Fantasea FFL 50 User manual

Fantasea FFL 50 Flash Housing for the Olympus FL50 Flash
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................................2
GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................3
FANTASEA FFL 50 FLASH HOUSING..............................................................................................................3
GENERAL FLASH HOUSING DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................3
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................3
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDED WITH THE HOUSING ................................................. 4
FUNCTION CONTROLS.................................................................................................................................... 5
MAINTENANCE OF THE MAIN GASKET SEAL ..................................................................................6
MOUNTING THE SPEEDLIGHT IN THE HOUSING.......................................................................... 11
INSERTING ...................................................................................................................................................11
CLOSE HOUSING ..........................................................................................................................................12
ATTACHING THE SYNC CORD..............................................................................................................13
ATTACHING FLASH HOUSING TO ARM............................................................................................14
BATTERY LIFE...........................................................................................................................................15
CLEANING & STORAGE..........................................................................................................................15
CARE AND MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................... 15
TRAVELING.................................................................................................................................................. 16
ACCIDENTS..................................................................................................................................................16
SERVICE.......................................................................................................................................................16
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................17
FANTASEA HOUSINGS ONE YEAR CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY...........................................................17

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GENERAL INFORMATION
FANTASEA FFL 50 FLASH HOUSING
Specifically designed housing for the Olympus FL50 Speedlight.
The FFL 50 provides full controls for all flash functions including TTL when used with the FE-330 Camera
Housing for the Olympus E330. Does not include 5 pin Nikonos type sync cord.
GENERAL FLASH HOUSING DESCRIPTION
The Fantasea FFL 50 is rated to a maximum working depth of 60m/200 ft. It is an injection molded plastic
housing, constructed to take the rigorous environments that underwater photographers and outdoor
photographers experience, and will protect the Olympus FL50 Speedlight in these demanding activities. The
housing offers push button controls which provide access to the all the important controls and features of
the flash.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Test Pressure Fantasea Housings are individually tested to 300 feet
•Closure Design Air Lock
•Body Material Polycarbonate
•Overall Size 180 x 110 x 210 mm (DxWxH)
•Total Weight Approximately 1 Kg (Housing only)
•Buoyancy
(with camera) Approximately neutral in salt water

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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
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED:
•Spare main gasket seal
•Universal tool
•Silicone O-ring grease
•Cleaning Kit

FUNCTION CONTROLS
1. Mode
To select the flash control mode and is shown on the control panel.
2. Zoom
This is to adjust the firing angle.
3. Test
Dual purpose for Auto Check and Test flash activation.
4. Power
Power button for Off and On.
5. Aperture
Mode A to select the set up mode. The guide number [GN] is also set up.
6. ISO
Mode B to select light intensity value.
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7. Light
FIGURE 1: BACK OF HOUSING

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MAINTENANCE OF THE MAIN GASKET SEAL
Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. The design of the main
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 Gasket Seal:
Remove the gasket periodically for inspection. It is not necessary to remove, clean and re-install the gasket
after every dive provided the gasket did not become contaminated. The flash housing may be required to be
opened between dives, to recharge the batteries. Before opening, make sure the outside of the housing is
thoroughly toweled dry. After removing the lid and servicing the flash, 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 or its recess.
Procedure for Gasket Maintenance:
1. Place the lid on a firm non-slip level surface.
2. The gasket can be extracted using an 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 GASKET
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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.

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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