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Fantasea F580EX Mark II Instruction manual
Summary of F580EX Mark II
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1 fantasea f580ex mark ii flash housing for canon 580ex mark ii speedlite.
Page 2: Table of Contents
2 table of contents fantasea f580ex mark ii flash housing for canon 580ex mark ii speedlite .... 1 table of contents ................................................................................................................................. 2 general information...................................
Page 3: General Information
3 general information fantasea f580ex mark ii flash housing fantasea f580ex mark ii is a housing designed specifically for the canon 580ex mark ii speedlight. The f580ex mark ii provides full controls for all flash functions including ettl when used with fantasea canon dslr camera housings. Kit incl...
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4 general specifications of housing • test pressure fantasea housings are individually tested to 300 feet • closure design air-lock watertight system • body material polycarbonate • overall size 180 x 110 x 210 mm (dxwxh) • total weight approximately 1 kg (housing only) • buoyancy (with flash) appro...
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5 function controls 1. Power- turns flash off and on 2. Zoom- to adjust firing angle 3. Lcd panel- panel indicators include: zoom value, light intensity, distance and setting and more 4. Mode- to select flash control mode: shown on lcd panel 5. Light- press to light up control panel 6. Selection- du...
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6 maintenance of the main gasket seal each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. The design of the special 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 ...
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7 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 contaminat...
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8 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 pressu...
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9 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...
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10 mounting the speedlight in the housing since the fantasea f580ex mark ii flash housing was specifically designed for the canon 580ex mark ii speedlight, insertion is a simple matter of placing the flash into the housing. Make sure the flash is properly aligned and that it sits perfectly flat. The...
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11 l ock the f lashlight r eplace the l id important when accommodating the canon 580ex mark i speedlite in this housing, the housing provides access to all important controls except the power switch. Therefore, the flash should be turned on prior to installing it into the housing. When the flash en...
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12 4. Screw home the pressure release plug; you need not excessively tighten this plug. The seal is made by the internal o-rings. The o-ring on the underside of the plug is just to keep out dirt and other debris. The plug is shown in the figure above. 5. Inspect the gasket seal for proper closure. A...
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13 attaching flash housing to arm you can either use the fantasea flex or ball and joint arms to attach the flash housing to the camera housing. Other arm systems can be used and fantasea offers adapters to make this possible. Please check with fantasea or your dealer regarding compatibility issues....
Page 14: Cleaning & Storage
14 cleaning & storage care and maintenance the body and lid of the housing are made of polycarbonate. Polycarbonate was selected for its outstanding tensile strength, hardness, toughness and its crystal clear transparency/ high gloss surface. It has good resistance to weathering, although long-term ...
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15 service. Please put a note inside to indicate the nature of the accident, so that we can assess the course of action to take to renovate the housing. Note! Always take the first dive without your flash in the housing just to make sure there is no leakage from damage to the housing. During the div...