ZOOM LOCK SWITCH (Ref. Figs. 3 & 4)
Model A16 is equipped with zoom lock switch mechanism which prevent lens barrel from
extending towards long focal length, while hanging around the neck. Activate the switch at
the shortest setting to stop the lens barrels from rotating and extending.
How to activate the zoom lock switch mechanism
1. Locking: Set the zoom ring on the lens to the shortest position. Move the zoom lock
switch (12) toward the camera for locking the zooming ring (9). The lens barrel is locked in
position when the portion beneath "Lock" is shown in red and the lens barrel does not
rotate or extend by its own weight.
2. Releasing: Push the zoom lock switch (12) up. The zooming ring (9) is now released and
can be rotated.
Zoom lock switch cannot be activated unless the lens is set to the shortest position. Do not force the
lock switch or try to rotate the zooming ring while locked; doing so may damage the lens.
The zoom lock mechanism is made to prevent the lens barrel from extending while carried around
the neck. When not locked, the zoom lens may change its focal length during a long exposure used in a low
or high angle position.
The lens can be used at the shortest setting for picture taking even while in the focused position.
LENS APERTURE AND AE MODE
Please follow the instruction manual of your camera.
LENS HOOD (Ref. Figs. 1, 10 to 15)
When attaching and detaching the lens hood for the A15, please follow these instructions.
When attaching and detaching the lens hood for the A15, be sure to set your camera or lens to MF
mode. The hood attaching bayonet ring (5) turns as the focusing ring (8) turns. Trying to attach the lens
hood when the camera or lens is set in the AF mode forces the focusing ring (8) to turn and will damage
the camera and/or lens.
Attaching the Lens Hood (Ref. Figs. 10 & 11)
1. For Nikon or Konica Minolta cameras, set the camera to MF mode. For Canon cameras, set
the AF-MF switch (14) on the lens to the MF position.
2. Engage the bayonet tab on the lens hood (16) with the bayonet tab on the lens (17).
3. Secure the focusing ring (8) from moving while turning the lens hood (1) clockwise until
the hood clicks into the lock position
Detaching the lens hood
1. For Nikon and Konica Minolta cameras, set the camera to the MF mode. For Canon cam-
eras, set the AF-MF switch (14) on the lens to the MF position.
2. Secure the focusing ring (8) from moving while turning the lens hood (1) counter-clock-
wise until the hood is released from the lens.
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