Fantasea FP-4 User manual

For Nikon Coolpix F3 and F4
Digital Cameras
FP-4
FP-4
OPERATORS MANUAL

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Care & Maintenance: ............................ pg.16
Using the flash: ..................................... pg.12
Accessory slave flash: ................................................
Lens accessories: ........................................................
pg.13
pg.13
Battery life: ............................................ pg.12
Using the fantasea FP-4 housing.....................
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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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Table of contents.....................................
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Exposure Modes: (Pre-set before camera insertion) ......
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: ..................................................
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Flood insurance: ................................... pg.17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Manual for the FP-4

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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
Menu
Mode
White Balance
Exposure compensation

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Top Side of Housing
3
4
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2
Back Side of Housing Buttons
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6
7
9
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810

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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.

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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].

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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.

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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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.