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Fantasea COOLPIX L2 Guide Operator's Manual

Manual is about: For Nikon Coolpix L2, L3 and L4 Digital Cameras

Summary of 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: Manual For The

    Table of contents manual for the fl-3 + fl-4 care & maintenance: ............................ Pg.16 using the flash: ..................................... Pg.13 accessory slave flash: ................................................ Lens accessories: ....................................................

  • Page 3: General Information:

    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 handlin...

  • Page 4: Top/front Side of Housing

    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: 4:  Lens Port:

    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-releas...

  • Page 6: 7:  Menu Button:

    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 playb...

  • Page 7: 11:  Delete Button:

    11: delete button: to delete the current displayed picture in the monitor, press the delete button. Two options appear: no or yes. Highlight wanted option and press the ok center button [#9]. Additionally, pressing the delete button in full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the same dialog reques...

  • Page 8: 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 ope...

  • Page 9

    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...

  • Page 10: Opening The Housing:

    9 using the fantasea fl-3 and fl-4 housing: opening the housing: 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 pul...

  • Page 11: Checking The Gasket:

    10 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...

  • Page 12: Closing The Housing:

    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 i...

  • Page 13: Choosing Image Files:

    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. Taking the p...

  • Page 14: Using The Flash:

    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 providi...

  • Page 15: Lens Accessories:

    Be sure to use a slave flash that has the ability to ignore the built-in pre-flash in digital cameras, and synchronizes with the shutter release. Note! 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. F...

  • Page 16: Shooting Techniques:

    Please reference the coolpix instruction manual for details on how to set these camera options, and under what conditions the different choices would be used. Shooting techniques: there are several exposure modes [15 different scene modes] for photographers to choose from, depending on the situation...

  • Page 17: Care & Maintenance:

    The fantasea fl-3 and fl-4 housings require only a minimum amount of care for reliable performance. The following are tips that will enable you to get the best results. Always rinse your housing with a strong stream of fresh water and if possible soak your housing in fresh water tub or rinse tank fo...

  • Page 18

    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. 4. Be careful not to get greasy fingerprints or dirt on the lens port. This will affect the image quality. Wipe any dirt or grease off with f...

  • Page 19: Flood Insurance:

    18 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 im...