Introduction

Fantasea Line announces the release of the Fantasea FD-70, an underwater camera housing, designed exclusively for the Nikon D-70 and Nikon D70s digital SLR cameras. The Fantasea FD-70 is a compact, lightweight, injection molded polycarbonate housing with ergonomically designed handles, making it easy to hold and use. The FD-70?s interchangeable port system accommodates a wide variety of SLR lenses, allowing photographers to capture the widest variety of superior underwater images. The Fantasea FD-70 is more than just an underwater camera housing since it provides protection for the Nikon D70 and Nikon D70s against damage from rain, snow, dust, sand and dirt.
Specially designed
It is a valuable tool for many commercial, industrial, and medical applications, because it is resistant to most liquids and sprays. The FD-70 housing features a unique o-ring and gasket seal and is rated to a depth of 200 feet (60m). The Nikon D70 and Nikon D70s ?slides? into the Fantasea FD-70 underwater housing on a specially designed tray. Once inside the housing the latching buckles on the back door are snapped shut sealing the system with a sound watertight seal. The suggested retail price of the FD-70: US $999. That includes standard port (18-70 mm zoom lens) and pre-paid flood insurance policy from D.E.P.P. for one year.
Features

• Mode Select
• Menu
• ISO
• Exposure compensation
• WB
• Image Quality controls
• Playback and Trash
• Multi Selector control
• Main Dial command
• Sub Dial command
• Sync socket for 5 pin sync connector
• Monitor zoom
• Magnified Optical Viewfinder
• Light control for LCD screen
• Exchangeable Ports System (including wide angle and macro ports)
• Bulkhead and hotshoe connector for strobe
• Visible main O-ring for final pre-dive check
• Double O-ring design on all controls
• Standard five-pin Nikonos type TTL connector flash sync
• Stainless steel latches

Specifications

• Overall Size: 210 x 270 x 200 mm (L x W x H)
• Total Weight Approx 2.45 Kg (Housing only)
• Buoyancy (with camera) Slightly positive