Names and Functions of
Components
∫Lens
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1 Lens surface
2 Focus ring
Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual
focus.
3 [O.I.S.] switch
When the lens is attached to the camera the
stabilizer function is set to activate if the [O.I.S.]
switch is set to [ON].
≥ We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF]
when using a tripod.
≥ The stabilizer function may not be effective in the
following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When using the digital zoom.
– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take
pictures indoors or in dark places.
– When taking close-up pictures.
4 [FOCUS] switch
[FULL]: It can focus between the ranges of 0.15 m
(0.5 feet) to ¶. Use in [FULL] position to
take pictures using the macro function.
[LIMIT]: It can focus between the ranges of 0.5 m
(1.64 feet) to ¶. The speed of focusing with
auto focus will be faster.
5 Contact point
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6 Lens fitting mark
Note
≥ When flash recording with a close subject, the
light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and
part of the picture may be dark. Check the
distance from the subject when recording.
≥ This lens has the following characteristics due to
its macro specifications.
– It takes time to focus.
– The range of focus is fairly small.
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