Fantasea FL?22 Operator's Manual - General Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Fantasea FL‐22 Housing

Fantasea has specially designed the FL‐22 housing for the Nikon Coolpix L22 camera. 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‐22 housing ensures easy handling and accurate

access to camera functions through the critical placement of push‐button controls and a compact design. It

is made of durable injection molded Polycarbonate and features a radial O‐ring main seal, built‐in flash

diffuser, anti‐glare hood over LCD screen, double O‐rings on all controls, stainless steel buckles, a threaded

port ring and a working depth of 200 feet/60 meters.

The FL‐22 housing provides access to all control functions: On/Off, Shutter Release, Shooting Mode, Zoom

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

Fantasea FL‐22 Uses

The Fantasea FL‐22 housing is designed as an underwater and outdoor camera housing. 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‐22 will protect the Coolpix L22 camera from water, sand, dust, and other damaging elements.

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Summary of FL?22

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Fl‐22 housing operator's manual for nikon coolpix l22 digital camera.
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‐22 housing fantasea has specially designed the fl‐22 housing for the nikon coolpix l22 camera. This housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers who enjoy the cameras automatic exposure features for capturing fast action pictures easily and creative...
Page 4: Housing Parts
4 housing parts top/front side of housing numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on the top/front housing graphic. 1 . Shutter release / zoom control push this button to activate the shutter release control, and swivel it to the sides in order to activate the zoom control. Shutte...
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5 take the picture. Do not use force when pressing the shutter‐release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.  when the camera is unable to focus, the focus area, or focus indicator, blinks red. Change the composition and try pressing the shutter‐release button halfway aga...
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6 4. Lens port the housing lens port features a 46mm thread and compatible with a wide variety of accessory filters and lenses. Please refer to the “lens accessories" section for useful information. 5. Buckles to secure housing the housing features 4 stainless steel buckles which ensure the housing ...
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7 numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on the back housing graphic. 6. 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 th...
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8 10. Macro macro close‐up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm/2 inch.  press the macro mode button.  press the multi‐selector up/down arrows to choose "on", and press "ok".  rotate to "t" or "w" to frame the picture, focus and shoot. 11. Self‐timer the camera is equipped...
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9 general description of coolpix l22 the new nikon coolpix l22 camera provides consumers with an easy and fun way to enjoy snapping and sharing digital images. The compact design and ease of use of the l22 makes it the go‐ anywhere, anytime digital camera for any occasion. It is equipped with popula...
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10 using the fantasea fl‐22 housing opening the housing 1. Release all four latches at the same time, and lift off the back half to open the housing. Inserting camera since the fantasea fl‐22 is specifically designed for the coolpix l22 digital camera, inserting the camera into the housing is quite ...
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11 checking the o‐ring prior to each closure of the housing, the o‐ring should be visually inspected. If there is any debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, hair, grease or other matter, it must be cleaned to ensure a proper watertight seal. Cleaning the o‐ring is a simple matter of wiping it w...
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12 5. Always take the first dive without your camera in the housing just to make sure there is no leakage from damage to the housing. During the dive, especially at the beginning of descent, take special care to look at the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is en...
Page 13: Viewing The Subject
13 viewing the subject the l22 camera doesn’t 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 camera h...
Page 14: Battery Life
14 battery life aa‐size battery compatibility aa‐size is 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 do to help with battery life. The most...
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15 accessory slave flash if you use the coolpix built‐in flash as the master, you can trigger a second slave flash to provide better artificial light when needed. To do this, you must use an accessory flash that has a slave feature built in. The flash from the coolpix must be aimed or bounced toward...
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16 water clarity and artificial light sources.  sharpeye macro lens m46 (#5127): perfect for shooting close‐up images of fish, corals, textures and more. This macro lens magnifies the subject and enables the camera to focus on short distances for creating super sharp images.  redeye color correcti...
Page 17: Shooting Techniques
17 shooting techniques 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 cap...
Page 18: Care & Maintenance
18 care & maintenance the fantasea fl‐22 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 rins...
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19 the heat given off by the lcd screen, which can contribute to condensation inside the housing and fogging. 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. I...