Fantasea FP-5000 Manual
Summary of FP-5000
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Manual for the fp-5000 housing for nikon coolpix p5000 & p5100 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 fp-5000 housing fantasea has specially designed the fp-5000 housing for the nikon coolpix p5000 and p5100 cameras. This housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers, who enjoy the camera’s automatic exposure features for capturing fast action pictures ...
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4 front side of housing numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic. 1. Removable flash diffuser: the flash diffuser is used to diffuse the internal flash's intensity. See the section on "accessory slave flash" for additional information. 2. Lens port: refer to the se...
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5 top side of housing numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic. 4. Mode dial: to select a mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. The p5000 and p5100 cameras offer the following modes: auto - a simple ―point-and-shoot‖ mode recommended for fi...
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6 5. Zoom in/out and shutter release: push this button to activate the shutter release control, and swivel it to the sides in order to activate the zoom control. Zoom in/out use the zoom button to activate optical zoom. Swivel to "w" (wide) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or t...
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7 back side of housing buttons numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic. 7. Command dial: in full-frame playback, rotate command dial right to view pictures in order recorded. Rotate command dial left to view pictures in reverse order. In scene mode, press the func...
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8 choose the function performed by function button in p, a, s and m modes. In these modes, press down the function button to display the chosen function options, rotate command dial to highlight desired option and release function button. In s mode, rotate command dial to choose the desired shutter ...
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9 11. Self-timer: the camera is equipped with a ten second timer and a three second timer for self-portraits and to reduce blur. 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 arrows to ch...
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10 17. Delete: press delete to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor in full-frame playback. Press the multi-selector up/down arrows to choose "yes", and press "ok". In shooting mode, press this button to delete the last picture taken. When the confirmation dialog shown at right is d...
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11 general camera description with the release of the coolpix p5000 and p5100, nikon offers a camera with a range of features that enable the user to explore creativity behind photography. The latest addition to their coolpix line of cameras is a lightweight solid model with an impressive imaging pe...
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12 nikon coolpix p5000 and p5100 feature highlights superb image quality excellent imaging quality is a priority for the coolpix p5000 and p5100, from the 10.0 effective megapixels on the p5000 and 12.1 effective megapixels on the p5100, of outstanding resolution produced by their 1/1.8-inch rgb ccd...
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13 using the fantasea fp-5000 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 fp-5000 is specifically designed for the coolpix p5000 and p5100 digital cameras, inserting the camera into the housing ...
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14 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 insure a proper watertight seal. Cleaning the o-ring is a simple matter of wiping it wi...
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15 4. Inspect the o-ring for proper closure. A complete seal can be visually confirmed by the o-ring around the complete circumference of the housing. 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—es...
Page 16: Viewing The Subject
16 viewing the subject the p5000 and p5100 cameras feature a large 2.5 inch 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 an...
Page 17: Battery Life
17 battery life rechargeable lithium-ion battery en-el5 the p5000 and p5100 cameras make use of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery en-el5, which is capable of shooting approximately 250 shots on a single charge. There are certain things that users can control to help extend battery life. It is recom...
Page 18: Using The Flash
18 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...
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19 lens accessories the fantasea fp-5000 features a 46mm threaded lens port. This thread 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 wide angle lens: an accessory wide angle len...
Page 20: Shooting Techniques
20 shooting techniques exposure modes (pre-set before camera insertion) there are several exposure modes [16 different scene modes] for photographers to choose from, depending on the situation. Underwater it is recommended that you shoot in the manual mode on the camera in which you can manually con...
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21 camera standby mode you can access the camera's menu to choose the length of the period of inactivity 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 by placing the lcd monitor on standb...
Page 22: Care & Maintenance
22 care & maintenance the fantasea fp-5000 housing requires only a minimal 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 fresh water tub or rinse ta...
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23 10. It is strongly recommended to 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, especial...