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Fantasea FP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 

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8.

 

When installed on the housing, the Fiber Optic Cable Plate blocks the internal camera flash, so only 
the external slave flash illuminates the subject. This diminishes the effects of backscatter, as well as 
eliminates any shadowing effect caused by housing lens port, especially when lens accessories are 
mounted on the housing.  

4.

 

Follow the instructions in your strobe manual on how to synchronize your camera with the external 
strobe. It is recommended to test the synchronization when photographing opposite a mirror. In this 
case, the output of both the built-in camera flash and the strobe should be visible in the test shot 
taken. 
 

LENS ACCESSORIES 

The 

FP7000 Housing

 lens port is compatible with a wide variety of accessory filters and lenses, such 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 distances for 
creating super sharp images.  

 

RedEye Color Correction Filters

: Used to restore the red color absorbed by the water. In shallow 

depths, these filters can serve as an attractive alternative to artificial light sources. 

 

EyeGrabber Lens Holders

: Attach to Flex or Ball & Joint arms, enabling safe, secure and easily 

accessible storage for your lens accessories when not in use during the dive. 
 

For a selection of lens accessories available, please visit the Fantasea website – 

www.fantasea.com

  

 

HOUSING HAND STRAP 

The 

FP7000 Housing

 features two hand strap loops on the “latch” side of the housing, which enable the 

attachment of an optional hand strap for the housing in order to improve hand grip, especially when using 
the housing during extreme sports activities.  
 

HOT-SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES 

The Hot-Shoe Mount featured on the housing enables mounting a flash, night dive torch or focus light on 
top of the housing by using a standard Hot-Shoe connector mount. For further information regarding such 
connectors, lights and flashes, please visit the Fantasea website – 

www.fantasea.com

 

Summary of Contents for Line FP7000 Housing

Page 1: ...Fantasea FP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 1 Fantasea Line FP7000 Housing Cat No 1118 For Nikon Coolpix P7000 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...E HOUSING 12 PREPARING THE CAMERA 12 PREPARING THE HOUSING 13 OPENING THE HOUSING 13 CHECKING THE O RING 14 INSTALLING THE CAMERA 15 CLOSING THE HOUSING 16 REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING 17 USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA FLASH 17 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 19 EXTERNAL FLASHES 19 LENS ACCESSORIES 21 HOUSING HAND STRAP 21 HOT SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES 21 LEAK DETECTOR 22 FP7000 HOUSING ACCE...

Page 3: ...tion style and durability It is depth rated to 60m 200 feet and is fully functional with ergonomically designed and labeled controls The Fantasea FP7000 is the ultimate waterproof home for the Nikon Coolpix P7000 The FP7000 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 phot...

Page 4: ...e O ring main seal Special hot shoe mount for lighting accessories Removable double fiber optic cable connection plate Removable flash diffuser Easy and secure installation of camera Labeled controls for comfortable operation Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories Weight with camera on land 1 1 kg Weight with camera in 3 6 salt water 0 3 kg Dimensions 18 x 15 x 13 5 cm 7 2 x ...

Page 5: ...UDED IN PACKAGE 1 FP7000 Housing 2 Removable flash diffuser with secure line 3 Hand lanyard 4 Silicone grease 5 Screwdriver 6 Silica gel packs 7 O ring remover 8 Spare back door O ring seal 9 Diffuser quick release secure string housing side 1 5 6 7 2 8 9 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...ion 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 Shutter Release 1 Zoom Control 10 AV TV 9 On Off 7 Command Dial 6 Mode Dial 5 Quick Menu 4 Quick Menu Dial 3 Hot Shoe Connector 8 Fiber Optic Cable Plate 11 Lens Port 13 Tr...

Page 7: ...e that housing command dial directions are opposite to camera command dial directions when turned 6 Mode Dial Turning this dial allows for changing camera shooting modes a In order to for the housing mode dial to indicate the proper mode selected by the camera mode dial it is recommended to align housing and camera mode dials prior to installing the camera inside the housing Please refer to the se...

Page 8: ...y can still assist with planning the number of swivels required in order to reach the desirable menu d In order to switch menus turn the housing quick menu dial e Note that since the rotary wheel cannot be manipulated in order to set the various menu items the AV TV control and command dials should be used for navigating through the menus and making selections 9 Hot Shoe Mount for Lighting Accesso...

Page 9: ...ing for the addition of various image enhancement accessories to your underwater photo system such as strobes lights and more 13 Function Pushing this control activates the camera function button Back Side of Housing Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page 15 Flash Pop Up 14 Exposure Compensation 16 LCD Monitor 17 AE L AF L 18 Playback 19 Flash Mode Up 20 AF Area Mode R...

Page 10: ...re compensation value turn the exposure compensation dial clockwise c Note that value markings on the housing exposure compensation dial do not indicate the value set by the corresponding camera dial even if aligned prior to camera installation inside the housing Therefore it is important to check the exposure compensation value selected and displayed on the camera LCD screen 16 LCD Monitor Pushin...

Page 11: ...7000 digital camera isn t loaded down with frivolous bells and whistles it s got seriously awesome bells and whistles like a 10 1MP CCD sensor a sharp wide angle to telephoto 7 1x optical zoom lens 28 200mm 35mm equivalent made with Nikon ED glass 720p HD video 1 3 frames per second shooting at full resolution 5 way image stabilization for sharp photos even in low light and a 921 000 dot high reso...

Page 12: ...ETTING UP THE HOUSING PREPARING THE CAMERA 1 Install a memory card and a fully charged battery inside the camera 2 Remove the camera strap from the camera if one was installed It is best to remove the 2 small triangular attachment clips as well for easier installation 3 It is recommended to program the camera to the most frequently used underwater photo mode lighting and other key settings prior t...

Page 13: ...embled and then there is no need for installation d If making use of a hand strap optional install it on the two loops found at the right side of the housing 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 OPENING THE HOUSING 1 Lift the...

Page 14: ...sing a Insert the O ring remover between the O ring and the groove it is seated in image 5 b Slip the tip of the inserted O ring remover below the O ring while making sure the O ring doesn t get scratched image 6 c Carefully hold the O ring with your fingertips in order to remove 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 m...

Page 15: ...ousing is specifically designed for the Nikon Coolpix P7000 digital camera installing the camera in the housing is quite simple 2 Make sure the camera is turned off 3 Lift the housing mode dial so it doesn t interfere with camera installation image 7 4 Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside image 8 Avoid inserting one side of the camera prior to the other as this...

Page 16: ... secure dial clockwise till the lock dial clicks The small red tab should then be pointed towards the bottom of the housing image 11 4 Gently try pulling the back door away from the front door If the housing is properly closed it should be impossible to open the back door 5 Visually inspect the O ring for proper closure Make sure it isn t twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has...

Page 17: ...e being opened 3 Open the housing as described in the section Opening the Housing pull up the mode control and carefully remove the camera from the housing Take sufficient care that no water drips from your hair and body onto the housing and camera USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA FLASH 1 The Coolpix P7000 has a built in flash capable of illuminating nearby underwater subjects For stronger lighting illum...

Page 18: ...f 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 Coolpix P7000 instruction manual for further instructions regarding such settings 5 Note that once the built in camera flash has been popped up it cannot be pushed back down physically through the housing Therefore in case of the need to eli...

Page 19: ...that triggers the strobe to fire in sync with the internal camera flash as long as the strobe and the camera are positioned on the same axis and as long as there is not much ambient 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 ...

Page 20: ...tic Cable Plate The fiber optic cable should be extending out no more than 1mm image 15 6 Use the screwdriver included in order to tighten the screw on the adaptor image 16 Tighten it enough to stabilize the fiber optic cable inside the adaptor but don t tighten it too strongly Tightening the screw too much might damage the fiber optic cable 7 Once the fiber optic cable has been installed on the F...

Page 21: ...enses 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 distances for creating super sharp images RedEye Color Correction Filters Used to restore the red color absorbed by the water In shallow depths these filters can serve as an attractive alternative to artificial light sources EyeGrabber Lens Hold...

Page 22: ...ning 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 website www fantasea com FP7000 HOUSING ACCESSORY SYSTEM Slave Flash Flex Arm SharpEye Macro Lens EyeDaptor Lens Adaptor FP7000 Housing Fiber Optic Cable Focus Light Flex Arm B...

Page 23: ...equired 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...

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

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