4 Attach a lens.

Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10– 30 mm f/3.5–5.6. See page 143 for information on vibration reduction (VR).

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Keeping marks aligned, position

lens on camera, then rotate until it

clicks into place.

ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons can not be used when retracted. To unlock and extend the lens, keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q) while rotating the zoom ring (w). The

lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the retractable lens

barrel button and rotating the ring in the opposite direction. Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attaching or removing the lens.

ADetaching 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.

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