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Limited Five Year Warranty

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Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a 
period of five yearsf rom the d ate of purchase.   During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the 
product at no charge for parts or labor.
TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY
The time period of this warranty starts from the date of the original purchase and expires on the 
fifth anniversary date of purchase.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
No express or implied warranty is made for any defects in this product which result from 
accident, abuse, misuse, failure to operate the product in accordance with relevant instructions, 
neglect, immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquids, extremes of climate, fungus, excessive 
wear and tear/cosmetic damage and defects resulting from other extraneous causes such as 
unauthorised disassembly, repair or modification.
This warranty shall not extend to any incidental or consequential damages arising from the 
purchase, use or inability to use this product even if Vivitar has been advised of such damages. 
The laws of some countries and some States thereof do not allow the limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may apply to you.

  

Summary of Contents for 500mm Mirror Lens

Page 1: ...V 500MR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 500mm Mirror Lens ...

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Page 3: ... in this product which result from accident abuse misuse failure to operate the product in accordance with relevant instructions neglect immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquids extremes of climate fungus excessive wear and tear cosmetic damage and defects resulting from other extraneous causes such as unauthorised disassembly repair or modification This warranty shall not extend to any in...

Page 4: ... in package a Evidence of date and place of original purchase for example a copy of your sales receipt b Detailed description of your problem c When possible a sample evidencing the problem STEP 3 Return item insured to in the U S Vivitar Attn Technical Support 195 Carter Drive Edison NJ 08817 When service is complete the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid In the event the product is...

Page 5: ... 3 500mm Mirror Lens 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Focus Ring Distance Scale Index for Distance Macro Ratio ...

Page 6: ...ocus Distance Magnification Zoom Focus Control Angle of View Groups Elements Lens Coating Length Maximum Diameter Weight Rear mounted screw in 30 5mm 5 6 1 7 m 1 3 Not Applicable 5 Degrees 6 6 Multicoated 3 4 8 6 cm 3 0 7 6 cm 0 79 lb 360 g ...

Page 7: ... lens in order to attach your lens to your camera 2 Mounting Your Lens to Your Camera The T Mount is similar in design to the mount of standard lenses designed for your camera and is coupled and removed in the same manner 3 Focusing the Lens Focusing is accomplished while viewing the subject through the viewfinder of your camera and rotating the focusing ring Since the aperture is preset you will ...

Page 8: ...t and Contrast Control Since the reflex lens is not equipped with a diaphragm system the use of filters plays an important factor in the control of light and contrast 5 Filters Normal IA Skylight This filter should be used when no other filters are necessary ND 2X ND 4X Neutral Density These filters control the passage of light since no diaphragm is provided in the lens Exposure factor is 4X with ...

Page 9: ... are desired R60 Red This filter is used to make daytime scenery appear as night time scenery or to emphasize and strengthen contrast It is also necessary when taking infrared black and white exposures NOTE If the subject being photographed shows too much light or seems overexposed when measured by a meter or as indicated by an LED warning signal of the camera then adjustment of the light intake c...

Page 10: ...camera has a manual TTL system then simply follow the exposure indicator in the viewfinder by compensating with the shutter speed If there is excessive light beyond the shutter speed capability then attach a Neutral Density filter to reduce the overall passage of light 7 Exposure or Aperture Adjustments on Cameras Without a TTL System When using a camera with no TTL system and only a normal filter...

Page 11: ...lter Color Exposure Shutter Stop Down Exposure Shutter Stop Down Normal Clear 1 No Adjustment 1 No Adjustment Y52 Yellow 2 1 1 5 1 2 056 Orange 2 1 1 5 1 2 R60 Red 6 2 4 2 ND2X Gray 2 1 2 1 ND4X Gray 4 2 4 2 ND6X Gray 8 3 8 3 Under Daylight Under Tungsten Light ...

Page 12: ...aperture selected and the distance of the subject as well as the focal length of a lens determines the depth of field Because of the long focal length of your lens the depth of field is narrow For example with a 500mm f 6 3 lens at a distance of 6 feet the depth of field is only 1 2 inch wide It is recommended that you practice focusing with your lens before taking any serious pictures especially ...

Page 13: ...c optics and gently wipe the surface without applying too much pressure If necessary repeat using a new swab To clean start at the center of the lens using a circular motion and working to the edge of the lens for best results C When the lens is not in use it should be stored in a cool dry place or if not possible then in a leather case with a silica gel packet or aluminum case with polyfoam liner...

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