Fantasea FP-4 Operator's manual - Viewing The Subject:
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The P3 and P4 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 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.
Viewing the Subject:
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 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 and
allow the camera to focus, once in focus and ready to shoot a
green light will appear on the LCD monitor and the camera is
ready to take the picture. Press down the shutter all the way to
complete image capture. 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 and natural.
4. 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 entering. Generally, if there is a problem with the
seal, you will discover it in the first seconds of the dive.