Press Release

Product Release for the Fantasea Line FD-40X Waterproof Housing

Fantasea Line, distributor of the world's most popular and affordable underwater photographic products, announces the release of the FD-40X waterproof camera housing dedicated exclusively to the new Nikon Digital D-40 and D-40X cameras. Together, the FD-40X housing and the D-40/D-40X camera offer an excellent combination for entry level underwater DSLR photography at an affordable price.

The Fantasea FD-40X is more than just an underwater camera housing since it provides protection for the D-40/D-40X 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-40X housing is rated to a depth of 200 feet (60m). The main seal between front and back halves is a gasket seal. The lens port attaches with a double O-ring seal for double protection. The camera "slides" into the FD-40X housing on a specially designed tray. Once inside the housing the stainless steel latching buckles on the back door are snapped shut, sealing the system with a sound watertight seal. The housing controls are made from stainless steel shafts and springs and are sealed by double O-rings as is the housing port. The control knobs and buttons are made of sturdy molded polycarbonate. The FD-40X flash sync port is a five-pin Nikonos type system which allows for full TTL coverage especially when using the Fantasea FSB800 Flash housing for the Nikon SB 800 Flash.

Specifications:
Overall Size is 220 x 300 x 230 mm (LxWxH)
Total Weight is approximately 2.8 kg
Buoyancy (with camera) Slightly positive

Among the key features and controls for the FD-40X housing:

• Shutter Release Control
• Power Switch
• Exposure Compensation / Aperture Control
• Shooting Information Control
• Zoom Port Control
• Auto Exposure / Focus Lock / Protect Control
• Mode Dial
• Command Dial
• Multi Selector Control
• Delete Control
• Playback Zoom/Setting Control
• Thumbnail / Help Control
• Menu Control
• Playback Control
• Magnified Optical Viewfinder
• Interchangeable Ports System - including wide angle and macro ports
• Bulkhead and Hot Shoe Connector for Strobe
• Double O-Ring Design on all Controls and Lens Ports
• Standard 5 Pin Nikonos Type TTL sync socket

The suggested retail price of the FD-40X: : US $1099
This includes standard port (18-55 mm zoom lens)
Fantasea Offers Free Flood Insurance !!
Fantasea Line is the only housing company in the world that offers a free pre-paid flood insurance policy for one year, built into the cost.
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