Underwater Camera Housing for the Nikon D70
Fantasea Line Press Release
Fantasea Line, distributor of the world’s most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, announces the release of the FD-70, an underwater camera housing, designed exclusively for the Digital SLR Nikon D-70. 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 D-70 against damage from rain, snow, dust, sand and dirt. 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 D-70 “slides” into the FD-70 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.
Among the key features and controls for the FD-70 housing:
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 (LxWxH)
Total Weight Approx 2.45 Kg (Housing only)
Buoyancy (with camera) Slightly positive
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.



#1 Chris Kyger
Hey Guys,
I wondered if you know anyone that rents the underwater equipment. I have Cruise scheduled for November and would love to take my D70 under water. It would be a one time deal so it not worth the 3000.00 for that experience, but if I could rent one for a week that would be awesome.
Chris
6:21 pm - Saturday, July 23, 2005
#2 Kevin
Let me know if you find any rental outfits. I'm VERY interested. Thanks. Kevin
4:42 pm - Tuesday, August 9, 2005
#3 Chris
Don't count on it, I emailed everyone I throught might have an idea, and not one came up with a clue. Most replied just buy a housing and be finished with it. But for $1000.00 for one or two trips under the water it is not worth it to me. B&H Photo is the best place/prices I found to buy the housing's for that camera.
Chris
5:32 pm - Tuesday, August 9, 2005