Digital Camera Operating Instructions

Preparation
18
ª Attaching the lens hood/hood cap
1 1 Attach the lens hood.
2 Attach the hood cap.
• The camera is turned upside down
in the figure above.
• In bright sunlight or when there is
backlight, the lens hood will
minimize lens flare and ghosting.
• The lens hood cuts off excess
lighting and improves the picture
quality.
• When using the MC protector, you
can also attach the lens hood.
• When detaching the lens hood, refer
to P110.
¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬
• If the MC protector is dropped, it may
be damaged. Be careful not to drop it.
• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
• You can also attach the ND filter
(DMW-LND69; optional) by following
the procedure for attaching the MC
protector. The ND filter reduces the
amount of light to approximately 1/8th
(equal to adjusting the aperture value
3 increments) without affecting the
colour balance.
• You cannot attach the MC protector
and the ND filter at the same time.
• When attaching the lens hood, use the
dedicated hood cap. You cannot use
the lens cap.
• When taking pictures with flash, photo
flash is interrupted by the lens hood
and the bottom of the screen becomes
dark. (vignetting effect)
• When taking pictures with flash, we
recommend detaching the lens hood.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest
servicentre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
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