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FRX100 VA

for Sony RX100

Instruction Manual

FRX100 VA R Housing Instruction Manual

Fantasea Line

FRX100 VA R Housing

(Cat. No. 1512)

RX100 VA, V, RX100 IV and RX100 I

Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual 20200225

Housing

RX100 III

Summary of Contents for FRX100 VA R

Page 1: ...r Sony RX100 Instruction Manual FRX100 VA R Housing Instruction Manual Fantasea Line FRX100 VA R Housing Cat No 1512 RX100 VA V RX100 IV and RX100 I Instruction Manual Instruction Manual 20200225 Housing RX100 III ...

Page 2: ...III CAMERA INSIDE THE HO INSTALLING THE CAMERA CLOSING THE HOUSING REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING USING THE CAMERA BUILT IN FLASH FANTASEA HYBRID VACUUM SAFETY SYSTEM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EXTERNAL FLASHES LENS ACCESSORIES CARE MAINTENANCE FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRAN FRX100 VA R Housing Instruction Manual 2 CAMERA INSIDE THE HOUSING OUSING UM SAFETY SYSTEM SUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ...

Page 3: ...warranties aside from limited product this manual a stylish and ergonomic design specifically created for the digital cameras The FRX100 VA R Housing is manufactured to the highest professional standards of function style and durability It is depth rated to 60m 200 feet and ergonomically designed and labeled controls The Fantasea FRX100 VA R is the ultimate RX100 VA RX100 V RX100 IV and RX100 III ...

Page 4: ...ing FRX100 VA R Housing Instruction Manual 4 M16 port for optional Vacuum Safety System included ade from durable injection molded Polycarbonate camera controls and functions with clearly labeled controls mount for lighting accessories Removable double fiber optic cable connection plate glare hood for the LCD screen Easy and secure installation of camera Compatible with a wide range of underwater ...

Page 5: ...R Housing Instruction Manual 5 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE diffuser with secure line for LCD screen asher 7 Screwdriver 8 Silica gel packs 9 O ring remover 10 Spare back door O 11 Diffuser quick release secure string housing side 12 Lens Port Cove 1 5 8 9 3 11 12 Instruction Manual 20200225 Silica gel packs ring remover Spare back door O ring seal Diffuser quick release secure string housing side Lens Por...

Page 6: ...s are found on the following page Please refer to the Sony RX100 VA V IV III camera instruction manuals for 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 Cold Shoe Mount Instruction Manual 20200225 Corresponding numbered descriptions are...

Page 7: ...ise to zoom in so that the subject fills a 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 the 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 mo...

Page 8: ...lashes Remove the fiber optic 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 accessory should be installed or else unwanted sh...

Page 9: ...threads of the lens port it is recommended to apply a small amount one 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 mounting the housing on a tray thereby of various image enhancement accessories to your underwater photo system any one of 3 adjustment positi...

Page 10: ...includes several components of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety use of the 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 Vac or further information and installation instructions please refer to the section Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System op...

Page 11: ...r it has been popped up video Control in any shooting mode to start recording a video The record 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 Control again in order to stop recording llows you to register 12 functions and recall those functions when shooting Function control Select the desired fun...

Page 12: ...please refer to the sections Opening the Housing and Closing the Housing In playback mode push this control to delete images To assign additional functions for this button enter the Menu Custom Settings C Button and select the desired function Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to revie videos stored on the memory card The anti glare hood enables a better view of the LCD...

Page 13: ...stalling the camera in the housing When using the housing for the first time transparent plastic screen protector off the back door exterior Install the hand lanyard on the housing by inserting it through the lanyard loop on the bottom right of the housing facing from back then pulling it through itself and test to make sure it is secure image 1 on the following page Install the housing side of th...

Page 14: ...he 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 securely on both upper and lower rails image 4 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 long periods of...

Page 15: ...orce 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 Carefully 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 to lock...

Page 16: ... Slip the tip of the inserted O ring remover below the black O ring while making sure the O mage 8 on the following page 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 he cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the effectiveness of the seal Apply a slight layer of ...

Page 17: ...t image 11 5 Using one hand press the Select Rotary Wheel control from the exterior side of the housing so the metal shaft sticks out from FRX100 VA R Housing Instruction Manual 17 featured on the back side of should be visually inspected prior to each dive If there is any debris present gently wipe the area with a soft microfiber cloth ring featured on the back side of the front door shouldn t be...

Page 18: ...so by mounting the 2 holes on the disc center onto the 2 the end of the black plastic 2 pointed seat ll the camera inside the housing and test to control If properly installed the control should work smoothly when turned or pushed against the camera button should remain in this position as long as the housing is used to e the RX100 III camera In case of using the housing to accommodate the RX100 I...

Page 19: ...00 IV the camera in the housing is quite simple Make sure the camera is turned off Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside image ng 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 ake special care not to touch or damage the Vacuum System signal board when installing the cated in...

Page 20: ...oesn t stick out or else it might interfere with the water If making use of the Vacuum System make sure it is fully charged and turn it on prior to closing the housing see section Hybrid Vacuum Safety System Turn the housing Control Dial till the Auto g mode symbol is positioned at the Make sure not to accidently turn this control any further before closing If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safet...

Page 21: ...es not catch or bend the black rubber seat on the inside of the lens port It is vital that this rubber seat does not disturb the lens image Test housing control buttons to make at 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 ...

Page 22: ...n the section Opening the Housing and carefully remove Take sufficient care that no water drips from your hair and body onto IN FLASH a built in flash capable of illuminating nearby underwater subjects subjects that are farther away avoiding backscatter eliminating shadowing effects and photographing in deep water an accessory slave flash is re further information please refer to the section Exter...

Page 23: ...d the lens port until it reaches a horizontal position and clicks point of the diffuser eliminates the need to remove it from the housing It is best to set the camera flash mode to Flash is required in most compositions for the purpose of color and light nsure the built in camera flash fires on every image taken Please refer to the camera instruction manual for further instructions Up dial counter...

Page 24: ...ing the moisture detector Follow the instructions below to safely charge and use the system Housing Front Door Interior RX100 VA R Housing includes several components of the Vacuum Safety System which allow use of the Moisture Detector in order to make use of the Vacuum Safety System a Vacuum Valve and Vacuum Pump should be separately ordered and installed safe operation of the system make sure to...

Page 25: ... Exterior With a Vacuum Valve installed on the housing s dedicated M16 port Turn the unit on using the power switch featured on the Signal Board The LED Indicator will start flashing blue Slow flashing approx 1 flash per second indicates a flashing approx 4 flashes per second indicates low To charge the unit connect it to a USB charger using a standard USB cable not included Note that it is best u...

Page 26: ...at this point During long periods of storage the unit should be stored 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 i...

Page 27: ...ndicator flashes slowly approx 1 flash per second all other accessories which their installation 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 rather than the complete valve If the valve screws out...

Page 28: ...ly watch the LED Indicator through 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 S...

Page 29: ...teps 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 27 until the LED Indicator turns steady In case of a significant air leakage detected anytime during the process the LED Indicator will Dive Check L...

Page 30: ...ing the housing make sure to completely release the vacuum lease 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 In between the dives use the wrench included to make sure the Vacuum Valve is tightly screwed into its port and was not en unscrewing the Protective Cap Fit the wrench ar...

Page 31: ...ion so it does not twist or become dislodged More grease is not necessarily better and in some cases might interfere with the watertight seal of the housing ring and then reinstall the Vacuum Valve using the wrench Confirm that the housing watertight seal hasn t been interfered using t dive check prior to diving with the housing again Never soak or wash the interior of the housing with water This ...

Page 32: ...able of synchronizing with the internal camera cables under certain diving conditions They feature a slave sensor that triggers the strobe to fire 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 condit...

Page 33: ...of the plate instead 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 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 plate image 30 d end of the fib...

Page 34: ...ization 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 lenses and color correction filters such as Optical Wide Angle Wet Lenses Wide angle lenses allowing for high quality wid Perfect for shooting seascape divers ship wrecks and schools of fish without moving further away from the...

Page 35: ...r other Visually check the condition 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 It is recommended to slightly lubricate the black O ring periodically It s important to note the amount of lubrication requi...

Page 36: ... is likewise recommended to visually monitor the housing during every descent especially t If water is observed entering the housing or bubbles esc 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 in order to avoid wea...

Page 37: ...ich 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 responsibility of the owner 3 The warranty does...

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