News
Fantasea announces expansion of FML port system
Fantasea customers can now enjoy a wider range of popular Sony and 3rd party lenses to use with the FA6500 and FA6000 Housings for the Sony a6000, a6300 and a6500 Mirrorless cameras, ranging from super macro to fisheye.
For lenses and ports compatibility information, please visit the links below –
FML Lens Port Chart (http://www.fantasea.com/downloads/FMLLensPortChart.pdf)
FML Lens Port Table (http://www.fantasea.com/downloads/FMLLensPortTable.pdf)
FML-FNX Converter 55G
Allows installing FNX lens ports and port accessories (or third party lens ports and port accessories featuring a similar mounting system) on housings (or port accessories) featuring the Fantasea FML port system (or third party housings and port accessories featuring a similar mounting system).
Specifications
- Construction: Hard anodized Aluminum alloy
- Depth rated to 60 meters / 200 feet
- Dimensions (diameter x height): 125 x 68 mm / 4.9 x 2.7 inch
- Weight: 289 g / 10.2 oz
- Included in package: Rear cover, Front cap, Silicone grease, Spare O-ring seal, O-ring remover and Microfiber cloth
- Manufacturer’s warranty
C55G Tokina ATXAF107DXC Lens Gear
Enables using the zoom ring of the Tokina 10-17 mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 AF DX Fisheye Lens for Canon (ATXAF107DXC).
The focus ring of this lens cannot be accessed using this gear.
Specifications
- Material: PLA
- Dimensions (diameter x height): 100 x 18 mm / 3.94 x 0.7 inch
- Weight: 28 g / 0.99 oz
- Included in package: lens gear and stopper
- Manufacturer’s warranty
C55G Lens Gear Canon 8-15 Fisheye USM
Enables using the zoom ring of the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Lens (4427B002).
The focus ring of this lens cannot be accessed using this gear.
Specifications
- Material: PLA
- Dimensions (diameter x height): 100 x 27 mm / 3.94 x 1.06 inch
- Weight: 28 g / 0.99 oz
- Included in package: lens gear and spacer
- Manufacturer’s warranty
C55G SEL90M28G Lens Gear
Enables using the focus ring of the Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Lens (SEL90M28G).
Note that this setup is not compatible with the Fantasea FA6000 Housing for Sony a6000.
Specifications
- Material: PLA
- Dimensions (diameter x height): 100 x 53 mm / 3.94 x 2.09 inch
- Weight: 48 g / 1.7 oz
- Included in package: lens gear and stopper
- Manufacturer’s warranty
Tiger Beach Bahamas by Elisabeth Lauwerys with FA6500 Housing
For more information please visit the website here.
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News
Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
Marine Life & Conservation
Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
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