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FL-3 + FL-4
FL-3 + FL-4
For Nikon Coolpix L2, L3 and L4
Digital Cameras
OPERATORS MANUAL
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Manual for the FL-3 + FL-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS pg.1 Table of contents..................................... pg.2 General information: .............................. pg.2 The Fantasea FL-3 + FL-4 housing: ............................. Fantasea FL-3 + FL-4 USES: ....................................... pg.2 General Camera description: ........................................ pg.7 Nikon Coolpix L2, L3, L4 feature highlights: ................. pg.8 pg.9 Using the fantasea FL-3 and FL-4 housing....... Op
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General Information: The Fantasea FL-3 + FL-4 housing: Fantasea has specially designed a housing for the Nikon Coolpix L2, L3 and L4 cameras. The housings, dedicated to these three cameras (the L2 and L3 are physically identical—the L4 slightly wider), insure the most compact design for easy handling and accurate access to camera functions through the critical placement of push-button controls. The FL3 and FL4 contain all essential control functions: Mode, Menu, Zoom/Wide angle, Macro, Flash on/
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Top/Front Side of Housing 1 3 2 4 Back Side of Housing Buttons 5 6 9 11 12 8 10 7 3
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Numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic. 1: Shutter Release button: 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. 2: Buckle to secure housing: Refer to the section "Using the Fantasea FL-3 and FL-4 Housing" on how to open and close t
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7: Menu button: Menus are available for shooting, playback, movies and camera set up. Press the menu button to display the menus; press again to return to shooting or playback mode. To display the Shooting menu, select the auto mode [button 12] and press the Menu button. For Playback menu, the playback mode must be selected [button 10] and press the Menu button. To display the Movie menu, select the movie mode [button 12] and press the Menu button. To display the Set Up menu, select setup from
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10: Playback button: Press this button to display a picture in the monitor. You can use the multi selector to view additional pictures in different parameters [quick scroll, reverse order etc.]; pressing this button again returns you to shooting mode. To view pictures full-frame in monitor [full-frame playback], press this button [if camera is off, pressing the button for about a second will turn the camera on in playback mode]. 11: Delete button: To delete the current displayed picture in the
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General Camera Description: Nikon has expanded its ‘Life’ series of digital cameras with the arrival of the Coolpix L2, L3 and L4. The Nikon L2 has 6 megapixels, the L3 has 5.1 megapixels and the L4 has 4 megapixels. All three latest L series models also feature a bright, easy-to-view 2.0-inch LCD that’s now even easier to operate with new icons and function selections. A range of unique Nikon functions enables the photographer to actually improve images in-camera. Available in playback mode, th
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Nikon COOLPIX L2, L3, L4 Feature Highlights Unique combination of all-round quality, ease of operation, and elegant styling makes COOLPIX L2, COOLPIX L3, and COOLPIX L4 the compact digital camera of choice for entry- level photographers Compact, portable dimensions for COOLPIX L2 and L3 of 91 x 60.5 x 26mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.0 in.) (W x H x D); COOLPIX L4: 86.5 x 60.5 x 34.5mm (3.4 x 2.4 x 1.4 in.) Light weight for COOLPIX L2 and L3 of approx. 120g (4.2 oz) (without battery and SD memory card); COOL
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Using the Fantasea FL-3 and FL-4 housing: Opening The Housing: 1. Observe that the locking mechanism has 2 recessed spring tabs. Place the lower corner of the housing against your stomach and with 2 fingers, press these tabs together while your other hand frees the rounded housing latch by gently pulling upwards. 2. Next, release the flanged locking mechanism from the other half of the housing and the housings will part open. Inserting Camera: Since the Fantasea's FL-3 and FL-4 was specifically
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Underwater photographers will probably want to set the flash mode to the flash always setting to insure they always have a flash with every exposure. It is also wise to set the focus mode to allow the lens to focus in the macro range for capturing great images of the tiny and exotic subjects that you can find underwater. Checking the Gasket: Prior to each closure of the housing the gasket seal should be visually inspected. If there is any debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, hair, grease
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Closing the Housing: 1. 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. 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
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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
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Using The Flash: The Coolpix has a built-in flash, which will illuminate nearby underwater subjects. For subjects that are farther away, an accessory slave flash is recommended. (See Below.) A built-in flash diffuser is supplied which will help achieve a wider and softer light source thereby providing more coverage and less likelihood of backscatter (the unattractive snowstorm affect of the flash reflecting off the suspended particles in the water). Further reduction of backscatter can be achie
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Be sure to use a slave flash that has the ability to Note! ignore the built-in pre-flash in digital cameras, and synchronizes with the shutter release. Lens Accessories: The Fantasea FL-3 and FL-4 are designed to work with some of the wide-angle and macro adapters that are currently on the market. Fantasea Line offers a macro/wide angle converter lens adapter for this purpose. The converter lens can be used with one of its two elements for super macro images, or with both of its elements for gre
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Shooting Techniques: Exposure Modes: (Pre-set before camera insertion) There are several exposure modes [15 different Scene modes] for photographers to choose from, depending on the situation. Underwater it is recommended that you shoot in the Auto mode on the camera in which ambient light and artificial light will be automatically controlled by the camera according to the lighting conditions. You can also select different light meters to use, based on the situation and your personal preferences
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Camera Standby Mode: You can access the camera's menu to choose how long a period of inactivity before the camera goes into standby mode. Options 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
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3. Visually check the condition of the gasket before every dive. If it is dirty, clean it with fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth as described above. If it is damaged in any way, such as cut or perforated, replace it immediately. 4. Do not use grease or any other type of lubricant on the gasket when closing the housing. It does not increase the ability of the gasket to make a proper seal. 5. Be careful not to get greasy fingerprints or dirt on the lens port. This will affect the image qual
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12. It is likewise recommended to visually monitor the housing during every descent, especially for the first 10 meters/33 ft. If water 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 out of the water. Flood Insurance: Every Fantasea housing includes a one-year flood insurance policy. Supplied by the Divers Equipment Protection Program (DEPP), this insurance poli
