Fantasea FP7000 User Manual

Field of View on Land

1. Introduction

The Fantasea BigEye Lens FP7000 is a patented “wet” accessory wide angle lens that was specially designed
for the Fantasea FP7000 underwater camera housing (for Nikon Coolpix P7000). The lens fits onto the
housing lens port and can be installed and removed during the course of the dive. It is perfect for
photographing seascapes, divers, ship wrecks and schools of fish without moving further away from the
subject, thereby still taking full advantage of water clarity and artificial light sources.

2. Technology

The BigEye Lens FP7000 makes use of a new patented lens technology, which allows for high quality
underwater wide angle images free of distortions. The new technology uses air instead of glass as an optical
element and enables recovering 100% of the camera lens optical properties that would normally be lost
underwater. The air pocket inside the lens enhances the angle of light refraction, thereby restoring the
original angle of coverage of the camera lens (see figures below). This patented technology was specially
designed for underwater photography and therefore the lens should only be used when the system is
submerged in water.

Fantasea BigEye Lens FP7000

(Cat. No. 5136)

Instruction Manual

3. Specifications

 Depth rated to 60m/200 feet
 Field of view recovery (magnification): 105% (X0.7)
 Angle of coverage: 80 degrees
 Lens material: Optical glass, hard coated plastic and anodized aluminum
 Weight: 498g
 Dimensions: 157x77mm
 Dedicated slot for color correction filters
 Box includes: Neoprene lens cover, secure line, warranty and instruction manual

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: 4. Instructions for Use

1. Installing the BigEye Lens on the FP7000 Housing Lens Port
a. Please use the utmost care and do not use excessive force when assembling and disassembling the

lens, in order to not cause any damage to the product.

b. Hold the BigEye Lens in front of the housing lens port so that the “TOP” marking printed on the lens

configuration is pointed upwards.

c. To install the BigEye Lens, push it against the lens port starting from the left (image #1) and

proceeding rightwards (image #2).

d. Make sure that the BigEye Lens is properly mounted on the lens port by gently trying to pull it out. If

properly installed, the BigEye Lens should not easily come off the lens port.

e. Attach the secure line to the lens and the housing, in order to secure the lens to the housing. If

making use of an arm in the system, the secure line can be secured to the arm rather than to the
housing.

2. Taking Images with the BigEye Lens
a. Please note that the BigEye Lens was designed to work underwater only. Therefore, the lens should

only be installed underwater, while letting water enter the gap between the BigEye Lens and the
housing lens port. Make sure that there are no air bubbles trapped between the BigEye Lens and the
housing lens port before taking images.

b. When taking photos with the BigEye Lens installed, set your camera focus mode to “MACRO”.

Failing to do so will result in blurred images.

c. During the beginning of your dive, your lens might become foggy as a result of an increase in the air

temperature inside the lens, following submersion in cooler water. Storing the lens in a cool dry
place when not being used, such as a padded housing bag with a few silica gel packs inside, and

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