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VQT4G28
Names and Functions of Components

1Lens surface

2Focus ring

Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual
focus.

3Zoom ring

Rotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large
(tele) or wide (wide angle) pictures. (35 mm film
camera equivalent: 24 mm to 70mm)

4[O.I.S.] switch

When the lens is attached to the camera the
stabilizer function is set to activate if the [O.I.S.]
switch is set to [ON].
We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF]
when using a tripod.
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the
following cases.
–When there is a lot of jitter.
–When the zoom magnification is high.
–When using the digital zoom.
When taking pictures while following a moving su bject.
–When th e shutter speed becomes slower to take
pictures indoors or in dark places.

5Contact points

6Lens fitting mark

7Lens mount rubber

Note
When flash recording with a close subject, the
light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and
part of the picture may be dark. Check the
distance from the subject when recording.
When recording on the wide-angle side and using
the flash, the periphery of the sc reen may d ar ken. In
such cases, we recommend using the external flash.
If you zoom after focusing, focusing errors may occur .
After zooming, please perform the focusing again.

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