FS-51 Housing
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1. oe Underwater Photo Solutions Manual for the FS51 Housing For Nikon Coolpix S50 S50c 51 S51c S52 8 S52c Digital Cameras TABLE OF CONTENTS FABLE OF CONTENTS cosita ainia ada ida aii caida ici 2 GENERAL INFORMATION e eoeoeoeoeseoeoessssosoessosssosssosososososososososososososesosososesesesososesesesesosososesesosesosesesesesse 3 THE FANTAS FA PS91 HOUSING sn 3 FANTASEA ESSIUSES cu A EE E ta rata laz 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CAMERAG ccssccccccsscececcscececcecececceseeccccseccccceeececsseccecseseccecseseeceaaeseeceasensecees 10 NIKON COOLPIX S50 S50C S51 AND S51C FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ooccccccncnnnnninnccncnonononananicncccncononananicicoss 11 USING THE FANTASEA FS51 HOUSING cccccssssssssssssscssssssssssscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssscsees 12 OPENING THE HOUSING ta E cc Rieck Tosi Be on Be ADE oc cn E Ssh valoda vn sk EEE Toba RES Beco be ou BE sve 12 INSERTING C AMBRA Sta dl aiii de 12 CHECKING THE O RING lt A tt ias 13 CEOSING THE HOUSING A cots tea Se cb bee ches thet nets e A EE EE 13 VIEWING THE SUBJECT cccssisccccdictscssiscosescsssdscsesstesedcdessscsesscovesdsosdcosesssobessdesessbasscosesedeeceteesbevedsdeeesosass cavers 15 TAKING THR PICTURE tac cata dada ates 15 CHOOSING IMAGE FLES id A E A AE A E id ia 15 AMAS SAA se cucesaalosceussoaccesouesacees coasdesdesonsces codecs sesesacees coscseseasosseussesecssdsosaccuaccessssenses 16 USING THE ELASH iisscsseciccsc2. Mode 11 Exposure Compensation 13 OK button 2 Macro Mode 15 Delete 16 Menu Numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic 7 Mode e Press the Mode button during shooting to display the shooting mode selection menu Auto mode Scene mode Setup mode High sensitivity shooting mode Movie mode or Voice recording mode or during playback to display the playback mode selection menu Playback mode Audio playback mode List by date mode Calendar mode or Setup mode e Use the multi selector to choose the desired mode e Press the Playback button to switch between the mode selection menus for shooting mode and playback mode 9 Zoom In Out e Use the Zoom buttons to activate optical zoom Press W to zoom out increasing the area visible in the frame or T to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame When the camera is zoomed to the maximum magnification 3x holding T down triggers digital zoom The subject is magnified up to 4x for a total magnification of 12x A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio e Press W in full frame playback to display pictures in contact sheets of four or nine thumbnail images e Press T to zoom in on still images displayed in full frame playback e When entering a menu press T to view a description of the currently selected menu option 10 Playback e Press the Playback button to enter full frame playback Multi sel
3. Since the Fantasea FS51 is specifically designed for the Coolpix S50 S50c S51 S51c S52 and S52c digital cameras inserting the camera into the housing is quite simple 1 Mount the camera on the removable tray using the tripod screw 2 Slide the tray and camera into the housing tray slot Make sure it is completely inserted 3 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 4 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 Gy Notes 12 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 O RING Prior to each closure of the housing the O ring 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
4. gt g 1 ACCESSORY LENS FANTASEA HOUSING XL STAY SLOT TRAY SHOOTING TECHNIQUES EXPOSURE MODES PRE SET BEFORE CAMERA INSERTION There are several exposure modes for photographers to choose from depending on the situation Underwater 1t is recommended that you shoot in the Auto mode on the camera in which ambient light and artificial light will be automatically controlled by the camera according to the lighting conditions You can also select different light meters to use based on the situation and your personal preferences Additionally you can choose the Auto White Balance setting for color temperature control or experiment with some of the other modes to see which will work best underwater These settings do not have to be made ahead of any dive as they can be accessed through the housing controls while underwater 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 ZOOM CONTROL Zoom in for telephoto photos and larger subject size Zoom out for wide angle scenes It is generally not recommended to use the zoom underwater as it is preferable to get physically closer to your subject The digital zoom has no value at all MACRO FOCUS For capturing the tiny and exotic subjects that require close focus Macro focus is possible when the lens is in the wide angle position QUICK REVIEW Immediate review of most re
5. is not a shock absorber and could crack affecting its watertight integrity It could also cause damage to the camera inside Travel with the housing protected in a padded case It is best to remove the camera from inside the housing when traveling and provide it with its own protective case or compartment Never dive with the Fantasea FS51 housing to a depth greater than 200 ft 60 meters It is recommended to have annual maintenance of all Fantasea housings This includes visual inspection and possible changing of all seals gaskets o rings It is recommended to use an authorized Fantasea Service Center for this purpose Please contact Fantasea Line by email service fantasea com or visit the Fantasea web site www fantasea com 21 10 11 12 It is recommended that you select the shortest time option on the menu for placing the camera into standby during periods of inactivity This will conserve battery power and reduce the heat given off by the LCD screen which can contribute to condensation inside the housing and fogging It is strongly recommended to take the first dive without the camera inside the housing You should check that the water tight seal has not been affected during transport and long periods of storage 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 s
6. and has a built in Flash Diffuser and an anti glare hood over the LCD screen FANTASEA FS51 USES The Fantasea FS51 housing is designed as an underwater outdoor camera housing It features double O rings on all controls and has a working depth of 200 feet 60 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 swimming sailing and boating surfing fishing and hunting backpacking and camping The Fantasea FS51 will protect the S50 S50c S51 s51c S52 and 52c cameras from water sand dust and other damaging elements Top Front Side of Housing 3 One touch Portrait 2 Power On Off D Lighting 1 Shutter Release 4 Removable Flash Diffuser 6 Buckles to N Secure Housing 5 Lens Port Numbered description below refers to corresponding numbers on above graphic 1 Shutter Release 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 Power On Off To turn on the camera press the power switch The power on lamp green will turn on for a moment and the monitor will turn on To turn off the camera press t
7. cent image is available that will confirm that you captured the shot you want However if you want to scroll through your images or delete images from the memory card this should be done when you are topside and the camera is out of the housing 19 CAMERA STANDBY MODE You can access the camera s menu to select the length of the inactivity period Inactivity period is the length of time before the camera goes into standby mode Options are 30 seconds one minute five minutes and 30 minutes This feature allows you to conserve battery power by placing the LCD monitor on standby sleep mode It is recommended that this option is set for 30 seconds to conserve battery power If set for longer periods of time the LCD screen will heat up and that will produce condensation and fogging of the lens port Condensation on the lens port will have a negative impact on the quality of the images taken When you want to resume shooting pressing the shutter release half way will re activate the camera However if after the camera goes into standby a further period of three minutes goes by without any activity the camera will turn off deep sleep mode You can turn it back on by pressing the On Off Power button The Welcome to Nikon Coolpix screen will appear then it will display last image taken 20 CARE 8 MAINTENANCE The Fantasea FS51 housing requires only a minimum amount of care for reliable performance The following tips will enable y
8. eature an especially compact built in right angle optical VR 3x Zoom Nikkor lens Offering a pleasing 38 114mm range 35mm equivalent they not only deliver great compositional freedom but also overcome the effects of camera shake to produce clearer and sharper images Whenever the power is switched on the image appears stabilized on the large LCD monitor until the shutter release button is pushed O 3 0 inch LCD Monitor The bright large 3 0 inch LCD monitor features 230 000 dots of high resolution a wide vertical and horizontal viewing angle of 160 degrees and anti reflection coating for better display in bright situations like when shooting underwater in daylight Wi Fi Capability The Coolpix S50c S51c and S52c are distinguished from the S50 and S51 cameras by their Wi Fi capabilities which open up a new world of possibilities to the camera user with COOLPIX CONNECT Picture Mail is one of the services included within this package as it triggers an e mail notification to the user s friends when new pictures are available to download and view 11 USING THE FANTASEA FS51 HOUSING It is strongly recommended to take the first dive without the camera inside the housing You should check that the water tight seal has not been affected during transport and long periods of storage OPENING THE HOUSING 1 Release all four latches at the same time and lift off back half to open housing INSERTING CAMERA
9. ector buttons may be used to view pictures e Press Playback button again or press the shutter release halfway to return to shooting mode e If the camera is turned off hold down the Playback button to turn the camera on in playback mode Multi Selector buttons 11 15 11 Flash Mode In order to select a flash mode e Press the Flash Mode button e Use the multi selector up down arrows to choose the desired flash mode Auto Auto with Red Eye Reduction Off Fill Flash and Slow Sync and press OK 12 Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker e Press the Exposure Compensation button e Press the multi selector up down arrows to adjust exposure and press OK 13 Macro Macro Close Up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 15cm 3 9 inch e Press the Macro Mode button e Press the multi selector up down arrows to choose On and press OK e Press T or W to frame the picture focus and shoot 14 OK Button Push this button to confirm a selection 15 Self Timer The camera is equipped with a ten second and three second timer for self portraits When using the self timer mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat and stable surface e Press the Self Timer button e Press the multi selector up down arrows to choose 10 seconds or 3 seconds and press OK e Frame the picture press the shutt
10. er release button half way to focus and then all the way down 16 Delete e Press Delete to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor in full frame playback Press the multi selector up down arrows to choose Yes and press OK e In Shooting Mode press this button to delete the last picture taken When the confirmation dialog shown at right is displayed press the multi selector up down arrows to choose Yes and press OK A 17 Menu Press the Menu button to display the menu for the selected mode e Shooting menu High sensitivity menu Scene menu One touch portrait menu Movie menu Playback menu Calendar menu List by date menu Setup menu It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the controls topside before using these controls while diving GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CAMERAS The new Coolpix S50 S50c S51 S51c S52 and S52c cameras combine exciting new features with Nikon s distinctive wave surface design Built on a custom application of Nikon s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a Nikkor lens the Coolpix S50 S50c S51 s51c S52 and S52c cameras are built to realize optimum performance and maximum image quality The S50 and S50c cameras feature 7 21 effective megapixels the S51 and S51c cameras feature 8 1 effective megapixels and the S52 and S52c cameras feature 9 0 effective megapixels All six models
11. essdssdssccshcasscseescosncsscadecscsedossce ease cedceacces cacesdee scseteescasdeete dees cose sadasdes pabibo otiosa oead ioa 17 ACCESSORY SLAVE FLASH iaa 17 SENS ACCESSORIES dota io a dal ee to deal a Lena Mae ht 18 FANTASEA COOLPIX ACCESSORY SYSTEMS AND SETS cccccccccccccccssessscecccccecsusesscecccccessssusscecescsessuauasseecesess 18 SHOOTING TECHNIQUES os corrio sasserscacsnvtuadssossvestsves ARA IATA REA AA ie NE rana 19 EXPOSURE MODES PRE SET BEFORE CAMERA INSERTION s cccccssssscecsessececeessecececsesaececsesaeeecesseeeeceeseaaeeeenes 19 ZOOM EC ONTROI PEPEN EE E EEE ATE E ti EA E 19 MACRO OTE EKOE EEE E EEE A E E A EE AE N 19 QUICK REVIEW onnan o cant a a a a E bd a 19 CAMERA STANDBY M ODE a n a a ES 20 CARE amp MAINTENANCE ci n iii 21 GENERAL INFORMATION THE FANTASEA FS51 HOUSING Fantasea has specially designed the FS51 housing for the Nikon Coolpix S50 S50c S51 s51c 52 and S52c cameras 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 The FS51 housing insures easy handling and accurate access to camera functions through the critical placement of push button controls and a compact design The FS51 housing provides all essential control functions On Off Shutter Release D Lighting One touch Portrait Mode Zoom In Out Menu Flash Exposure Compensation Timer Macro Playback and Delete
12. g to do is to set the camera to turn the LCD off after a short time during periods of non use It can then be automatically turned back on if you depress the shutter release control half way Please refer to the Coolpix instruction manual for details on how to make this adjustment setting It is always wise to have backup batteries in case you do run out of power The supplied battery can be recharged many times and offers an economical and environmentally friendly power source 16 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 backscatter the unattractive snowstorm affect of the flash reflecting off the suspended particles in the water Further reduction of backscatter can be achieved by using an accessory off camera slave flash This will be discussed in more detail The need for artificial light to maximize color reproduction is necessary in nearly all pictures Therefore it is strongly recommended that you set the flash mode to Flash Always This will insure the flash fires on every exposure regardless of the ambient light conditions Please refer to the camera s instruction manual for more details Outdoor photographers do not have this same concern The
13. he other side s top latch Then close the remaining bottom latch and the remaining top latch Test 13 all latches carefully to make sure that they are completely locked into place and not just pushed down Try to open them to make sure that they cannot open accidentally Inspect the O ring for proper closure A complete seal can be visually confirmed by the O ring around the complete circumference of the housing Always take the first dive without your camera in the housing just to make sure there is no leakage from damage to the housing During the dive especially at the beginning of descent take special care to look at the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is entering Generally if there is a problem with the seal you will discover it in the first seconds of the dive After use when opening the housing it is important to hold it so the lens port is facing down This will prevent the camera from slipping out of the housing while being opened Release the four latches in the same order described for closing them in step 3 and take off the back side of the housing Gently pull both the tray and the camera outside of the housing and unscrew the tripod screw out of the camera in order to disconnect it from the tray 14 VIEWING THE SUBJECT The S50 S50c S51 and S51c cameras do not have the standard eyepiece but underwater photographers and outdoor photographers will appreciate the large 3 0 i
14. he power switch again 3 One touch Portrait D Lighting e One touch Portrait For portrait shots press the One touch Portrait button when the camera is in auto high sensitivity scene or movie modes The following features are automatically activated O Portrait Portrait subjects stand out clearly O Face priority AF The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces O Advanced red eye reduction Reduces red eye caused by the flash Press the One touch Portrait button again to return to the shooting mode selected in the shooting mode selection menu e D Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of a picture Enhanced copies are stored as separate files O Select the desired picture from full frame or thumbnail playback mode and press the D Lighting button O Press the multi selector up or down arrows to choose OK and press the OK Button to confirm your selection 4 Removable Flash Diffuser The Flash Diffuser is used to diffuse the flash s intensity the internal flash See the section on Accessory Slave Flash for additional information 5 Threaded Lens Port Refer to the section Inserting Camera for useful information 6 Buckles to Secure Housing Refer to the section Using the Fantasea FS51 Housing on how to open and close the camera housing Back Side of Housing Buttons 8 Zoom In Out 14 Self Timer 9 Playback 10 Flash
15. hould be rotated to a port down position and held that way as you return to the surface immediately and get out of the water 22
16. make use of a bright 3 inch LCD screen which eases composition and viewing and a built in right angle optical lens shift VR Vibration Reduction 3x zoom lens to produce photos with clarity and true to life colors Extended light sensitivity as high as ISO 1600 prevents blurred shots when shooting in lower light or when capturing fast moving objects like underwater life The S50c S51c and S52c cameras are also equipped with Wi Fi capabilities allowing for wireless and instant sharing of photos Face Priority Red Eye Fix and D Lighting are three unique Nikon innovations which are packed within these new camera models enabling to manipulate the images in camera making it possible to amateurs to achieve results that a professional would be proud of All functions are optimized to respond immediately ensures that the user never misses a fleeting opportunity for a great shot which is extremely important when shooting underwater fast moving objects 10 NIKON COOLPIX S50 S50C S51 AND S51C FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Oo ISO 1600 capability Light sensitivity can be manually set as high as ISO 1600 This allows the use of faster shutter speeds to avoid blurred results when shooting moving objects or in locations with insufficient lighting In high sensitivity mode the ISO is automatically adjusted from ISO 50 to as high as ISO 1600 to ensure optimal exposure and carefree shooting in lower light VR Image Stabilization All six camera models f
17. nch 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 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 and allow the camera to focus once in focus and ready to shoot a green light will appear on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready to take the picture Press down the shutter all the way to complete image capture You may notice a pre flash and slight delay in the shutter release This 1s 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 and natural CHOOSING 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 15 BATTERY LIFE Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL8 There are certain things users can do to help extend battery life The most important thin
18. o work with some of the wide angle and macro adapters that are currently on the market Fantasea Line offers the following lens accessories e Lens Set 41 an accessory converter Macro amp Wide Angle lens which fits over the housing port and can be installed and removed during the course of the dive Held in place by O ring friction e Red Filter 41 Assists in retrieving the colors which are absorbed underwater It fits over the housing port and can be installed and removed during the course of the dive Held in place by O ring friction e Lens Holder 41 attaches to Flex and Ball amp Joint Arms and allows for secure attachment of the Lens Set 41 and Red Filter 41 For more information on these items see your local photo dealer or visit our website at www fantasea com FANTASEA COOLPIX ACCESSORY SYSTEMS AND SETS Fantasea offers a variety of sets for Coolpix and other housings These sets are made up of quality accessory products which will enhance and improve your underwater images Accessory products include external flash systems flexible arms trays filters wide angle and macro lenses fiber optic cables bags and more Below you can see one sample system For more information please refer to our website or to the Fantasea Dealer where you purchased your housing NANO FLASH LENS CADDY FOR NANO FOCUS LIGHT ee HOLDING ACCESSORY eA LENS PRODUCTS MACRO WIDE ANGLE FIBER OPTIC CABLE FLEX ARM gt
19. ou to get the best results 1 Always rinse your housing with a strong stream of fresh water and if possible soak housing in fresh water tub or rinse tank for about 20 minutes after every dive in order to dissolve the salt water crystals from around the controls and openings of the housing Manipulate each of the movable controls to assist the removal of salt particles from these tight areas Allow the housing to dry thoroughly before packing away for the day or for the trip home You may use a soft towel or cloth to dry the housing Be sure there is no grease or other debris on the towel Visually check the condition of the O ring before every dive If it is dirty clean it with fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth as described above If it is damaged in any way such as cut or perforated replace it immediately It is recommended to slightly lubricate the housing s O ring periodically It s important to note that the amount of lubrication required on the O ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction so it does not twist or become dislodged More grease is not better and could in some cases have a negative affect if it is applied in large amounts to form a build up that could trap any debris or foreign matter Be careful not to get greasy fingerprints or dirt on the lens port This will affect the image quality Wipe any dirt or grease off with fresh water and a soft cloth Do not drop the housing on hard surfaces It
20. re is no backscatter to be concerned with and due to the ability of the flash to travel farther and more effectively in air as compared to in water there is normally not a need for an accessory flash to provide proper illumination for most subjects ACCESSORY SLAVE FLASH If you use the Coolpix built in flash as the master you can trigger a second slave flash to provide more artificial light when needed To do this you must use an accessory flash that has a slave feature built in The flash from the Coolpix must be aimed or bounced toward the accessory flash s slave sensor or other fiber optic sensor This will trigger the slave to fire in sync with the master flash When using an accessory slave flash with fiber optic cable it is recommended to black out the internal camera flash The internal flash is located near the camera lens and can contribute to backscatter by illuminating floating particles close to the lens port If the sensor of the fiber optic cable is attached to the outside of the housing directly above the internal flash and taped over with black tape it will block out the light from the internal flash but transmit the light pulse to the external slave flash 2 Note 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 17 LENS ACCESSORIES The Fantasea FS51 features a 41mm lens port This thread port is designed t
21. watertight seal Cleaning the O ring 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 seal When replacing the O ring place it back into the groove starting at the same corner and gently put it in by pressing it into the groove all around the housing until it is all sitting in the groove and no part of it is sticking up or out of the groove You can then apply a slight layer of silicone if you have not done this yet Be sure it is completely seated in the channel for a proper seal Lubrication of an O ring does not improve the seal It only reduces the amount of friction on the O ring when it is being moved into sealing position The amount of lubrication required on the O ring is only enough amp Note to allow it to slip into place without friction so it does not twist or become dislodged More grease is not better and could in some cases have a negative affect if it is applied in large amounts to form a build up that could trap any debris or foreign matter CLOSING THE HOUSING 1 Place housing back over front and align the complete mating surface of the housing and the O ring forming a proper seal 2 Position all four latches over latch hooks in ready position 3 Close one of the bottom latches first maintaining pressure on the other side Proceed by closing t
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