Summary of FD-40X
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Fantasea fd-40x housing user's manual.
Page 2: Table of Contents
2 table of contents fantasea fd-40x housing ................................................................................................................. 1 table of contents .............................................................................................................................
Page 3: Introduction
3 introduction fantasea has introduced a new housing for the nikon d40, d40x and d60 cameras, and the fd-40x is the result. New and improved features include: embedded optical view finder, enhanced trigger/shutter control system, new port mounting system, zoom lens capability, with new aluminum b an...
Page 4: Included With Housing
4 included with housing the fd-40x 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 (with a manual zoom control). Other optional ports are available for different lenses (5 i...
Page 5: Camera Model
5 camera model the fd-40x is dedicated exclusively to the nikon d40, d40x and d60 cameras. The size and shape of the camera, plus the location of controls for alignment with housing controls requires this precision design. Together, the d40/d40x/d60 camera and fd-40x housing offer the best combinati...
Page 6: Controls Orientation
6 controls orientation top and front of housing: front view flash sync port 1 shutter release control 2 latching buckles 3 power switch 4 exposure compensation/aperture control 5 shooting information control 6 1 2 3 4 5 6.
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7 left view of housing zoom port control 7 7.
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8 back side of housing: ae-l/af-l / protect control 8 mode selector 9 command dial 10 multi selector 11 delete control 12 playback zoom/setting control 13 thumbnail/help control 14 menu control 15 playback control 16 optical viewfinder eyepiece 17 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17.
Page 9: Control Details
9 control details the following is a partial list of the most common uses of camera controls which are available on this housing. For the full list of camera functions and settings accessed by each control, you should consult your d40/d40x/d60 camera instruction manual. Please note that some of the ...
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10 aperture control o adjust the aperture in a mode by rotating the command dial until the desired aperture appears in the viewfinder or display screen. O adjust the aperture in m mode by rotating the command dial while pressing the exposure compensation/aperture control, until the desired aperture ...
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11 the command dial can be used by itself or in combination with other controls to change the shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation. 11. Multi selector: press up and down buttons to scroll through menu options. Press left and right buttons to make menu settings and confirm settings. Use ...
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12 tray and handle system assembly the fantasea fd40x camera housings comes with an easy to assemble tray & handle system. Please follow these instructions in order to assemble your system correctly. The assembled system step 1 – attaching the tray to the camera housing 1. Hold the housing (item #1)...
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13 step 2 – attaching the handles to the tray 1. Place a handle (item #3) on top of the end of the tray. The handle and tray feature sockets that should connect to eachother. 2. Position the handle in a comfortable distance from the housing. Please note that positioning the handle too close to the c...
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14 preparation of the housing before the dive make 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 wh...
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15 note 1: the fd-40x lens port uses 2 o-rings (one radial o-ring and one compression seal o-ring) for a watertight seal. Radial o-rings are affected by friction when closing the seal, as it rubs against a housing wall. Therefore a radial o-ring, such as the o-ring on the port, requires lubrication...
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16 insert d40/d40x/d60 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 d40/d40x/d60's hot shoe. Align the housing controls wi...
Page 17: Using External Strobes:
17 o the matrix meter in the d40/d40x/d60 is a 420 segment 3-d color matrix. O 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. Using external strobes: compatible strobes include any that...
Page 18: Care & Maintenance
18 care & maintenance before a dive: o protect the fd-40x 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 c...
Page 19: Basic Shooting Techniques
19 traveling: o use protective hard case when traveling to protect the camera and housing from impact damage. O 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. Annual maintenance an...
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20 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 o using the camera in its manual (m) exposure mode gives you the ability to change either shut...
Page 21: Camera Lenses and Ports
21 begin by choosing subjects o 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. Use flash all the time o this will restore the vivid colors lost through selective light abs...
Page 22: Fantasea Fd-40X Warranty
22 extension rings, when used with the standard zoom flat port, 5 inch dome zoom port, macro port or the semi dome zoom port, will enable the port to accommodate a wider variety of lenses by increasing the ports length. Fantasea fd-40x warranty the fd-40x includes a two-year limited warranty for def...