UWL-09F Wide Angle Lens Instruction Manual 20190213
11.Note that prior to unscrewing the lens from the housing lens port, the secure string clip
attached to the housing or arm should be released.
12.When removing the UWL-09 Lens from the housing, it can be conveniently stored by
attaching it to the EyeGrabber F67, which mounts on any standard Flex or B&J Arm, or a
different EyeGrabber Lens Holder if using an adaptor with the lens. For a selection of
EyeGrabber Lens Holders available, please visit our website - www.fantasea.com
13.During the beginning of your dive, the 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 submerging it in cool water for 10 minutes prior to the dive, will assist in
preventing such condensation. However, even if the lens starts fogging up at the beginning of
the dive due to temperature differences, note that continuing to dive with it for about 10
minutes will eventually dissolve the fog.
14.It is recommended to use an external strobe when the UWL-09F Lens is mounted on the
housing. The UWL-09F Lens blocks the camera internal flash, resulting in underexposed or
shaded images.
15.When using an external flash or shooting against the sun, there are a few techniques that
should be followed in order to avoid a lens flare, which is often encountered when using
dome ports of any kind due to the reflection of the sun or strobe:
a. Images in which the sun is captured can be usually taken during mornings or
afternoons, when the sun is not as strong as during the middle of the day. In general,
the sun will have a much softer and successful effect during early and late hours of
the day and will also cause less of a flare.
b. Make sure that the strobe is not positioned towards the lens. When shooting a
nearby subject, for instance, it is better to position the strobe a little bit in front of
the camera housing rather than behind it (so the light doesn't reflect on the Wide
Angle Lens), or if you choose to position the strobe behind the camera housing,
make sure it's not pointed directly towards the lens, but a little bit tilted towards the
side.
16.After the dive, detach the wide angle lens and all components from the housing lens
port and rinse them in fresh water.
17.Dry and store in a safe protected place.
