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Step 3: Attaching the lens
This manual explains how to attach an
SELP18105G lens.
For details about using other lenses, refer to
the manual supplied with your lens.
Hold the camcorder body with the front end
downward, and quickly change the lens
somewhere away from dusty locations so as
to keep dust or debris from getting inside
the camcorder body.
1
Remove the body cap from the
camcorder body and the rear lens
cap from the lens.
2
Mount the lens by aligning the
mounting indexes (white) on the
lens and the camcorder body.
While pushing the lens lightly
toward the camcorder body, turn
the lens clockwise.
The lens is attached when it clicks into
the locked position.
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Notes
• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens
release button.
• Attach the lens to the camcorder squarely,
without excessive force. Mounting the lens
forcibly may result in a malfunction or damage
of the lens mount and ND filter.
• There may be slight lens backlash when the lens
is attached, depending on the lens used. This is
not a fault.
• When attaching a heavy lens or a lens attached
to a tripod, attach individual tripods to the lens
and camera, as required, to maintain balance.
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Tip
• After changing the lens, it is recommended to
adjust the black balance (p. 56) before
recording. When you adjust the black balance,
make sure that the front lens cap is attached.
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While pressing the lens release
button all the way in, turn the lens
counterclockwise until it stops.
When you remove the lens, make sure
that you hold both of the lens and the
camcorder body.
Removing the lens
Mounting indexes (white)
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