Fantasea FD-50N User manual

Fantasea Line FD-50N Waterproof Housing
for the Nikon D-50N

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Introduction pg.2
Included With Housing pg.2
Camera Model pg.3
A Variety of Uses pg.3
Specifications pg.3
Controls Orientation pg.4
Control Details pg.5
Preparation of Housing before the dive
pg.8
Basic Shooting Techniques pg.13
Fantasea FD-50N Warranty pg.16
Camera Lenses and Ports pg.16
Table of Contents
Fantasea FD-50NHousing
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents pg.1
Using External Strobes pg.11
Care & Maintenance pg.12
Flood Insurance pg.17

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Introduction
Fantasea has upgraded the housing for the Nikon D-50 and the FD-50N is the
result. Improved features include, embedded optical view finder, enhanced
trigger/shutter control system, new port mounting system, zoom lens capability
and separate button for On-Off control.
Included with housing:
Welcome to the exciting world of underwater digital SLR photography. Your
purchase of the FD-50N housing for the Nikon D-50 digital camera will set
you apart from other photographers. With this system, you will enjoy the best
chance of capturing the widest variety of superior underwater images. The FD-
50N offers you the opportunity to use the exact Nikon lenses for the best
circumstances, including a choice of macro, wide angle, fisheye, and zoom
lenses. You will find the housing to be easy and instinctive to use and handle
and will have countless dives in which to experiment with the D-50's advanced
imaging capabilities. Fantasea Line Photo is pleased to offer our help with any
of your photographic needs.
The purpose of this manual to is to provide you with the basic introduction to
your FD-50N, which should get you comfortable with the housing and allow
you to get started taking great underwater images right away. We strongly urge
you to thoroughly read the Nikon D-50 instruction manual as well, to familiarize
yourself with the most common controls and settings that you will use for your
underwater photography. The FD-50N housing will permit access to most of
the important controls on the camera. To take full advantage of these features,
it is best to have a good command of what each option can do for you, so you
will know when you should use each specific control.
The FD-50N housing consists of a front and back shell that latch together
to form the housing body.
A screw in standard flat port is included. This port will accommodate the
18-55mm lens. Other optional ports are available for different lenses ( 5
inch super wide angle Dome Port, 60 mm macro/close up port and 105
mm super macro port)
Two housing handles are attached to the camera body and the base plate.
These handles are made with the standard Fantasea strobe arm mounting
shoe on the top of each one for attaching a Fantasea (or other company)
Flex arm or Ball and Joint arm for the accessory flash and/or underwater
light.
Base plate for mounting other tray and arm systems.
Zoom Control Guide Band that is attached to the camera lens.
Optical viewfinder eyepiece built into the back cover of the housing to
assist the photographer in viewing and focusing.
A five-pin TTL flash sync port to connect with the D-50's hot shoe.

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Camera model
The FD-50N is dedicated exclusively to the Nikon D-50 camera. The size and
shape of the camera, plus the location of controls for alignment with housing
controls requires this precision design. Together, the D-50 camera and FD-
50N housing offer the best combination of advanced digital photography at
an affordable price. No other camera may be used in the FD-50N housing.
A Variety of Uses:
Specifications:
Removable camera mounting tray that slides into position with the D-50
attached, positioning the camera in the exact location for perfect control
alignment.
Spare gasket
Adjustment tools
Wrist lanyard
Warranty and other documents
Instruction Manual
Silicon Grease
Port Cover
Cloth
The FD-50N is an injection molded polycarbonate housing
The main seal between front and back halves is a compression gasket
The ports are sealed when mounted by a radial O-ring
Controls use stainless steel shafts and springs
Controls are sealed by double O-rings
Control knobs and buttons are made of molded polycarbonate
Latches are stainless steel
Handles are made of molded polycarbonate
Flash sync port is a standard five-pin Nikonos type TTL connector
The Fantasea FD-50N has a maximum working depth rating of 200' (60m)
The Fantasea FD-50N housing is more than just an underwater camera
system. It protects the D-50 against damage from such environmental
conditions as rain, snow, dust, sand, and dirt. It is perfect protection for
active outdoor sports, where these elements would normally not allow an
advanced camera like the D-50 to be used without danger of damage. The
lightweight, compact housing and handles make it easy to hold and use
while sailing, fishing, kayaking, backpacking, or just for fun at the beach
or around the pool. It will also provide a valuable tool for many commercial,
industrial, and medical applications, because it is impervious to most liquids,
and sprays.

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Controls Orientation
Top and Front of Housing:
Back & Right Side of Housing:
Delete Control
ISO Sensitivity/Menu Control
Auto Bracketing/
Advance E-mode Control
Latching Buckles
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Playback Control
Command Dial
AE-L/AF-L Control
Four Way Multi-Control
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White Balance/Image Control
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Viewfinder
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4Main Shutter Release Control
[Trigger]
1Flash Sync Port
LCD Control
Panel Illuminator
On-Off Control
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5
8Exposure Mode
Control Dial
Zoom Port
Control
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Handles
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Control Details:
The following is a partial list of the most common uses of housing and camera
controls. For the full list of camera functions and settings accessed by each
control, you should consult your D-50 camera instruction manual.
Please note that some of the FD-50N housing controls are designed to operate
more than one camera control. The command dial and sub-command dial will
perform multiple functions when operated in conjunction with other
camera/housing controls.
1. Flash Sync Port:
3. Handles:
Ergonomically located for easy gripping and access to controls. Strobe
arms can be mounted on the base shoe on top of each handle.
Connect any standard five-pin Nikonos type sync cord to this bulkhead
connector.
Align the index dots to correctly position cord to seat in flash port.
Push down on cord to seat the O-ring seal, and make connection with the
five pins.
Tighten collar on sync cord to insure cord does not come loose or separates
while underwater or during use.
This button activates the zoom lens of the camera.
2. Zoom Port Control:
Attach the Zoom Control Guide Ring to the lens. This is attached using the
Velcro strip. Insure that the projected nub is directly on the bottom.
The camera and tray are inserted in such a way that the nub of the Zoom
Control Guide Ring is sandwiched between the two projections found on
the lens port. All are pointed a downward direction. The Zoom Control is
operated when camera is installed in housing is this manner using button #2
4. Main Shutter Release Control [Trigger] :
The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus
and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will
remain locked while the shutter-release button is kept in this position. To
take the picture, press the shutter-release trigger [of the housing] the rest
of the way down.

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Rotate housing control over camera exposure compensation control.
Press button and rotate command dial to choose amount of compensation.
Rotate housing control over camera Light Meter control.
Press button and rotate command dial to choose Matrix Metering, Center
Weighted Metering, or Spot Metering.
6. Light Meter/Exposure Compensation Control: Dual Control Swivel Button:
The Control Panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will be
Illuminated.
7. On-Off Control:
Push down and rotate housing control to change camera's main exposure
modes. Choose Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program, or
any of several Scene Modes.
8. Exposure Mode Control Dial:
11. Four-Way Multi-Control:
Press Up and Down buttons to scroll through Menu options.
Press Left and Right buttons to make menu settings and confirm settings.
Use Left and Right buttons in Playback mode to scroll through images
recorded on memory card.
9. Command Dial:
Rotating dial independently changes Shutter Speeds in M or S exposure
mode.
Rotating dial independently while in P mode shifts the program exposure
into flexible program, and changes the combination of shutter speeds
and apertures.
Rotating while pushing other control buttons affects:
Flash Mode
Light Meters
Exposure Compensation
Auto Bracketing Set or Cancel
Advance Mode
ISO Sensitivity setting
White Balance Mode
Image Size
10. AE-L/AF-L Control:
Press and Hold the AE-L/AF-L button to lock exposure and focus prior to
recomposing a scene. The original exposure value and focus distance will
remain set after re-composition.

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12. Delete Control:
Press Delete Button once to activate delete function
Press Delete Button a second time to confirm your decision to delete
the image shown in the LCD Monitor
Press the Playback button again, or depress the shutter release button
half way to turn off the LCD Monitor and return to Shooting Mode.
Press Playback button to turn on LCD Monitor and show last image
recorded on card.
Use the Four-Way Multi-Control to scroll through images on card until
you find the one you want to consider for deletion.
13. Playback Control:
Press housing Playback button to activate LCD monitor in Playback
mode.
View any image on memory card by scrolling with the left and right
arrows on the Four Way Multi-Control.
Press housing Playback button once more, or depress shutter release
half way to turn LCD monitor off.
14. White Balance/Image Control:
Press button and rotate Command Dial to choose Image Quality. Choose
from Raw, Fine, Normal, Basic, or Raw & Basic options.
Press button and rotate Sub-Command Dial to choose Image Size.
Choose Large, Medium, or Small Image size.
Rotate housing control over camera White Balance control.
Press button and rotate Command Dial to choose Auto White Balance
Mode or specific Modes for the situation.
Press button and rotate Sub-Command Dial to choose a White Balance
Compensation value to deviate from the camera's normal value setting in
each White Balance Mode.
Rotate housing control over camera Quality control
15. ISO Sensitivity/Menu Control:
Rotate housing control over camera ISO Sensitivity control.
Press button and rotate command dial to choose from ISO sensitivity
settings between 200 and 1600.
Rotate housing control over camera Menu control.
Use Four Way Multi-Control to navigate through menus and make
setting choices.

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Preparation of Housing Before the Dive
Mount Housing Port:
Makeing common or required camera settings.
Prior to inserting camera in housing, it is recommended that Menu option
settings be made according to the preferences of the user. Most of these
choices are ones that will remain unchanged for most of the time while
diving, and therefore it will be more convenient and less time consuming to
make the settings prior to diving.
Built into the back cover of the housing to assist the photographer in viewing
and focusing.
18. Optical Viewfinder Eyepiece:
Clean & Lubricate Port O-ring [for Port O-ring only]
6. Dry O-ring with a soft clean cloth. Be careful it does not leave any lint on
the O-ring.
5. Clean O-ring by soaking in fresh water until all debris is removed.
4. Inspect the O-ring visually and by feel for any cuts, nicks, flat spots,
stretching, or any debris, such as sand, dirt, lint, hair, or other matter that
could compromise the integrity of the seal.
3.
Do NOT use any sharp instruments, such as knives or dental picks, to remove
O-ring. You may accidentally cut the O-ring causing a potential leakage.
2. Push and lift the O-ring from its channel.
1. In order to properly maintain the Port O-ring you must periodically remove
port O-ring from channel using only your fingers.
Provides positive closure to the housing and activates the gasket seal. See
below for directions on how to close.
17. Latching Buckles:
16. Auto Bracketing/Advance Control:
Rotate housing control over camera Auto Bracketing control.
Press button and rotate Sub-command dial to choose between two or
three frame exposure bracketing, and amount of change between each
exposure.
Rotate housing control over camera Motor Drive Advance control.
Press button and rotate command dial to choose between single frame or
continuous advance shooting modes, and self-timer settings.

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Inspect and clean gasket:
Use a clean wet cloth. Use only water to clean the gasket's sealing
surface.
The FD-50N lens port uses 2 radial O-rings for a watertight
seal. This is a different type of seal than used to seal the two
main halves of the housing itself. That seal is a compression
gasket. Radial O-rings are affected by friction when closing
the seal, as it rubs against a housing wall. Compression gaskets
are not affected by friction as there is no movement or rubbing
against any wall. It is a direct face-to-face seal. Therefore a
radial O-ring, such as the O-ring on the port, requires lubrication.
The main housing gasket, a compression seal, does not require
any lubrication. It only requires cleaning.
Note 1:
Lubrication of an O-ring does not improve the seal. It only
reduces the amount of friction on the O-ring when it is being
moved into sealing position. The amount of lubrication required
on the port 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 better, and could in some cases have a negative
affect if it is applied in large amounts to form a build-up that
could trap any debris or foreign matter.
Note 2:
11.Mount the port on the housing body by aligning the threads on the end of
the port with the mount on the housing and screwing clockwise until it is
FULLY screwed in place.
10.Replace the O-ring in the channel by lifting it over the end of the port until
it sits in its channel. Be sure the O-ring is not twisted or deformed and out
of position in any way.
9. Clean the O-ring channel using a damp cloth or Q-tip. Be careful not to
leave any lint behind.
8. Inspect the O-ring channel for any debris or foreign matter that could
damage the O-ring or cause it to lose its seal.
7. Lubricate the O-ring with the supplied silicone grease. Do not over-grease
the O-ring. It only requires enough grease to allow it to slip into place and
make a seal. It should be slippery and shiny but without any abundance or
build-up of grease. A teardrop amount is usually sufficient for proper
lubrication.
Release all three latches at same time, and lift off back half to open
housing.
Open Housing:

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Do not remove the gasket unless there is evidence that there is a need to
clean the underside surface, or the channel it sits in.
If the gasket does need to be removed for cleaning or replacement, pull up
on the gasket tab to lift it out of its channel.
Insert D-50 camera and lens in housing:
Mount camera and lens on the removable tray, using the tripod screw.
Slide the tray and camera into the housing tray slot. Make sure it is
completely inserted.
Slide the flash sync cord into the D-50's hot shoe.
Align the housing controls with the corresponding buttons on the camera.
Take caution to insure the flat sync cord does not get caught in the housing
seal by storing the slack alongside the left side of the camera.
Place housing back over front and align the complete mating surface of
the housing and the gasket, forming a proper seal.
Position all three latches over latch hooks in ready position.
Close all three latches at one time. If it is not possible to close all three
latches at the same time, close the bottom latch first, maintaining pressure
on the other side. Then close the two side latches simultaneously.
Inspect the gasket seal for proper closure. A complete seal can be visually
confirmed by looking for the black line made by the gasket around the
complete circumference of the housing.
Do not use any lubrication on this gasket. This is a compression seal gasket,
which is not affected by friction and does not require lubrication for proper
closure of the housing.
When replacing or changing gasket, begin by aligning the gasket tab with
its cutout slot in the housing channel. Work the gasket down and into the
channel around the full circumference of the opening. Be sure it is completely
seated in the channel for a proper seal.
Attach the Zoom Control Guide Ring to the lens:
This is attached using the Velcro strip. Insure that the projected nub is
directly on the bottom when you wrap it around the lens.
The camera and tray are inserted in such a way that the nub of the Zoom
Control Guide Ring is sandwiched between the two projections found on
the lens port of the housing. All are pointed a downward direction. The
Zoom Control is operated when camera is installed in housing and button
# 2 moved in an upward or downward direction.

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Compatible Strobes include any that can use the standard Nikonos five pin
TTL sync. These strobes will have to be used in the Manual Flash Exposure
mode.
Recommended Initial Camera Settings:
Set D-50 on M (Manual) Exposure Mode
This is to keep the built-in flash from trying to pop up in low ambient
light.
The Auto Exposure Modes are not always appropriate for underwater
photography.
Set camera to AF focus mode
Use menu option to set camera for Focus Priority Release mode.
Set Camera to Single Advance Mode
Choose Matrix light meter. This will provide the most sophisticated
light meter for evaluating complicated and fast changing ambient light
conditions.
The Matrix meter in the D-50 is a 1,005 sensor RGB light meter,
insuring the most accurate evaluation of the ambient light.
Set ISO to desired sensitivity setting. Use ISO 200 for the least amount of
noise (digital grain), when possible.
Set personal preferences by using camera menus.
Nikon Speedlights, such as the SB-600 and SB-800 can be used with the
D-50 in the iTTL Auto Flash Exposure mode.
Using External Strobes:
Take a Test Dive:
Make the first dive without camera in housing. This will give
you a chance to inspect the housing seal for proper closure. In this
case, any mistakes will not result in the loss of the camera.
Operate all controls under pressure in the water and inspect for
watertight seal.
Before all dives, immerse the housing in the camera rinse tank, and
press all buttons, to visually inspect for any leakage.
While descending on every dive carefully observe the housing. If
you see any bubbles rising from it or water entering surface
immediately while holding the lens port in a downward position.
Once on dry land carefully open the housing, take out the camera
and dry it off if any water is on it and check to see if there is any
damage. Please inspect the housing, rinse it in fresh water, dry it
out and then take a dive without the camera in the housing to check
for leaks or other malfunctions.

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Connect the strobe sync cord to housing's bulk head sync port. On the
side of the housing port notice a simple alignment indicator [dot] The 5
pin cord contains a small channel [groove] between two of the female pins
of the cord. You must insert the cord into the port so the groove is aligned
with the indicator of the housing. This assures proper alignment. Hold
firmly in place while fastening locking screw. Tighten the collar to secure
the cord in place.
The O-ring on the end of the sync cord should be inspected, cleaned
and lubricated in the same way the port O-ring was treated.
Using different arms and tray systems can be accommodated by attaching
to the shoes on the top of the FD-50N's handles, or by attaching to the
base tray tripod ount mount. An adapter may be needed to physically
mount the arms to the housing handles.
Care & Maintenance:
Protect the FD-50N from accidental impact damage. Secure the housing
and camera in a safe location on the boat or in any vehicle, so it does not
bounce around or bump into other cameras and housings. The insulated
bag mentioned above should be padded for this reason. Do not leave the
camera and housing in a camera rinse tank or bucket on the boat in route
to the dive site. Rough conditions can cause impact damage and photo
gear can often get tangled if too many systems are together in the tank.
After a dive:
It is highly recommended that the housing be immersed in the rinse tank
or in shallow water before every dive and all its controls operated to
visually confirm that it is watertight before descending to depth.
Inspection of all user serviceable gaskets and O-rings should be a routine
pre-dive check. Required maintenance for the main gasket involves
cleaning only (if there is no damage requiring replacement). O-rings may
require lubrication. Use the silicone grease supplied with the housing.
Use only enough grease to lightly cover the O-ring to reduce friction as
it is put into its place and the seal is made. Over-lubrication should be
avoided and can result in debris accumulating on the O-ring, and
compromise the seal.
Rinse the housing with a strong stream of fresh water. Let it soak for
about 20 minutes to allow the water to dissolve any salt residues under
the controls or in tight spaces.
Before a dive:
Protect the FD-50N from sun and heat. This will reduce the possibility
of fogging due to condensation of the warm, moist air inside the housing
when immersed in the colder water. It also reduces the possibility of sun
damage to the polycarbonate. An insulated camera bag is a good means
of protection from overheating.

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Basic Shooting Techniques:
Getting familiar with the location and movement of all the controls and
how the changes in settings can affect your image is an important part
of the process. It is better to learn the basics of the camera's operation
on land, rather than when first underwater. It is faster to operate the
camera out of the housing and you will not have the limited time frame
as you would if you were underwater.
Practice handling the FD-50N on land.
The housing's main gasket and port O-ring should be replaced every year
or more often if used frequently. The frequency of replacement depends
on the user's inspection of these seals and their condition at the time. If
in doubt, it is always better to change them in order to not take the chance
of flooding the housing.
If possible, do not check camera and housing case on airlines. Use a hard
case that can fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment of aircraft,
and hand carry.
Use protective hard case when traveling to protect the camera and housing
from impact damage.
Traveling:
Operate all the controls while the housing is soaking to help dislodge
any salt residue that may be caught under or around the controls.
Dip the housing vigorously several times to agitate the final remains of
salt from the narrow areas or around the controls.
Detach sync cords, arms & brackets for overnight storage. This will
greatly reduce the possibility of electrolysis and corrosion that can build
up between similar metals on the housing.
Dry with a clean towel or allow drying naturally in a cool shady place.
Annual Maintenance and Storage:
The seals on each of the controls should be replaced every couple of years
or more often if needed. The best indicator of the need for replacement is
if the controls become harder to operate due to a build up of salt or corrosion.
Store housing in a cool, dry location when not traveling. It is recommended
that the housing be stored with the two halves together, but not with the
latching buckles closed. This will take the constant compression off the
main gasket. It is also recommended that the housing is not stored with
the port mounted.

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Focusing and Shutter release control.
There are three light meters in the D-50; Matrix, Center Weighted, and
Spot. Read the D-50 instruction manual for complete descriptions on
each of these meters and when to use each. No matter which one you
choose, they all help guide you to the proper shutter speed and aperture
combination for proper ambient light exposure. Where you aim the meter
is also important. In underwater photography, it is important to remember
to aim the meter at the background water or "sky" to get the proper
exposure information. It is often necessary to gather this information,
make your exposure settings, and then re-compose the scene before
shooting.
Using the camera's light meter to determine ambient light
It is highly recommended that a Diopter +4 be used with the standard kit
lens and Macro lenses to help with the focusing and triggering of the
housing.
Get used to operating this control on the camera in both half depress,
and full depress movements. You will frequently depress the shutter
release only half way to activate the exposure meter and auto focus to
preview the shooting conditions and make setting changes. Once you get
the feel for operating the camera control directly, you can then try it in
the FD-50N, using the housing's trigger control in the same manner.
Use the viewfinder eyepiece.
Compose and view exposure information display. It is very important
that you become familiar with the information display in the viewfinder
so you can make proper exposure settings and know what other settings
have been made. You will use this often and it is good to become familiar
with it before attempting to read it underwater. Also practice composing
and focusing the camera by eye, before using it underwater to get the
feel for this operation as well.
Changing Exposure Settings
Using the camera in its Manual (M) Exposure Mode gives you the
ability to change either shutter speeds or apertures to control the
exposure the way you want. Get used to making these changes while
your eye is in the viewfinder and you are referencing the LCD display
for guiding you in the exposure process. The command dial is set to
change shutter speeds, and the sub-command dial is set to change
apertures. Practice operating each of these controls so they become
instinctive in operation.
Utilizing each housing control to properly and efficiently change camera
settings. Some controls only require a straight pushing movement, while
others may require pushing and rotating simultaneously to operate.
Familiarize yourself with the movements required

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Sometimes it is good to operate the AE-L button
When locking in the exposure value of the background before re-composing
and taking the photo.
Change F/Stops and shutter speeds to " bracket " your exposures
This will give you a range of image exposures, from which you can
choose the one that you like the best. It improves the probability of getting
a good shot.
Begin by choosing subjects
Those that are easy to approach and will not scare off readily when you
approach. Choose subjects that will result in a large image size. This will
make a more dramatic image.
Get close to you subject when shooting underwater
This will improve the effectiveness of your strobe in restoring lost color.
It will also expand the sharpness of the image by reducing the amount
of backscatter between the lens and the subject.
This is the same as the film speed that photographers set on film cameras,
with one small difference: There is no film. This setting is the equivalent
of the film speed you would normally set. The higher the ISO sensitivity
number, the more light is captured and the brighter the image. Higher
ISO sensitivity numbers have more " Noise " , a term that is the digital
equivalent of grain in higher speed films. Try starting out with a lower
ISO sensitivity such as ISO 200 if the lighting conditions permit.
The ISO Sensitivity setting on the camera
This will restore the vivid colors lost through selective light absorption.
Get to know the full manual power rating of your strobe, by shooting at
a constant distance from an average reflective subject, and take several
shots at different F/stops.
Use flash all the time
Practice depressing the shutter release half way, and hold the focus until
you are ready to record the image. If you are shooting a moving subject,
it may be helpful to focus lock on a nearby part of the coral reef and wait
for the subject to enter into your plane of focus.
Focus lock on your subject
It is important to vary each shot by changing exposure settings or
composition. This will give you a good sample of shots from which to
select the best one.
Take lots of shots of any subject or scene

Camera Lenses and Ports
Camera Lenses and Ports
The Fantasea FD-50N has an interchangeable port system that will accommodate
wide variety of SLR lenses for use underwater. These ports include:
For distortion free use with wide-angle lenses, having a focal length of
20mm or more. Some Zoom lenses can be used with this port, but may
require a diopter to allow it to focus accurately.
5" Dome for Nikon 16 mm or Sigma 15mm:
The micro Nikkor is the best tool for capturing the tiny and shy marine
subjects. When it is not possible to closely approach your subject, the
lens will still offer life-size image reproduction, but with a longer working
distance.
105mm Macro Port:
A very popular port for the workhorse 60mm micro Nikkor lens. This
lens and port is the ideal combination for capturing the widest variety of
fish identification portrait shots in a life-size reproduction.
60mm Macro Port:
This port will accommodate the 18-55 mm zoom lens in its wide angle
18mm position. This lens is very popular and is the most common lens
first purchased by D-50 owners. It does include a manual zoom control.
It is meant for use in only one position.
Standard Flat Port:
Fantasea FD-50N Warranty
The FD-50N includes a one-year limited warranty for defective parts which
Fantasea FD-50N Warranty
the manufacturer will replace.
It is suggested to use a +4 diopter to assist in focusing.

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Flood Insurance:
Every Fantasea housing includes a one-year flood insurance policy. Supplied
by the Divers Equipment Protection Program (DEPP), this insurance policy
acts as additional protection to the warranty and is good for one year. If your
Fantasea housing experiences water leakage in this period of time you will
be compensated for the loss of the camera. Only a small shipping charge will
apply. All insurance policies should be activated at the time of purchase. All
owners must complete the on-line product registration form by going to
www.fantasea.com and go to the Customer Support tab and choose Product
Registration; you will be taken to this page--
http://www.fantasea.com/product _registration.asp where you can complete
the form and register your housing purchase. Failure to register the product
within 30 days of purchase will result in a shorter period of insurance coverage
for your housing and may in the end cancel the flood insurance coverage all
together. Also, you must keep the original sales receipt of your purchase, which
must be submitted in the event of a claim: include it in the box . To make a
claim go to the same page and click the banner link:
For DEPP flood insurance claims please submit your claim
to http://www.fantasea.com/claims.asp