Nikon 1987, 2177 Using bayonet hood HB-42, Flash pictures using cameras with a built-in flash

11.Using bayonet hood HB-42

Attaching the hood

Align the lens hood attachment		Lens hood attachment index
index (	) on the hood (either	Lens hood setting index En
one of the two indexes) with
		Lens hood
the lens hood mounting index
		mounting index
on the lens, and turn the lens
hood clockwise until it click
stops to secure.
• 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.

Detaching the hood

While holding the base of the hood (near the lens hood attachment index) rather than its outer edge, turn it counterclockwise to detach.

12. Flash pictures using cameras with a built-in flash

To prevent vignetting, do not use a lens hood.

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