ATTACHING LENS TO CAMERA
How to mount the lens
Removing the rear cap of the lens, align the lens attachment mark on the lens barrel
with its counterpart on the lens mount of the camera and insert the lens mount into
the camera's mount opening. Rotate the lens clockwise until it click-locks. For Nikon
models, align the lens attachment mark with the dot on the camera and rotate the lens
counter-clockwise until it click-locks.
How to detach the lens
Pressing the lens release button of the camera down, turn the lens counter-clockwise
(clockwise in case on Nikon), and lift the lens off the camera's lens mount.
* For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
FOCUSING (Autofocus) (Ref. Figs. 1 & 2)
Set the camera on the autofocus mode (AF). Press the shutter button lightly while
viewing through the camera's viewfinder, the lens focuses automatically. An in-focus
mark will light when lens focuses on the main subject sharply. Press the shutter
button further to photograph.
* Also, please read the camera's instruction booklet carefully.
When set on AF mode, be very careful not to hinder the autofocusing
movements of the lens. Such interference may cause a serious damage on the lens
mechanism.
Select between the autofocus and manual focus modes by the AF/MF mode
selector switch on the lens barrel.
* For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.
FOCUSING (Manual Focus) (Ref. Fig. 2)
Switch the focusing mode switch of the camera to manual focusing mode (MF)
in case of Nikon, Sony, or Pentax camera. In case of Canon, switch to MF on the AF-
MF altering switch on the lens barrel. Focus manually, rotating the focusing ring while
viewing through the camera's viewfinder. The main subject image in the viewfinder will
be critically sharp on the viewfinder screen as lens focuses rightly.
Even in the MF mode, turning focusing ring (8) while pressing the shutter button
halfway the focus aid function lamp lights up when the picture is in focus.
At infinity, make sure the image in the viewfinder appears sharp. The infinity
position on the A18 is made with certain allowances to insure proper focus under a
variety of conditions
* For further details, please read the instruction manual of your camera.