≥ We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF]
when using a tripod.
≥ The stabilizer function may not be effective in the
following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When using the digital zoom.
– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take
pictures indoors or in dark places.
– When taking close-up pictures.
4 [FOCUS] switch
[FULL]: It can focus between the ranges of 0.15 m
(0.5 feet) to ¶. Use in [FULL] position to
take pictures using the macro function.
[LIMIT]: It can focus between the ranges of 0.5 m
(1.64 feet) to ¶. The speed of focusing with
auto focus will be faster.
5 Contact point
6 Lens fitting mark
Note
≥ When flash recording with a close subject, the
light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and
part of the picture may be dark. Check the
distance from the subject when recording.
≥ This lens has the following characteristics due to
its macro specifications.
– It takes time to focus.
– The range of focus is fairly small.
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Cautions for Use
∫ About the Lens
Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also
take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.
≥ Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the
lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The
camera may stop operating normally and pictures
may no longer be recorded. Also, the lens may be
damaged.
When using pesticides and other volatile
substances around the camera make sure that
they do not get onto the lens.
≥ If such substances get onto the lens they can
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to
peel.
Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to
the camera body.
≥ Under no circumstances should the unit be stored
in any of the following locations since doing so
may cause problems in operation or
malfunctioning.
– In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer