Fantasea Line FA6500 User manual

FA6500 Housing Instruction Manual 20170315
Fantasea Line
FA6500 Housing
(Cat. No. 1520)
For Sony a6300 and a6500
Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................. 2
DISCLAIMER.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 3
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 4
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 4
IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS..................................................................................................................... 6
SONY A6500 AND A6300 MIRRORLESS DIGITAL CAMERAS.................................................................................... 15
SETTING UP THE HOUSING .................................................................................................................................. 16
PREPARING THE CAMERA ...................................................................................................................................................16
WHEN USING THE HOUSING FOR THE FIRST TIME.....................................................................................................................17
CONVERTING THE HOUSING FOR USE WITH SONY A6300........................................................................................................19
INSTALLING M16 PORT ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................25
MOUNTING AND REMOVING LENS PORTS .............................................................................................................................26
OPENING THE HOUSING ....................................................................................................................................................29
CHECKING THE O-RING ......................................................................................................................................................29
INSTALLING THE CAMERA ...................................................................................................................................................31
CLOSING THE HOUSING .....................................................................................................................................................34
REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING .....................................................................................................................35
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................... 37
UNDERWATER FLASHES &STROBES .....................................................................................................................................37
LED FLASH TRIGGERS ........................................................................................................................................................39
FLASH &VIDEO LIGHTING SETS ...........................................................................................................................................39
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS PORTS ..........................................................................................................................................39
LENS ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................40
COLD-SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................40
M16 PORT ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................................................40
MOISTURE DETECTOR........................................................................................................................................................40
CARE & MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................................... 41
FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 42
FANTASEA MOISTURE DETECTOR ........................................................................................................................ 43
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ..................................................................................................................................................43
SILENCING THE ALARM ......................................................................................................................................................44
REPLACING BATTERIES .......................................................................................................................................................44
REPLACING THE ALARM UNIT..............................................................................................................................................45

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DISCLAIMER
While every effort has been made in order to ensure that the information included in this instruction
manual is accurate and complete, no liability will be accepted for any errors or omissions. Fantasea Line
reserves the right to change product specifications and features described herein at any time without prior
notice. No part of this instruction manual may be copied, translated or reproduced without the prior
written permission of Fantasea Line. Fantasea Line makes no warranties aside from limited product
warranty as described at the end of this manual.
INTRODUCTION
The FA6500 Housing features a stylish and ergonomic design, specifically created for the Sony a6500 and
a6300 mirrorless digital cameras. The FA6500 Housing is manufactured to the highest professional
standards of function, style and durability. It is depth rated to 60m/200 feet and features ergonomically
designed and labeled controls. The Fantasea FA6500 is the ultimate waterproof home for the Sony a6500
and a6300 cameras.
The FA6500 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 photographers also have
the option of capturing the action of outdoor and water sports activities, such as paddle sports, sailing,
boating, surfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking and camping. The FA6500 Housing is shock resistant and
protects the camera from water, sand, dust, frost, impact, as well as other damaging elements and harmful
occurrences. The FA6500 Housing was designed to be compatible with a complete accessory system,
enabling photographers to enhance the quality of their images.
IMPORTANT
NOTICES
Please read this manual carefully in order to properly operate the FA6500
Housing. Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have
read it.
When using the housing to accommodate the a6300 camera, a few simple
steps should first be followed in order to convert the housing to fit this camera.
Please follow the instructions provided in page 19 prior to installing the camera
inside the housing. Alternatively, this conversion can be carried out by an
authorized Fantasea dealer or a Fantasea service center.

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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
•Depth rated to 60m/200 feet
•Made from durable injection molded Polycarbonate
•Access to all essential camera controls and functions with clearly labeled controls
•Shock resistant
•Double O-ring protection for a perfect watertight seal
•M16 port for a variety of connections, including HDMI, vacuum valve or electronic strobe triggering
bulkheads
•Special cold-shoe mount for lighting accessories
•Double fiber optic cable port
•Removable anti-glare hood for the LCD screen
•Easy and secure installation of camera
•Moisture Detector and Alarm
•Protective housing body cap
•Extended shutter release included for easy access when using housing tray and handles
•Interchangeable lens port and lens gear accessories are available, allowing for the use of a wide
range of lenses
•Additional optional housing accessories are available
•Weight (without camera and lens port on land): 980g / 34.5 oz
•Weight (with camera and FML Flat Port on land): 1,645g / 58 oz
•Dimensions (without accessories): 20.5 x 14.5 x 15.5 cm \ 8 x 5.7 x 6.1 inch (W x D x H)
•Manufacturer’s warranty
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
(Corresponding numbered images appear on the following page)
1. FA6500 Housing
2. Housing protective body cap
3. Nano fiber optic plug adaptor x 2
4. Hand lanyard
5. Extended shutter release
6. Anti-glare hood for LCD screen
7. A6300 conversion kit
8. Sticker for camera flash
9. FML1 lens port opening tool
10.Screwdriver
11.Silica gel packs
12.Silicone grease
13.O-ring remover
14.Spare back door O-ring seal
15.Lens cloth

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IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS
Housing View #1 – Top/Front - Corresponding numbered descriptions are listed on the following page
Note
1. Please refer to the Sony a6500 and a6300 camera instruction manuals
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.
1. Shutter Release
2. On/Off
4. Control Dial
8. Cold Shoe Mount
9. M16 Port
11.Lens Dial
12.Interchangeable Lens
Port System
(Lens Ports are supplied
separately)
3. C1 Button
5. C2 Button
6. Mode Dial
7. Flash Push-Down Control
10.Double Fiber
Optic Cable Port
13. Lanyard Loop
13.
Latch Dial Lock
15.Latch Dial

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Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the top/front housing graphic on the
previous page:
1. Shutter Release – Activates the camera shutter release button and auto focus prior to taking the
picture.
Note that the shutter release trigger can be replaced with an extended trigger (included in the
package) for easier access when the housing is mounted on a tray & handle/arm system. For further
instructions please refer to the section “Preparing the Housing”.
2. On/Off-Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button and turns the camera on/off.
3. C1 Button –Pushing this control activates the camera C1 (Custom 1) button. Various functions can be
assigned to this button through the camera menu, providing access to favorite and most frequently
used settings, thereby allowing quick operation based on your personal preferences and shooting
habits.
4. Control Dial – Turn this dial to quickly adjust settings in each shooting mode, fine-tune functions or
browse through menu items. Note that the function of the control dial in Manual exposure shooting
mode can be set through camera menus.
5. C2 Button –Pushing this control activates the camera C2 (Custom 2) button (on the Sony a6500
camera only). Various functions can be assigned to this button through the camera menu, providing
access to favorite and most frequently used settings, thereby allowing quick operation based on your
personal preferences and shooting habits.
6. Mode Dial – Turn this dial to change shooting modes.
7. Flash Push-Down Control – Pushing this control presses the built-in flash back into the camera body
after it has been popped-up by using the Flash Pop-Up control. Note that slight pressure should be
applied when pushing this control in order to completely press the built-in flash back into the camera
body. The built-in flash clicks once it has been properly pushed back down and this can also be
verified by a dedicated marking on the camera LCD screen.
8. Cold-Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories- Enables mounting a flash, video light, torch or focus light
on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further information regarding such
connectors, please visit the Fantasea website – www.fantasea.com

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9. M16 Accessory Port – This port features a standard M16 thread hole and allows for optional
connectors and accessories to be installed on the housing, including HDMI, vacuum valve or
electronic strobe triggering bulkheads. For such accessories offered by Fantasea, please visit the
Fantasea website – www.fantasea.com
To remove the M16 port cover insert a coin into the dedicated slot featured on the cover and turn
the cover counterclockwise until it can be safely removed. Store the cover for possible future use.
Follow the instructions provided with the selected accessory product in order to install it inside the
housing.
Important Notice! Once the M16 port cover has been removed and replaced, it important to carry
out the first dive with the housing empty (no camera installed inside) in order to verify that the
housing watertight seal has not been affected during the replacement.
10.Double Fiber Optic Cable Port –The 2 fiber optic cable ports with the inserted adaptors allow for
easy attachment of up to 2 fiber optic cables to the housing. For further instructions, please refer to
the section “Underwater Flashes & Strobes” in this manual.
Note that the FA6500 Housing blocks the output of the built-in flash and prevents it from being
visible in images captured. This ensures that only the external strobes connected to the system
illuminate the subject, thereby diminishing the effects of backscatter, as well as shadowing caused by
housing lens port and lens accessories mounted on the housing.
11.Lens Dial – When a zoom lens is installed on the camera and a compatible lens gear is installed on
the lens, turning this dial rotates the lens ring. For proper and smooth operation, it is recommended
to install a Fantasea lens gear on the lens. For further instructions regarding installation of the lens
gear, please refer to the instruction manual provided with your lens gear and/or lens port. For lens
ports and lens gears compatible with your housing, please visit the Fantasea website –
www.fantasea.com
12.Interchangeable Lens Port System – The housing features an FML interchangeable lens port system,
which allows using a wide range of lenses underwater. The housing is compatible with any FML lens
port, as well as other lens ports available in the market. For compatibility information, please visit the
FA6500 Housing page on the Fantasea website – www.fantasea.com
For further instructions regarding lens ports installation and removal please refer to the section
“Installing and Removing Lens Ports”.

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13.Lanyard Loops – The 3 lanyard loops featured on the housing (one loop at the bottom of the axis side
of the housing and two top and bottom loops at the opposite side of the housing) are used to attach
a Hand Lanyard or Hand Strap to the housing, as well as to secure accessories using snap cords or
secure strings.
14.Latch Dial Lock – Ensures the secure dial doesn’t accidently open during the dive. For further
instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing the Housing”.
15.Latch Dial – When locked fully into place, this dial ensures the housing is properly closed and
watertight sealed. For further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and
“Closing the Housing”.
Housing View #2 – Front - Corresponding numbered descriptions are listed on the following page
16.Lens Port Lock
18.Lens Release Control
17.Tripod Mounting Screw Holes
(bottom of housing)

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16.Lens Port Lock – When set to the “lock” position, the Lens Port Lock ensures that the fully closed lens
port doesn’t accidently open during the dive. When set to the “unlocked” position, the lens port can
be removed and replaced. For further instructions regarding lens ports installation and removal
please refer to the section “Installing and Removing Lens Ports”.
Important Notice! The Lens Port Lock must not serve as an indication of a proper watertight seal and
does not ensure that the lens port was properly installed on the housing. For lens port installation
guidelines and double check procedures, please refer to the section “Installing and Removing Lens
Ports”.
17.Tripod Mounting Screw Holes –Enable mounting the housing on a tray or tray & handle system,
thereby allowing for the addition of various image enhancement accessories. The 3 adjustment screw
holes provide flexibility with respect to the choice of tray and the position of the housing mounted on
it. This configuration also allows for the use of 2 set screws for the tray mount, thereby preventing
any swiveling of the housing on the tray.
18.Lens Release Control – Pushing this control presses the camera Lens Release button, which allows for
unscrewing a lens and removing it from the camera while the camera is accommodated inside the
housing. This is especially useful when using exceptionally large lenses which cannot be installed on
the camera prior to inserting it into the housing. In such cases, the lens should be installed and
removed through the lens port. For further instructions please refer to the section “Installing the
Camera”.

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Housing View #3 – Rear - Corresponding numbered descriptions are found below the image
19.Flash Pop-Up – Pushing this control pops-up the camera built-in flash.
Note that once the camera built-in flash has been popped up, it can be pushed back into the camera
body and disabled using the Flash Push-Down control.
20.Menu – Pushing this control activates the camera menu button.
21.AF/MF/AEL Switch Lever – Rotating this lever switches the function of the AF/MF/AEL button. When
the AF/MF/AEL lever is rotated leftwards and pointed at AEL, pushing the AF/MF/AEL control locks
the exposure (AE lock). When the AF/MF/AEL lever is rotated rightwards and pointed at AF/MF,
pushing the AF/MF/AEL control temporarily switches the focusing mode between auto focus (AF) and
manual focus (MF).
19.Flash Pop-Up
29.C3 Button /
Delete
27.Control Wheel
32.Drive Mode /
Self Timer /
Left
31.Center Button
30. Playback
33.Removable
Anti-Glare
Hood
20.Menu
21.AF/MF/AEL
Switch Lever
22.AF/MF/AEL
Control / Enlarge
24.Movie Recording
23.Fn (Function)
25.Display / Up
26.ISO / Right
28.Exposure
Compensation /
Image Index /
Down

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22.AF/MF/AEL Control / Enlarge – Pushing this control activates the camera AF/MF/AEL Button /
Enlarge Button.
In shooting mode, push this control to activate the AF/MF/AEL button, which either locks exposure
(when AF/MF/AEL Switch Lever is set to “AEL”) or switches between manual and auto focus modes (if
AF/MF/AEL Switch Lever is set to “AF/MF”).
In Playback mode, push this control to enlarge the reviewed image.
23.Fn (Function) - Pushing this control activates the camera Fn (Function) button.
In shooting mode, pushing this control allows recalling up to 12 registered functions.
a. Push the Function control.
b. Select the desired function by pushing the up/down/left/right sides of the control wheel.
c. Select the setting value by turning the control wheel.
d. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control dial.
e. Push the center button to confirm the selection.
f. To adjust settings from the dedicated settings screen, select the desired function (step b),
push the center button and adjust settings on the dedicated settings screen.
In playback mode, push this control to send the reviewed image to a smartphone.
24.Movie Recording – Pushing this control activates the camera Movie button and starts/stops
recording a video.
25.Display / Up - Pushing this control activates the camera Display / Up button.
26.ISO / Right - Pushing this control activates the camera ISO / Right button.
27.Control Wheel - Rotating this wheel operates the camera control wheel, thereby enabling to alter
exposure values, navigate through menus and other functions assigned to the control wheel.
28.Exposure Compensation / Image Index / Down – Pushing this control activates the camera Exposure
Compensation / Image Index / Down button.
29.C3 Button / Delete –
In shooting mode, push this control to activate the C3 button (on the a6500 camera) or the C2 button
(on the a6300 camera). Various functions can be assigned to this button through the camera menu,
providing access to favorite and most frequently used settings, thereby allowing quick operation
based on your personal preferences and shooting habits.
In playback mode, push this control to delete images.
30.Playback – Pushing this control allows entering the playback mode and reviewing images or videos
stored on the memory card.

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31.Center Button - Pushing this control activates the camera center button, which is mainly used to
confirm selections.
32.Drive Mode / Self Timer / Left – Pushing this control activates the camera drive mode / self timer /
left button.
33.Removable Anti-Glare Hood – The anti-glare hood enables a better view of the LCD screen when
shooting in bright conditions. It can be removed and installed during the dive. For further
instructions, please refer to the section “Preparing the Housing”.
Housing View #3 – Front Door Interior - Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the
following page
34. Moisture Detector
Alarm Unit
36. Moisture Sensor Unit
(under camera tray)
35. Camera Tray
38. Lens Port Lock
Interior View
39. LED Trigger Ports
37. Camera Tray Port

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34.Moisture Detector Alarm Unit – The moisture detector preinstalled in the housing alerts of a
possible leak whenever moisture is detected by the sensor. The alarm unit of the Moisture Detector
is installed inside the housing, opposite the latch dial. For further information and instructions, please
refer to the section “Fantasea Moisture Detector”.
35.Camera Tray – The tray allows for easy installation of the camera inside the housing and ensures the
camera is positioned securely and steadily during the dive.
Note that the camera battery compartment can be opened when the camera is installed on the tray,
allowing for easy and quick battery and memory card replacement without having to remove the
camera from the tray
For further instructions, please refer to the section “Installing the Camera”.
36.Moisture Sensor Unit – The Moisture Sensor unit is installed just under the camera tray. It is
connected with a thin wire to the moisture detector alarm unit. For further information and
instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea Moisture Detector”.
37.Camera Tray Port – Secures the camera tray and ensures the camera is positioned firmly and tightly
inside the housing, allowing for smooth operation in all depths.
For further instructions, please refer to the section “Installing the Camera”.
38.Lens Port Lock (Internal View) – After a lens port has been installed and the lens port lock has been
locked, it is recommended to examine the lock inside the housing to confirm that the port has been
properly installed and the port lock has been completely locked. For further instructions, please refer
to the section “Installing and Removing Lens Ports”.
39.LED Trigger Ports – Designed to allow the use of an LED Flash Trigger inside the housing. The LED
Flash Trigger is a useful accessory when making use of slave strobes connected to the housing with
fiber optic cables. It attaches to the camera hot-shoe on one end and to the two LED Trigger Ports on
the other end. When an image is captured, the device LEDs installed inside the LED Trigger Ports
trigger the slave strobe without activating the camera built-in flash. This spares camera battery
consumption and also prevents the built-in flash recycle time from limiting continuous shooting. For
LED Trigger Ports available, please visit the Fantasea website – www.fantasea.com

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SONY A6500 AND A6300 MIRRORLESS DIGITAL CAMERAS
The Sony a6500 and a6300 are APS-C
interchangeable lens compact cameras that
provide the power to shoot professional-looking
stills and movies while carrying only a compact
and lightweight camera. An enhanced buffer for
continuous shooting of up to 307 shots, in-camera
5-axis optical image stabilization, super-speed AF
and High-density Tracking AF Technology extend
the range of shooting capabilities.
“The a6500 packs an incredible amount of technology and features into a very small camera. For the
money, you get a light-weight, weather-sealed body with excellent still image quality, excellent 4K video
quality, a degree of in-body stabilization and the ability to photograph high speed action with ease. And if
you take the time to fully customize the camera, you can really make it sing.” (dpreview.com)
Sony a6500 Highlights
•24.2-megapixel Exmor CMOS (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor for outstanding light sensitivity
•Interchangeable lens system
•Fast (0.05 s) AF with 425 phase-detection AF points
•Built-in 5-axis image stabilization
•BIONZ X™ image processing engine for superior detail reproduction
•4K movie recording with full pixel readout/no pixel binning
•Huge buffer for up to 307 images (around 36 seconds) in continuous shooting
•11 FPS continuous shooting and 8 fps live-view continuous shooting
•High-durability shutter tested to approx. 200,000 release cycles with low vibration
•Lock-on AF for maintaining focus on a moving subject automatically
•Slow and quick motion – Up to 5x slow motion and up to 60x quick motion in full HD
•Focal plane phase-detection auto focus for A-mount lenses
•Auto focus in Focus Magnifier for sharpest results
•Dust and moisture resistance build

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SETTING UP THE HOUSING
PREPARING THE CAMERA
1. Install a (preferably empty) memory card (32 GB+ capacity recommended) and a fully charged
battery inside the camera.
2. Remove the camera strap from the camera if one was installed.
3. Note that there is no need to remove the eyepiece rubber cup, as it doesn’t interfere with
installation or operation of camera inside the housing.
4. Install the selected lens on the camera and remove the lens cap from lens.
5. If making use of a lens gear and/or light shading pad, install them on the lens following the
instructions provided with these accessories.
6. Built-in Flash Push Down Reminder Sticker –
Prior to installing the camera inside the
housing, the camera built-in flash must be
pushed into the camera body. Any attempt of
installing the camera into the housing with
the flash popped-up might damage the
camera and the housing and will necessarily
interfere with a proper watertight seal of the
housing. A dedicated warning sticker was
designed for the purpose of reminding you to push the built-in flash into the camera body prior
to installing it into the housing. It is recommended to attach this sticker on the camera, at the
back of the popped–up built-in flash (image #1).
Important
Notes
It is important that a first dive is always carried out with the housing
empty (no camera installed inside) in order to verify that the housing
watertight seal has not been affected during lens port installation, M16
port accessories installation, transport or long periods of storage.
When using the housing to accommodate the a6300 camera, a few simple
steps should first be followed in order to convert the housing to fit this
camera. Please follow the instructions provided in page 19 prior to
installing the camera inside the housing. Alternatively, this conversion can
be carried out by an authorized Fantasea dealer or a Fantasea service
center.
Image #1
Attach the
sticker here

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7. Monitor/Finder setting - The a6500 and a6300 cameras are equipped with a sensor which is
capable of automatically switching the display between the electronic viewfinder and the LCD
monitor. Default camera settings activate this sensor and enable the automatic switch. In order
to ensure that the LCD monitor doesn’t turn off automatically underwater, it is important to set
the Monitor/Finder setting to Monitor (Manual) prior to installing the camera inside the
housing. This should be done through the settings menu of the camera.
8. It is also recommended to program the camera to the most frequently used settings prior to
installing the camera in the housing. Such optional settings include assigning functions to custom
buttons (C1, C2 and C3 on a6500) and customizing menu items to include most frequently used
items.
WHEN USING THE HOUSING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Peel the transparent plastic screen protector
off the back door exterior of the housing.
2. 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 testing it in
order to make sure it is secure (image #2).
3. Open the housing (see section “Opening the
Housing”) and remove the anti-glare hood out
of the housing. Secure the anti-glare hood to
the housing by tying its secure string around the lanyard loop at the bottom left side of the
housing. 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) and then gently and carefully stretch it
downwards to install it on the bottom rail, making sure it’s sitting securely on both upper and
lower rails (image #4).
Image #2
Image #3
Image #4

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4. Installing the Extended Shutter Trigger – When mounting the housing on a tray & handle or tray
& arm system, you might consider replacing the shutter release trigger with the extended
replacement trigger included in the package. The extended trigger provides easier access to the
shutter release when an arm or handle are mounted next to the housing. To replace the shutter
release trigger with the extended one included, complete the following steps:
a. Place the housing on a protected surface.
b. Identify the Extended Shutter Release Kit (image #5).
c. Using the screwdriver included in the kit, remove the screw that secures the shutter
release trigger (image #6). Store it safely, although a spare screw is included in the kit.
d. Remove the trigger by pulling it out and away from the housing (image #7). Note that
once the trigger has been removed, the control metal shaft can be accidently pushed
in, resulting with the spring in the interior of the control slightly moving out of place
and thus disabling proper operation of the control. Therefore, make sure not to push
the control shaft into the housing. Store the removed trigger for possible future use.
e. Install the replacement extended trigger on the exposed metal shaft of the control by
aligning the protrusion featured on the control with the shape of the shaft (image #8).
Image #5
Image #6
Image #7
Image #8

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f. Using your finger, apply slight counterforce on the control inside the housing to prevent
the shaft from being pushed into the housing while installing the replacement extended
trigger.
g. Using the screwdriver, install the screw in
order to secure the replacement extended
trigger in place (image #9).
h. Install the camera inside the housing (see
section “Install the Camera”) and test the
housing shutter release control to ensure
it properly activates the camera shutter
release button.
i. Note that if encountering problems with
operation of the control upon completing
the replacement, the spring featured on the interior of the control might have accidently
moved out of place. This being the case, remove the shutter release trigger again, gently
push the metal shaft of the control
towards the housing, rearrange the spring
inside the housing so it sits entirely below
the black plastic lever of the control
(image #10), push the control metal shaft
back out and reinstall the trigger.
CONVERTING THE HOUSING FOR USE WITH SONY a6300
When using the housing to accommodate the a6300, a few simple steps should be followed in order to
convert the housing to fit this camera. Please follow the instructions below prior to installing the
camera inside the housing. Alternatively, this conversion can be carried out by an authorized Fantasea
dealer or a Fantasea service center.
An a6300 conversion kit is included in the package. All conversion components mentioned below should
be extracted from this kit. It is best to mark and store all components removed from the housing during
this conversion process for possible future use. Note that 5 extra e-clips are included in the kit, in case
any of the e-clips removed get lost during the conversion. Once conversion is complete, test the housing
by installing the camera inside (see section “Installing the Camera”) and activating all housing controls
to ensure they can be all easily and properly be operated.
Image #7
Image #9
Image #10

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1. C1 button –
a. Open the housing (see section “Opening the Housing”) and identify the interior component
of the C1 button – a black lever secured to the control shaft with an e-clip (small metal clip)
(image #11).
b. Using a screwdriver or a similar tool, gently remove the e-clip featured at the bottom of the
black lever (image #12). Make sure you’re removing the e-clip that is positioned beneath the
lever rather than above it, as removing the e-clip above the lever will damage the watertight
seal of the control. Also, make sure not to cause any damage to the housing when using
sharp tools.
c. Gently remove the lever by pulling it down, out and away from the control shaft using your
fingers. You might find it easier to do so when depressing the control from out of the
housing.
d. Store the e-clip and lever removed for possible future use.
e. Identify the thin black plastic tube included in the conversion kit (image #13).
f. Install the black plastic tube on the control by pushing it upwards against the exposed metal
shaft of the control, so that the metal shaft is fully inserted inside the black plastic tube
(image #14).
Image #11 Image #12
Image #13 Image #14