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c Turn the camera power off, align
the mounting indexes on the lens
and camera and then twist the lens
counterclockwise until it locks into
place. (Fig. 4)
•
Mounting the lens to a camera
while camera’s power is on, may
prevent the camera from operating
correctly.
5. Using bayonet hood HB-43
Align the lens hood attachment index ( )
on the hood (either of two indexes) with
the lens hood mounting index on the lens,
and turn the hood clockwise until it click
stops to secure. (Fig. 5)
• Make sure that the lens hood mounting
index aligns with the lens hood setting
index ( ).
• If the lens hood is not correctly attached,
vignetting can occur.
• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold it by its base
around the lens hood attachment index rather than its outer edge.
• To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse position.
6. Determining exposure
The aperture value displayed in the LCD panel or viewfinder of the
camera may differ from the aperture value set with the lens’ aperture
ring when the focus ring is rotated. In this case, the aperture value
displayed in the LCD panel or viewfinder is the effective aperture.

When using the Nikon D3 or D300 camera

a Set the shift and tilt amount to 0 by
rotating the shift and tilt knobs. (Fig. 2)
b Set the camera’s exposure mode.
c
With A or M exposure mode, set the aperture
using the aperture ring or the camera’s
command dial. When using the camera’s
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
Fig. 4