Fantasea COOLPIX L2 Guide Operator'S Manual Download Page 12

The L2, L3 and L4 cameras do not have the standard eyepiece
but underwater photographers and outdoor photographers will
appreciate the large LCD viewing monitor for composing
photographs. The LCD monitor will allow you to see your subject
in sharp focus and framed properly. Hold the camera housing in
your outstretched arm at a position that is both comfortable and
also allows you to easily see the LCD monitor, for best
compositional options.

Closing the Housing:

2. Never force the housing closed; if it does not close easily,

please check to make sure that the camera is well seated and
that the lens is sitting properly in the port area and not distorting
the rubber seat.

4. Always take the first dive without your camera in the housing

just to make sure there is no leakage from damage to the
housing. During the dive   especially at the beginning of
descent    take special care to look at the housing to make sure
no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is entering.
Generally, if there is a problem with the seal, you will discover
it in the first seconds of the dive.

It is most important to check to make sure the rectangular
rubber gasket [blue or black] is seated correctly in its niche
[not raised at any point and sitting in its groove] and that there
is no sand, dirt or any other foreign object on its surface. Do
not use any lubricant whatsoever on this gasket   especially
silicon grease which will distort it. Make sure that the black
wrist lanyard is not jammed into the housing during the closing
procedure.

3.

Bring the two halves of the housing together with one hand
[squeezing your thumb on one side and your other fingers on
the other until the two halves touch and hold securely in that
position. With the other hand, attach the flange to the body of
the camera and gently lower the rounded latch until it snaps
into place.

1.

Viewing the Subject:

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Summary of Contents for COOLPIX L2 Guide

Page 1: ...For Nikon Coolpix L2 L3 and L4 Digital Cameras FL 3 FL 4 FL 3 FL 4 OPERATORS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ng pg 9 pg 9 pg 10 pg 11 General information pg 2 The Fantasea FL 3 FL 4 housing Fantasea FL 3 FL 4 USES General Camera description Nikon Coolpix L2 L3 L4 feature highlights pg 2 pg 2 pg 7 pg 8 Table of contents pg 1 Exposure Modes Pre set before camera insertion Zoom control Macro focus Quick review Camera standby mode pg 15 pg 15 pg 15 pg 15 pg 16 Shooting Techniques pg 15 Viewing the subject pg...

Page 3: ...d over the LCD screen as well This housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers who enjoy the camera s automatic exposure features for capturing fast action pictures easily and creatively The Fantasea FL 3 FL 4 housings are designed as underwater outdoor camera housings They have a working depth of 130 feet 40 meters Underwater photographers can dive or snorkel and capture all the exc...

Page 4: ...Top Front Side of Housing 3 4 2 1 Back Side of Housing Buttons 5 6 9 11 12 10 8 7 3 ...

Page 5: ...ash for additional information 4 Lens Port Refer to the section Inserting Camera for useful information 5 6 Zoom Control Playback zoom and Thumbnail playback The zoom control is used to frame subjects in the monitor Select W to zoom out increasing the area visible in the frame Select T to zoom up to 3x so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame Pressing T for about 2 seconds at 3x zoom w...

Page 6: ...ce using the Selector button you may want to rotate the flange of this button away before swinging the OK button into position Note When you make your choice using the Selector button you may have to rotate the flange of this button away before swinging the OK button into position 8 Rotary Multi Selector The rotary multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus Rotate in any direction to high...

Page 7: ... optimized for selected subject type Movie can shoot movies with recorded sound Automatic point and shoot mode All parameters are set automatically Note It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the controls topside before using these controls while diving 10 Playback button Press this button to display a picture in the monitor You can use the multi selector to view additio...

Page 8: ...ter The L series cameras all have 15 scene modes including 4 that have framing aids for beginners All of the cameras include Nikon s face priority technology that searches for faces and automatically focuses on them The Nikon Coolpix L2 and L3 have movie modes that record 640 x 480 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels with sound The L4 can also record at those image sizes but does so without audio ÊWith...

Page 9: ...harpest focus from a series of consecutive images Blur Warning informs user after shooting if an image is blurred Time zone function enables local time to be set regardless of where you are in the world Single AF and Continuous AF selectable in Movie mode Capture modes Single Continuous and Multi Shot 16 for COOLPIX L2 and L3 Single and Multi Shot 16 for the L4 Built in flash features settings for...

Page 10: ...ens does not catch or bend the black rubber seat on the inside of the lens port It is vital that the lens does not disturb this rubber seat Make sure the camera lens is centered in the rounded port area and that the lens does not distort the round black rubber seat The housing is designed to have the camera fit in place perfectly but if you are not careful it is possible to put it in at an imprope...

Page 11: ... and wiped free of any debris Since the gasket on the Fantasea FL 3 and FL 4 are face to face compression sealed and is not subject to friction as it is closed there is no need to lubricate it Grease or any other form of lubrication does not help seal the housing It only reduces friction which is commonly present if the housing has an O ring seal Lubricating the gasket before use could cause it to...

Page 12: ...at the beginning of descent take special care to look at the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is entering Generally if there is a problem with the seal you will discover it in the first seconds of the dive It is most important to check to make sure the rectangular rubber gasket blue or black is seated correctly in its niche not raised at any point and sitting ...

Page 13: ...practice you will become used to this and taking pictures of moving subjects will become easier and natural Battery life AA Size Battery Compatibility One of the most widely available battery sizes in the world in alkaline lithium rechargeable or other forms AA compatibility allows near ubiquitous use anywhere in the world The power to shoot approximately 180 shots for the COOLPIX L2 200 shots for...

Page 14: ...ter to be concerned with and due to the ability of the flash to travel farther and more effectively in air as compared to in water there is normally not a need for an accessory flash to provide proper illumination for most subjects Accessory Slave flash If you should use the Coolpix built in flash as the master you can trigger a second slave flash to provide more artificial light when needed To do...

Page 15: ...rt or on the converter lens itself are also available For more information on these items see your local photo dealer or visit our website at www fantasea com Fantasea Coolpix Accessory Systems and Sets Fantasea Offers a variety of Coolpix and other housings sets made up of quality accessory products which serve to enhance and improve your underwater images Products like external flash systems fle...

Page 16: ... the other modes to see which will work best underwater These settings do not have to be made ahead of any dive as they can be accessed through the housing controls while underwater Exposure Modes Pre set before camera insertion Zoom in for telephoto photos and larger subject size Zoom out for wide angle scenes It is generally not recommended to use the zoom underwater as it is preferable to get p...

Page 17: ...ns are 30 seconds one minute five minutes and 30 minutes This feature allows you to conserve battery power by placing the LCD monitor on standby sleep mode It is recommended that this option is set for 30 seconds for the following reasons to conserve battery power and longer periods of time will cause a warming of the LCD screen This will cause heating of housing and this can produce condensation ...

Page 18: ...ng the camera into standby during periods of inactivity This will conserve battery power and reduce the heat given off by the LCD screen which can contribute to condensation inside the housing and fogging 10 It is strongly recommended to take the first dive without the camera inside the housing You should check that the water tight seal has not been affected during transport and long periods of st...

Page 19: ...mpensated for the loss of the camera Only a small shipping charge will apply All insurance policies should be activated at the time of purchase All owners must complete the on line product registration form by going to www fantasea com and go to the Customer Support tab and choose Product Registration you will be taken to this page http www fantasea com product_registration asp where you can compl...

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