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11. Using bayonet hood HB-42

Attaching the hood

Align the lens hood attachment
index ( ) on the hood (either
one of the two indexes) with
the lens hood 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.
Lens hood attachment index
Lens hood setting index
Lens hood
mounting index