Fantasea FD-40X User Manual - 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 FD-40X housing controls are designed to operate more than one camera
control. The command dial will perform multiple functions when operated in conjunction with other
camera/housing controls.
1. Flash Sync Port:
Connect any standard five-pin Nikonos type sync cord to this bulkhead connector.
Align the index dots to correctly position cord to seat in flash port.
Gently and carefully push down on cord to seat the O-ring seal, and make connection with
the five pins. Make sure that the pins are properly aligned and do not use force to make
the connection.
Tighten collar on sync cord to insure cord does not come loose or separates while
underwater or during use.
2. Main Shutter Release Control [Trigger]:
The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when
the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-
release button is kept in this position. To take the picture, press the shutter-release trigger [of
the housing] the rest of the way down.
3. Latching Buckles:
Provides water tight closure to the housing. The 3 Stainless Steel buckles have a safety latch lock
which should be manually pressed into the lock position and then carefully checked to ensure that
the buckle cannot open by mistake during the dive. This can be checked by physically trying to
open the latch without depressing the lock release. If the latch does open then you must try again to
lock it down so it cannot open.
4. Power Switch:
The Power Switch is used to turn the camera On and Off.
5. Exposure Compensation/Aperture Control:
Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value that the camera
suggests—making the picture either brighter or darker.
o Adjust the exposure compensation by pressing the button and rotating the command dial
until the desired value is shown in the viewfinder or shooting information display (P, S
and A modes only). The viewfinder display is illustrated at right.