Fantasea FP7100 User manual

Fantasea FP7100 Housing Instruction Manual 20111213

Fantasea Line

FP7100 Housing

(Cat. No. 1119)

For Nikon Coolpix P7100

Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................2

DISCLAIMER ..................................................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................3

GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................3

FEATURES &SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................4

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE.............................................................................................................................5

IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS..................................................................................................6

THE NIKON COOLPIX P7100 DIGITAL CAMERA...............................................................................11

SETTING UP THE HOUSING.....................................................................................................................12

PREPARING THE CAMERA ..............................................................................................................................12

PREPARING THE HOUSING .............................................................................................................................13

OPENING THE HOUSING.................................................................................................................................14

CHECKING THE O-RING .................................................................................................................................15

INSTALLING THE CAMERA.............................................................................................................................15

CLOSING THE HOUSING.................................................................................................................................16

REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING ............................................................................................17

USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA FLASH................................................................................................18

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................19

EXTERNAL FLASHES...............................................................................................................................19

LENS ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................21

HOUSING HAND STRAP..................................................................................................................................22

HOT-SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES...................................................................................22

LEAK DETECTOR......................................................................................................................................22

FP7100 HOUSING ACCESSORY SYSTEM.........................................................................................................22

CARE & MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................23

FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................24

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 product specifications and features described herein at any time without prior

notice. No part of this instruction manual may be copied, translated or reproduced without the prior

written permission of Fantasea Line. Fantasea Line makes no warranties aside from limited product

warranty as described at the end of this manual.

INTRODUCTION

General Information

The FP7100 Housing features a new design, specifically created for the Nikon Coolpix P7100 digital camera.

The FP7100 Housing is manufactured to the highest professional standards of function, style and durability.

It is depth rated to 60m/200 feet and is fully functional with ergonomically designed and labeled controls.

The Fantasea FP7100 is the ultimate waterproof home for the Nikon Coolpix P7100.

The FP7100 Housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photography. Underwater photographers can dive

or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world, while outdoor photographers also have

the option of capturing the action of outdoor and water sports activities, such as paddle sports, sailing,

boating, surfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking and camping. The FP7100 Housing is shock resistant and

protects the camera from water, sand, dust, frost, impact, as well as other damaging elements and harmful

occurrences.

The FP7100 Housing was designed to be compatible with a complete Accessory System, enabling

photographers to enhance the quality of their images.

Note

Please read this manual carefully in order to properly operate the FP7100

Housing. Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have

read it.

Features & Specifications

Depth rated to 60m/200 feet

Made from durable injection molded Polycarbonate

Access to all camera controls and functions

Shock resistant

Double O-ring main seal

Special hot-shoe mount for lighting accessories

Removable double fiber optic cable connection plate

Removable flash diffuser

Removable anti-glare hood for the LCD screen

Easy and secure installation of camera

Labeled controls for comfortable operation

Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories

Weight (with camera on land): 1.1 kg

Weight (with camera in 3.6% salt water): -0.3 kg

Dimensions: 18 x 15 x 13.5 cm \ 7.2 x 6 x 5.4 inch (W x D x H)

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

1. FP7100 Housing

2. Removable flash diffuser with secure line

3. Hand lanyard

4. Silicone grease

5. Anti-glare hood for LCD screen

6. Screwdriver

7. Silica gel packs

8. O-ring remover

9. Spare back door O-ring seal

10.Diffuser quick release secure string

(housing side)

IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS

Top/Front Side of Housing

Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page

Note

1. Please refer to the Nikon Coolpix P7100 camera instruction manual for

detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera controls and

functions.

2. It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the

controls topside before using these controls underwater.

2. Shutter Release

1. Zoom Control

3. Function2

4. On/Off

5. Command Dial

3. Mode Dial

7. Quick Menu

8. Quick Menu Dial

9. Cold-Shoe Mount

10.Fiber Optic Cable Plate

11.Lens Port

12.Tripod Mounting Screw Hole

(bottom)

13.Function1

14.Sub-Command Dial

Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the top/front housing graphic on the

1. Zoom Control –Turning this control activates the camera zoom button:

a. Turn the zoom control clockwise ("W") to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.

b. Turn the zoom control counterclockwise (“T”) to zoom in, so that the subject fills a larger

area of the frame.

Note that housing zoom control directions are opposite to camera zoom button directions when

zooming in and out.

2. Shutter Release –Activates the camera shutter release button and auto focus prior to taking the

picture.

3. Function2 –Pushing this control activates the camera Function2 button, which can be assigned

through camera menus.

4. On/Off- Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button.

5. Command Dial- Turning this dial swivels the command dial of the camera within an opposite

direction. Note that housing command dial directions are opposite to camera command dial

directions when turned.

6. Mode Dial –Turning this dial allows for changing camera shooting modes.

a. In order to for the housing mode dial to indicate the proper mode selected by the camera

mode dial, it is recommended to align housing and camera mode dials prior to installing the

camera inside the housing. Please refer to the section “Installing the Camera” for further

information.

b. When housing and camera mode dials are aligned, the mode displayed on the left side of the

housing mode dial is the one selected.

c. Note: Housing and camera mode dials may not remain aligned during your dive. Therefore, it

is important to check the shooting mode selected and displayed on the camera LCD screen

when switching modes. Even in such cases, since mode labels on the housing mode dial

appear according to their order on the camera mode dial, they can still assist with the

amount of turning required in order to reach the desirable shooting mode.

d. In order to switch modes, apply slight downward pressure on the mode dial as you rotate it

in order to create enough contact pressure to accurately reach the desired mode.

7. Quick Menu- Pushing this control activates the camera quick menu button. When the quick menu

control is pushed down, a quick menu is displayed for the function that is selected by the Quick

Menu Dial.

8. Quick Menu Dial- Turning this dial swivels the camera quick menu dial.

a. In order for the housing quick menu dial to indicate the proper menu selected by the camera

quick menu dial, it is best to align housing and camera quick menu dials prior to installing the

camera inside the housing. Please refer to the section “Installing the Camera” for further

information.

b. When housing and camera quick menu dials are aligned, the menu displayed on the right

side of the housing quick menu dial is the one selected.

c. Note: Housing and camera quick menu dials may not remain aligned during your dive.

Therefore, it is important to check the menu selected and displayed on the camera LCD

screen when switching menus. Even in such cases, since menu labels on the housing quick

menu dial appear according to their order on the camera quick menu dial, they can still assist

with planning the number of swivels required in order to reach the desirable menu.

d. In order to switch menus, turn the housing quick menu dial.

e. Note that since the rotary wheel cannot be manipulated in order to set the various menu

items, the command dial, sub-command dial and multi-selector buttons should be used for

navigating through the menus and making selections.

9. Cold-Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories- Enables mounting a flash, night dive torch or focus light

on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further information regarding such

connectors, please visit the Fantasea website –www.fantasea.com

10.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 in order to make use of the internal

camera 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.

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.

11.Lens Port- The housing lens port is compatible with a wide variety of accessory filters and lenses. For

a selection of lens accessories available, please visit the Fantasea website –www.fantasea.com

12.Tripod Mounting Screw Hole –Enables mounting the housing on a tray, thereby allowing for the

addition of various image enhancement accessories to your underwater photo system (such as

strobes, lights and more).

13.Function1 –Pushing this control activates the camera Function1 button, which can be assigned

through camera menus.

14.Sum-Command Dial - Turning this dial swivels the sub-command dial of the camera within the same

direction. Note that command dial and sub-command dial functions can be reassigned through the

camera menus.

Back Side of Housing

Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page

15.Flash Pop Up

16.Exposure Compensation

17.LCD Monitor

18. AE-L/AF-L

19.Playback

20.Flash

Mode/Up

21.AF Area

Mode/Right

22.Focus

Mode/Down

23.Self Timer/Left

24.OK/Apply

Selection

25.Menu

27.Delete

29.Latch Dial

26.Latch Dial Lock

28.Hand Strap Loops

30.Anti-Glare

Hood Rails

Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the back side housing graphic on the

15.Flash Pop-Up –Pushing this control activates the camera flash pop-up button and pops up the built-

in camera flash.

Note that once the built-in camera flash has been popped up, it cannot be pushed back down

physically through the housing. Therefore, in case of the need to eliminate the flash during the dive

after it has been popped up, please follow the steps described on the section “Using the Built-in

Camera Flash”.

16.Exposure Compensation- Turning this dial swivels the camera exposure compensation dial.

a. In order to set a higher exposure compensation value, turn the exposure compensation dial

counterclockwise.

b. In order to a lower exposure compensation value, turn the exposure compensation dial

clockwise.

c. Note that value markings on the housing exposure compensation dial do not indicate the

value set by the corresponding camera dial, even if aligned prior to camera installation inside

the housing. Therefore, it is important to check the exposure compensation value selected

and displayed on the camera LCD screen.

17.LCD Monitor –Pushing this control activates the camera monitor button.

18.AE-L/AF-L- Pushing this control activates the camera AE-L/AF-L button (Auto Exposure Lock / Auto

Focus Lock).

19.Playback (Image Review)- Pushing this control activates the camera playback button.

Multi-Selector buttons (19-23)

20.Flash Mode / Up - Pushing this control activates the camera flash mode/up button.

21.AF Area Mode / Right - Pushing this control activates the camera AF area mode/right button.

22.Focus Mode / Down - Pushing this control activates the camera focus mode/down button.

23.Self-Timer / Left –Pushing this control activates the camera self-timer/left button.

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