Nikon L2 manual

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: ........................................................ pg.13 pg.14 Battery life: ...........[...]

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 L3 are physically identical—the L4 slightly wider), insure the most compact design for easy handling and accurate access to camera functions throug[...]

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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 [...]

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. For Playback menu, the playback mode must be selected [button 10] and press t[...]

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. Follow the d[...]

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 2.0-inch LCD that’s now even easier to operate with new icons and function selections.[...]

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 60.5 x 26mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.0 in.) (W x H x D); COOLPI[...]

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. Next, release the flanged locking me[...]

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 . Checking the Gasket: Pr[...]

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 . Hold the camera housing in your outstretched arm at a position that is bot[...]

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. T aking the Picture: Once you have composed your scene or sub[...]

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. (See Below .) A built-in flash diffuser is supplied which will help achieve a wider and softer light source thereby providing more coverage and less likelihood of backscat[...]

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. Fantasea Line offers a macro/wide angle converter l[...]

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. Underwater it is recommended that you shoot in [...]

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. Always rinse your housing with a strong stream of fresh water and if possible soak your housing in fresh water tub or rinse tank for about 20 minutes after every dive in order to di[...]

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 . W ipe any dirt or grease off with fresh water and a soft cloth. 5. Do not drop the[...]

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 . 12. Every Fan[...]