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Contents
Before use
Preparations
Basics
Application (Record)
Contents
Before use
Preparations
Basics
Application (Record)
Contents
Camera handling
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,
Condensation (lens clouding)
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to
Contents
Camera handling
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,
Condensation (lens clouding)
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to
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Before use (Continued) Standard Accessories
Also refer to Usage cautions and notes (120)
Always take a test shot first
No compensation for missed shots
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Before use (Continued) Standard Accessories
Also refer to Usage cautions and notes (120)
Always take a test shot first
No compensation for missed shots
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Names of parts Charging the battery
Cursor button
In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by.
About batteries that you can use with this unit
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Names of parts Charging the battery
Cursor button
In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by.
About batteries that you can use with this unit
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Charging the battery
Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.
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Charging the battery
Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery
Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid
Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct
Close lid
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery
Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid
Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct
Close lid
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the battery
Remaining battery and memory capacity
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
When [Upload Set] is set, the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording
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the battery
Remaining battery and memory capacity
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
When [Upload Set] is set, the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording
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Setting the clock ( The clock is not set when the
The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.
Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing
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Setting the clock ( The clock is not set when the
The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.
Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing
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Using the [Setup] menuSetting the menu (Continued)
Menu type
[Rec] menu [Motion Picture] menu
[Setup] menu
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Using the [Setup] menuSetting the menu (Continued)
Menu type
[Rec] menu [Motion Picture] menu
[Setup] menu
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Using the [Setup] menu
Aim the camera and shoot
Recording motion pictures Press the shutter button
Taking still pictures
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Using the [Setup] menu
Aim the camera and shoot
Recording motion pictures Press the shutter button
Taking still pictures
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Basic shooting operation
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with and .
[Motion Picture] Mode
Mode dial
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Basic shooting operation
[Motion Picture] Mode
Mode dial
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)
To use flash
Focus range (44). The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode:
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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)
To use flash
Focus range (44). The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode:
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Taking pictures with your own settings
[Program AE] Mode
If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a
If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do
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Taking pictures with your own settings
[Program AE] Mode
If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a
If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do
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Taking pictures with zoom
[Zoom Resume] allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off.
Zoom In/Out
Zoom speed can be adjusted.
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Taking pictures with zoom
[Zoom Resume] allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off.
Zoom In/Out
Zoom speed can be adjusted.
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[i.ZOOM]
Easy Zoom does not work while recording motion pictures.
Display the [Rec] menu Select [i.ZOOM]
Select [i.Resolution] Press [ / ] several times
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[i.ZOOM]
Easy Zoom does not work while recording motion pictures.
Display the [Rec] menu Select [i.ZOOM]
Select [i.Resolution] Press [ / ] several times
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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]
Select [Digital Zoom] Press [ / ] several times
[Digital Zoom]
Display the [Rec] menu Select [ON]
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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]
Select [Digital Zoom] Press [ / ] several times
[Digital Zoom]
Display the [Rec] menu Select [ON]
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Deleting pictures
Select type of deletion
Select the pictures to delete
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Deleting pictures
Select type of deletion
Select the pictures to delete
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Taking pictures with flash
Display [Flash] Select the desired type
Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting)
The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
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Taking pictures with flash
Display [Flash] Select the desired type
Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting)
The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
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Taking close-up pictures
Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
It may take some time until
Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures
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Taking close-up pictures
Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
It may take some time until
Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures
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Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes.
[10sec.] cannot be chosen in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is
Display [Selftimer] Select time duration
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Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes.
[10sec.] cannot be chosen in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is
Display [Selftimer] Select time duration
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Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [Starry Sky] Scene Mode.
Display [Exposure]
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Display [Auto Bracket]
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Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [Starry Sky] Scene Mode.
Display [Exposure]
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Display [Auto Bracket]
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Set to Determine aperture value
Determine aperture and record
[Aperture-Priority] Mode
Set to Determine shutter speed
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Set to Determine aperture value
Determine aperture and record
[Aperture-Priority] Mode
Set to Determine shutter speed
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Manual exposure assist (estimate)
LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record
Self-timer is not stored in custom set. The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set.
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Manual exposure assist (estimate)
LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record
Self-timer is not stored in custom set. The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set.
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[Scene Mode]
[Custom] Switch to your own settings and record
Set to Select custom set
Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is changed in [Custom], the content of the custom set does not
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[Scene Mode]
[Custom] Switch to your own settings and record
Set to Select custom set
Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is changed in [Custom], the content of the custom set does not
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How to select a scene (53) Using flash in Scene Modes (41)
[Transform]
[Portrait]
Recording Mode:
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How to select a scene (53) Using flash in Scene Modes (41)
[Transform]
[Portrait]
Recording Mode:
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Saving commonly used scenes
[My Scene Mode]
T aking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode
and
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Saving commonly used scenes
[My Scene Mode]
T aking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode
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Taking motion pictures
Recording with the Face Recognition function
[Face Recog.]
[Rec Quality]
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Taking motion pictures
Recording with the Face Recognition function
[Face Recog.]
[Rec Quality]
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[Face Recog.] (Continued)
Registering face pictures
Recording tips when registering face pictures
If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording
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[Face Recog.] (Continued)
Registering face pictures
Recording tips when registering face pictures
If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording
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Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures (17)
To record [Location]
The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the
When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is
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Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures (17)
To record [Location]
The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the
When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is
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Using the [Rec] menu
[Quality]
Recording Mode: Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality)
The setting is fixed to (Standard) in the following Scene Modes.
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Using the [Rec] menu
[Quality]
Recording Mode: Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality)
The setting is fixed to (Standard) in the following Scene Modes.
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White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])
Setting White Balance manually ( )
[White Balance]
Recording Mode: Settings: [
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White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])
Setting White Balance manually ( )
[White Balance]
Recording Mode: Settings: [
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In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to
If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the (Face Detection)
If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of
Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark,
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In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to
If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the (Face Detection)
If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of
Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark,
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Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we
As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we
displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO].
Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or
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Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we
As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we
displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO].
Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or
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Recording Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set.
[Burst]
Recording Mode: Settings:
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Recording Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set.
[Burst]
Recording Mode: Settings:
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The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
This is fixed at [ON] during motion picture recording.
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes.
Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures
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The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
This is fixed at [ON] during motion picture recording.
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes.
Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures
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Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode.
Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures
When [Wind Cut] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality
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Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode.
Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures
When [Wind Cut] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality
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Entering Text Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)
The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the zoom lever.
A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face
Editing text
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Entering Text Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)
The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the zoom lever.
A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face
Editing text
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Watching motion pictures
Different playback methods [Playback Mode]
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Watching motion pictures
Different playback methods [Playback Mode]
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Playback Mode:
Music effects cannot be added.
For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (87)
[Slide Show]
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Playback Mode:
Music effects cannot be added.
Select [Start] with and press [MENU/SET]
For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (87)
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Using the [Playback] menu
[Filtering Play]
Select the refining method using , and press [MENU/SET]
[Calendar]
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Using the [Playback] menu
[Filtering Play]
Select the refining method using , and press [MENU/SET]
[Calendar]
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[SINGLE]
[SINGLE] [MULTI] (up to 50 pictures)
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[SINGLE]
[SINGLE] [MULTI] (up to 50 pictures)
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Items that can be stamped
Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without
[Resize]
[SINGLE]
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Items that can be stamped
Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without
[Resize]
[SINGLE]
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It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites.
Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped.
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
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It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites.
Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped.
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
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[Print Set]
May not be effective when using other devices.
Select picture
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
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[Print Set]
May not be effective when using other devices.
Select picture
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
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Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures.
Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other
Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied.
If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new
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Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures.
Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other
Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied.
If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new
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Using with your PC
Computer specifications
Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Turn on power of both camera and computer Connect camera to
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Using with your PC
Computer specifications
Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Turn on power of both camera and computer Connect camera to
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Using with your PC
For more details, consult your computer operating manual.
When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
Folder and file names on computer
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Using with your PC
For more details, consult your computer operating manual.
When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
Folder and file names on computer
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Printing
To cancel print Press [MENU/SET].
Turn on power of camera and printer Connect camera to printer
Select [PictBridge(PTP)] on the camera
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Printing
To cancel print Press [MENU/SET].
Turn on power of camera and printer Connect camera to printer
Select [PictBridge(PTP)] on the camera
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Printing
Also consult TV operating manual.
Making print settings on the camera
To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make
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Printing
Also consult TV operating manual.
Making print settings on the camera
To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make
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List of LCD monitor displays
In recording
In playback
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List of LCD monitor displays
In recording
In playback
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Message displays
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Message displays
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Q&A Troubleshooting
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Q&A Troubleshooting
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Usage cautions and notes
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Usage cautions and notes
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Usage cautions and notes
Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)
Lens
If lens is dirty:
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Usage cautions and notes
Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)
Lens
If lens is dirty: