Fantasea FP-4 Manuel utilisateur

For Nikon Coolpix F3 and F4

Digital Cameras

FP-4

OPERATORS MANUAL

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Care & Maintenance: ............................ pg.16

Using the flash: ..................................... pg.12

Accessory slave flash: ................................................

Lens accessories: ........................................................

pg.13

Battery life: ............................................ pg.12

Using the fantasea FP-4 housing.....................

pg.8

Opening the Housing: ..................................................

Inserting Camera: ............................................................

Checking the gasket: ...................................................

Closing the housing: ....................................................

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pg.10

General information: ..............................

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The Fantasea FP-4 housing: ........................................

Features: ......................................................................

Fantasea FP-4 Uses: ....................................................

General Camera description: ........................................

Nikon Coolpix F3/F4 feature highlights: ........................

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pg.7

Table of contents.....................................

pg.1

Exposure Modes:

(Pre-set before camera insertion)

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Zoom control: ..............................................................

Macro focus: ...............................................................

Quick review: ..............................................................

Camera standby mode: ..............................................

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Shooting Techniques: ............................ pg.14

Viewing the subject: ...............................pg.11

Taking the picture: .......................................................

Choosing image files: ..................................................

pg.11

Flood insurance: ................................... pg.17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Manual for the FP-4

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.

The Fantasea FP-4 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 Fantasea FP-4 will protect those Coolpix cameras

from water, sand, dust, and other damaging elements.

Fantasea FP-4 Uses:

Features

The FP-4 housings provide a built in Flash Diffuser and an anti-

glare hood over the LCD screen.

Control Features include:

This housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photographers

who enjoy the camera's automatic exposure features for capturing

fast action pictures easily and creatively.

On switch

Flash

Zoom

Macro

Exposure

Video/Still

Delete

Review

Mode

White Balance

Exposure compensation

Top Side of Housing

Back Side of Housing Buttons

810

Numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers

on above graphic.

1: Shutter Release button:

This is a two stage shutter-release button. First lightly press

the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel

minimal resistance. Once the camera has focused, press the

shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the

shutter and take the picture.

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]. See the

section on "Accessory Slave Flash" for additional information.

4: Lens Port:

Refer to the section "Inserting Camera" for useful information.

5 : Mode button:

This button when rotated is used to select one of the following

modes:

Auto shooting mode

Exposure mode

Scene mode

Movie mode

Setup mode

Image mode

ISO sensitivity mode

White balance mode

Wireless transfer mode

6: Zoom Out:

The zoom control is used to frame subjects in the monitor.

Press W to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.

An indicator on the monitor shows the amount of zoom when

the zoom buttons are pressed.

The zoom indicator will turn yellow when the digital zoom

is in effect.

9: Center OK button:

This button authorizes [confirms] the selections made when

the Delete, Menu and Rotary Multi selector buttons are used.

Must be swiveled into place when pressing OK and see that

it does not interfere with the action of the Rotary Multi

Selector button.

Note! Before making a selection from the Rotary Selector

button, be sure the flange of the OK button is moved

away from the Multi Selector field. You may have to

move the Menu button flange to a different position to

accommodate proper placement of the OK button

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

especially underwater due to image quality.

An indicator on the monitor shows the amount of zoom when

the zoom buttons are pressed.

The zoom indicator will turn yellow when the digital zoom

is in effect.

8: Menu:

The menu control allows for the following functions:

Shooting

playback

movie

setup menus

These are available when the requested mode is selected

[button#5] and then the Menu button is pressed. The Menu

screen is navigated using the Multi selector and OK buttons

[# 9 and 10].

11: Play/Delete button:

Swivel button has a dual function to engage either the Play

or Delete button:

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

Display the self timer menu

Transfer pictures through wireless feature [P3]

Note! Once you have made your selection on the Rotary Multi

Selector, swing the flange around of the OK button

directly over the 'confirm' area in the center of the

Rotary Selector and press down on the OK button to

validate your selection.

Delete

To delete the current displayed picture [in Shooting mode]

in the monitor, press the Delete button. Two options appear:

No or Yes. Highlight option Yes and press the OK center

button [#9]; picture is deleted. Highlight option No and press

the OK center button [#9]; return to the playback screen.

Additionally, pressing the Delete button in full-frame or

thumbnail playback displays the same dialog requesting

confirmation for deletion. Follow the directions as stated

above to delete.

Play

Press this button while in Shooting mode to view pictures in

full-screen playback mode.

When the camera is off, pressing this button for approximately

1 second will turn the camera on in full-screen playback mode.

When W [zoom button] is pressed in full-screen playback

mode, pictures are displayed as contact sheets.

Arange of advanced imaging features make the Nikon Coolpix P4 stands

out from other compact digital cameras, giving photographers greater

control to produce shots that match their discreet personal tastes.

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. Another

feature includes a 3.5x optical zoom, 2.5in LCD, with which to

compose and review photos, 16 selectable scene modes, which

optimize camera settings for common conditions and subjects.

General Camera Description:

Note! It is strongly recommended that you familiarize

yourself with all the controls topside before using

these controls while diving.

Nikon says the "P" in its P line of Coolpix models stands for

Performance, and on specs alone the Nikon Coolpix P3 and P4

seem to come loaded with some pretty decent firepower. Both

models offer a new 1/1.8-inch CCD chip with 8.1 mega pixels

of image resolution and introduce Vibration Reduction (VR) and

optical image stabilization into its consumer-targeted Coolpix

line.. Both models are similar: the P3 is WiFi enabled while the

P4 is not.

Nikon COOLPIX F3/F4 Feature Highlights

Nikon Coolpix P3/P4 Camera - Vibration ReductionAnd Monitor

VR Normal compensates for the minor movements that can happen all

too easily during handheld shooting, while VR Active compensates for

more pronounced movements, so you can even achieve rock-steady

results while shooting from a moving vehicle, for example.

Nikon P3/P4 Camera - Auto Focus

Operation of the Nikon Coolpix P4 is exceptionally smooth and user-

friendly. Icons are clearer and have optimal proportions, users can opt

to select functions by either name or icon, and all menus and icons have

been created with a new colour scheme that's easier on the eye.

Nikon P3/P4 Camera Digital Camera - Operation And Design

Using the Fantasea FP-4 housing:

Opening The Housing:

Observe that the locking mechanism has 2 recessed spring tabs.

Place the lower corner of the housing against your stomach

and with 2 fingers, press these tabs together while your other

hand frees the rounded housing latch by gently pulling upwards.

Next, release the flanged locking mechanism from the other

half of the housing and the housings will open.

The Nikon Coolpix P4 features a selection of three Nikon innovations

that give the photographer the ability to actually improve the quality of

images in-camera. The Face-priority AF function has the ability to

cleverly locate the presence of human faces in the frame and then provide

optimized focus accordingly for sharper portraits time after time.

Nikon Coolpix Software - Image Correction

The Coolpix F3 features the additional advantage of built-in Wi-Fi

capability to add further enjoyment and flexibility to digital photography.

Built-In Wi-Fi

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take a few test shots: it is recommended to

turn 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.

Notes:

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.

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.

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.

2.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.

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