Fantasea Line FG9X Instruction Manual - page 8
FG9X Housing Instruction Manual 20160409
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a. In Shooting Mode – the zoom lever on the housing works in a reverse direction of the zoom
control on the camera. Confirm zoom direction and position by viewing the LCD screen:
i. Turn the zoom lever clockwise to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.
ii. Turn the zoom lever counterclockwise to zoom in, so that the subject fills a larger
area of the frame and for close-up and macro images to be taken.
b. In Playback Mode - use the zoom lever as an index or playback lever.
4. Cold-Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories- Enables mounting a flash, video light, torch, focus light or
action camera (like the GoPro) on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further
information regarding such connectors, please visit the Fantasea website –
5. Flash Push-Down Lever – This lever allows blocking the camera built-in flash after it has been
popped-up by using the Flash Pop-Up switch.
a. In order to prevent the camera built-in flash from firing, apply slight downward pressure on
the Flash Push-Down lever and slide it rightwards until it sits securely in the small slot toward
the right side, as indicated by the arrow direction on top of the control. This pushes down
the camera built-in flash enough in order to prevent it from firing.
b. In order to release the camera built-in flash again, slide the Flash Push-Down lever leftwards
(towards hinge side of the housing) until it returns to its original position on the left. This will
enable the flash to pop-up again and to fire whenever activated.
6. 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 when using the camera’s internal 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. Note that
when photographing using the camera built-in flash only, the flash diffuser accessory should
be installed, or else unwanted shading will occur in most images taken.
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.
d. If using only one external flash, make sure the second fiber optic cable adaptor remains in its
place to block any light coming out of the exposed adaptor hole.