❚❚Detaching the Lens

Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.

AA-M, M/A-M, A/M-M, and Vibration Reduction (VR) Switches When using autofocus with a lens equipped

with an A-Mmode switch, slide the switch to A (if the lens has an M/A-Mor A/M-Mswitch, select M/A or A/M). For information on other lenses that can be used with this camera, see page 314.

If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR) switch, select ON to reduce the effects of vibration (0 380).

ARetracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

To retract the lens when the camera is not in use, press and hold the retractable lens barrel button (q) and rotate the zoom ring to the “L” (lock) position as shown (w). Retract the lens before removing it from the camera, and be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button when attaching or removing the lens.

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