Fantasea CP-6 Instruction manual - Going Into The Water.
The gasket should also be checked visually for any cracks or perforations. If any part
of the gasket shows signs of wear or damage, it is imperative that it be changed before
going into the water.
If the gasket is removed from the channel groove it sets in, be sure to get it completely
back into place so it is properly seated. Starting at one corner, press the gasket with
your finger and feel it seat into its channel groove. Then continue this procedure
continuously in one direction, round its perimeter, until the entire gasket has been
pressed flat into place. Go over it a second time to be sure it is properly in place. Then
you are ready to clean it, give it a final visual inspection, and close the housing.
Closing the Housing:
Make sure the camera is flat and that the back door of the housing closes easily without
interference. Take special care not to get the lanyard caught in the closure. Once the door
is closed, latch the buckle behind the ridge on the back half of the housing. (If the camera
is not flat, the door will not lie closed, and the latching buckle will have a hard time
catching the ridge on the back door. In this case, open the back door and reposition the
camera until it is flat and the door closes correctly.) With the latch behind the ridge on
the back door, push the latch buckle forward until it lies flat against the front half of the
housing and the safety release snaps into place.
Viewing the Subject:
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 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. The anti glare LCD shade will assist
your viewing in high ambient light.
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 monitor, and a full depression of the button will take the picture. 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.
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.