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Getting Started/Basic Operations
When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens
(H-HS12035)
Insert the lens hood into the lens
with the short sides at the top
and bottom, and turn in the
direction of the arrow until it
stops.
A
Fitting to the mark.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lenses
(H-FS14140)
Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as
shown in the figure.
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Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be
bent.
1
Align the fitting mark
B
on the short side of
the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the
lens.
2
Turn the lens hood in the direction of the
arrow until it clicks, and align the stop mark
C
on the long side of the lens hood with the
mark on the tip of the lens.
Attaching the Lens Hood
When carrying, the lens hood can be temporarily attached in
the reverse direction.
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