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Fantasea Line announce new FML lens ports and accessories
A new selection of lens ports and port accessories for housings featuring the FML interchangeable lens port system, allowing the use of various popular lenses underwater, has been launched by Fantasea Line. These ports and port accessories are fully compatible with the Fantasea FA6500 Housing for Sony a6500 and a6300 mirrorless cameras. You can check lenses and ports compatibility information on the FML Lens Port System Chart.
FML FLAT PORT 34
Cat. No. 2101
The FML Flat Port 34 can be mounted on housings featuring the Fantasea FML port system.
Specifications
- Materials: Polycarbonate and AR coated glass
- Front thread: 67mm
- Depth rated to 60 meters / 200 feet
- Dimensions (diameter x height): 92 x 55 mm / 3.6 x 2.15 inch
- Weight: 177 g / 6.2 oz
- Included in package: rear cap, front cap with quick release secure string, silicone grease, spare O-ring seal, O-ring remover and microfiber cloth
- Manufacturer’s warranty
FML Dome Port A6
Cat. No. 2111
The FML Dome Port A6 is a 6” dome lens port which can be mounted on housings featuring the Fantasea FML port system.
Specifications
- Materials: Hard Anodized Aluminum Bezel and Acrylic Dome
- Depth rated to 60 meters / 200 feet
- Dimensions: 152 x 75 mm / 6 x 2.95 inch
- Weight: 437 g / 15.4 oz
- Included in package: rear cap, Neoprene dome cover, silicone grease, spare O-ring seal, O-ring remover and microfiber cloth
- Manufacturer’s warranty
FML Port Extension 25
Cat. No. 2121
The FML Port Extension 25 extends the length of a lens port by 25mm.
It can be installed on housings and lens ports featuring the Fantasea FML port system.
For additional extension of a lens port, Port Extensions can be stacked one upon the other.
Specifications
- Construction: Hard anodized Aluminum alloy
- Depth rated to 60 meters / 200 feet
- Effective length: 25mm
- Dimensions (diameter x height): 95 x 36 mm / 3.74 x 1.42 inch
- Weight: 128 g / 4.5 oz
- Included in package: Rear cover, Front cap, Silicone grease, Spare O-ring seal, O-ring remover and Microfiber cloth
- Manufacturer’s warranty
Lens Gear SELP1650
Cat. No. 2201
Lens gear specially designed for the Sony SELP1650 lens when used with the Fantasea FML port system.
The lens gear is quick and easy to assemble. It allows for smooth and seamless operation of the lens during the dive.
* Does not provide access to the power zoom feature of the lens
Lens Gear SEL30M35
Cat. No. 2203
The Lens Gear SEL30M35 allows manually focusing with the Sony SEL30M35 lens when used inside housings featuring the Fantasea FML port system.
Specifications
- Material: NBR (Neoprene based rubber)
- Dimensions (diameter x height): 82 x 46 mm / 3.3 x 1.8 inch
- Weight: 58 g / 2.04 oz
- Manufacturer’s warranty
Lens Gear SEL1018
Cat. No. 2211
The Lens Gear SEL1018 enables using the zoom ring of the Sony SEL1018 lens when used inside housings featuring the Fantasea FML port system.
Note: The focus ring of the SEL1018 lens cannot be accessed using this gear.
Specifications
- Material: PLA
- Dimensions (diameter x height): 83 x 37 mm / 3.27 x 1.46 inch
- Weight: 30 g / 1.05 oz
- Manufacturer’s warranty
Light Shielding Pad SEL16F28
Cat. No. 2301
The Light Shielding Pad SEL16F28 was designed for the Sony SEL16F28 lens when used inside housings featuring the Fantasea FML port system.
The Light Shielding Pad blocks the output of light sources inside the housing from reflecting on the lens and dome.
Specifications
- Material: Sponge and Polycarbonate
- Dimensions (diameter x height): 78 x 8 mm / 3.1 x 0.3 inch
- Weight: 2 g / 0.07 oz
- Manufacturer’s warranty
You can watch a video for the release here:
Fantasea FA6500 dives Socorro with Elisabeth Lauwreys
Further information can be found shortly on www.fantasea.com and www.sonydive.com.
Distributed in the UK by Blue Orb Distribution.
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