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Fantasea FP-4 Operator's Manual

For nikon coolpix f3 and f4 digital cameras
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  • Page 1 FP-4 FP-4 For Nikon Coolpix F3 and F4 Digital Cameras OPERATORS MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Fantasea FP-4 Uses: ............ pg.2 General Camera description: ........pg.7 Nikon Coolpix F3/F4 feature highlights: ......pg.7 Using the fantasea FP-4 housing..... pg.8 Opening the Housing: ..........pg.8 Inserting Camera: ............pg.8 Checking the gasket: ........... pg.9 Closing the housing: ............

  • Page 3: General Information

    General Information: The Fantasea FP-4 housing: Fantasea has specially designed a housing for the Nikon Coolpix F3 and F4 digital cameras. The housing, dedicated to these two cameras (which are physically identical), insure the most compact design for easy handling and accurate access to camera functions through the critical placement of push-button controls.
  • Page 4 Top Side of Housing Back Side of Housing Buttons...
  • Page 5 2: Buckle to secure housing: Refer to the section "Using the Fantasea FP-4 Housing" on how to open and close the camera housing. 3: Removable Flash diffuser: To diffuse the flash's intensity [the internal flash].
  • Page 6 The zoom indicator will turn yellow when the digital zoom is in effect. 7: Zoom In: When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification [3.5x] in optical zoom, holding the T down for approximately 2 seconds will produce the digital zoom. Note that unlike the optical zoom, the digital zoom will not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture they are simply enlarged producing a slightly grainy image therefore not recommended...
  • Page 7 10: Rotary Multi Selector: The rotary multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus. Rotate in either direction [up, down, left or right] to highlight items and press the center OK [#9] button to select. The buttons on the Multi selector are also used to: Display the Flash menu Display the exposure compensation setting screen Display the Focus menu...

  • Page 8: General Camera Description

    It is strongly recommended that you familiarize Note! yourself with all the controls topside before using these controls while diving. General Camera Description: The Coolpix F-3 and F-4 is 8.1 megapixels. With high resolution and the outstanding quality of other Nikon features, such as optical performance, you will be able to produce high quality images of the thrilling outdoor activities in which you participate.

  • Page 9: Using The Fantasea Fp-4 Housing

    Next, release the flanged locking mechanism from the other half of the housing and the housings will open. Inserting Camera: Since the Fantasea's FP-4 was specifically designed for the Coolpix P3 and P4 digital cameras, insertion is a simple matter of placing the camera in the housing.

  • Page 10: Checking The Gasket

    It is recommended to make some camera settings prior to inserting into the housing. Please refer to the Coolpix owner's manual for menu options and personal preferences to choose from. Notes: Take a few test shots: it is recommended to turn the camera "on"...

  • Page 11: Closing The Housing

    Since the gasket on the Fantasea FP-4 is face-to- face/compression sealed, and is not subject to friction as it is closed, there is no need to lubricate it. Grease or any other form of lubrication does not help seal the housing.

  • Page 12: Viewing The Subject

    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.

  • Page 13: Battery Life

    Battery life: The Lithium-ion battery that comes with the Coolpix is very efficient and lasts for more than enough time for a typical photo dive. However, there are certain things that users can control 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.

  • Page 14: Accessory Slave Flash

    Lens Accessories: The Fantasea FP-4 is designed to work with some of the wide- angle and macro adapters that are currently on the market. Fantasea Line offers a macro/wide angle converter lens adapter for this purpose.

  • Page 15: Shooting Techniques

    Coolpix Nano Flash 2 Flex Arms Fiber Optic Cable LED 44 focus light Coolpix Housing Double Slot Tray Coolpix Accessory System 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 automatically controlled by the camera according to the lighting conditions.

  • Page 16: Zoom Control

    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 exotic subjects that require close focus.

  • Page 17: Care & Maintenance

    Travel with the housing protected in a padded case. It is best to remove the camera from inside the housing when traveling and provide it with its own protective case, or compartment. Never dive with the Fantasea FP-4 housing to a depth greater than 130 ft/40 meters.

  • Page 18: Flood Insurance

    9. It is recommended to have annual maintenance of all Fantasea housings. This includes visual inspection and possible changing of all seals / gaskets / o-rings. It is recommended to use an authorized Fantasea Service Center for this purpose. Please contact Fantasea Line by email: service@fantasea.com or visit the Fantasea Customer Service section at the end of this manual or on the Fantasea web site www.fantasea.com.
  • Page 19 . To make a claim go to the same page and click the banner link: For DEPP flood insurance claims please submit your claim to http://www.fantasea.com/claims.asp...

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