Fantasea FP7100 User manual

Fantasea FP7100 Housing Instruction Manual 20111213
Fantasea Line
FP7100 Housing
(Cat. No. 1119)
For Nikon Coolpix P7100
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 NIKON COOLPIX P7100 DIGITAL CAMERA...............................................................................11
SETTING UP THE HOUSING.....................................................................................................................12
PREPARING THE CAMERA ..............................................................................................................................12
PREPARING THE HOUSING .............................................................................................................................13
OPENING THE HOUSING.................................................................................................................................14
CHECKING THE O-RING .................................................................................................................................15
INSTALLING THE CAMERA.............................................................................................................................15
CLOSING THE HOUSING.................................................................................................................................16
REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING ............................................................................................17
USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA FLASH................................................................................................18
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................19
EXTERNAL FLASHES...............................................................................................................................19
LENS ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................21
HOUSING HAND STRAP..................................................................................................................................22
HOT-SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES...................................................................................22
LEAK DETECTOR......................................................................................................................................22
FP7100 HOUSING ACCESSORY SYSTEM.........................................................................................................22
CARE & MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................23
FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................24

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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 FP7100 Housing features a new design, specifically created for the Nikon Coolpix P7100 digital camera.
The FP7100 Housing is manufactured to the highest professional standards of function, style and durability.
It is depth rated to 60m/200 feet and is fully functional with ergonomically designed and labeled controls.
The Fantasea FP7100 is the ultimate waterproof home for the Nikon Coolpix P7100.
The FP7100 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 FP7100 Housing is shock resistant and
protects the camera from water, sand, dust, frost, impact, as well as other damaging elements and harmful
occurrences.
The FP7100 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 FP7100
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 camera controls and functions
Shock resistant
Double O-ring main seal
Special hot-shoe mount for lighting accessories
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
Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories
Weight (with camera on land): 1.1 kg
Weight (with camera in 3.6% salt water): -0.3 kg
Dimensions: 18 x 15 x 13.5 cm \ 7.2 x 6 x 5.4 inch (W x D x H)

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INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
1. FP7100 Housing
2. Removable flash diffuser with secure line
3. Hand lanyard
4. Silicone grease
5. Anti-glare hood for LCD screen
6. Screwdriver
7. Silica gel packs
8. O-ring remover
9. Spare back door O-ring seal
10.Diffuser quick release secure string
(housing side)
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6
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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 Nikon Coolpix P7100 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 topside before using these controls underwater.
2. Shutter Release
1. Zoom Control
3. Function2
4. On/Off
5. Command Dial
3. Mode Dial
7. Quick Menu
8. Quick Menu Dial
9. Cold-Shoe Mount
10.Fiber Optic Cable Plate
11.Lens Port
12.Tripod Mounting Screw Hole
(bottom)
13.Function1
14.Sub-Command Dial

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Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the top/front housing graphic on the
previous page:
1. Zoom Control –Turning this control activates the camera zoom button:
a. Turn the zoom control clockwise ("W") to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.
b. Turn the zoom control counterclockwise (“T”) to zoom in, so that the subject fills a larger
area of the frame.
Note that housing zoom control directions are opposite to camera zoom button directions when
zooming in and out.
2. Shutter Release –Activates the camera shutter release button and auto focus prior to taking the
picture.
3. Function2 –Pushing this control activates the camera Function2 button, which can be assigned
through camera menus.
4. On/Off- Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button.
5. Command Dial- Turning this dial swivels the command dial of the camera within an opposite
direction. Note that housing command dial directions are opposite to camera command dial
directions when turned.
6. Mode Dial –Turning this dial allows for changing camera shooting modes.
a. In order to for the housing mode dial to indicate the proper mode selected by the camera
mode dial, 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 further
information.
b. When housing and camera mode dials are aligned, the mode displayed on the left side of the
housing mode dial is the one selected.
c. Note: Housing and camera mode dials may not remain aligned during your dive. Therefore, it
is important to check the shooting mode selected and displayed on the camera LCD screen
when switching modes. 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 turning required in order to reach the desirable shooting mode.
d. In order to switch modes, apply slight downward pressure on the mode dial as you rotate it
in order to create enough contact pressure to accurately reach the desired mode.

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7. Quick Menu- Pushing this control activates the camera quick menu button. When the quick menu
control is pushed down, a quick menu is displayed for the function that is selected by the Quick
Menu Dial.
8. Quick Menu Dial- Turning this dial swivels the camera quick menu dial.
a. In order for the housing quick menu dial to indicate the proper menu selected by the camera
quick menu dial, it is best to align housing and camera quick menu dials prior to installing the
camera inside the housing. Please refer to the section “Installing the Camera” for further
information.
b. When housing and camera quick menu dials are aligned, the menu displayed on the right
side of the housing quick menu dial is the one selected.
c. Note: Housing and camera quick menu dials may not remain aligned during your dive.
Therefore, it is important to check the menu selected and displayed on the camera LCD
screen when switching menus. Even in such cases, since menu labels on the housing quick
menu dial appear according to their order on the camera quick menu dial, they can still assist
with planning the number of swivels required in order to reach the desirable menu.
d. In order to switch menus, turn the housing quick menu dial.
e. Note that since the rotary wheel cannot be manipulated in order to set the various menu
items, the command dial, sub-command dial and multi-selector buttons should be used for
navigating through the menus and making selections.
9. Cold-Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories- Enables mounting a flash, night dive torch or focus 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
10.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 upwards till it is removed from its slot.
c. Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the housing by its secure line in order to
avoid losing it during the dive.

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11.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
12.Tripod Mounting Screw Hole –Enables mounting the housing on a tray, thereby allowing for the
addition of various image enhancement accessories to your underwater photo system (such as
strobes, lights and more).
13.Function1 –Pushing this control activates the camera Function1 button, which can be assigned
through camera menus.
14.Sum-Command Dial - Turning this dial swivels the sub-command dial of the camera within the same
direction. Note that command dial and sub-command dial functions can be reassigned through the
camera menus.
Back Side of Housing
Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page
15.Flash Pop Up
16.Exposure Compensation
17.LCD Monitor
18. AE-L/AF-L
19.Playback
20.Flash
Mode/Up
21.AF Area
Mode/Right
22.Focus
Mode/Down
23.Self Timer/Left
24.OK/Apply
Selection
25.Menu
27.Delete
29.Latch Dial
26.Latch Dial Lock
28.Hand Strap Loops
30.Anti-Glare
Hood Rails

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Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the back side housing graphic on the
previous page:
15.Flash Pop-Up –Pushing this control activates the camera flash pop-up button and pops up the built-
in camera flash.
Note that once the built-in camera flash has been popped up, it cannot be pushed back down
physically through the housing. Therefore, in case of the need to eliminate the flash during the dive
after it has been popped up, please follow the steps described on the section “Using the Built-in
Camera Flash”.
16.Exposure Compensation- Turning this dial swivels the camera exposure compensation dial.
a. In order to set a higher exposure compensation value, turn the exposure compensation dial
counterclockwise.
b. In order to a lower exposure compensation value, turn the exposure compensation dial
clockwise.
c. 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.
17.LCD Monitor –Pushing this control activates the camera monitor button.
18.AE-L/AF-L- Pushing this control activates the camera AE-L/AF-L button (Auto Exposure Lock / Auto
Focus Lock).
19.Playback (Image Review)- Pushing this control activates the camera playback button.
Multi-Selector buttons (19-23)
20.Flash Mode / Up - Pushing this control activates the camera flash mode/up button.
21.AF Area Mode / Right - Pushing this control activates the camera AF area mode/right button.
22.Focus Mode / Down - Pushing this control activates the camera focus mode/down button.
23.Self-Timer / Left –Pushing this control activates the camera self-timer/left button.

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24.OK / Apply Selection - Pushing this control activates the camera OK (confirm selection) button.
25.Menu - Pushing this control activates the camera menu button.
26.Latch Dial Lock- Ensures the secure dial doesn’t accidently open during the dive.
27.Delete - Pushing this control activates the camera delete button.
28.Hand Strap Loops –Enable the attachment of an optional hand strap to the housing in order to
improve hand grip, especially when using the housing during extreme sports activities.
29.Latch Dial - This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed. For further
instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing the Housing”.
30.Anti-Glare Hood Rails –Enable the attachment of the anti-glare hood to the housing. For further
instructions, please refer to the section “Preparing the Housing”.
THE NIKON COOLPIX P7100 DIGITAL CAMERA
The P7100 is a compact that’s perfect for any purpose.
This portable camera doesn't compromise on quality or
creativity, delivering the versatility, performance and
speed that keep you in the game. It is capable of
producing amazing photos and HD (720p) movies with
intense detail powered by a large 10.1 MP, 1/1.7" CCD
sensor and Nikon's imaging technology. It enables you
to process every moment with faster performance—
even minimize image blur with VR Image Stabilization.
You can also add in-camera special effects to take your
photos in a new direction.
As an underwater or sports photographer, nothing is more important than capturing “the decisive
moment.” And nothing is more essential than a camera that can grab the moment. The P7100 captures
each photo with incredible responsiveness powered by Nikon's EXPEED C2 image processing engine

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technology. Fast auto focus ensures images are caught in sharp detail. RAW format is available for greater
control and high quality HD movies are simple to record.
Nikon Coolpix P7100 Highlights
10.1 MP High Resolution Sensor
RAW File Format
EXPEED C2 Image Processing System
3" Ultra High Resolution LCD Display Screen
7.1 x 28-200mm Zoom Lens (35mm Equiv.)
Left-shift VR image stabilization system
Macro shooting as close as 0.8 inches / 2cm
HD Video at 720p Resolution
High-Speed Shooting at up to 1.2 FPS
Subject Tracking Auto Focus
Greatly Enhanced Low-Light Photography
19 Scene Modes
Advanced in-camera editing capabilities
SETTING UP THE HOUSING
PREPARING THE CAMERA
1. Install a memory card and a fully charged battery inside the camera.
2. Remove the camera strap from the camera if one was installed. It is best to remove the 2 small
triangular attachment clips as well for easier installation.
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
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3. 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 screen protector off the back side 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).
c. Install the housing side of the diffuser quick release secure line by tying it around the
hinge found at the left side of the housing, where the Fiber Optic Cable Plate secure
string is attached to (image #2). Please note that this line may come assembled and then
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 secure string to the hinge found at the left side of the housing, where the Fiber Optic
Cable Plate secure string is attached to. Install the anti-glare hood over the anti-glare
hood rails at the back of the housing. First install the anti-glare hood over the top rail
(image #3 on the following page) and then gently and carefully stretch it downwards to
install it on the bottom rail (image #4 on the following page).
e. If making use of a hand strap (optional), install it on the two loops found at the right side
of the housing.
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

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OPENING THE HOUSING
1. Lift the small red tab located at the bottom of the latch dial upwards, as indicated by the arrow
direction (image #5). There is no need to apply any force.
2. While holding 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
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 best not to lock the housing and to
leave it slightly open when transporting by air.
Image #5
Image #6
Image #3
Image #4

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CHECKING THE O-RING
1. Prior to each closure of the housing, the back door O-ring should be visually inspected. If
there is any debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, hair, grease or any other matter, it
must be cleaned to ensure a proper watertight seal.
2. In order to clean the O-ring, first remove it from the housing:
a. Insert the O-ring remover between the O-ring and the groove it is seated in (image
#7).
b. Slip the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the O-ring, while making sure the O-
ring doesn’t get scratched (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 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.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
Since the FP7100 Housing is specifically designed for the Nikon Coolpix P7100 digital camera, installing the
camera in the housing is quite simple.
2. Make sure the camera is turned off.
Image #7
Image #8

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3. Lift the housing mode dial so it doesn’t interfere with camera installation (image #9).
4. 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
might cause damage to the camera or housing.
5. In the event of an optional leak detector installed inside the housing, take special care not to
touch or damage the leak detector when installing the camera. Also be careful not to harm the
moisture sensor attached to the leak detector.
6. Once the camera is inserted inside the housing, push the
housing mode dial back down, so it touches the camera
mode dial.
7. If inserting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to
prevent moisture, it is best to insert it on the right side of
the camera (image #11), 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. Turn the latch dial so that the small red tab located on the latch is pointed towards the front side
of the housing (image #12 on the following page).
2. Carefully close the back door of the housing, pushing it against the front door.
Image #9
Image #10
Image #11
MODE
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3. 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).
4. 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.
5. Visually inspect the O-ring 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 secure lines or hairlines.
6. Turn on the camera 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 the lens does not disturb this rubber
seat.
7. 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.
8. If making use of the internal camera flash, install the removable flash diffuser on the housing
and attach the flash diffuser quick release secure string in order to avoid losing it underwater.
Please refer to the section “Using the Built-in Camera Flash” for further information.
9. 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 and 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.
Image #12
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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”, pull up the mode control
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.
USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA FLASH
1. The Coolpix P7100 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 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 secure line 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 affect of the flash reflecting off suspended particles in the water).
a. In order to install the removable 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
#14).
b. Gently push the removable flash diffuser
against the housing lens port till it clicks.
c. Attach the flash diffuser quick release
secure string 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.
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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 Coolpix
P7100 instruction manual for further instructions regarding such settings.
5. Note that once the built-in camera flash has been popped up, it cannot be pushed back down
physically through the housing. Therefore, in case of the need to eliminate the flash during the dive
after it has been popped up, follow the steps below:
a. Enter any of the manual shooting modes (M, A, S, P, U1, U2 or U3).
b. Push the menu control.
c. Using multi-selector controls, enter the Shooting Menu.
d. Using the “down” multi-selector control, scroll down till you have reached the Flash Control
item. Push the OK control.
e. Scroll down to “Off” and push the OK control again to make the selection.
f. In order to reactivate the built-in camera flash, repeat steps a-d and then select “Auto”. Push
the OK control again to make the selection.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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 FP7100 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. For the full selection
of Fantasea flashes and lighting sets compatible with the FP7100 Housing, please refer to the Fantasea
website –www.fantasea.com
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
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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 FP7100 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 #15).
5. Insert the exposed end of the fiber optic cable into the
small hole of the adaptor unit, starting from the end that features a screw and pushing it towards
the end that features an O-ring (image #16), until the fiber optic cable reaches the end of the
adaptor, which can be verified by looking from the other side of the Fiber Optic Cable Plate. The
fiber optic cable should be extending out no more than 1mm (image #17).
Image #16
Image #17
Image #15