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 AND REMOVING A LENS

This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 110 for compatible lenses. Never touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror. Do not leave the interior of the camera exposed to dust or dirt. Replace the caps on the lens and attach the body cap or another lens to the camera as soon as possible. Check the body cap or lens is free from dust before mounting.

Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.
Align the red mounting index on the lens and

Mounting indices

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.

Press the lens release all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Carefully remove the lens.

Lens release

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