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PRESS RELEASE
June 2007

Fantasea Line Releases the FP-5000 Underwater Housing
for Nikon Coolpix P5000 Digital Camera

New Housing Provides Access to All Camera Controls & Functions

Fantasea Line announces the addition of a new housing specifically designed for the Nikon Coolpix P5000 digital camera. The FP-5000 housing is fully functional providing photographers with access to all camera functions. With Fantasea’s new housing design and improved construction the FP-5000, with a depth rating to 60 meters/200 feet, is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers.  The Fantasea FP-5000 housing has a double O-ring seal on all controls, anti-glare hood over LCD screen, and built-in diffuser. The FP-5000 also features a 46mm port ring thread for easy attachment of accessory lenses and filters.

Underwater photographers can dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world, while outdoor photographers also have the option of capturing the action of such activities as white water and paddle sports, sailing and boating, surfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking and camping. The FP-5000 protects the Coolpix camera from water, sand, dust, and other damaging elements.

Additional controls and features include:

• Camera On/Off
• Shutter Release
• Zoom In/Out
• White Balance
• ISO selection
• Mode Dial
• Command Dial
• Function
• Monitor
• Playback
• Menu
• Delete
• Timer
• Macro
• Flash
• Exposure Compensation
• OK button

The FP-5000, like all Fantasea Housings comes with an Accessory System which will enable photographers to further enhance their imaging capability.

The suggested retail price of the FP-5000 is US $245.00.

Flood Insurance:
As with all other Fantasea Camera Housings, in the event of accidental water leakage, the Coolpix camera inside is insured and will be replaced.  This attractive additional protection is exclusive only to Fantasea Housings and provides the ultimate peace of mind for photographers, who want to be sure their cameras are adequately and safely protected during use in these rugged environments.

About Fantasea
Fantasea Line is an international company dedicated to developing, manufacturing and marketing of creative and affordable product solutions for the diving, underwater photography and water sports markets. Fantasea’s management has been involved in the diving, water sports and photographic industries for over 37 years. With offices and representatives worldwide, Fantasea cooperates with leading international manufacturers on joint venture projects for product development and distribution.