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Taking the Picture:
Once you have composed your scene or subject in the LCD
monitor, depress the shutter release button to take the picture. A
half depress will activate 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 before taking the picture.
With a little practice, you will become used to this and taking
pictures of moving subjects will become easier and natural.
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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.
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*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.
Viewing the Subject:
The L6 camera does not have the standard eyepiece but underwater
photographers and outdoor photographers will appreciate the large
2.5 inch 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.
Choosing Image Files:
There are several image file options to choose from that offer
different resolution and file sizes. This determination must be
made prior to camera insertion from Menu options. Please refer
to the Coolpix instruction manual for details on setting these
preferences.
Battery life:
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.
AA-Size Battery Compatibility
The claim to 1,000 images is made when you use the supplied
Energizer lithium AA sized batteries. If you use regular alkaline
AA batteries you will be able to take around 400 pictures before
you should have to replace those batteries.
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There are certain things that users can control to help with battery
life. 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.
*After several minutes of disuse the camera will then go into
"Deep Sleep" mode which means it is virtually turned off. In this
instance it is still possible to turn the camera back on by pressing
the image review control (indicated by a small triangle pointing
right) for min. 3 seconds and this will bring the camera back to
life and show the last image taken on the LCD screen. A second
push on the Image review control will put the camera in "Live
Action" mode and you are ready to take your next image.
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 source.
