Fantasea CP-5 Instruction Manual

Fantasea CP-5 Camera Housing
For Nikon Coolpix 4200 & Coolpix 5200 Digital Cameras
General Introduction:
The Fantasea CP-5 housing is specifically designed for the Nikon Coolpix 4200
and 5200 digital cameras. The housing is dedicated to these two cameras, which
are physically identical, to insure the most compact design for easy handling and
accurate access to camera functions through the critical placement of push-button
controls.
The CP-5 housing provides access to the cameras shutter release, zoom control, flash
and quick review functions. Other camera functions and features that are desirable
such as setting the macro focus should be made prior to closing the housing. This
housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers who prefer to use the
cameras automatic exposure features for capturing fast action pictures easily and
creatively.
Fantasea CP-5 Uses:
The Fantasea CP-5 housing is designed as an underwater/outdoor camera housing.
It has a working depth of 130 feet/40 meters. 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, sailing and boating, surfing, fishing and hunting,
backpacking and camping, and for family activities around the swimming pool or
at the beach. The CP-5 will protect the Coolpix camera from water, sand, dust, and
other damaging elements.
General Camera Description:
The Nikon Coolpix 4200 is a 4 megapixel camera and the Coolpix 5200 is a
5 megapixel camera. With this 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. These cameras
were selected as the basis for the housing design due to the combination of image
quality and consumer value. For specific features of each camera you should reference
your camera s instruction manual or obtain product technical information from
Nikon or their dealers.
Housing Orientation & Nomenclature:
Front View: (45 degree angle showing latch on side)
Shutter Release
1
7 Flash Diffuser
2 Latch Buckle
3
Latch Safety
Lock Release
6 Tempered Glass
Lanyard
4
Lens Port & Ring
Eyelet
5 Tripod Socket
Rear View: (Angled View)
Shutter Release
1
Rear Door
8
2 Zoom Lens in/out
Hinge
Controls (2)
7 LCD Viewing
Monitor
Internal flash selection
3
6 LCD Ambient
control
Light Shade
4 The function lock button which
is pushed to lock any changes
made using the flash function
5 Quick Review and On control
control (3)
button (used to revive camera after it has
*Please make sure you do not push this button
gone into sleep mode.) first as it is also the white balance control
button which you do not want to change. Only
press this after changing the flash control
function.
Using the CP-5 Housing:
Opening Housing:
Using two hands, pinch the Latch Buckle Release together to unlock the safety device.
While holding the release in this position, pull the latch open in a front to back
direction. The latch is hinged on the front half of the clamshell. Pulling the latch
toward the rear of the housing will unclip the latching buckle and allow it to swing
free, for opening.
Inserting Camera:
Since the CP-5 was specifically designed for the Coolpix 4200 and 5200 digital
cameras. Insertion is a simple matter of placing the camera in the housing. Make sure
the camera lens is properly aligned with the port and that the camera is perfectly flat.
There are no screws or mounts to worry about or any other alignments once the camera
is properly inserted.
Note: It is necessary to make some camera settings prior to inserting into the housing.
Please refer to the Coolpix owners manual for menu options and personal preferences
to choose from, that are not accessible through the housing push-button controls.
Turn the camera on before inserting in housing.
Underwater photographers will probably want to set the flash mode to the Anytime
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:
Each time the housing is opened, the gasket seal should be visually inspected. If there
is any debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, grease or other matter, it must be
cleaned to insure a proper water-tight seal. Cleaning the gasket is a simple matter of
wiping it with a damp, soft cloth to remove any 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 in the CP-5 is a face-to-face/compression seal, 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.
The gasket should also be checked visually for any cracks or perforations. If any part
of the gasket shows 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 sets 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 until the entire circumference of the 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 and close the housing.
Closing the Housing:
Make sure the camera is flat and that the back door of the housing closes easily without
interference. Take special care not to get the lanyard caught in the closure. Once the door
is closed, latch the buckle behind the ridge on the back half of the housing. (If the camera
is not flat, the door will not lie closed, and the latching buckle will have a hard time
catching the ridge on the back door. In this case, open the back door and reposition the
camera until it is flat and the door closes correctly.) With the latch behind the ridge on
the back door, push the latch buckle forward until it lies flat against the front half of the
housing and the safety release snaps into place.
Viewing the Subject:
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. The anti glare LCD shade will assist
your viewing in high ambient light.
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 monitor, and a full depression of the button will take the picture. 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.
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.