Fantasea Line FG7X III VACUUM User manual

FG7X
for Canon
Instruction Manual
FG7X III R Housing
Instruction Manual
Fantasea Line
FG7X
III R Housing
(Cat. No. 1372)
for Canon
G7 X Mark III
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DISCLAIMER
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INTRODUCTION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
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INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
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IDENTIFICATION OF HO
USING PARTS
SETTING UP THE HOUSING
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PREPARING THE CAMERA
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PREPARING THE HOUSING
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OPENING THE HOUSING
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CHECKING THE O-RING
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INSTALLING THE CAMERA
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CLOSING THE HOUSING
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REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM T
HE
USING THE CAMERA BUILT-IN FLASH
FANTASEA HYBRID VACU
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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EXTERNAL FLASHES
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LENS ACCESSORIES
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
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DISCLAIMER
While every effort has been made in order to ensure that the information included in this instruction
manua
l 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
written permission of Fantasea Line. Fantasea Line makes no warranties aside from limited product
warranty as described at the end of this manual.
INTRODUCTION
General Information
The FG7X III R Housing features
a stylish and ergonomic
Mark III digital camera. The
FG7X III R
function, style and durability. It is depth rated to 60m/200 feet and
labeled controls. The Fantasea
FG7X III R
The FG7X III R 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 photog
have the option of capturing the action of
boating, surfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking and camping. The
protects the camera from
water, sand, dust, frost
occurrences. The FG7X III R Housing
was designed to
enabling photographers to enhance the quality of their images.
Note
Please read this manual carefully
Housing
. Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have
read it.
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While every effort has been made in order to ensure that the information included in this instruction
l 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.
a stylish and ergonomic
design, specifically created for the
FG7X III R
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
FG7X III R
is the ultimate waterproof home for the
Canon
is ideal for outdoor and underwater photography. Underwater photographers can
dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world, while outdoor photog
have the option of capturing the action of
outdoor and water
sports activities, such as
boating, surfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking and camping. The
FG7X III R Housing
is shock resistant and
water, sand, dust, frost
, impact, as well as
other damaging elements
was designed to
be compatible with a complete accessory s
enabling photographers to enhance the quality of their images.
Please read this manual carefully
in order to properly operate the
. Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have
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While every effort has been made in order to ensure that the information included in this instruction
l 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
be copied, translated or reproduced without the prior
written permission of Fantasea Line. Fantasea Line makes no warranties aside from limited product
design, specifically created for the
Canon G7 X
is manufactured to the highest professional standards of
ergonomically designed and
Canon
G7 X Mark III.
is ideal for outdoor and underwater photography. Underwater photographers can
dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world, while outdoor photog
raphers also
sports activities, such as
paddle sports, sailing,
is shock resistant and
other damaging elements
and harmful
be compatible with a complete accessory s
ystem,
in order to properly operate the
FG7X III R
. Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have

Features & Specifications

M16 port for optional Vacuum Safety System*
 Moisture detector and alarm
included
 Depth rated to 60m/200 feet
 Ergonomic design

Made from durable injection molded Polycarbonate

Full access to all essential camera controls & functions with cle
 Shock resistant
 Double O-ring seal

Special mount for lighting accessories

Removable double fiber optic cable connection
 Removable flash diffuser

Easy and secure installation of camera
 Removable anti-
glare hood for the LCD screen
 Port Cover

Dedicated video control button for easy video filming in any shooting mode

Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories

Weight (with camera on land): 1,134g

Weight (without camera on land): 830g

Dimensions (without accessories):

Manufacturer's warranty included
* Vacuum valve and vacuum pump are
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M16 port for optional Vacuum Safety System*
included
Made from durable injection molded Polycarbonate
Full access to all essential camera controls & functions with cle
arly marked controls
Special mount for lighting accessories
Removable double fiber optic cable connection
Easy and secure installation of camera
glare hood for the LCD screen
Dedicated video control button for easy video filming in any shooting mode
Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories
Weight (with camera on land): 1,134g
Weight (without camera on land): 830g
Dimensions (without accessories):
16.5 x 14.5 x 13 cm \ 6.5 x 5.7 x
5.1 inch (W x D x H)
Manufacturer's warranty included
* Vacuum valve and vacuum pump are
not included
with this housing and can be ordered separately.
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arly marked controls
5.1 inch (W x D x H)
with this housing and can be ordered separately.

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
1
.
FG7X III R
Housing
2.
Removable flash diffuser with se
3. Hand lanyard
4. Silicone grease
5. Anti-glare hood
for LCD screen
6. Screwdriver
2
4
Camera not included
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INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
Removable flash diffuser with se
cure line
for LCD screen
7
.
Silica gel packs
8. O-
ring remover
9.
Spare back door O
10.
Diffuser quick release secure string
(housing side)
11.
Lens Port Cover
1
5
7
8
3
1
0
1
1
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Silica gel packs
ring remover
Spare back door O
-ring seal
Diffuser quick release secure string
(housing side)
Lens Port Cover
6
9

IDENTIFICATION
OF HOUSING PARTS
Top of Housing -
Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page
Note
1.
Please refer to the
detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera controls and
functions.
2.
It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the
control
1
.
Zoom Control
2
.
Shutter Release
3
.
On/Off
4
.
Mode Dial
5
.
Exposure
Compensation
Dial
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OF HOUSING PARTS
Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page
Please refer to the
Canon G7 X Mark III
camera instruction
detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera controls and
functions.
It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the
control
s topside before using these controls underwater.
6
.
Cold Shoe Mount
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Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page
camera instruction
manual for
detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera controls and
It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the
s topside before using these controls underwater.

Numbered descriptions below refer
to corresponding numbers on
1. Zoom Control –
Turning this control ac
a. In Shooting Mode –
i. Turn the zoom
control
ii.
Turn the zoom control
area of the frame
b. In Playback Mode -
use the zoom control as an index or playback lever.
2. Shutter Release – A
ctivates the camera shutter release button
picture.
3. On/Off -
Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button
4. Mode Dial – Turn this dial
to change
Important Notice! It is
recommended
camera inside the housing.
Please
5. Exposure Compensation Dial -
to the opposite direction.
a. In order to set a higher
exposure compensation value, rotate the exposure compensation dial
clockwise.
b. In order to set a lower
exposure compensation value, rotate the exposure compensation dial
counterclockwise.
6. Cold-
Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories
on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further information regarding such
connectors, please visit the Fantasea website
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to corresponding numbers on
the top housing
graphic
Turning this control ac
tivates the camera zoom button.
control
clockwise to zoom out, increasin
g the area visible in the frame.
Turn the zoom control
counterclockwise 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
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 mode dial
s
Please
refer to the section “Installing the Camera
” for
Rotating this knob operates the camera’s Exposure Compensation
exposure compensation value, rotate the exposure compensation dial
exposure compensation value, rotate the exposure compensation dial
Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories
- Enables mounting a flash,
video 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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graphic
(previous page):
g the area visible in the frame.
the subject fills a larger
to be taken.
use the zoom control as an index or playback lever.
and auto focus prior to taking
the
and turns the camera on/off
.
s
prior to installing the
” for
more information.
Rotating this knob operates the camera’s Exposure Compensation
Dial
exposure compensation value, rotate the exposure compensation dial
exposure compensation value, rotate the exposure compensation dial
video light,
torch or focus light
on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further information regarding such

Front Side of Housing -
Corresponding numbered descriptions are found
7. Fiber Optic Cable Plate-
a. When installed
on the housing, the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted
inside it allow for an ea
instructions, please refer to the section “
b.
Remove the fiber optic cable plate from the housing in order to make use of the internal
camera
flash during your dive. In order
adaptors installed inside the plate and pull the plate upwards till it is removed from its slot.
Note that
when photographing using the camera built
accessory should be
installed, or else unwanted shading will occur in most images taken.
c.
Make sure the fiber optic cable plate i
avoid losing it during the dive.
d.
If using only one external flash
place to block any light coming out of the exposed adaptor hole.
11
.
Tripod Mounting Screw Holes
(bottom)
12.
Lanyard Loop
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Corresponding numbered descriptions are found
below the image
on the housing, the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted
inside it allow for an ea
sy attachment of 2 fiber optic cables to the housing. For further
instructions, please refer to the section “
External Flashes”.
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
installed, or else unwanted shading will occur in most images taken.
Make sure the fiber optic cable plate i
s secured to the housing by its secure line
avoid losing it during the dive.
If using only one external flash
, make sure the second fi
ber optic cable adaptor remains in its
place to block any light coming out of the exposed adaptor hole.
Tripod Mounting Screw Holes
(bottom)
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below the image
on the housing, the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted
sy attachment of 2 fiber optic cables to the housing. For further
Remove the fiber optic cable plate from the housing in order to make use of the internal
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.
in flash only, the flash diffuser
installed, or else unwanted shading will occur in most images taken.
s secured to the housing by its secure line
in order to
ber optic cable adaptor remains in its
7. Fiber Optic
Cable Plate
9
.
Control Ring
10
.
Lens Port
8
.
Flash Up Switch
(on side)

8. Flash Up Switch - Rotat
ing this control
up the camera built-in flash.
Note that once th
disabled again using the Flash
/ Right
Rotating the Flash Up Switch
counter
9. Control Ring –
Rotating this knob activates the function that you have assigned to the Control Ring.
Please refer to the camera instruction manual to assign a function to the Control Ring.
Important Notice!
The preferred Control Ring function should be assigned
inserting the c
amera into the housing
not be
accessible through the housing
10. Lens Port-
The housing lens port
“wet”
accessory filters and lenses
filters. In order to maintain the threads of the lens port, it is recommended to apply a small amount
of silicone grease to the threads on the housing
For a selection of lens accessories available, visit the Fantasea website
11. Tripod Mounting Screw Holes
–
addition
of various image enhancement accessories
any one of 3 adjustment positions, you can better determine how and where to position the housing
on the tray.
This configuration also allows for the use of 2 set screws for the tray mount, thereby
preventing any swiveling of the housing on the
12. Lanyard Loops – The 4 lanyard
Hand Strap to the housing, as well as to secure accessories using snap cords or secure strings.
Important Notice
Screws longer than 7mm should not be screwed into the
Mounting Plate, as they might damage the plate and housing.
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ing this control
clockwise (pulling it towards the back of the housing)
Note that once th
e camera built-
in flash has been popped up, it can be
/ Right
control and selecting “flash disabled” on the flash mode menu
counter
clockwise will not have any effect on the built
Rotating this knob activates the function that you have assigned to the Control Ring.
Please refer to the camera instruction manual to assign a function to the Control Ring.
The preferred Control Ring function should be assigned
on the camera
amera into the housing
, as in various shooting modes,
Control Ring assignment
accessible through the housing
.
The housing lens port
features a 67mm thread and it’s
compatible with a wide vari
accessory filters and lenses
, including macro lenses, wide angle lenses and color correction
filters. In order to maintain the threads of the lens port, it is recommended to apply a small amount
of silicone 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 positions, you can better determine how and where to position the housing
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.
loops featured on 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.
Screws longer than 7mm should not be screwed into the
Mounting Plate, as they might damage the plate and housing.
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clockwise (pulling it towards the back of the housing)
will pop-
in flash has been popped up, it can be
control and selecting “flash disabled” on the flash mode menu
.
clockwise will not have any effect on the built
-in flash.
Rotating this knob activates the function that you have assigned to the Control Ring.
Please refer to the camera instruction manual to assign a function to the Control Ring.
on the camera
prior to
Control Ring assignment
might
compatible with a wide vari
ety of
, including macro lenses, wide angle lenses and color correction
filters. In order to maintain the threads of the lens port, it is recommended to apply a small amount
port and on the accessory lens prior to installation.
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Enable mounting the housing on a tray, thereby
allowing for the
underwater photo system
. By choosing
any one of 3 adjustment positions, you can better determine how and where to position the housing
This configuration also allows for the use of 2 set screws for the tray mount, thereby
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.
Screws longer than 7mm should not be screwed into the
housing Tripod
Mounting Plate, as they might damage the plate and housing.

Back Side of Housing -
Corresponding numbered
13. M16 Port –
Allows installing the
Hybrid Vacuum Safety System
is
which allows confirming the watertight seal of the housing prior and during the dive
Note that the FG7X III
R Housing
which allow use of the
Moisture Detector
System,
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 Vacuum Valve
and Pump. F
or further information a
Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
Important Notice
Prior to
opening
using the Vacuum Valve.
13
.
M16 Port
19
.
Macro / MF/
Left
20
.
Quick Set /
Menu Set /
Control Dial
25
.
Anti
-
Glare
Hood
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Corresponding numbered
descriptions are found
below the image
Allows installing the
Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System
valve on the housing. The
is
an optional pre-dive
vacuum test and leak detector
which allows confirming the watertight seal of the housing prior and during the dive
R Housing
includes several components of the
Hybrid Vacuum Safety System,
Moisture Detector
. However, in or
der 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 Vacuum Valve
or further information a
nd installation instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea
Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
opening
a vacuumed housing, the vacuum
should be
using the Vacuum Valve.
14
.
AE Lock
24. Playback
22
23
.
Menu
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below the image
valve on the housing. The
vacuum test and leak detector
safety system,
which allows confirming the watertight seal of the housing prior and during the dive
.
Hybrid Vacuum Safety System,
der to make use of the
Vacuum Safety
a Vacuum Valve (and Vacuum Pump) should be separately ordered and installed
. For
smooth and safe operation of the system, make sure to order the original Fantasea Vacuum Valve
nd installation instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea
should be
released
15
.
Movie Button
1
6. Drive Mode /
Delete / Up
AE Lock
17
.
Flash/
Right
18
.
INFO / Down
21
.
Latch Dial
22
.
Latch Dial Lock

14. AE Lock –
Pushing this control activates the cam
15. Movie (Video Control) Button
–
a.
Push the Movie button in any shooting mode to start recording a video. The camera beeps
once as recording begins and the record symbol (REC) appears with the elapsed time.
a.
Push the Movie button agai
Multi-Selector buttons (16-20)
16. Drive Mode / Delete / Up –
Pushing this control activates the camera’s Drive Mode /
button.
17. Flash / Right –
Pushing this control activates the camera’s Flash Mode / Right button
18. Info / Down –
Pushing this control activates the camera’s
19. Macro / MF / Left –
Pushing this control activates the camera’s Macro / Left button.
20.
Quick Set / Menu Set / Control Dial
a. In shooting mode, p
ushing this control
be customized as described in the camera’s instruction manual
b.
When browsing through camera menus, pushing this control activates the camera Menu Set
(confirm selection) button.
c. Rotating this control oper
ates the camera Control Dial
navigate through menus and other functions assigned to this dial.
21. Latch Dial –
This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed, when locked fully
into place. F
or further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing
the Housing”.
22. Latch Dial Lock (red lever) -
Ensures the secure dial doesn’t accidently open during the dive.
further instructions, please refer to the sections "O
23. Menu –
Pushing this control activates the camera menu button
24. Playback –
Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to review images or
videos stored on the memory card.
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Pushing this control activates the cam
era’s AE Lock button.
–
Push the Movie button in any shooting mode to start recording a video. The camera beeps
once as recording begins and the record symbol (REC) appears with the elapsed time.
Push the Movie button agai
n in order to stop recording.
Pushing this control activates the camera’s Drive Mode /
Pushing this control activates the camera’s Flash Mode / Right button
Pushing this control activates the camera’s
INFO
/ Down button.
Pushing this control activates the camera’s Macro / Left button.
Quick Set / Menu Set / Control Dial
–
ushing this control
give
s you access to commonly used functions, which can
be customized as described in the camera’s instruction manual
.
When browsing through camera menus, pushing this control activates the camera Menu Set
ates the camera Control Dial
, thereby enabling to alter exposure values,
navigate through menus and other functions assigned to this dial.
This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed, when locked fully
or further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing
Ensures the secure dial doesn’t accidently open during the dive.
further instructions, please refer to the sections "O
pening the Housing” and “Closing the Housing”.
Pushing this control activates the camera menu button
.
Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to review images or
videos stored on the memory card.
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Push the Movie button in any shooting mode to start recording a video. The camera beeps
once as recording begins and the record symbol (REC) appears with the elapsed time.
Pushing this control activates the camera’s Drive Mode /
Delete / Up
Pushing this control activates the camera’s Flash Mode / Right button
.
/ Down button.
Pushing this control activates the camera’s Macro / Left button.
s you access to commonly used functions, which can
When browsing through camera menus, pushing this control activates the camera Menu Set
, thereby enabling to alter exposure values,
This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed, when locked fully
or further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing
Ensures the secure dial doesn’t accidently open during the dive.
For
pening the Housing” and “Closing the Housing”.
Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to review images or

25. Removable Anti-Glare Hood –
The anti
shooting in bright conditions. It can be removed and installed during the dive.
instructions, please refer to the section “Preparing the Housing”.
SETTING
UP THE HOU
PREPARING THE CAMERA
1. Install a (preferably empty)
memory card
battery inside the camera.
2. Remove the camera strap f
rom the camera if one was installed.
3.
Rotate the Mode Dial so the Auto shooting mode is selected a
the left of the wheel.
This will allow for the camera and housing mode dials to be aligned, so the
housing mode dial will
indicate the proper mode selected by the camera
4.
It is recommended to program the camera to the
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
transparent plastic
b.
Install the hand lanyard on the housing by
bottom right of the housing (fa
in order
to make sure it is secure
c. Ins
tall the housing side of the diffuser quick release secure
upper rectangular loop
Plate secure string is attached to
assembled and then there is no need for installation.
Note
It is important that
empty (no camera installed inside)
watertight seal
periods of storage.
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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.
instructions, please refer to the section “Preparing the Housing”.
UP THE HOU
SING
memory card
(16 GB+ capacity recommended)
and a fully charged
rom the camera if one was installed.
Rotate the Mode Dial so the Auto shooting mode is selected a
nd aligned with the white mark on
This will allow for the camera and housing mode dials to be aligned, so the
indicate the proper mode selected by the camera
dial.
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.
When using the housing for the first time
-
transparent plastic
screen protector off the back door ex
terior
Install the hand lanyard on the housing by
inserting it through the lanyard loop on the
bottom right of the housing (fa
cing from back), then pulling
it through itself and test
to make sure it is secure
(image #1).
tall the housing side of the diffuser quick release secure
line
by tying it around the
upper rectangular loop
at the top
left side of the housing, where the Fiber Optic Cable
Plate secure string is attached to
as well (image #2).
Please note that this line
assembled and then there is no need for installation.
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 transport and
periods of storage.
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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
and a fully charged
nd aligned with the white mark on
This will allow for the camera and housing mode dials to be aligned, so the
most frequently used underwater photo mode,
terior
of the housing.
inserting it through the lanyard loop on the
it through itself and test
ing it
by tying it around the
left side of the housing, where the Fiber Optic Cable
Please note that this line
may come
carried out with the housing
in order to verify that the housing
has not been affected during transport and
after long

d.
If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System, install the vacuum valve on the
housing. Please refer to the “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for instructions.
e. Open the housing (
see
System”)
and remove the anti
to the housing by tying its secure string
left side of the housing.
back of the housing. First install the anti
gently and carefully stretch it downwards
sitting se
curely on both upper and lower
f. It is important that a
first dive with the housing is
order to verify that the housing watertight seal has n
and after
long periods of storage
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If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System, install the vacuum valve on the
housing. Please refer to the “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for instructions.
see
section “Opening the Housing”
and “Hybrid Vacuum Safety
and remove the anti
-glare hood out of the housing.
Secure the anti
to the housing by tying its secure string
around the lower re
ctangular loop at the bottom
left side of the housing.
Install the anti-glare hood over the 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
curely 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 n
ot been affected during transport
long periods of storage
.
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If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System, install the vacuum valve on the
housing. Please refer to the “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for instructions.
and “Hybrid Vacuum Safety
Secure the anti
-glare hood
ctangular loop at the bottom
glare hood r
ails at the
glare hood over the top rail (image #3) and then
to install it on the bottom rail
, making sure it’s
made without the camera in
ot been affected during transport
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4

OPENING THE HOUSING
1. Pull the small red tab located
at
housing)
, as indicated by the arrow direction (image #
2. While hold
ing the lock dial up, turn the latch
located at the top of the latch and cannot be turned any
apply any force.
3. Care
fully open the back side of the housing.
4.
Note that when opening the housing for the first time or
increased resistance might be encountered.
and
to leave it slightly open when transporting by air
Important Notice
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released
using the Vacuum Valve. For further instructions, please refer to the
section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
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at
the bottom of the latch dial outwards (
up and
, as indicated by the arrow direction (image #
5).
There is no need to apply any force.
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
fully 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 the housing
to leave it slightly open when transporting by air
.
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released
using the Vacuum Valve. For further instructions, please refer to the
section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
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5
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up and
away from the
There is no need to apply any force.
until the red latch tab is
There is no need to
after airplane trips
,
not to lock the housing
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released
using the Vacuum Valve. For further instructions, please refer to the
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6

CHECKING THE O-RING
1.
Prior to each closure of the housing, the
is any debris present, in
cluding dirt, sand, dust, hair
ensure a proper watertight seal.
2. In order to clean the black O-
ring, first remove it from the housing:
a. Insert the O-
ring remover between the
seated in (image #7).
b.
Slip the tip of the inserted O
doesn’t get damaged
(image #
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 wit
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
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
with the watertight seal
of the
5. When replacing the O-
ring, place it back into the groove starting at one corner and gently pressing it
into the groove all around the housing until it is all seated in the groove and no part of it is sticking
up or out of the groove.
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Prior to each closure of the housing, the
back door black O-
ring should be visually inspected. If there
cluding dirt, sand, dust, hair
or any other matter, i
t must be cleaned to
ensure a proper watertight seal.
ring, first remove it from the housing:
ring remover between the
black O-ring and the groove it is
Slip the tip of the inserted O
-ring remover below the black O-
ring, while making sure the O
(image #
8).
ring with your fingertips in order to remove it from the groove.
ring is a simple matter of wiping it wit
h a da
mp, soft cloth to remove the
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
.
Apply a slight layer of silicone grease on the
black O-ring. Please note t
hat the amount of lubrication
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
of the
housing.
ring, place it back into the groove starting at one corner and gently pressing it
into the groove all around the housing until it is all seated in the groove and no part of it is sticking
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7
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ring should be visually inspected. If there
t must be cleaned to
ring, while making sure the O
-ring
ring with your fingertips in order to remove it from the groove.
mp, soft cloth to remove the
foreign
Be careful the cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also
hat the amount of lubrication
ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction, so it does not
in some cases might
interfere
ring, place it back into the groove starting at one corner and gently pressing it
into the groove all around the housing until it is all seated in the groove and no part of it is sticking
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8

6. The white O-ring
featured on the back side of
the front door should be visually inspected
prior to each dive. If there is any debris
present, gently wipe the area with a soft
microfiber cloth in order to cleanse it.
7. The white O-
ring featured on the back side of
the fron
t door shouldn’t be removed unless
it’s damaged.
8. If the white O-
ring is removed and replaced,
note that it is not symmetrical and should be
inserted with its
rounded edge
(into its seat) and its
pointed edge
outward
(image #9). Improper installation of
the white O-
ring may affect housing
functionality and watertight seal.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
Since the FG7X III R Housing is
specifically designed for the
the camera in the housing
is quite simple.
1. Make sure the camer
a is turned off
2.
Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside (image #
inserting 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.
3. T
ake special care not to touch or damage the
camera. The board
is located inside the housing on the inne
opposite the l
atch dial (image #
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featured on the back side of
the front door should be visually inspected
prior to each dive. If there is any debris
present, gently wipe the area with a soft
microfiber cloth in order to cleanse it.
ring featured on the back side of
t door shouldn’t be removed unless
ring is removed and replaced,
note that it is not symmetrical and should be
rounded edge
facing inward
pointed edge
facing
(image #9). Improper installation of
ring may affect housing
functionality and watertight seal.
specifically designed for the
Canon G7 X Mark III
digital camera
is quite simple.
a is turned off
.
Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside (image #
inserting 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
is located inside the housing on the inne
r right side of the housing
atch dial (image #
11).
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digital camera
, installing
Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside (image #
10). Avoid
inserting one side of the camera prior to the other, as this will make the installation difficult and
when installing the
r right side of the housing
,
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9

4. If in
serting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to prevent moisture, it is best to insert it
on the left side of the camera
,
mounts,
where it doesn’t interfere with proper housing operation.
that the silica gel pack doesn’t stick out, or else it might interfere with the watertight seal of the
housing.
5.
If making use of the Vacuum System, make sure it is fully charged and turn it on prior to closing
the h
ousing (see section “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”).
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serting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to prevent moisture, it is best to insert it
,
in the slot midway up between the two
rubber shock absorber
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
If making use of the Vacuum System, make sure it is fully charged and turn it on prior to closing
ousing (see section “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”).
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serting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to prevent moisture, it is best to insert it
rubber shock absorber
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
If making use of the Vacuum System, make sure it is fully charged and turn it on prior to closing
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0
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1
SIGNAL BOARD

CLOSING THE HOUSING
1.
If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System, turn the vacuum system on using the power
switch on the Signal Board
prior to closing the housing
System”).
2. Turn the latch dial so that the
small red tab located on
of the housing (image #12).
3.
Carefully close the back door of the housing, pushing it against the front door
there is nothing sticking out of the housing or impairing the smooth closure of the back door
Then firmly press the back
door against the forward section of the housing.
4.
Turn the secure dial clockwise till the lock dial
towards the bottom of the housing
5.
Gently try pulling the back door awa
be impossible to open the back door.
6. Visually inspect the black O-
ring
sure it isn’t twisted or out of the groove and that no fo
such as secure lines,
sand, grit, hairs or any other foreign substance.
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If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System, turn the vacuum system on using the power
prior to closing the housing
(see section “Hybrid Vacuum Safety
small red tab located on
the latch
is pointed towards the fro
Carefully close the back door of the housing, pushing it against the front door
there is nothing sticking out of the housing or impairing the smooth closure of the back door
door against the forward section of the housing.
Turn the secure dial clockwise till the lock dial
clicks. The small red tab
should then be pointed
towards the bottom of the housing
(image #13).
Gently try pulling the back door awa
y from the front door. If the housing is properly closed, it should
be impossible to open the back door.
ring
through the transparent back door
for proper closure.
sure it isn’t twisted or out of the groove and that no fo
reign matter has been caught in the seal
sand, grit, hairs or any other foreign substance.
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If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System, turn the vacuum system on using the power
(see section “Hybrid Vacuum Safety
is pointed towards the fro
nt side
Carefully close the back door of the housing, pushing it against the front door
, while making sure
there is nothing sticking out of the housing or impairing the smooth closure of the back door
.
should then be pointed
y from the front door. If the housing is properly closed, it should
for proper closure.
Make
reign matter has been caught in the seal
,
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3

7. Turn the camera on and
check that the
extended camera lens does 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
8.
Test housing control buttons to make sure
that 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 to the dive in
order to ensure proper operation.
9. If making use of the internal
camera
flash diffuser on the housing and attach the flash dif
avoid losing it underwater.
10.
Prior to diving with the housing, submerge it in
the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water i
11. If a Vacuum Safety System is
made use of
the housing. See “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for further instructions.
REMOVING THE CAMERA
FROM THE HOUSING
1. After use
, thoroughly rinse the housing fresh water. P
both your hands and the housing are clean and dry.
soft towel handy in
order to dry your hands and the water drops on the housing.
2.
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released using the Vacuum V
For further instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
3. When
opening the housing, it is important to hold it so the lens port is facing down. This will
prevent the camera from slipping out of the housing while being opened.
4. Open the housing as descri
bed
camera from the housing.
Take sufficient care that no water drips from your hair and body onto
the housing and camera.
USING THE CAMERA BUILT-
IN FLASH
1. The Canon G7 X Mark III
camera
subjects.
For stronger lighting, illuminating
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check that the
extended camera lens does not catch or
bend the black rubber seat on the inside of
vital that this rubber seat
does not disturb the lens (image
#14).
Test housing control buttons to make sure
that the camera was properly installed
inside the housing and that nothing
interferes with normal operation of the
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.
camera
flash, install the removable
flash diffuser on the housing and attach the flash dif
fuser quick release secure string in order to
Prior to diving with the housing, submerge it in
a shallow tub of water or
rinse tank
the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water i
made use of
, perform a pre-dive
check to confirm the watertight seal of
the housing. See “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for further instructions.
FROM THE HOUSING
, thoroughly rinse the housing fresh water. P
rior to opening the housing, make sure
both your hands and the housing are clean and dry.
It is recommended
to have a clean, dry
order to dry your hands and the water drops on the housing.
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released using the Vacuum V
For further instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
opening the housing, it is important to hold it so the lens port is facing down. This will
prevent the camera from slipping out of the housing while being opened.
bed
in the section “Opening the Housing” and
carefully remove
Take sufficient care that no water drips from your hair and body onto
IN FLASH
camera
has a built-in flash capable of illuminating
nearby underwater
For stronger lighting, illuminating
subjects that are farther away,
avoiding backscatter,
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fuser quick release secure string in order to
rinse tank
. Carefully look at
the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water i
s entering.
check to confirm the watertight seal of
the housing. See “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for further instructions.
rior to opening the housing, make sure
to have a clean, dry
and
order to dry your hands and the water drops on the housing.
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released using the Vacuum V
alve.
For further instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
opening the housing, it is important to hold it so the lens port is facing down. This will
carefully remove
the
Take sufficient care that no water drips from your hair and body onto
nearby underwater
avoiding backscatter,
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eliminating shadowing effects and photographing in deep water,
recommended. F
or further information, please refer to the section “External Flashes”
2.
In order to make use of the built
housing. I
nsert your fingers beneath the adaptors installed inside the plate and
upwards till it is removed from its slot. Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the
housing by the dedicated secure
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 effect
of the flash reflecting off
suspended particles in the water).
a.
In order to install the flash diffuser,
align it against the housing lens port so the
concave side of the flash diffuser is facing
the lens port (Image #1
b.
Gently push the flash diffuser against the
housing lens port till it clicks.
c.
Attach the flash diffuser quick release secure st
to the housing in order to avoid losing the flash diffuser underwater
d.
In order to remove the flash diffuser from the housing, gently push it outwards first from its
top and then from the bottom.
4. It is best t
o set the camera flash mode to “Flash Always” as
compositions for the purpose of
flash fires on every image taken
instruction manual for further instructions regarding such settings.
5. Rotate the Flash Up Switch
clockwise (pulling it toward the back of the housing) in order to pop up
the camera built-in flash.
6.
Note that once the camera’s buil
Right control and selecting
the
have any effect on the built-
in flash.
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eliminating shadowing effects and photographing in deep water,
an accessory slave flash is
or further information, please refer to the section “External Flashes”
In order to make use of the built
-in camera
flash, remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the
nsert your fingers beneath the adaptors installed inside the plate and
upwards till it is removed from its slot. Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the
housing by the dedicated secure
line
in order to avoid losing it during the dive.
included assists with
in flash output, increasing its
angle of coverage and decreasing the amount of
the unattractive
of the flash reflecting off
suspended particles in the water).
In order to install the flash diffuser,
hold and
align it against the housing lens port so the
concave side of the flash diffuser is facing
the lens port (Image #1
5).
Gently push the flash diffuser against the
housing lens port till it clicks.
Attach the flash diffuser quick release secure st
ring to the other side of the string connected
to the housing in order to avoid losing the flash diffuser underwater
.
In order to remove the flash diffuser from the housing, gently push it outwards first from its
top and then from the bottom.
o set the camera flash mode to “Flash Always” as
artificial light
is required in most
compositions for the purpose of
color and light reproduction. This will e
nsure the
flash fires on every image taken
regardless of ambient light available.
Please refer to the
instruction manual for further instructions regarding such settings.
clockwise (pulling it toward the back of the housing) in order to pop up
Note that once the camera’s buil
t-
in flash has been popped up it can be turned off using the
the
“Off” option. Rotating the Flash Up Switch
counterclockwise will not
in flash.
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an accessory slave flash is
or further information, please refer to the section “External Flashes”
.
flash, remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the
nsert your fingers beneath the adaptors installed inside the plate and
push the plate
upwards till it is removed from its slot. Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the
in order to avoid losing it during the dive.
ring to the other side of the string connected
In order to remove the flash diffuser from the housing, gently push it outwards first from its
is required in most
nsure the
built-in camera
Please refer to the
camera
clockwise (pulling it toward the back of the housing) in order to pop up
in flash has been popped up it can be turned off using the
Flash /
counterclockwise will not
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