Fantasea FL-19 Instruction Manual - General Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Fantasea FL-19/20 Housing

Fantasea has specially designed the FL-19/20 housing

for the Nikon Coolpix L19 and L20

cameras. This housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers who enjoy the cameras

automatic exposure features for capturing fast action pictures easily and creatively. The FL-19/20

housing

ensures easy handling and accurate access to camera functions through the critical

placement of push-button controls and a compact design.

The FL-19/20 housing provides access to all control functions: On/Off, Shutter Release, Mode,

Zoom In/Out, Menu, Flash, Exposure Compensation, Timer, Macro, Playback and Delete, and

has a built in Flash Diffuser and an anti-glare hood over the LCD screen.

Fantasea FL-19/20 Uses

The Fantasea FL-19/20 housing is designed as an underwater/outdoor camera housing. It features

double O-rings on all controls, and has a working depth of 200 feet/60 meters. Underwater

photographers can dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world, while

outdoor photographers also have the option of capturing the action of such activities as white

water and paddle sports, swimming, sailing and boating, surfing, fishing and hunting,

backpacking and camping. The Fantasea FL-19/20 will protect the Coolpix L19 and L20 cameras

from water, sand, dust, and other damaging elements.

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Summary of FL-19

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Fl-19/20 housing operator's manual for nikon coolpix l19 & l20 digital cameras.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2 table of contents table of contents ................................................................................................................................. 2 general information .................................................................................................................
Page 3: General Information
3 general information the fantasea fl-19/20 housing fantasea has specially designed the fl-19/20 housing for the nikon coolpix l19 and l20 cameras. This housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers who enjoy the cameras automatic exposure features for capturing fast action pictures easi...
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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...
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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...
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6 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 selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus. To exit the menu display, press the menu button again. 9. Zoom in/out use...
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7 press "w" in full-frame playback to display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail images. Press "t" to zoom-in on still images displayed in full-frame playback. When entering a menu, press "t" to view a description of the currently selected menu option. Multi-selector buttons (10-14) 10. Flash...
Page 8: Note!
8 press the multi-selector up/down arrows to choose "on" and press "ok". Frame the picture, press the shutter-release button half-way to focus, and then all the way down. 15. Delete press delete to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor in full-frame playback. Press the multi-selector...
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9 a huge bright 3.0 inch high resolution lcd screen on the l20 camera (and a 2.7 inch screen on the l19 camera) makes it easy to compose and share your images. In addition, the high contrast and anti- reflection on the screen assists in clear viewing, even in direct sunlight. Motion detection automa...
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10 4. After camera insertion, check that the extended camera lens does not catch or bend the black rubber seat on the inside of the lens port. It is vital that the lens does not disturb this rubber seat. notes: 1. It is recommended to make some camera settings prior to inserting camera into the hou...
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11 closing the housing 1. Place the housing back over the front and align the complete mating surface of the housing and the o-ring, forming a proper seal. 2. Position all four latches over latch hooks in ready position. 3. Close one of the bottom latches first, maintaining pressure on the other sid...
Page 12: Viewing The Subject
12 viewing the subject the l19 and l20 cameras do not have a standard eyepiece, but underwater photographers and outdoor photographers will appreciate the large lcd viewing monitor for composing photographs. The lcd monitor allows you to see your subject in sharp focus and framed properly. Hold the ...
Page 13: Using The Flash
13 there are certain things that users can do 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. Please refer to the coo...
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14 if the sensor of the fiber optic cable is attached to the outside of the housing directly above the internal flash and taped over with black tape–it will block out the light from the internal flash but transmit the light pulse to the external slave flash note be sure to use a slave flash that ha...
Page 15: Shooting Techniques
15 fantasea coolpix accessory systems and sets fantasea offers a variety of sets for coolpix and other housings. These sets are made up of quality accessory products which will enhance and improve your underwater images. Accessory products include external flash systems, flexible arms, trays, filter...
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16 zoom control zoom in for telephoto photos and larger subject size. Zoom out for wide-angle scenes. It is generally not recommended to use the zoom underwater as it is preferable to get physically closer to your subject. The digital zoom has no value at all. Macro focus for capturing the tiny and ...
Page 17: Care & Maintenance
17 care & maintenance the fantasea fl-19/20 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 the housing in a fresh water tub or r...
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18 10. You should take the first dive without the camera inside the housing. You should check that the water tight seal has not been affected during transport and long periods of storage. 11. It is likewise recommended to visually monitor the housing during every descent, especially for the first 10...