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Top/Front Side of Housing 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic. 

 

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Shutter Release 

 

 

This is a two stage shutter-release button. First lightly press the shutter-release button halfway, 

stopping when you feel minimal resistance. Once the camera has focused, press the shutter-release 

button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take the picture. Do not use force when 

pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.  

 

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Power On/Off 

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will turn on for a moment, 

and the monitor will turn on. 

To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.

 

 

 

 

2. Power On/Off

1. Shutter Release

7. Buckles to     

Secure Housing 

5. Removable Flash 

Diffuser 

6. Lens Port 

4. Shooting Mode 

3. Playback 

Summary of Contents for FL-15

Page 1: ...FL 15 Housing Operator s Manual For Nikon Coolpix L15 Digital Camera Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ... Inserting Camera 11 Checking the O ring 12 Closing the Housing 12 Viewing the Subject 14 Taking the Picture 14 Choosing Image Files 14 Battery Life 15 Using the Flash 16 Accessory Slave Flash 16 Lens Accessories 17 Fantasea Coolpix Accessory Systems and Sets 17 Shooting Techniques 18 Exposure Modes Pre set Before Camera Insertion 18 Zoom Control 18 Macro Focus 18 Quick Review 18 Camera Standby Mo...

Page 3: ...m In Out Menu Flash Exposure Compensation Timer Macro Playback and Delete and has a built in Flash Diffuser and an anti glare hood over the LCD screen Fantasea FL 15 Uses The Fantasea FL 15 housing is designed as an underwater outdoor camera housing It features double O rings on all controls and has a working depth of 200 feet 60 meters Underwater photographers can dive or snorkel and capture all ...

Page 4: ...ease button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take the picture Do not use force when pressing the shutter release button as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures 2 Power On Off To turn on the camera press the power switch The power on lamp green will turn on for a moment and the monitor will turn on To turn off the camera press the power switch again 2 Power On Off...

Page 5: ...iffuse the internal flash s intensity There are two different diffusers included with the FL 15 Housing Transparent diffuser This diffuser allows for a large amount of light to illuminate your subject but doesn t reduce the shadowing effect when photographing from a short distance Therefore install this diffuser on the housing when taking wide angle shots and when the subject is positioned within ...

Page 6: ... housing Back Side of Housing Buttons Numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic 8 Menu Press the Menu button to display the menu for the selected mode Use the multi selector to navigate the menus To exit the menu display press the Menu button again 9 Zoom In Out 8 Menu 10 Flash Mode 11 Exposure Compensation 14 Self Timer 12 Macro Mode 15 Delete 13 OK Button ...

Page 7: ...w a description of the currently selected menu option Multi Selector buttons 10 14 10 Flash Mode In order to select a flash mode Press the Flash Mode button Use the multi selector up down arrows to choose the desired flash mode Auto Auto with Red Eye Reduction Off Fill Flash and Slow Sync and press OK 11 Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested...

Page 8: ...ter release button half way to focus and then all the way down 15 Delete Press Delete to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor in full frame playback Press the multi selector up down arrows to choose Yes and press OK In Shooting Mode press this button to delete the last picture taken When the confirmation dialog shown at right is displayed press the multi selector up down arrows to...

Page 9: ...shift VR image stabilization counteracts the effects of camera shake in lower light or when shooting unsteady subjects to help achieve sharper results Active full time VR also stabilizes images displayed on the high resolution LCD monitor for easier framing and more reassured shooting Paired with the precision optics of a 3x Zoom Nikkor lens that covers a practical range of 35 105mm 35mm equivalen...

Page 10: ...sation provides the ability to shoot at shutter speeds as much as three steps slower without blurring the image whilst also producing a smoother image when shooting 2 8 inch LCD Monitor The bright large 2 8 inch LCD monitor enables easy composition even when shooting outdoors in daylight and when small objects are involved in the frame ISO 1000 capability for better pictures in low light Make it e...

Page 11: ...o put it in at an improper angle and hence it will be impossible to get a good seal or easy closure of the housing 4 After camera insertion be sure that the extended camera lens 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 Notes 1 It is recommended to make some camera settings prior to inserting camera into ...

Page 12: ...ll around the housing until it is all sitting in the groove and no part of it is sticking up or out of the groove You can then apply a slight layer of silicone if you have not done this yet Be sure it is completely seated in the channel for a proper seal Note Lubrication of an O ring does not improve the seal It only reduces the amount of friction on the O ring when it is being moved into sealing ...

Page 13: ...inning 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 6 After use when opening the housing it is important to hold it so the lens port is facing down This will prevent the camera from slipping out of the housing while be...

Page 14: ... the live viewing ability of the LCD and allow the camera to focus once in focus and ready to shoot a green light will appear on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready to take the picture Press down the shutter all the way to complete image capture You may notice a pre flash and slight delay in the shutter release This is to allow the camera to make its final focus and exposure calculations befor...

Page 15: ...e The most important is to set the camera to turn the LCD off after a short time during periods of non use It can then be automatically turned back on if you depress the shutter release control half way Please refer to the Coolpix Instruction Manual for details on how to make this adjustment setting It is always wise to have backup batteries in case you do run out of power The supplied battery can...

Page 16: ... 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 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 this you must use an accessory flash that has a slave feature buil...

Page 17: ...ew thread 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 sets for Coolpix and other housings These sets are made up of quality accessory products which will enhance and improve your underwater images Accessory products include external flash systems flexible arms trays...

Page 18: ...y can be accessed through the housing controls while underwater Please refer to the Coolpix instruction manual for details on how to set these camera options and under what conditions the different choices should be used ZOOM CONTROL 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 ...

Page 19: ... power If set for longer periods of time the LCD screen will heat up and it will produce condensation and fogging of the lens port Condensation on the lens port will have a negative impact on the quality of the images taken When you want to resume shooting pressing the shutter release half way will re activate the camera However if after the camera goes into standby a further period of three minut...

Page 20: ...e the housing s O ring periodically It s important to note that the amount of lubrication required on the O ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction so it does not twist or become dislodged More grease is not better and could in some cases have a negative affect if it is applied in large amounts to form a build up that could trap any debris or foreign matter 5 Be careful...

Page 21: ...amera in the event of accidental flooding This Flood Protection is additional protection over the standard warranty available with the Fantasea housing This protection is available for one 1 year from your date of purchase providing that you register your purchase on line within 30 days of the purchase date at http www fantasea com product_registration asp This protection is provided to customers ...

Page 22: ... 674 8144 You should keep both the damaged camera and the housing safely in case you are asked to send it to a designated service center In this event shipping costs to the service center are the responsibility of the customer The policy is good for only one claim per housing Once a claim has been made and received no additional claims and no more coverage is available to that housing anymore ...

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