Fantasea Line Press Release

Fantasea Line Releases the FD-50 Housing for Nikon D-50 Digital Camera

Fantasea Line, distributor of the world’s most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, announces the release of the FD-50 waterproof camera housing for the Digital SLR Nikon D-50. The Fantasea FD-50 is a compact, lightweight, injection molded polycarbonate housing with ergonomically designed handles, making it easy to hold and use. The FD-50’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-50 is more than just an underwater camera housing since it provides protection for the D-50 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-50 housing features a unique o-ring and gasket seal and is rated to a depth of 200 feet (60m). The D-50 “slides” into the FD-50 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.

Specifications:
Overall Size: 210 x 270 x 200 mm (LxWxH)
Total Weight Approx 2.45 Kg (Housing only)
Buoyancy (with camera) Slightly positive
  Among the key features and controls for the FD-50 housing:

  * On/Off
  * Mode Select
  * Menu
  * ISO
  * Exposure compensation
  * WB
  * Image Quality controls
  * Playback and Trash
  * Multi Selector control
  * Main 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

The suggested retail price of the FD-50: 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.