Panasonic DMC-GX1, DMCGX1SBODY, DMCGX1KBODY, DMCGX1XS owner manual Attaching the Lens Hood

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042)

•The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-H014) does not have a lens hood.

Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

AFitting to the mark.

Note

•When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the

lens hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

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