Attaching a Lens
Check that the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF]. Change the lens in a location where there is not a lot of dirt and dust. If dirt or dust gets on the lens (Dirt on the Image Sensor) Change the lens while the lens cap is attached. |
(A) Lens fitting mark
When you have attached a lens that does not have a communication function with this camera, after turning on the camera, a message asking for confirmation of the lens information is displayed. You can register the focal length for the lens when you select [Yes]. ([Lens Information]) Insert the lens straight in. Inserting this at an angle to attach it may damage the camera lens mount. |
Removing a Lens
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While pressing the lens release button (B), rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops and then remove it.
After removing the lens, be sure to attach the body cap and the lens rear cap. |
Attaching a Lens Hood
For recording against strong backlight, a lens hood can reduce the inclusion of unwanted light in images and drop in contrast resulting from the irregular reflection of light that occurs within the lens.
It allows you take more beautiful pictures by cutting out excess light.
When attaching the lens hood (flower shape) supplied with the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060/H-FS12060)
Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as shown in the figure.
Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will become bent.
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Align mark (A) () on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
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Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to align mark (B) () on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
Attach the lens hood by rotating it until it clicks.
Removing the Lens Hood (H-ES12060)
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While pressing the lens hood button (C), rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow and then remove it.
When carrying the camera
The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction.
Example: H-ES12060
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Align mark (B) () on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
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Attach the lens hood by rotating it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.