete the LED Indicator stops flashing and remains green 8 Disconnect the cable and turn the unit off using the power switch on the Signal Board to save battery power If the ...

Page 24: ...sories which their installation might have an effect on the watertight seal of the housing Camera should be turned off prior to the pre dive check 3 Remove the protective cap from the Vacuum Valve by gently turning it counterclockwise and screwing it out 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 protec...

Page 25: ...essure has started to drop Continue pumping b Yellow flashing slowly 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 c Steady yellow no flashing air pressure has reached the optimal level Stop pumping and allow the analysis to begin d Yellow Red flashing a...

Page 26: ...ring the analysis the LED Indicator starts flashing in yellow or alternately red and green the analysis has been interrupted by over pressure or under pressure correspondingly Follow the steps below to allow the analysis to properly continue a Yellow flashing Use the Vacuum Pump to extract air again until the LED indicator turns steady yellow b Red and Green flashing Release a bit of the vacuum by...

Page 27: ...housing Latch Dial b Turn the system off using the power switch on the Signal Board to save battery life Moisture Detector 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 starts flashing red and a warning alarm starts beeping thereby alerting of a possib...

Page 28: ...uum Valve c Cleaning the O ring is a simple matter of wiping it with a damp soft cloth to remove the foreign matter Be careful the cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the effectiveness of the seal d Apply a slight layer of Fantasea Silicone Grease on the O ring Note that the amount of lubrication required on the O ring is only enough to allow it to s...

Page 29: ...image 22 Make sure the cap has an O ring around its thread prior to installation Important Notices 1 Once the Vacuum Valve has been removed and an M16 port cap has been installed on the port it important to carry out the first dive with the housing empty no camera installed inside in order to verify that the housing watertight seal has not been affected during the replacement 2 The Vacuum Valve po...

Page 30: ...mbient light available However if the strobe slave sensor isn t pointed directly at the internal camera flash or when photographing during daylight in clear water and bright conditions the slave sensor might fail recognizing the output of the internal camera flash Connecting a fiber optic cable between the internal camera flash and the slave strobe ensures full synchronization in all angles and di...

Page 31: ...alled inside the plate image 23 b Insert the exposed end of the fiber optic cable into the small hole of the adaptor unit starting from the end that features a screw and pushing it towards the end that features an O ring image 24 until the fiber optic cable reaches the end of the adaptor which can be verified by looking from the other side of the Fiber Optic Cable Plate The fiber optic cable shoul...

Page 32: ...ts include trays Flex arms slave flashes powerful and sturdy yet stylish video lights fiber optic cables focus lights padded bags and more LENS ACCESSORIES The FG7X II S Housing lens port features a 67mm thread which can accommodate all 67mm conversion lenses and color correction filters such as Optical Wide Angle Wet Lenses Wide angle lenses allowing for high quality wide angle images up to 14mm ...

Page 33: ...eal of the housing 6 Avoid removing the white O ring featured on the back side of the front door unless it s damaged 7 Be careful not to get greasy fingerprints or dirt on the lens port This will affect the image quality Wipe any dirt or grease off with fresh water and a soft cloth 8 Never handle the housing with your hands coated in suntan oil or cream Avoid getting any oils creams or petrol rela...

Page 34: ...o charge 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product The warranty will not extend beyond the original warranty period Your Fantasea Product should be registered within 30 days of purchase You must keep the proof of purchase which indicates the date on which the pu...

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