Fantasea Line FG7X User manual

FG7X Housing Instruction Manual 20150101
Fantasea Line
FG7X Housing
(Cat. No. 1395)
For Canon PowerShot G7 X
Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................. 2
DISCLAIMER.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................................3
FEATURES &SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................4
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 5
IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS..................................................................................................................... 6
THE CANON G7 X DIGITAL CAMERA ..................................................................................................................... 11
SETTING UP THE HOUSING .................................................................................................................................. 12
PREPARING THE CAMERA ...................................................................................................................................................12
PREPARING THE HOUSING..................................................................................................................................................12
OPENING THE HOUSING ....................................................................................................................................................14
CHECKING THE O-RING......................................................................................................................................................14
INSTALLING THE CAMERA...................................................................................................................................................16
CLOSING THE HOUSING .....................................................................................................................................................17
REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING .....................................................................................................................18
USING THE CAMERA BUILT-IN FLASH....................................................................................................................................19
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................... 20
EXTERNAL FLASHES ...........................................................................................................................................................20
FLASH &VIDEO LIGHTING SETS...........................................................................................................................................22
LENS ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................22
HOUSING HAND GRIP STRAP...............................................................................................................................................22
COLD-SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES AND ACTION CAMS .................................................................................24
MOISTURE DETECTOR........................................................................................................................................................24
FG7X HOUSING ACCESSORY SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................25
CARE & MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................................... 26
FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 27
FANTASEA MOISTURE DETECTOR ........................................................................................................................ 28
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ..................................................................................................................................................28
SILENCING THE ALARM ......................................................................................................................................................29
REPLACING BATTERIES .......................................................................................................................................................29
REPLACING THE ALARM UNIT..............................................................................................................................................30

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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
General Information
The FG7X Housing features a stylish and ergonomic design, specifically created for the Canon G7 X digital
camera. The FG7X 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 FG7X is the ultimate waterproof home for the Canon G7 X.
The FG7X 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 FG7X Housing is shock resistant and
protects the camera from water, sand, dust, frost, impact, as well as other damaging elements and harmful
occurrences. The FG7X Housing was designed to be compatible with a complete accessory system, enabling
photographers to enhance the quality of their images.
Note
Please read this manual carefully in order to properly operate the FG7X
Housing. Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have
read it.

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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
Shock resistant
Double O-ring main seal
Special cold-shoe mount for lighting accessories, GoPro and other action cameras
Removable double fiber optic cable connection plate
Removable flash diffuser
Removable anti-glare hood for the LCD screen
Easy and secure installation of camera
Labeled controls for comfortable operation
FREE Moisture Detector, Lens Port Cover and Hand Strap
Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories
Weight (with camera on land): 1.025 kg / 2.26 lb
Weight (without camera on land): 0.725 kg / 1.6 lb
Dimensions (without accessories): 16 x 11 x 12.5 cm \ 6.3 x 4.33 x 4.92 inches (W x D x H)
Manufacturer’s warranty

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INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
1. FG7X Housing
2. Removable flash diffuser with tether
3. Silicone grease
4. Silica gel packs
5. Anti-glare hood for LCD screen
6. Lens Port Cover
7. Hand lanyard
8. Screwdriver
9. O-ring remover
10.Spare back door O-ring seal
11.Diffuser quick release tether
(housing side)
12.Hand strap
1
5
6
7
2
8
9
3
4
10
11
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IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS
Top/Front Side of Housing - Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page
Note
1. Please refer to the Canon G7 X camera instruction 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 on land before using these controls underwater.
1. Zoom Lever
2. Shutter Release
5. On/Off
4. Mode Dial
6. Cold Shoe Mount
7. Fiber Optic
Cable Plate
9. Control Ring
(star shaped
control on side)
10.Lens Port
11.Tripod Mounting Screw Holes
(bottom)
3. Exposure
Compensation
Dial
8. Flash Up Switch
(on side)

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Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the top/front housing graphic on the
previous page:
1. Zoom Lever –This control activates the camera zoom button.
a. In Shooting Mode –
i. Pull the zoom lever clockwise to zoom in, so that the subject fills a larger area of the
frame and for close-up and macro images to be taken.
ii. Push the zoom lever counterclockwise to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the
frame.
b. In Playback Mode - use the zoom lever as playback lever (index or magnify).
2. Shutter Release –Activates the camera shutter release button. Depressing the shutter release
button halfway allows the camera to focus prior to taking the picture.
3. Mode Dial –Rotate this dial while applying slight downward pressure to change shooting modes.
Important Notice! It is recommended to align housing and camera mode dials prior to installing the
camera inside the housing. Please refer to the section “Installing the Camera” for more information.
At the same time, note that shooting mode markings on the housing mode dial might 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 shooting mode selected and displayed on the camera
LCD screen. Even in such cases, since mode labels on the housing mode dial appear according to their
order on the camera mode dial, they can still assist with the amount of rotating required in order to
reach the desirable shooting mode.
4. Exposure Compensation Dial - Rotating this dial operates the camera exposure compensation dial
to the opposite direction. Note that housing exposure compensation dial directions are opposite to
camera exposure compensation dial directions when rotated.
a. In order to set a higher exposure compensation value, rotate the exposure compensation
dial counterclockwise.
b. In order to a lower exposure compensation value, rotate the exposure compensation dial
clockwise.
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.
5. On/Off- Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button and turns the camera on/off.

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6. Cold-Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories, GoPro and other Action Cameras- Enables mounting a
flash, video light, torch, focus light, GoPro and other action cameras on top of the housing by using a
dedicated connector. For further information regarding such connectors, please visit the Fantasea
website –www.fantasea.com
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 easy attachment of 2 fiber optic cables to the housing. For further
instructions, please refer to the section “External Flashes”.
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 to remove the plate, insert your fingers beneath the
adaptors installed inside the plate and pull the plate upward till it is removed from its slot.
Note that when photographing using the camera built-in flash only, the flash diffuser
accessory should be installed, or else unwanted shading will occur in most images taken.
c. Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the housing by its tether in order to avoid
losing it during the dive.
d. If using only one external flash, make sure the second fiber optic cable adaptor remains in its
place to block any light escaping from the exposed adaptor hole.
8. Flash Up Switch - Rotating this control clockwise (pulling it towards the back of the housing) will pop-
up the camera built-in flash. Note that once the camera built-in flash has been popped up, it can be
disabled again using the Flash / Right control (no. 15) and selecting “flash disabled” on the flash
mode menu. Rotating the Flash Up Switch counterclockwise will not have any effect on the built-in
flash.
9. Control Ring –Rotating this control activates the control ring around the camera lens. Your favorite
functions can be assigned to the control ring and when shooting, established settings can be changed
just by rotating the control ring.
To assign control ring functions:
a. Press the “RING FUNC.” button.
b. Browse through the options by using the control dial, multi selector buttons or control ring.
c. Press the “FUNC. SET” button to confirm your selection.
10.Lens Port- The housing lens port is compatible with a wide variety of accessory filters and lenses. For
a selection of lens accessories available, please visit the Fantasea website –www.fantasea.com

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11.Tripod Mounting Screw Holes –Enable mounting the housing on a tray, thereby allowing for the
addition of various image enhancement accessories to your underwater photo system. By choosing
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 tray.
Back Side of Housing - Corresponding numbered descriptions are found below the image
12.Ring Function Selector / Delete –
a. In shooting mode, press this button to reassign control ring functions.
b. In playback mode, press this button to delete a single image.
12.Ring Function Selector /
Delete
13.Video Button
14.Drive Mode /
Up
15.Flash /
Right
16.Display /
Down
17.Macro / Left
18.Func. Set /
Control Dial
22. Menu
19.Latch Dial
20.Latch Dial Lock
21.Mobile Device
Connection
24.Removable
Anti-Glare
Hood
23. Playback

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13.Video Button –
a. Push the Video 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.
b. Push the Video button again in order to stop recording.
Multi-Selector buttons (14-18)
14.Drive Mode / Up –Pushing this control activates the camera Drive Mode / Up button.
15.Flash / Right –Pushing this control activates the camera Flash Mode / Right button.
16.Display / Down –Pushing this control activates the camera Display / Down button.
17.Macro / Left –Pushing this control activates the camera Macro / Left button.
18.Func. Set / Control Dial –
c. Pushing this control activates the camera Func. Set (confirm selection) button.
d. Rotating this control operates the camera control dial, thereby enabling to alter exposure
values, navigate through menus and other functions assigned to this dial.
19.Latch Dial –This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed, when locked fully
into place. For further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing
the Housing”.
20.Latch Dial Lock (red lever) - 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”.
21.Mobile Device Connection –Rotating this control counterclockwise activates the camera Mobile
Device Connection button, thereby connecting the camera to a smart phone and allowing you to
share your images.
22.Menu - Pushing this control activates the camera menu button.
23.Playback –Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to review images or
videos stored on the memory card.
24.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”.

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THE CANON G7 X DIGITAL CAMERA
The Canon PowerShot G7 X is a premium high-performance
camera that puts exciting and impressive capabilities in a
sophisticated, compact package. It starts with the sensor: a
large and light-grabbing 1.0-inch, 20.2 Megapixel High-
Sensitivity CMOS sensor powered by Canon’s latest
generation DIGIC 6 Image Processor for beautifully
rendered low-light photography up to ISO 12800. The IS
lens is a f/1.8 (W)-f/2.8 (T) that puts more in your frame
while staying bright to the maximum 4.2x Optical Zoom (24mm-100mm), with a 9-blade circular aperture
diaphragm for artistic background blur, and a minimum focus range of just 5cm for precise macro
shooting. Shooting is a joy with High-Speed AF (0.14 sec.), 31 AF points, full-resolution continuous
shooting up to 6.5 fps and 1080p/60p HD video. Designed to provide stellar images, the PowerShot G7 X is
a compact digital camera powered to inspire your most impressive photography. And it delivers.
Canon G7 X Highlights
New 20.2 MP 1-inch High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor
Bright f/1.8 (W) –f/2.8 (T) 4.2 optical zoom lens (24-100mm)
Minimum focus range of 2-inch
Built-in SVGA OLED viewfinder w/ZEISS T coating
Selfie-ready multi-angle capacitive 3” touch panel LCD display
High speed auto focus (0.14 sec.)
Full HD 1080p/60p video recording capabilities
Convenient control ring, exposure dial, and mode dial got intuitive manual adjustment
NFC smartphone linking –Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi
Intelligent IS (Image Stabilization) with eight different modes for virtually shake-free images
HDR (High Dynamic Range) shooting mode for images taken in high contrast environments
ND (Neutral Density) filter for long exposure times and very wide apertures
Creative Shot mode for producing images with artistic flair

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SETTING UP THE HOUSING
PREPARING THE CAMERA
1. Install a (preferably empty) memory card (16 GB+ capacity recommended) and a fully charged
battery inside the camera.
2. Remove the camera strap from the camera if one was installed.
3. Rotate the Mode Dial so the Auto shooting mode is selected and aligned with the white mark on
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 dial.
4. It is recommended to program the camera to the most frequently used underwater photo mode,
lighting and other key settings prior to installing the camera in the housing.
PREPARING THE HOUSING
1. When using the housing for the first time-
a. Peel the transparent plastic screen protector off the back door exterior of the housing.
b. 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 #1 on the following page).
c. Install the housing side of the diffuser quick release tether by tying it around the lower
rectangular loop at the bottom left side of the housing (image #2 on the following page).
Please note that this line may come assembled, in which case there is no need for
installation.
d. Open the housing (see section “Opening the Housing” on the following page) and remove
the anti-glare hood out of the housing. Secure the anti-glare hood to the housing by tying
its tether around the lower rectangular 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
Note
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 after long
periods of storage.

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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).
e. If using a Hand Strap, install it on the two loops found at the right side of the housing.
Please refer to the section “Hand Strap” for further information.
f. 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.
Image #1
Image #2
Image #3
Image #4

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OPENING THE HOUSING
1. Pull the small red tab located at the bottom of the latch dial outwards (up and away from the
housing), as indicated by the arrow direction (image #5). There is no need to apply any force.
2. While holding the lock dial up, rotate the latch dial counterclockwise until the red latch tab is
located at the top of the latch and cannot be rotated any further (image #6). There is no need to
apply any force.
3. Carefully open the back side of the housing.
4. Note that when opening the housing for the first time or when opening it after airplane trips,
increased resistance might be encountered. Therefore, it is important not to lock the housing
and to leave it slightly open when transporting by air. A piece of paper can be installed
between the front and back doors of the housing in order to prevent the housing from
completely closing during the flight.
CHECKING THE O-RING
1. Prior to each closure of the housing, the back door black O-ring should be visually inspected.
If there is any debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, hair or any other matter, it must be
cleaned to ensure a proper watertight seal.
2. In order to clean the black O-ring, first remove it from the housing:
Image #5
Image #6

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a. Insert the O-ring remover between the black O-ring and the groove it is
seated in (image #7 on the following page).
b. Slip the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the black O-ring, while making sure
the O-ring doesn’t get damaged (image #8).
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 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 black O-ring. Please note that the amount of
lubrication required on the O-ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction,
so it does not twist or become dislodged. More grease is not necessarily better, and in some
cases might interfere with the watertight seal of the housing.
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.
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 front door shouldn’t be removed unless
it’s damaged.
Image #7
Image #8

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INSTALLING THE CAMERA
Since the FG7X Housing is specifically designed for the Canon G7 X digital camera, installing the camera in
the housing is quite simple.
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Make sure the housing Flash Up Switch is rotated all the way counterclockwise (pushed towards
the front of the housing). Failing to do so with interfere with camera installation inside the
housing.
3. Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside (image #9). Avoid
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.
4. Take special care not to touch or damage the moisture detector device when installing the
camera. The Device is located inside the housing on the inner (right) side of the housing
interior to the latch dial (image #10).
MOISTURE DETECTOR
Image #9
Image #10

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5. If inserting 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, in the slot midway up between the two rubber shock absorber
mounts, where it doesn’t interfere with proper housing operation. It is important to make sure
that the silica gel pack doesn’t stick out, or else it might interfere with the watertight seal of the
housing.
CLOSING THE HOUSING
1. Rotate the housing Control Dial
till the Auto shooting mode
symbol is positioned at the left
(image #11). Make sure not to
accidently rotate this control
any further before closing the
housing.
2. Rotate the latch dial so that the
small red tab located on the
latch is pointed towards the
front side of the housing (image #12).
3. 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.
Then firmly press the back door against the forward section of the housing.
4. Rotate 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).
Image #11
Image #12
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5. 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.
6. Visually inspect the black O-ring through the transparent back door for proper closure. Make
sure it isn’t twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught in the seal,
such as tethers, sand, grit, hairs or any other foreign substance.
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 #14).
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, install the removable
flash diffuser on the housing and attach the flash diffuser quick release tether in order to avoid
losing it underwater. Please refer to the section “Using the Built-in Camera Flash” for further
information.
10.Prior to diving with the housing, submerge it in a shallow tub of water or rinse tank. Carefully look at
the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is entering.
REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING
1. After use, thoroughly rinse the housing fresh water. Prior to opening the housing, make sure
both your hands and the housing are clean and dry. It is recommended to have a clean, dry and
soft towel handy in order to dry your hands and the water drops on the housing.
2. 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.
3. Open the housing as described in the section “Opening the Housing” 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.
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USING THE CAMERA BUILT-IN FLASH
1. The Canon G7 X has a built-in flash capable of illuminating nearby underwater subjects. For stronger
lighting, illuminating subjects that are farther away, avoiding backscatter, eliminating shadowing
effects caused by the lens port and photographing in deep water, an accessory slave flash is
recommended. For further information, please refer to the section “External Flashes”.
2. In order to make use of the built-in camera flash, remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the
housing. Insert 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
housing by the dedicated tether in order to avoid losing it during the dive.
3. The removable flash diffuser (included) assists with softening the built-in flash output, increasing its
angle of coverage and decreasing the amount of backscatter in the images (the unattractive
snowstorm effect of the flash reflecting off suspended particles in the water).
a. 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 #15).
b. Gently push the flash diffuser against the housing
lens port till it clicks.
c. Attach the flash diffuser quick release tether to
the other side of the string connected 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 starting from its top and proceeding with the bottom
part of it.
4. It is best to 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 ensure the built-in camera
flash fires on every image taken regardless of ambient light available. Please refer to the Canon G7 X
instruction manual for further instructions regarding such settings.
5. Rotate the Flash Up Switch clockwise (pulling it towards the back of the housing) in order to pop up
the camera built-in flash.
6. Note that once the camera built-in flash has been popped up, it can be disabled again using the
Flash / Right control (no. 15) and selecting “flash disabled” on the flash mode menu. Rotating the
Flash Up Switch counterclockwise will not have any effect on the built-in flash.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FOR THE FULL SELECTION OF FANTASEA ACCESSORIES COMPATIBLE WITH THE FG7X HOUSING, PLEASE
REFER TO THE FANTASEA WEBSITE –www.fantasea.com
EXTERNAL FLASHES
Underwater flashes and strobes were designed to improve the color, lighting and quality of your
underwater images. Since light and color are absorbed by water, using an external flash is recommended in
all depths, during daylight and night dives. In addition to retrieving the color and light absorbed by water,
underwater flashes also allow for creative lighting, assist in reducing the amount of backscatter and prevent
the shadowing effect caused by the housing lens port when using the built-in camera flash, especially when
accessory lenses are mounted on the housing.
The FG7X Housing can be used with underwater slave flashes. These external flashes feature a slave sensor
which triggers the external flash to fire in sync with the internal camera flash.
Most underwater slave strobes are capable of synchronizing with the internal camera flash without any
cables under certain diving conditions. They feature a slave sensor that triggers the strobe to fire in sync
with the camera built-in 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 the output of the internal camera flash. Connecting a fiber optic
cable between the internal camera flash and the slave strobe ensures full synchronization in all angles and
diving conditions.
Attaching Fiber Optic Cables to the Housing
1. When installed on the housing, the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted inside it
allow for an easy attachment of up to 2 fiber optic cables to the housing.
2. If the fiber optic cable you have features a different type of adaptor, remove this adaptor from the
end of the cable and use the adaptors included with
the FG7X Housing instead.
3. Remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the
housing. Insert your fingers beneath the adaptors
installed inside the plate and push the plate upwards
till it is removed from its slot.
4. Prior to installing the fiber optic cable on the Fiber
Optic Cable Plate, make sure that the two black
adaptors are firmly and properly installed inside the plate (image #16 on the previous page).
Image #16