Manual

ZOOMING
Rotate zooming ring (6) of the lens while viewing through the camera’s viewfinder and
compose your image at the chosen focal length.
LENS HOOD
A bayonet-type lens hood is provided as standard equipment. We recommend shooting
with the hood attached whenever possible as the lens hood eliminates stray light, which is
harmful to the picture. However, please be aware of the precautions stated in the next
section when your camera is equipped with a built in flash.
Attaching the Lens Hood
Align Hood attaching alignment mark (2) on the hood with the corresponding index mark
(5) or the top of the index line of the distance scale on the lens. Press the hood lightly
onto the hood attaching bayonet ring (Fig. 7) and then rotate it clockwise to secure. The
lens hood will be secure when the mark “TAMRON O” is at the top. When attaching the
lens hood, hold the focus and zoom control rings so that they are not rotated
unintentionally.
*Pay particular attention to align the hood attaching indexes when using zoom lenses
including wide-angle (i.e. 35mm or wider) settings.
*Improper attachment of the hood on a wide-angle zoom lens may cause large shadowed
areas in your pictures.
Stowing lens hood on the lens
Reverse the lens hood. Point the lens toward the opening, then align the hood attaching
index (5) on the lens with the (TAMRON O) alignment on the hood attaching indicator.
Turn the hood clockwise until the alignment mark is at the top to set it (Fig. 9).
TRIPOD MOUNT
A009 comes with a tripod mount. When using a tripod, mount the lens to it using the
tripod mount.
Changing the position of the camera horizontally and vertically
1. Turn the locking screw (14) on the tripod mount counter-clockwise to loosen.
2. Line up the tripod mount index (13) with the vertical index (15) or with the
horizontal index (16).
3. Turn the locking screw (14) on the tripod mount clockwise to secure.
Removing the tripod mount
1. Turn the locking screw on the tripod mount counter-clockwise.
2. The tripod mount will loosen and can be removed from the lens.
Installing the tripod mount
1. Loosen the tripod mount (12) and attach it to the lens barrel.
2. Tighten the tripod mount (12) and turn the locking screw (14) clockwise to secure.
*When attaching or removing the tripod mount, be careful not to drop the camera and/or
the lens.
*Be cautious when carrying the lens while lens is attached to the tripod mount.