User manual SONY SAL300F28G

[. . . ] The camera can be quickly switched between vertical and horizontal positions while maintaining stability when using a tripod. · Gray indexes (collar indexes) are located at 90° intervals on the tripod-mounting collar. Align a gray index on the tripod-mounting collar with the gray index (collar index) on the lens to adjust the camera position precisely (2). · Tighten the collar-locking knob firmly after the camera position is set. (1) (2) Notes on use · Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight. [. . . ] To avoid this, place the lens in a plastic bag or something similar. When the air temperature inside the bag reaches the surrounding temperature, take the lens out. Attaching the lens hood It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality. Cleaning the lens · Do not touch the surface of the lens directly. · If the lens gets dirty, brush off dust with a lens blower and wipe with a soft, clean cloth (Cleaning Cloth KK-CA (optional) is recommended). · Do not use any organic solvent, such as thinner or benzine, to clean the lens or the camera cone. Loosen the locking screw on the lens hood and slip the lens hood over the front of the lens. Check that lens hood is attached properly, and then tighten the screw. · When using a built-in camera flash, make sure to remove the lens hood to avoid blockage of the flash light. · When storing, turn the lens hood back over the lens, and tighten the screw to secure the lens hood to the lens. Attaching the strap Attach the strap so that the lens can be carried easily. Follow steps (1) and (2) to attach the strap. (1) (2) Names of parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 9 8 22 21 11 12 13 14 9 8 · To prevent the lens from dropping, be sure to attach the strap properly so that the strap will not come loose from the lens. Focusing To switch AF (auto focus)/MF (manual focus) The focus mode can be switched between AF and MF on the lens. For AF photography, both the camera and lens should be set to AF. For MF photography, either or both the camera or lens should be set to MF. · The focusing ring can be rotated slightly past the infinity to provide accurate focusing under various operating temperatures. Do not rotate the focusing ring all the way to the end when focusing manually, even at infinity. Look through the viewfinder and set the focus precisely. (1) 1···Focusing ring 2···Distance scale 3···Depth-of-field scale 4···Collar mounting index (red) 5···Lens index (gray) 6···Collar index (gray) 7···Lens contacts 8···Filter holder 9···Filter-holder lock 10···Distance index 11···Protective element 12···Focus-hold buttons 13···Focusmode switch 14···Strap eyelet 15···DMF-mode switch 16···Lens mounting index 17···Focus-range setting switch 18···Prefocus set button 19···Audio-signal switch 20···Collarlocking knob 21···Focus-hold/prefocus switch 22···Focusrange limiter To set the focus mode on the lens Slide the focus-mode switch to the appropriate mode, AF or MF (1). · Refer to the camera manuals to set the focus mode of the camera. · In MF, turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus (2) while looking through the viewfinder. The focus signal in the viewfinder indicates the current condition of the focus. (2) To use a camera equipped with an AF/MF control button · Press the AF/MF control button to switch AF to MF when both the camera and lens are set to AF. · Press the AF/MF control button to switch MF to AF when the camera is set to MF and the lens is set to AF. Direct manual focus (DMF) Even when AF is set, the setting is switched to MF automatically if you rotate the focusing ring while pressing the shutter button halfway. This provides quick fine adjustment of focusing (DMF). Select the mode for correct DMF from the following. [. . . ] This is useful when the subject distance is definite. · The focus range to be set is effective until a new focus range is set. Included items: Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Strap (1), Normal filter (1), Plug-in polarizing (circular) filter (1), Trunk (1), Set of printed documentation Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Using prefocus A specific subject distance can be stored and recalled at any time. [. . . ]