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Fantasea Line FRX100 III Instruction Manual
Summary of FRX100 III
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 fantasea line frx100 iv housing (cat. No. 1505) for sony rx100 iii and rx100 iv instruction manual.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 2 table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................................................................. 2 disclaimer ................................................................
Page 3: Disclaimer
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 3 disclaimer while every effort has been made in order to ensure that the information included in this instruction manual is accurate and complete, no liability will be accepted for any errors or omissions. Fantasea line reserves the right to change prod...
Page 4: Note
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 4 features & specifications depth rated to 60m/200 feet made from durable injection molded polycarbonate access to all essential camera controls and functions shock resistant double o-ring main seal special cold-shoe mount for lighting accessories remova...
Page 5: Included In Package
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 5 included in package 1. Frx100 iv housing 2. Removable flash diffuser with secure line 3. Hand lanyard 4. Silicone grease 5. Anti-glare hood for lcd screen 6. Eyedaptor m55-f67 lens adaptor 7. Small plastic c-shaped washer 8. Screwdriver 9. Silica gel p...
Page 6: Note
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 6 identification of housing parts top/front side of housing - corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page note 1. Please refer to the sony rx100 iii & rx100 iv camera instruction manuals for detailed descriptions and instructions ...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 7 numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the top/front housing graphic on the previous page: 1. Zoom control – turning this control activates the camera zoom button. A. In shooting mode – i. Turn the zoom control clockwise to zoom ...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 8 7. Control ring – turning this control activates the control ring around the camera lens. Your favorite functions can be assigned to the control ring and when shooting, established settings can be changed just by turning the control ring. To edit the s...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 9 back side of housing - corresponding numbered descriptions are found below the image 10. Flash pop-up – turning this control counterclockwise will pop-up the camera built-in flash. Note that once the camera built-in flash has been popped up, it can be ...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 10 12. Function – allows you to register 12 functions and recall those functions when shooting. A. Push the function control. B. Select the desired function by using multi-selector controls. C. Select the setting value by turning the control ring or by u...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 11 sony rx100 iii & rx100 iv digital cameras by definition, the rx100 iii and rx100 iv are the best compact cameras sony has ever made. Some even rate these cameras as the best compact cameras in the market ( ken r ockwell.Com ). They deliver absolutely ...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 12 sony rx100 iii & rx100 iv highlights 20.1 mp 1-inch exmor r® sensor bright f1.8 carl zeiss® vario-sonnar t® lens (24-70mm) built-in svga oled viewfinder w/zeiss t coating selfie-ready multi-angle 3” xtra fine lcd display built-in nd filter for wider-r...
Page 13: Setting Up The Housing
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 13 setting up the housing preparing the camera 1. Install a (preferably empty) memory card (16 gb+ capacity recommended) and a fully charged battery inside the camera. Note that sdxc class10 or uhs-i compatible memory cards are required for high frame ra...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 14 install the anti-glare hood over the anti-glare hood rails at the back of the housing. First install the anti-glare hood over the top rail (image #3) and then gently and carefully stretch it downwards to install it on the bottom rail, making sure it’s...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 15 opening the housing 1. Pull the small red tab located at the bottom of the latch dial outwards (up and away from the housing), as indicated by the arrow direction (image #5). There is no need to apply any force. 2. While holding the lock dial up, turn...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 16 b. Slip the tip of the inserted o-ring remover below the black o-ring, while making sure the o-ring doesn’t get damaged (image #8 on the following page). C. Carefully hold the o-ring with your fingertips in order to remove it from the groove. 3. Clean...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 17 when installing the rx100 iii camera inside the housing if using the housing to accommodate the rx100 iii camera a small plastic c-shaped washer (included) should be installed on the select / rotary wheel control of the housing prior to installing the...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 18 7. Finally, re-install the black rubber disc at the end of the control by pushing it against the shaft until it is fully and securely seated. Do so by mounting the 2 holes on the disc center onto the 2 protruding points at the end of the black plastic...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 19 4. If inserting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to prevent moisture, it is best to insert it on the left side of the camera, in the slot midway up between the two rubber shock absorber mounts, where it doesn’t interfere with proper housi...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 20 5. Gently try pulling the back door away from the front door. If the housing is properly closed, it should be impossible to open the back door. 6. Visually inspect the black o-ring through the transparent back door for proper closure. Make sure it isn...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 21 removing the camera from the housing 1. After use, thoroughly rinse the housing fresh water. Prior to opening the housing, make sure both your hands and the housing are clean and dry. It is recommended to have a clean, dry and soft towel handy in orde...
Page 22: Optional Accessories
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 22 e. In order to remove the flash diffuser from the housing, first turn the diffuser ring till the diffuser is pointed horizontally. With the diffuser pointed horizontally, gently pull the ring out of the lens port. F. During the dive, in order to disab...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 23 with the camera built-in flash as long as the strobe and the camera are positioned on the same axis and as long as there is not much ambient light available. However, if the strobe slave sensor isn’t pointed directly at the internal camera flash, or w...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 24 6. Use the screwdriver included in order to tighten the screw on the adaptor (image #22). Tighten it enough to stabilize the fiber optic cable inside the adaptor, but don't tighten it too strongly. Tightening the screw too much might damage the fiber ...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 25 lens accessories the frx100 iv housing lens port features a 55mm thread and an m55-f67 adaptor is included with the housing. Using the proper adaptor (if required), the housing can accommodate all 52mm, 55mm and 67mm conversion lenses and color correc...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 26 2. Place the wide flat velcro mid-section over the locking latch and pull the thin velcro strip over the top of this mid-section and through the upper housing ring from bottom to top all the way through (image #25). 3. Double back the thin nylon velcr...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 27 cold-shoe connector for lighting accessories the cold-shoe mount featured on the housing enables mounting a flash, video light, night dive torch or focus light on top of the housing by using a standard cold-shoe connector mount. Moisture detector the ...
Page 28: Care & Maintenance
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 28 care & maintenance the fantasea frx100 iv housing requires only a minimum amount of care for safe and reliable performance. The following tips will enable you to get the best results: 1. Always rinse your housing in streaming fresh water and if possib...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 29 12. Travel with the housing protected in a padded case. It is best to remove the camera from inside the housing when traveling and to provide it with its own protective case or compartment. 13. Always leave the housing slightly open when transporting ...
Page 30: Fantasea Moisture Detector
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 30 fantasea moisture detector the alarm unit of the moisture detector is installed inside the housing, opposite the latch dial (image #29 – item a). The moisture sensor unit is installed just under the camera (image #29 – item b). A thin wire connects th...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 31 silencing the alarm 1. In order to silence the alarm after it goes off, wipe the moisture sensor unit at the bottom of the housing gently with a soft dry cloth in order to dry it off. 2. If this doesn’t help, remove the alarm unit from the housing by ...
Page 32: Warning
Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 32 7. Gently push the new battery it into the battery compartment and make sure it doesn’t fall off easily. Warning install only 3v lithium #cr1220 batteries inside the moisture alarm unit. Using any other type of batteries will cause irreparable damage ...
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Frx100 iv housing instruction manual 20150809 33 5. Slide the alarm unit back into the dedicated slot inside the housing, opposite the buckle. Make sure to install the alarm unit with the round alarm cylinder facing the housing interior and the led pointing outwards, to the back of the housing (imag...