Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product L2 Nikon
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For Nikon Coolpix L2, L3 and L4 Digital Cameras FL-3 + FL-4 FL-3 + FL-4 OPERA T ORS MANUAL.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS Manual for the FL-3 + FL-4 Care & Maintenance: ............................ pg.16 Using the flash: ..................................... pg.13 Accessory slave flash: ................................................ Lens accessories: .
General Information: The Fantasea FL-3 + FL-4 housing: Fantasea has specially designed a housing for the Nikon Coolpix L2, L3 and L4 cameras. The housings, dedicated to these three cameras (the L2 and.
T op/Front Side of Housing 3 4 2 1 Back Side of Housing Buttons 5 6 9 1 1 12 10 8 7 3.
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.
7: Menu button: Menus are available for shooting, playback, movies and camera set up. Press the menu button to display the menus; press again to return to shooting or playback mode. T o display the Shooting menu, select the auto mode [button 12] and press the Menu button.
1 1: Delete button: T o delete the current displayed picture in the monitor , press the Delete button. T wo options appear: No or Y es. Highlight wanted option and press the OK center button [#9]. Additionally , pressing the Delete button in full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the same dialog requesting confirmation for deletion.
Nikon has expanded its ‘Life’ series of digital cameras with the arrival of the Coolpix L2, L3 and L4. The Nikon L2 has 6 megapixels, the L3 has 5.1 megapixels and the L4 has 4 megapixels. All three latest L series models also feature a bright, easy-to-view 2.
Nikon COOLPIX L2, L3, L4 Feature Highlights Unique combination of all-round quality , ease of operation, and elegant styling makes COOLPIX L2, COOLPIX L3, and COOLPIX L4 the compact digital camera of choice for entry- level photographers Compact, portable dimensions for COOLPIX L2 and L3 of 91 x 60.
9 Using the Fantasea FL-3 and FL-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.
10 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 .
The L2, L3 and L4 cameras do not have the standard eyepiece but 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 .
Choosing Image Files: There are several image file options to choose from that offer dif ferent 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.
Using The Flash: The Coolpix has a built-in flash, which will illuminate nearby underwater subjects. For subjects that are farther away , an accessory slave flash is recommended.
Be sure to use a slave flash that has the ability to ignore the built-in pre-flash in digital cameras, and synchronizes with the shutter release. Note! Lens Accessories: The Fantasea FL-3 and FL-4 are designed to work with some of the wide-angle and macro adapters that are currently on the market.
Please reference the Coolpix instruction manual for details on how to set these camera options, and under what conditions the different choices would be used. Shooting T echniques: There are several exposure modes [15 different Scene modes] for photographers to choose from, depending on the situation.
The Fantasea FL-3 and FL-4 housings require only a minimum amount of care for reliable performance. The following are tips that will enable you to get the best results.
Do not use grease or any other type of lubricant on the gasket when closing the housing. It does not increase the ability of the gasket to make a proper seal. 4. Be careful not to get greasy fingerprints or dirt on the lens port. This will af fect the image quality .
18 It is likewise recommended to visually monitor the housing during every descent, especially for the first 10 meters/33 ft. If water is observed entering the housing or bubbles escaping from it, the housing should be rotated to a port down position and held that way as you return to the surface immediately and get out of the water .
An important point after buying a device Nikon L2 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Nikon L2 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Nikon L2 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Nikon L2 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Nikon L2 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Nikon L2, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Nikon L2.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Nikon L2. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Nikon L2 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
