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FG15 Housing Instruction Manual 20130402

Fantasea Line

FG15 Housing

(Cat. No. 1390)

For Canon PowerShot G15

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for FG15

Page 1: ...FG15 Housing Instruction Manual 20130402 Fantasea Line FG15 Housing Cat No 1390 For Canon PowerShot G15 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...NG THE CAMERA 12 PREPARING THE HOUSING 12 OPENING THE HOUSING 14 CHECKING THE O RING 15 INSTALLING THE CAMERA 15 CLOSING THE HOUSING 16 REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING 17 USING THE CAMERA BUILT IN FLASH 18 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 19 EXTERNAL FLASHES 19 FLASH VIDEO LIGHTING SETS 21 LENS ACCESSORIES 21 HOUSING HAND STRAP 21 COLD SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES 22 LEAK DETECTOR 22 FG15 HOUS...

Page 3: ...f function style and durability It is depth rated to 60m 200 feet and is fully functional with ergonomically designed and labeled controls The Fantasea FG15 is the ultimate waterproof home for the Canon PowerShot G15 The FG15 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 ph...

Page 4: ...ing accessories Removable double fiber optic cable connection plate Removable flash diffuser Removable anti glare hood for the LCD screen Easy and secure installation of camera Labeled controls for comfortable operation Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories Optional leak detector Weight with camera on land 1 1 kg Weight with camera in 3 6 salt water 0 3 kg Dimensions without...

Page 5: ...Housing 2 Removable flash diffuser with secure line 3 Hand lanyard 4 Silicone grease 5 Anti glare hood for LCD screen 6 Screwdriver 7 Silica gel packs 8 O ring remover 9 Spare back door O ring seal 10 Diffuser quick release secure string housing side 1 5 6 7 2 8 9 3 4 10 ...

Page 6: ...ction 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 2 Zoom Control 1 Front Dial 3 Shutter Release 4 On Off 5 Exposure Compensation 6 Mode Dial 7 Cold Shoe Mount 8 Flash Push Down 9 Fiber Optic Cable Plate 10 Lens Port 11 Tri...

Page 7: ...sation dial within an opposite direction Note that housing exposure compensation dial directions are opposite to camera exposure compensation dial directions when turned a In order to set a higher exposure compensation value turn the exposure compensation dial counterclockwise b In order to a lower exposure compensation value turn the exposure compensation dial clockwise Note that value markings o...

Page 8: ... small slot toward the right side as indicated by the arrow direction on top of the control This pushes down the camera built in flash enough in order to prevent it from firing b In order to release the camera built in flash again slide the Flash Push Down control leftwards until it returns to its original position on the left This will enable the flash to pop up again and to fire whenever activat...

Page 9: ...of Housing Corresponding numbered descriptions are found below the graphic Image doesn t feature the optional anti glare hood which can be installed over the LCD screen Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the back side housing graphic above 12 Movie Button a Press the Movie Button in any shooting mode to start recording a video The record symbol appears and displayed with...

Page 10: ...election button b Rotating this control operates the camera rotary wheel thereby enabling to alter exposure values navigate through menus and other functions assigned to the rotary wheel 19 Display Down Pushing this control activates the camera display mode down button 20 Latch Dial This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed when locked fully into place For further inst...

Page 11: ...oped 5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide Angle bright f 1 8 W f 2 8 T lens that performs beautifully across the entire zoom range even in low light and can create dramatic soft backgrounds with shallow depth of field Additional great features for the PowerShot G15 include Canon s HS SYSTEM which combines a High Sensitivity 12 1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with the DIGIC 5 Image Processor for ultra fast perfo...

Page 12: ...ly charged battery inside the camera 2 Remove the camera strap from the camera if one was installed 3 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 PREPARING THE HOUSING 1 When using the housing for the first time a Peel the screen protector off the back side of the housing Not...

Page 13: ...hood out of the housing Secure the anti glare hood to the housing by tying its secure string to the hinge found at the left side of the housing where the Fiber Optic Cable Plate secure string is attached to Install the anti glare hood over the anti glare hood rails at the back of the housing First install the anti glare hood over the top rail image 3 on the following page and then gently and caref...

Page 14: ...l 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 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 best not to lock the housing and to leave it ...

Page 15: ... 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 O ring Please note that the amount of lubrication required on the O ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction so it does not twist or become dislodged More grease is not necess...

Page 16: ... in order to prevent moisture it is best to insert it on the left side of the camera in the slot midway up between the two rubber shock absorber mounts 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 housing CLOSING THE HOUSING 1 Turn the latch dial so that th...

Page 17: ... 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 8 If making use of the internal camera flash install the removable flash diffuser on the housing and attach the flash diffuser quick release secure string in order to avoid losing it underwater Please refer to the section Using the Bu...

Page 18: ...o the housing by the dedicated secure line in order to avoid losing it during the dive 3 The removable flash diffuser included assists with softening the built in flash output increasing its angle of coverage and decreasing the amount of backscatter in the images the unattractive snowstorm affect of the flash reflecting off suspended particles in the water a In order to install the removable flash...

Page 19: ...to fire in sync with the internal camera flash For the full selection of Fantasea flashes and lighting sets compatible with the FG15 Housing please refer to the Fantasea website www fantasea com Most underwater slave strobes are capable of synchronizing with the internal camera flash without any cables under certain diving conditions They feature a slave sensor that triggers the strobe to fire in ...

Page 20: ...he 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 should be extending out no more than 1mm image 17 6 Use the screwdriver included in order to tighten the screw on the adaptor image 18 Tighten it enough to stabilize the fiber optic cable inside the adaptor but don t tighten it too strongly T...

Page 21: ...as BigEye Wide Angle Lenses Perfect for shooting seascape divers ship wrecks and schools of fish without moving further away from the subject thereby still taking full advantage of water clarity and artificial light sources SharpEye Macro Lenses Perfect for shooting close up images of fish corals textures and more These macro lenses magnify the subject and enable the camera to focus on short dista...

Page 22: ...ousing in order to detect moisture Leak detectors are very sensitive so whenever moisture is detected inside the housing the leak detector LED light begins flashing and a warning alarm starts beeping thereby alerting the user of a leak Follow the instructions included with the Leak Detector in order to install it inside the housing For Fantasea Leak Detectors available please visit the Fantasea we...

Page 23: ...d on the O ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction so it does not twist or become dislodged More grease is not necessarily better and in some cases might interfere with the housing watertight seal 5 Use only the supplied silicone grease for lubricating the housing back door O ring Use of any other grease might impair the watertight seal of the housing 6 Be careful not t...

Page 24: ...rom 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 purchase was made as you may be required to show proof of purchase if you need warranty servi...

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