23
Preparing the Camcorder
Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap
While recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is
effective for reducing stray light that can be the cause of lens
flare and ghost images. Additionally, closing the lens barrier
can help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on the
lens.
To carry/transport the camcorder or store it after use,
remove the lens hood and place the lens cap back on the
camcorder.
1 Remove the len
s
cap.
• The lens cap and lens hood cannot be used
simultaneously.
2 Place the len
s
hood on the front of the len
s
s
o that
the groove on the len
s
hood i
s
aligned with the top of
the len
s
(
햲
), and then turn the len
s
hood cloc
k
wi
s
e
until it
s
top
s
with a clic
k
(
햳
)
.
• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.
• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.
To remove the len
s
hood
1 Pre
ss
and hold the len
s
hood relea
s
e button and turn
the len
s
hood countercloc
k
wi
s
e.
2 Place the len
s
cap bac
k
on the len
s
.
햲
햳
Lens hood release
button
