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BigEye Lens FP7000 Instruction Manual 20110523
submerging it in cool water for 10 minutes prior to the dive, will assist in preventing such
condensation. However, even if your BigEye Lens starts fogging up at the beginning of the dive due
to temperature differences, please note that continuing to dive with it for about 10 minutes will
eventually dissolve the fog.
d.
The BigEye Lens can be removed and installed repeatedly throughout the course of the dive.
Whenever removing the lens, set your camera focus to the desired mode, if it is not “Macro”.
e.
It is recommended to use an external strobe when the BigEye Lens is mounted on the housing. The
BigEye Lens blocks the camera internal flash, resulting in underexposed or shaded images.
f.
When using an external flash, there are a few techniques that should be followed in order to avoid a
lens flare, which is often encountered when using dome ports of any kind due to the reflection of
the sun or strobe:
i.
Make sure that the wings of the BigEye Lens are positioned at an angle that blocks the
strobe output, as well as the sun. In order to prevent the wings from unintentionally
changing position, some friction has been added, but rotating the wings can be easily done
by following a simple technique.
Hold the wings and push them against the housing when
the BigEye Lens is mounted on your housing lens port. At the same time, rotate them around
the lens, till they have reached the desired position. Images in which the sun is captured can
be usually taken during mornings or afternoons, when the sun is not as strong as during the
middle of the day. In general, the sun will have a much softer and successful presence in the
image during early and late hours of the day and will also cause less of a flare.
ii.
Make sure that the strobe is not positioned towards the lens. When shooting a nearby
subject, for instance, it is better to position the strobe slightly in front of the camera housing
rather than behind it (so the light doesn't reflect on the BigEye Lens). If you choose to
position the strobe behind the camera housing, make sure it's not pointed directly
towards the lens, but slightly tilted outwards. This will also ensure softer light and shadows
in your image.
3.
Removing the BigEye Lens from the FP7000 Housing Lens Port
a.
In order to remove the BigEye Lens
from the lens port, gently push it
off, starting from the secure line
loop on the right, while pushing
outward with your thumb (image
#3). Make sure you are holding the
BigEye Lens with your other hand,
so it doesn’t fall off once removed
from the lens port.
b.
When removing the BigEye Lens
from the housing lens port, it can be
conveniently stored by mounting it
on the
EyeGrabber FP7000
(Cat.
No. 4057)
. This lens holder attaches
to any standard Flex or Ball & Joint arm and enables safely securing FP7000 Housing lens accessories
during the dive, making them easily available for future use. For further information, please visit our
website at
www.fantasea.com/FantaseaEyes
Image #3
