Fantasea FP-1 General information manual - Gasket
Gasket
Info:
Since the gasket in the Fantasea FP-1 is a face-to-face/compression
seal, and is not subject to friction as it is closed, there is no need to
lubricate it. Grease or any other form of lubrication does not help
seal the housing. It only reduces friction, which is commonly present
if the housing has an O-ring seal. Lubricating the gasket before use
could cause it to slip out of its groove, and not form a proper seal.
The gasket should also be checked visually for any cracks or
perforations. If any part of the gasket shows signs of wear or damage,
it is imperative that it be changed before going into the water.
If the gasket is removed from the channel groove it sits in, be sure
to get it completely back into place so it is properly seated. Starting
at one corner, press the gasket with your finger and feel it seat into
its channel groove. Then continue this procedure continuously in
one direction, round its perimeter, until the entire gasket has been
pressed flat into place. Go over it a second time to be sure it is
properly in place. Then you are ready to clean it, give it a final
visual inspection, and close the housing.
Underwater photographers and outdoor photographers will appreciate the large LCD
viewing monitor for composing photographs. The LCD monitor will allow you to see
your subject in sharp focus and framed properly. Hold the camera housing in your
outstretched arm at a position that is both comfortable and also allows you to easily
see the LCD monitor, for best compositional options. The anti glare LCD shade will
assist your viewing in high ambient light.
Taking the Picture:
Closing the Housing:
Make sure the camera is flat and that the back door of the housing closes easily without
interference. Take special care not to get the lanyard caught in the closure. Once the
door is closed, position the buckle behind the ridge on the back half of the housing.
(If the camera is not flat, the door will not lie closed, and the latching buckle will have
a hard time catching the ridge on the back section. In this case, open the back section
and reposition the camera until it is flat and the housing closes correctly.) With the
latch behind the ridge on the back section, push the latch buckle forward until it lies
flat against the front half of the housing and the safety release snaps into place. Never
use force when closing the housing, if it does not close easily then examine the
positioning of the camera inside.
Viewing the Subject:
Once you have composed your scene or subject in the LCD monitor, depress the
shutter release button to take the picture. A half depress will activate the live viewing
ability of the LCD and allow the camera to focus, once in focus and ready to shoot