GETTING UP AND RUNNING
This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries, memory cards, and lenses as well as the use of external power supplies.
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP
Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera.
Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet from below (1). Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. The side of the strap with the
Thread the tip of the strap through the holder ring and the inside of the buckle and pull to tighten (2). Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may be threaded through the buckle easily.
Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to the camera (3). Repeat with the other end of the camera strap.
ATTACHING A LENS
This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 117 for compatible lenses. Never touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror. Take care not to let dust enter the body.
Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.
Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body. Carefully insert the lens into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Do not insert the lens at an angle. If it does not fit, check its orientation with the index marks. Never force the lens.
Camera Notes
Each time the camera is turned on, it automatically focuses the lens to the infinity position, even in manual focus. This operation is necessary to ensure proper exposures.
REMOVING A LENS
Press the lens release all the way in and turn the lens
Replace the caps on the lens and attach the body cap or another lens to the camera as soon as
possible. Do not leave the interior of the camera exposed to dust or dirt. Check the body cap is clean
and free from dust before mounting.
Lens release
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