Fig. 5

cTurn the camera power off, align

 

the mounting indexes on the lens

 

 

and camera and then twist the lens

 

En

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

Fig. 4

 

correctly.

 

 

5. Using bayonet hood HB-41

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.

• 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

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

 

command dial, set the aperture to minimum

Fig. 6

aperture lock (L) (Fig. 6).

With P or S mode, set the aperture using the camera’s command dial.

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Nikon PC-E, 2168 user manual Using bayonet hood HB-41, Determining exposure, When using the Nikon D3 or D300 camera