Samsung D-XENON 18-55, User Manual

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Page 2: ...he SAMSUNG GX series digital SLR camera For further information on the use of this function refer to p11 Schneider D XENON SAMSUNG lens can be used only with SAMSUNG GX series SLR cameras It is not compatible with film SLR cameras Please read this operating manual carefully before using the lens to ensure that it is used properly In addition also refer to your camera s operating manual Illustratio...

Page 3: ...erious injury to the user CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment Never look at the sun through the lens or camera Serious damage to the retina or total loss of eyesight may occur WARNING Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without lens caps Direct sunlight passing through the lens will be int...

Page 4: ...ch as thinner alcohol or benzine etc to remove dust on the lens 4 The lens is a precise optical instrument Be careful not to let it fall or subject it to strong shocks or pressure Use a cushion or similar pad to protect the lens from the vibrations of motorcycles or other vehicles boats etc 5 Avoid subjecting the lens to rapid changes in temperature otherwise condensation can occur on both the ins...

Page 5: ...Quick Shift Focus System GX series cameras only 11 Precautions on close distance scale 13 ZOOM Ring 14 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 15 About the PL filter window 16 How to use the lens hood with polarizing filter window 16 FILTERS 18 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH 19 Built in Flash 19 Compatibility of D XENON SAMSUNG Lenses with the Built in Flash 19 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 20 CONTENTS 3 ...

Page 6: ...he Schneider D XENON 50 200 SAMSUNG 18 55 16 45 lens does not have an aperture ring Zoom ring Focus distance index Focus distance Lens hood attaching index Zoom distance Zoom distance index Mounting index Focus Ring ...

Page 7: ...F2 mount of the Schneider D XENON SAMSUNG lens is similar to conventional SLR lenses but the lens cannot be used on 35 mm SLR cameras 5 CAUTION Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens information contacts and AF coupler on the mount surfaces of the camera and lens Otherwise failure or malfunction may occur AF coupler Lens information contacts KAF KAF2 mount ...

Page 8: ...ockwise until it clicks in place 2 To remove the lens Hold down the lens unlock button on the camera body and turn the lens counterclockwise 2 Memo Do not hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted After mounting the lens gently turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 9: ... 7 LENS CAP Take off the lens cap by pressing the two tabs inward as shown above 2 Memo When not using the lens be sure to attach the lens cap ...

Page 10: ...ra s focus mode switch to change between the auto focus SAF CAF mode and manual focus mode For details refer to your camera s manual 1 Using Autofocus Set the camera s focus mode to autofocus AF SAF CAF Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus 1 ...

Page 11: ...he camera s instruction manual CAUTION During autofocusing the focusing ring will rotate To prevent malfunction do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing Schineider D XENON 50 200mm F 4 5 6 ED SAMSUNG 18 55mm F 3 5 5 6 AL SAMSUNG 16 45mm F 4 ED AL Focusing with the AF Button With the GX 10 20 camera set as explained below auto focusing by pressing the shutter button halfway will be disabl...

Page 12: ... 10 2 Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera s focus mode and turn the focusing ring to focus manually 2 ...

Page 13: ...se the Quick Shift Focus System 1 Using Autofocus Set the camera s focus mode switch to autofocus then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus With the GX camera set as explained by Focusing with the OK Button on page 9 you can focus by pressing the OK button 2 Hold down the shutter button halfway or hold down the OK button and then turn the focusing ring to focus You can focus the subjec wi...

Page 14: ... when you press the shutter button again In the following cases you can take the picture without autofocusing after letting go of the shutter button With the GX 1S 1L camera use the C Custom menu to set Cancel AF for OK btn when shooting This will enable you to focus manually while you hold down the OK button The setting procedure and more details are explained in the camera s instruction manual W...

Page 15: ... the maximum aperture image quality deterioration in the corners of picture may occur because of the optical characteristics of the lens When taking a picture in this range we recommend that you use a smaller aperture with stopping down from wide open When using the SAMSUNG 16 45mm lens the aperture value is fixed as F4 Close distance scale ...

Page 16: ... Turn the zoom ring to set the desired angle of view lens focal length About the zoom ring Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle 2 Memo The focusing point may shift slightly by changing the focal length First adjust the zoom and then adjust focus ...

Page 17: ...s and push both parts straight toward each other Attach the lens hood on the lens by turning the hood in the clockwise direction to lock it as viewed from the front of the lens until it clicks into position 2 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 rev...

Page 18: ...bayonet type hood How to use the lens hood with polarizing filter window 1 Remove the PL filter window cap by sliding it in the direction as shown above 2 Turn the outer rim of the circular polarizing filter from the PL filter window as shown above Lens hood with PL filter window Schneider D XENON 50 200mm F 4 5 6 ED SAMSUNG 18 55mm F 3 5 5 6 AL SAMSUNG 16 45mm F 4 ED AL 1 2 ...

Page 19: ... 17 3 Attach the PL filter window cap 2 Memo When shooting be sure the PL filter window cap is in place to make that the lens hood is being used to maximum effect 3 ...

Page 20: ...d scratches Normally attaching two or more filters on a lens is not recommended However attaching a circular polarizing filter and another filter would not be a problem Use a circular polarizing filter with Autofocus camera for proper exposure and autofocusing According to the filter manufacturer some circular polarizing filter can t be attached on this lens hood Do not use filters at the same tim...

Page 21: ...ithin 0 7m that causes incorrect exposure control and vignetting in the picture corners Refer to the Compatibility of Lenses with the Built in Flash chart for information on the compatibility of the built in flash with the lens being used Furthermore please note that when using the GX series camera a warning indication does not appear even when taking a picture with a built in flash that is incomp...

Page 22: ... 25m Approx 0 34X 68 5x67 5mm Samsung DSLR cameras 10 groups 11 elements 8 1 31 5 F4 F5 6 PENTAX KAF KAF2 mount SCH B52 52mm 255g without hood 50 200mm equivalent to 76 5 306mm in 35mm format 1 1m Approx 0 24X 66 5x78 5mm Samsung DSLR cameras 10 groups 13 elements 35 83 F4 PENTAX KAF KAF2 mount SCH L67 67mm 365g without hood 16 45mm equivalent to 24 5 69mm in 35mm format 0 28m Approx 0 26X 72x92mm...

Page 23: ... if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the in...

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Page 28: ... to the warranty that came with your product or go to our website http www samsungcamera com for after sales service or inquiries The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC AD68 02672A ...