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14.  

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 choose "Yes", and press 

"OK". 

 

15.  

Menu  

Press the Menu button to display the menu for the selected mode: 

 

Shooting menu 

 

High-sensitivity menu 

 

Scene menu 

 

One-touch portrait menu 

 

Movie menu 

 

Playback menu 

 

Calendar menu 

 

List by date menu 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Note! 

It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the 

controls topside before using these controls while diving.  

Summary of Contents for FS-210

Page 1: ...FS 210 Housing Operator s Manual For Nikon Coolpix S210 Digital Camera ...

Page 2: ...E HOUSING 11 INSERTING CAMERA 11 CHECKING THE O RING 12 CLOSING THE HOUSING 13 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 CAMER...

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 FS 210 Uses The Fantasea FS 210 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 al...

Page 4: ...nimal 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 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 1 Shutter Release 5 Buckles to Secure Housing 3...

Page 5: ...rmation 4 Threaded Lens Port Refer to the section Inserting Camera for useful information 5 Buckles to Secure Housing Refer to the section Using the Fantasea FS 210 Housing on how to open and close the camera housing Back Side of Housing Buttons 7 Zoom In Out 6 Mode 9 Flash Mode 10 Exposure Compensation 12 Self Timer 11 Macro 14 Delete 15 Menu 8 Playback 13 OK button ...

Page 6: ...frame or T to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame When the camera is zoomed to the maximum magnification 3x holding T down triggers digital zoom The subject is magnified up to 4x for a total magnification of 12x A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio Press W in full frame playback to display pictures in contact sheets of four or nine thumbnail images Press T to z...

Page 7: ... 3 9 inch Press the Macro Mode button Press the multi selector up down arrows to choose On and press OK Press T or W to frame the picture focus and shoot 12 Self Timer The camera is equipped with a ten second and two second timer for self portraits When using the self timer mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat and stable surface Press the Self Timer button Press the multi selector up ...

Page 8: ...e confirmation dialog shown at right is displayed press the multi selector up down arrows to choose Yes and press OK 15 Menu Press the Menu button to display the menu for the selected mode Shooting menu High sensitivity menu Scene menu One touch portrait menu Movie menu Playback menu Calendar menu List by date menu Note It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the controls...

Page 9: ...tra reassurance that the results will be sharper and clearer especially in lower light or when shooting moving subjects The image processing engine faithfully reproduces fine details and subtle tones delivers quick response and maintains image quality and clarity when taking advantage of extended light sensitivity settings as high as ISO 2000 The camera is also equipped with a large 2 5 LCD screen...

Page 10: ...ots of high resolution a wide 170 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle anti reflection coating for better display in bright situations and an acrylic panel that prevents scratches and fingerprints Improved shooting displays with revised icons and information feedback help make framing and shooting easier ISO 2000 capability for better pictures in low light A high ISO makes it easier to tak...

Page 11: ...n 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 improper angle and it will then be impossible to get a good seal or easy closure of the housing 4 After camera insertion check that the extended camera lens does not catch or bend the bl...

Page 12: ... watertight seal Cleaning the O ring is a simple matter of wiping it with a damp soft cloth to remove the foreign matter Be careful the cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the effectiveness of the seal When replacing the O ring place it back into the groove starting at one corner and gently place it in by pressing it into the groove all around the ho...

Page 13: ...plete circumference of the housing 5 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 i...

Page 14: ...e 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 befo...

Page 15: ...ng 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 be recharged many times and offer an economical and environmentally friendly power s...

Page 16: ...ore 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 built in The flash from the ...

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: ...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 get ph...

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: ... lubricate 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 B...

Page 21: ...r is observed entering the housing or bubbles escaping from it the housing should be rotated to a port down position and held that way as you return to the surface immediately and get it out of the water 12 It is recommended to have all Fantasea housings serviced once a year at an authorized Service Center This includes visual inspection and possible changing of all seals gaskets and O rings Pleas...

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