Using Optional Conversion Lenses
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Using Optional Conversion Lenses
You can use the following optional conversion lenses with this camcorder. Before you attach a conversion lens,
perform the procedure below to optimize the autofocus and minimum object distance for the particular
accessory.
1 Open the [Conversion Lens] submenu.
[
~
Camera Setup]
>
[Conversion Lens]
2 Select [TL-H58] or [WA-H58] and then press SET.
• The image stabilization method, minimum focusing distance and the
approximate distance to the subject displayed on the screen will
change depending on the conversion lens selected.
• Select [Off] if you do not intend to use a conversion lens.
NOTES
• Even if [
~
Camera Setup]
>
[AF Mode]
>
[Speed] was set to [High] or [Medium], it will change
automatically to [Normal] when using a conversion lens.
• Vignetting may occur when taking wide angle shots with the optional TL-H58 Tele-converter.
• When [Conversion Lens] is set to [WA-H58], the telephoto end will be more limited than the wide-angle end.
• If you set an assignable button to [TL-H58] or [WA-H58] (
A
129), you can press the button to turn on/off the
optimized settings for the selected conversion lens.
Operating modes:
Optional Conversion Lens
Focal Length Factor
Minimum Focusing Distance
TL-H58 Tele-converter
Approx. 1.5x
Approx. 130 cm (4.3 ft.) throughout the zoom range
WA-H58 Wide Attachment
Approx. 0.75x
Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) throughout the zoom range
[
~
Camera Setup]
[Conversion Lens]
[Off]
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