User manual PENTAX DA LENS

[. . . ] Never use any organic solvent such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine, etc. The lens is a precise optical instrument. Be careful not to let it fall, or subject it to strong shocks or pressure. [. . . ] You can set the desired focal length by turning the zoom ring. Memo : · The focusing point may shift slightly by changing the focal length. First adjust the zoom and then adjust focus using Autofocus or the focus indicator in the viewfinder. About the zoom ring Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide-angle. DAE_BodyA 12/2/03 3:44 PM Page 8 8 FOCUSING Autofocus mode Set the focus mode lever on the camera to AF. S (single mode) or AF. C (continuous mode), and press the shutter release button halfway down to start the autofocus operation. Memo : · During autofocus, do not touch the focusing ring of the DA 16-45 mm f/4ED AL lens, otherwise you will interfere with proper lens movement and damage the DA lens. Manual focus mode Set the focus mode lever on the camera to MF (manual focus mode), then focus by turning ring and checking the focus indicator in the viewfinder. Memo : · It is possible to focus manually without changing the focus mode to MF after adjusting the focus on the subject in the AF. S mode. (p9 Quick-shift focus system) DAE_BodyA 12/2/03 3:44 PM Page 9 9 Quick-shift focus system After adjusting the focus on the subject in the AF. S mode, the focusing ring can be turned to focus manually without changing the focus mode to MF. Memo : · Do not take your finger off the shutter release button or AF button when focusing manually in the AF. S mode. If you take your finger off the button and then focus manually, autofocus will operate to adjust focus again when you press the shutter release button. · It is possible to focus manually in AF. S or AF. C mode and release the shutter without activating the autofocus by setting the "AF with Press Halfway" custom function to "Off. " Press the AF button to use autofocus when "AF with Press Halfway" is set to "Off. " DAE_BodyA 12/2/03 3:44 PM Page 10 10 Close-distance scale Precautions on close-distance scale In the close-distance scale range (the distance scale in the orange area), and when shooting at the maximum aperture, image quality deterioration in the picture corners may result because of the optical characteristics of the lens. When taking a picture in this range, we recommend that you use a smaller aperture, stopping down from wide open. DAE_BodyA 12/2/03 3:44 PM Page 11 LENS HOOD 11 Lens hood attaching index Lens hood In order to avoid the deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use of the lens hood is recommended. LENS HOOD for DA16-45mm f/4ED AL How to attach To attach the lens hood to the lens, align ( l ) on the lens hood to ( l ) on the lens, and push both parts straight towards each other. Turn the lens hood clockwise to lock it into place. Memo : · When attaching the lens hood, hold the focus ring and zoom ring securely to prevent them from turning. · When the lens hood is not in use, it can also be turned around and attached in the reversed position. DAE_BodyA 12/2/03 3:44 PM Page 12 12 1 2 About the PL filter window The DA16-45 mm f/4ED AL lens hood is designed for use with a circular polarizing filter, and includes a "PL filter window" for adjusting the polarization effect. How to use the lens hood with polarizing filter window 1. Remove the PL filter window cap by sliding it in the direction shown. Turn the outer rim of the circular polarizing filter from the PL filter window as shown. DAE_BodyA 12/2/03 3:44 PM Page 13 13 3 3. Attach the PL filter window cap. Memo : · When shooting, be sure the PL filter window cap is in place to ensure that the lens hood is being used to maximum effect. DAE_BodyA 12/2/03 3:44 PM Page 14 14 FILTERS The filter is mounted into the screw thread in front of the lens. [. . . ] Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www. pentax. se) PENTAX U. S. A. , Inc. 600 12 th Street, Suite 300, Golden, Colorado 80401, U. S. A. (http://www. pentax. com) PENTAX Canada Inc. [. . . ]