Fantasea FE 330 User manual

Manual for Fantasea FE 330 Camera Housing
For the Olympus E330 Camera
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Table of Contents
MANUAL FOR FANTASEA FE 330 CAMERA HOUSING FOR THE OLYMPUS E330
CAMERA-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH THE HOUSING----------------------------4
FEATURES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
FUNCTIONS [CONTROL DETAILS]-----------------------------------------------------------------------5
MAINTENANCE OF THE GASKET SEAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------7
EXCLUSIVE PRESSURE RELEASE PLUG---------------------------------------------------------------9
OPENING LEVERS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
MOUNTING THE CAMERA IN THE HOUSING------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
CLOSE HOUSING------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
USE & CARE OF HOUSING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
PRE DIVE FUNCTION CHECK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
GENERAL OPERATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
CLEANING & STORAGE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
TRAVELING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
ACCIDENTS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
SERVICE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
WARRANTY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
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INTRODUCTION
For the first time, the comfort and flexibility of continuous live views directly on the LCD is available
to digital SLR users. This ground-breaking innovation enables framing of shots without the need to
look through the viewfinder. Users can therefore see what’s going on around them while they shoot,
which is a significant advantage for sports photographers as well underwater photography.
The Olympus E330 is the world's first interchangeable lens digital SLR to offer a true "Live View"
image on the LCD screen, in addition to the optical viewfinder. The Olympus E330's LCD is
“articulated” it can extend out from the camera body and swivel downward or upward. This of course
is for land use, while diving. the LCD will be in a stationary position
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the basic introduction to your Olympus E330,
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 Olympus E330
instruction manual as well to familiarize yourself with the most common controls and settings that
you will use for your underwater photography. The FE330 housing will permit access to most of the
important controls on the camera. To take full advantage of these features, it is recommended to have
a good command of what each option can do for you, so you will know when you should use each
specific control.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Test Pressure Fantasea Housings are individually tested to 300 feet
•Closure Design Air Lock
•Body Material Polycarbonate
•Overall Size 210 x 270 x 200 mm (LxWxH)
•Total Weight Approximately 2.46 Kg (Housing only)
•Buoyancy
(with camera) Slightly buoyant
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH THE
HOUSING
Features
•Visible main gasket seal for final pre-dive check
•Double O-ring design on all controls
•Bulkhead and hotshoe plug for external TTL strobe
•Zoom Port 14mm ~ 45mm
Accessories Included
•Spare main gasket seal
•Universal tool
•Silicone O-ring grease
•Carry bag
•Cleaning Kit
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FUNCTIONS [CONTROL DETAILS]
PressureReleasePlug
FIGURE 1: CAMERA HOUSING IN THREE VIEWS
1 Shutter:
Main Trigger [Shutter]
Depress halfway to set the and fully depress to activate shutter.
2 Exposure Compensation:
Set exposure compensation press button to choose amount of compensation.
3 On/Off and Mode Dial:
Dual purpose button—sets camera on or off and can target a mode by twisting the button.
Modes dealing with aperture and shutter speed and scene selection modes.
4 Main Control Dial:
When any selection of the rotary wheel is pressed, the display will be visible on the monitor.
They are set when the Control Dial is rotated while looking at the menu.
5 Live View/ A and B Mode:
This button operates dual buttons. The Live View button displays the subject on the monitor
A Mode: full time Live View
B Mode: Macro Live View
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6 Drive and AEL/AFL button:
Dual purpose button to operate 2 buttons:
Drive—sets the single-frame/sequential shooting, remote control and self timer
AEL/AFL button—locks focus and exposure settings prior to shooting.
7 OK button:
Selects [confirms] selection. Used to set and confirm changes to the multi control settings of
the multipurpose button [button #8].
8Multi Selector button:
This button controls the multi-functional button. Functions include: Metering button, White
balance button, Auto Focus button and ISO button.
9Playback/Delete button:
Another instance in which this button acts upon 2 camera buttons.
Playback displays the last picture taken.
Playback the image you want to delete and press the Delete button. To confirm deleted
selection, press the OK button [button #7].
10 Menu/Info button:
Pressing the Menu button displays the menu on the monitor. Use the multi selector button to
make a selection [button #8] and confirm the selection with the OK button [button #7].
If the Control Panel screen does not appear, pressing this button [Info] will cause the
information to appear.
11 Zoom Control:
This button activates the zoom lens of the camera. Refer to the section called "Attaching the
Zoom Control Guide Ring" for further information.
12 Sync Port Bulkhead:
5 pin sync port for attaching sync cord to camera housing.
13 Pressure Release Plug:
Unique pressure release plug used to open or seal camera housing.
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Maintenance of the Gasket Seal
Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. The design of the
compression gasket seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is
excellent. This special gasket design provides a perfect seal even if there is any movement between
the body and lid due to change of ambient pressure.
With this in mind…
The gasket seal is the only barrier between the water outside and the air space within the flash. It is an
effective barrier only if the seal is properly maintained. The gasket seal should be inspected before
every dive. The following information is provided for your guidance in using and maintaining the
gasket seal.
Maintaining the gasket Seal
If the main body to lid gasket is not installed, install the gasket before diving. This is the only user
serviceable gasket. Its care and maintenance is critical to the watertight integrity of the housing. The
gasket should be replaced at the proper service interval (see Section on Service). If the gasket is
contaminated, or not already installed, inspect and install the gasket according to the following
guidelines.
Guidelines for Inspection, Cleaning and Re-Instillation of the Gasket
Materials Needed:
You will require a soft cotton cloth or q-tip. Make sure these are free of all chemicals or
contamination such as loose fibers You can moisten the cotton or cloth and wipe the surface of gasket
clean—no silicon grease or lubricant is necessary It is advised to carry out the following procedure on
a firm clean level surface, e.g. at a table), to prevent skidding. This is especially useful if you are
doing this maintenance from your diving boat as it moves.
When to Maintain the O-Ring Seal:
Remove the O-ring periodically for inspection. It is not necessary to remove, clean and re-install the
O-ring after every dive provided the O-ring did not become contaminated. The housing may be
required to be opened between dives, to replace memory card or recharge the batteries. Before
opening, make sure the outside of the housing is thoroughly toweled dry. After removing the lid and
servicing the camera, replace the lid straight away rather than leaving it lying around. Before
replacing the lid, make sure that no contamination such as dust, hair, salt, etc. has fallen onto the
gasket recess. As a precaution we recommend visually inspecting the gasket every time the lid is
opened and before it is sealed.
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Procedure for Gasket Maintenance:
1. Place the lid on a firm non-slip level surface.
2. The gasket can be extracted using a gasket extractor tool (make
sure the tool has no sharp edges). Alternatively use the flat
surface of your thumbs to gently stretch the gasket on two faces
[Figure 2] thus making a small loop protruding a few mm. The
loop can then be grasped between finger and thumb, to pull the
gasket over the lip.
FIGURE 2: PROVIDING A LOOP IN THE O-RING
3. Clean the seal recess (the square groove where the gasket sits)
with a cotton bud.
4. Inspect the gasket all the way round its surface for damage such
as cuts tears or contamination. This should be done visually and
also by feeling the surface texture between finger and thumb.
5. IF THE GASKET IS DAMAGED OR SUSPECTED OF
BEING DAMAGED, DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY. A spare
gasket is supplied with your housing, or a replacement gasket
can be obtained from Fantasea. If the gasket is contaminated or
suspected of being contaminated, clean it with a cotton cloth
that is free of all chemicals or contamination. After cleaning
inspect the gasket again.
6. Replace the gasket into the groove; run a finger round the
gasket to make sure it is snugly seated in the groove.
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Exclusive Pressure Release Plug
The body and lid are uniquely designed with a "no clip" closure arrangement. Our testing has shown
that this arrangement allows the water to exert an even pressure on the O-ring, thus increasing the
reliability of the watertight seal. To open the housing, the pressure release plug must be first
unscrewed and then pulled all the way out. This provides a channel for the air to pass though and
eliminate the pressure differential between the inside of the housing and the ambient air pressure.
The plug consists of an internal double O-ring seal on a stainless steel slide shaft. These internal O-
rings form the watertight seal. There is also a large outer O-ring under the knob. This O-ring serves to
prevent contamination [dirt or salt] of the slide shaft, and is not required for watertight integrity. If
this O-ring should become detached, it can simply be pushed back in place.
Important! Before diving, make sure the pressure release
plug is pushed closed, and then screwed home, do
not over tighten this plug (finger tighten only).
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Opening Levers
After unscrewing and pulling out the pressure release plug, the lid can be opened. To overcome the
friction of opening, two levers are used to push against the lid with a cam action. On some models
these opening levers are bolted to the body. On the other models, they are detachable levers.
Important! Be sure they are inserted all the way flat to the
housing before turning to avoid damaging the
protrusions on the lid.
The body has two holes on opposite corner edges of the housing for opening. Gently lever off the lid
with the supplied cams taking care not to twist the lid excessively. The lid should be opened keeping
it approximately parallel to the body at all times. If using a single lever, turn first one side a little, then
the other an equal amount, and repeat again until the lid is opened. Remember to unscrew and pull
out the pressure release plug all the way first, otherwise the air pressure will resist attempts at
opening. Lay the lid on a flat stable surface after opening.
Cam Levers Cam Lever in Housing
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