Using the ConversionLens or Lens Hood

The conversion lens is mounted in front of the lens to change the shooting angle. Use the conversion lens for more distant, wide-angle shooting.

The lens hood is a cover designed to prevent sunlight shining directly into the lines. Use the lens hood when shooting backlit subjects.

Use a commercially available conversion lens or lens hood.

1Attach a commercially available conversion lens or lens hood to the lens as shown in the figure.

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To mount a conversion lens or lens hood directly onto the lens, use a lens or hood with a threaded mount diameter of 30.5 mm.

If you take pictures with the flash while the conversion lens or lens hood is attached, the conversion lens or lens hood will block the light from the flash and prevent the picture from being shot correctly.

If the conversion lens or lens hood is attached, the lens or hood will obstruct the assist light.

When a conversion lens or lens hood is mounted, the remote control may not function correctly.

When a conversion lens is mounted, set image stabilization to [OFF].

When a conversion lens is mounted, the camera may have difficulty auto focusing or the distance displayed for shooting range ( p.62) and manual focus may be incorrect.

When a conversion lens or lens hood is mounted, the corners of the image may be dark depending on the zoom setting or the lens hood may appear in the image.

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Toshiba GSC-R30 owner manual Using the Conversion Lens or Lens Hood