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stronger lighting (such as when diving deep), wish to photograph images further away or want to
reduce backscatter or shadowing effects. 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
upward until it is removed from its slot. Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the
housing by the tether.
3.
The removable flash diffuser (included) softens the built-in flash’s 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
housing in order to avoid losing the flash diffuser.
d.
In order to remove the flash diffuser from the
housing, gently push it outwards first from its top
and then from the bottom.
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.
You can enable the flash by using the
Flash / Right
control (No. 15) and selecting “On”. The flash
must be in the UP position in order to use the
Flash / Right
control.
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.
Note that once the camera’s built-in flash has been popped up, it can be turned off using the
Flash /
Right
control
(No. 15) and selecting “Off” option. Rotating the Flash Up Switch counterclockwise will
not have any effect on the built-in flash.
Image #15
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FOR THE FULL SELECTION OF FANTASEA ACCESSORIES COMPATIBLE WITH
THE FG7X II HOUSING
, PLEASE
REFER TO THE FANTASEA WEBSITE –
www.fantasea.com
EXTERNAL FLASHES
Underwater flashes and strobes were designed to improve the color, lighting and quality of your
underwater images. Since light and color are absorbed by water, using an external flash is recommended at
all depths, both during daylight and night dives. In addition to replenishing the color and light absorbed by
water, underwater flashes also allow for creative lighting, assist in reducing the amount of backscatter and
prevent the shadowing effect caused by the housing lens port when using the built-in camera flash,
especially when accessory lenses are mounted on the housing.
The
FG7X II Housing
can be used with underwater slave flashes. These external flashes feature a slave
sensor that triggers the external flash to fire in sync with the internal camera flash.
While most underwater slave strobes are capable of synchronizing with the internal camera flash without
any cables under certain diving conditions there can be times when the slave strobe sensor might fail to
recognize the output of the camera’s flash and therefore, fail to fire. Accordingly, it is highly recommended
that a fiber optic cable be connected between the internal camera flash (by using the Fiber Optic Cable
Plate and Adapters, if appropriate) and the slave strobe to ensure full synchronization.
Attaching Fiber Optic Cables to the Housing
1.
When installed on the housing, the Fiber Optic Cable Plate and the two Adaptors inserted into the
Fiber Optic Cable Plate allow for an easy attachment of 1 or 2 fiber optic cables to the housing.
2.
If the fiber optic cable you have features a different type of adaptor, remove the adaptor from
the end of the cable and use the Adaptors included
with the
FG7X II Housing
.
3.
Remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the housing.
Insert your fingers beneath the Adaptors installed
inside the plate and push the plate upward until it is
removed from its slot.
4.
Prior 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
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