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Inserting Camera:
Since the Fantasea FL-6 was specifically designed for the Coolpix
L6 digital camera, insertion is a simple matter of placing the
camera in the housing.
1.
Make sure the camera lens is centered in the rounded port area
and that the lens does not distort the round black rubber seat.
The housing is designed to have the camera fit in place perfectly,
but if you are not careful, it is possible to put it in at an improper
angle and hence it will be impossible to get a good seal or easy
closure of the housing.
2. After camera insertion, be sure 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.
It is recommended to make some camera settings
1.
prior to inserting into the housing. Please refer to
the Coolpix owner's manual for menu options and
personal preferences to choose from.
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Take a few test shots: it is recommended to turn
2.
the camera "on" and program to "Flash Always"
mode before inserting into housing and then take
test shots to make sure all systems are working.
Underwater photographers will probably want to set the flash
mode to the flash always setting to insure they always have a
flash with every exposure. It is also wise to set the focus mode
to allow the lens to focus in the macro range for capturing great
images of the tiny and exotic subjects that you can find underwater.
Checking the Gasket:
Prior to each closure of the housing the gasket seal 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 gasket is a simple matter of wiping it with a damp, soft
cloth to remove the foreign matter. Be careful the cloth you use does
not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the
effectiveness of the gasket. It is not necessary to remove the gasket
for cleaning unless visual inspection determines that there is foreign
matter underneath the gasket as well. If this occurs, be sure the
surface of the housing is also clean and wiped free of any debris.
Since the gasket on the Fantasea FL-6 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. It only reduces friction, which is
commonly present if the housing has an O-ring seal.
Lubricating the gasket before use could cause it to
slip out of its groove, and not form a proper seal:
therefore no silicon or other lubricants should be used.
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The gasket should also be checked visually for any
cracks or perforations. If any part of the gasket shows
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signs of wear or damage, it is imperative that it be
changed before going into the water.
If the gasket is removed from the channel groove it
sits in, be sure to get it completely back into place so
it is properly seated. Starting at one corner, press the
gasket with your finger and feel it seat into its channel
groove. Then continue this procedure continuously
in one direction, round its perimeter, until the entire
gasket has been pressed flat into place. Go over it a
second time to be sure it is properly in place. Then
you are ready to clean it, give it a final visual
inspection, and close the housing.
Closing the Housing:
1.
Bring the two halves of the housing together with one hand
[squeezing your thumb on one side and your other fingers on the
other until the two halves touch and hold securely in that position.
With the other hand, attach the flange to the body of the camera
and gently lower the rounded latch until it snaps into place.
2. Never force the housing closed; if it does not close easily,
please check to make sure that the camera is well seated and
that the lens is sitting properly in the port area and not distorting
the rubber seat.
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