Fl-14 housing operator's manual for nikon coolpix l14 digital camera operator's manual.
2 table of contents table of contents ................................................................................................................................. 2 general information .................................................................................................................
3 general information the fantasea fl-14 housing fantasea has specially designed the fl-14 housing for the nikon coolpix l14 camera. This housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers who enjoy the camera's automatic exposure features for capturing fast action pictures easily and creativ...
4 top/front side of housing numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic. 1. Shutter release 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, pres...
5 3. Playback press the playback button in shooting mode to enter the playback mode. 4. Shooting mode press the shooting mode button in playback mode to enter the shooting mode. Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting mode selection menu. In this menu, use the multi-s...
6 7. Buckles to secure housing refer to the section "using the fantasea fl-14 housing" on how to open and close the camera housing. Back side of housing buttons numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic. 8. Menu press the menu button to display the menu for the sele...
7 9. Zoom in/out use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press "w" to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the 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 the digital...
8 13. Ok button push this button to confirm a selection. 14. Self-timer the camera is equipped with a ten-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/down ar...
9 general description of camera the new nikon coolpix l14 is a quality compact digital camera that combines high performance with operating ease, as well as also providing long battery life. Built on a custom application of nikon’s innovative expeed digital image processing concept and incorporating...
10 nikon coolpix l14 feature highlights new easy auto mode and scene modes for carefree shooting easy auto mode makes it easier to turn on the camera and shoot without worrying about settings. Easy access to 15 different scene modes and 5 movie modes also ensures shooting that is tuned to give the b...
11 using the fantasea fl-14 housing opening the housing 1. Release all four latches at the same time, and lift off back half to open housing. Inserting camera since the fantasea fl-14 is specifically designed for the coolpix l14 digital camera, inserting the camera into the housing is quite simple. ...
12 underwater photographers will probably want to set the flash mode to the flash always setting to ensure 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...
13 all latches carefully to make sure that they are completely locked into place and not just pushed down. Try to open them to make sure that they cannot open accidentally. 4. Inspect the o-ring for proper closure. A complete seal can be visually confirmed by the o-ring around the complete circumfer...
14 viewing the subject the l14 camera does not have the standard eyepiece but underwater photographers and outdoor photographers will appreciate the large 2.4 inch lcd viewing monitor for composing photographs. The lcd monitor will allow you to see your subject in sharp focus and framed properly. Ho...
15 battery life aa-size battery compatibility one of the most widely available battery sizes in the world - in alkaline, lithium, rechargeable or other forms - aa compatibility enables use anywhere in the world. There are certain things that users can control to help with battery life. The most impo...
16 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 provid...
17 lens accessories the fantasea fl-14 features a threaded 46mm lens port. This threaded port is designed to work with some of the wide-angle and macro adapters that are currently on the market. Fantasea line offers the following lens accessories: fwal-01 and fwal-02 wide angle lenses: accessory wid...
18 shooting techniques exposure modes (pre-set before camera insertion) there are several exposure 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 automa...
19 camera standby mode you can access the camera's menu to select the length of the inactivity period. Inactivity period is the length of time 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...
20 care & maintenance the fantasea fl-14 housing requires only a minimum amount of care for reliable performance. The following tips will enable you to get the best results. 1. Always rinse your housing with a strong stream of fresh water and if possible soak housing in a fresh water tub or rinse ta...
21 10. It is recommended that you select the shortest time option on the menu, for placing the camera into standby during periods of inactivity. This will conserve battery power and reduce the heat given off by the lcd screen, which can contribute to condensation inside the housing and fogging. 11. ...
