Using the accessories

Lens hood/Adaptor ring

The lens hood is stored with the adapter ring on at the time of purchase. Remove the adapter ring from the lens hood before attaching them to the camera.

Adaptor ring

Lens hood

Attaching the lens hood

When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light.

1Attach the adaptor ring (A) while the power is off.

2Turn the area of [a] on the adaptor ring in

the direction of the arrow and position the indicator of 1to the indicator of 2.

3Position the indicator of 3on the lens hood (B) to the indicator of 2and attach the lens hood. Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

4Check that the “TOP” indication is positioned as shown in the illustration. The lens hood will be attached correctly as shown in the illustration.

•After the lens hood (B) is attached, the area of [a] on the adaptor ring will not turn. If the lens hood is attached misaligned, dark shadows will appear on the corners of the screen. Remove the lens hood once and start again from step 2.

•You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached.

•When using the lens hood, be careful that the following:

–The AF illuminator light may be blocked.

–The infrared light of Night Shot may be blocked.

–The flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear when using the built-in flash.

–The Remote sensor may be blocked, and the Remote Control may not operate correctly.

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