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Page 2 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. 2 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 3 INCLUDED WITH HOUSING .....................

Page 3 - Introduction; Fantasea

Introduction Fantasea has upgraded the housing for the Nikon D-70 and the FD-70N is the result. Improved features include, embedded optical view finder, enhanced trigger/shutter control system, new port mounting system, zoom lens capability and separate button for On-Off control. Welcome to the exci...

Page 6 - Controls Orientation; Top and Front of Housing:

Controls Orientation 8 1 4 7 Top and Front of Housing: • Flash Sync Port 1 • Zoom Port Control 2 • Handles 3 • Trigger Release Control 4 • LCD Control Panel Illuminator 5 • Light Meter/Exposure Compensation Control 6 • On-Off Control 7 • Exposure Mode Control Dial 8 • Sub Command Dial 9 5 6 2 3 9 6

Page 8 - Control Details

Control Details The following is a partial list of the most common uses of housing and camera controls. For the full list of camera functions and settings accessed by each control, you should consult your D-70 camera instruction manual. Please note that some of the FD-70N housing controls are design...

Page 12 - Preparation of Housing Before the Dive

Preparation of Housing Before the Dive Make Common or Required Camera Settings: Prior to inserting camera in housing, it is recommended that Menu option settings be made according to the preferences of the user. Most of these choices are ones that will remain unchanged for most of the time while div...

Page 13 - Note 2

Note 1: The FD-70N lens port uses 2 radial O-rings for a watertight seal. This is a different type of seal than used to seal the two main halves of the housing itself. That seal is a compression gasket. Radial O-rings are affected by friction when closing the seal, as it rubs against a housing wall....

Page 14 - Make the first dive without camera in housing

Insert D-70 camera and lens in housing: • Mount camera and lens on the removable tray, using the tripod screw. • Slide the tray and camera into the housing tray slot. Make sure it is completely inserted. • Slide the flash sync cord into the D-70's hot shoe. • Align the housing controls with the corr...

Page 15 - Using External Strobes:

Recommended Initial Camera Settings: • Set D-70 on M (Manual) Exposure Mode o This is to keep the built-in flash from trying to pop up in low ambient light. o The Auto Exposure Modes are not always appropriate for underwater photography. • Set camera to AF focus mode • Use menu option to set camera ...

Page 18 - Basic Shooting Techniques

Basic Shooting Techniques • Practice handling the FD-70N on land. o Getting familiar with the location and movement of all the controls and how the changes in settings can affect your image is an important part of the process. It is better to learn the basics of the camera’s operation on land, rathe...

Page 21 - Camera Lenses and Ports

Camera Lenses and Ports The Fantasea FD-70N has an interchangeable port system that will accommodate a wide variety of SLR lenses for use underwater. These ports include: • Standard Flat Port: This port will accommodate the 18-55 mm zoom lens in its wide angle 18mm position. This lens is very popula...

Page 22 - Fantasea FD-70N Warranty

Fantasea FD-70N Warranty The FD-70N includes a two-year limited warranty for defective parts which the manufacturer will replace. Flood Insurance: Every Fantasea housing includes a one-year flood insurance policy. Supplied by the Divers Equipment Protection Program (DEPP), this insurance policy acts...

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