Panasonic H-RS100400 User manual

Owner’s Manual
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No. H-RS100400
PP
until
2016/2/04
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety................................ 2
Precautions...................................................... 4
Supplied Accessories ........................................ 5
Names and Functions of Components .............. 6
Attaching/Detaching the Lens............................ 7
Using the Lens Hoods ....................................... 7
Using the Tripod Mount ..................................... 9
Cautions for Use.............................................. 10
Troubleshooting............................................. 10
Specifications ..................................................11
Limited Warranty ............................................. 12
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
Information for Your Safety
Keep the unit as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens,
TVs, video games, radio transmitters, high-voltage
lines etc.).
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so
may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and
sound.
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera
off and remove the battery and/or the connected AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery and/or reconnect the AC
adaptor and turn the camera on.
The lens can be used with a digital camera compatible with
the lens mount standard for the “Micro Four ThirdsTM
System”.
• It cannot be mounted on the Four ThirdsTM mount
specification camera.
• The digital camera illustrations in this owner’s manual
show DMC-GH4 as an example.
• The appearance and specifications of products described
in this manual may differ from the actual products you
have purchased due to later enhancements.
• Micro Four ThirdsTM and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus
Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the
European Union and other countries.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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• Four ThirdsTM and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation,
in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other
countries.
• G MICRO SYSTEM is an interchangeable lens type digital
camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds
System standard.
• LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR
GmbH. ELMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera
AG. The LEICA DG lenses are manufactured using
measurement instruments and quality assurance systems
that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the
company’s quality standards.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these
instructions are usually the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the
system or product concerned.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 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 interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
ENGLISH
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∫Lens Care
• This lens has a dust-proof and splash-proof construction.
When using it, please be careful of the following.
If the lens is not working properly, consult the dealer or
your nearest Service Center.
– Please attach the lens to a dust-proof and splash-proof
digital camera.
– When detaching the lens from the digital camera, take
care to ensure that sand, dust, splashes of water etc., do
not get into the lens or the terminals.
– When using the built-in slide lens hood, ensure that
particles such as sand and dust do not stick to the
lens barrel, where the built-in slide lens hood slides.
– This lens is not waterproof and cannot be used to record
underwater. For splash-proofing, the lens is constructed
to resist the entry of water. If splashes of water etc. do
adhere to the lens, wipe after use with a soft dry cloth.
• To improve the dust-proofing and splash-proofing of this
lens, a lens mount rubber is used in the mounting portion.
After changing the lens a number of times, you may find
that the lens mount rubber has marked the mount portion
of the digital camera body, which does not affect its
performance.
For information on changing the lens mount rubber,
contact your nearest Service Center.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the
surface of the lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly
wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before
and after taking pictures.
• To prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on
or entering the lens, attach the lens rear cap when the lens
is not in use.
• To protect the lens contact points 1, do not place the lens
with its mount surface facing down. In addition, do not
allow the lens contact points to become dirty.
Precautions
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∫About Condensation (Fogging of the Lens)
• Condensation occurs when there are differences in
temperature and humidity as described below.
Condensation can cause the lens to become dirty and
lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise caution in the
following situations:
– When the camera is brought indoors from outside during
cold weather
– When the camera is brought into an air-conditioned car
– When cold air from an air conditioner is directly blown
onto the lens
– In humid places
• If condensation occurs, turn the power off and leave it for
about two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the
surrounding temperature the condensation will go away
naturally.
Supplied Accessories
Product numbers correct as of January 2016. These may
be subject to change.
1Lens Pouch
2Lens Hood
3Lens Cap
4Lens Rear Cap
5External tripod mount
• The lens rear cap and lens cap are attached to the
interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.
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Names and Functions of
Components
1Lens surface
2Built-in slide lens hood (P7)
3Focus ring
Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual focus (MF).
4Zoom lock ring
When carrying the lens, rotate this ring to lock the zoom ring
to prevent the lens from extending under its own weight.
• Do not rotate the zoom ring when the zoom lock ring is set
to [LOCK].
5Zoom ring
Rotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large (tele) or
wide (wide angle) pictures.
6Tripod mount (P9)
7Orientation locking knob (P9)
8O.I.S. switch
When the lens is attached to the camera the stabilizer
function is set to activate if the O.I.S. switch is set to [ON].
• We recommend setting the O.I.S. switch to [OFF] when
using a tripod.
9[AF/MF] switch
This allows you to switch between Auto Focus (AF) and
Manual Focus (MF).
• When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or the setting of
the camera is set to [MF], Manual Focus (MF) is enabled.
10 Focusing distance range selector switch
[FULL]: It can focus between the ranges of 1.3 m
(4.27 feet) to ¶.
[5m-¶]:It can focus between the ranges of 5.0 m
(16.4 feet) to ¶. The speed of focusing with
auto focus will be faster.
11 Lens fitting mark
12 Lens mount rubber
13 Contact points
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910
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13
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[LOCK]: Locks the zoom ring.
[UNLOCK]: Unlocks the zoom ring.
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Note
• If you zoom after focusing, focusing errors may occur.
After zooming, please perform the focusing again.
• In very quiet situations Auto Focus operating sounds may
be recorded during motion picture recording. This is not a
malfunction. In such situations, switching to Manual Focus
will improve the situation.
• If you set the O.I.S. to [ON] when recording a motion
picture, operating sounds may be recorded. If they
become bothersome, we recommend setting the O.I.S.
switch to [OFF] and mounting the camera on a tripod.
Attaching/Detaching the Lens
For information on how to attach and remove the lens,
refer to the owner’s manual for your digital camera.
• Before attaching or detaching the lens, check that the
digital camera is turned off.
• Before attaching the lens to the digital camera, remove the
lens rear cap. (1, 2)
• To prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on
or entering the lens, be sure to attach the lens cap/lens
rear cap after detaching the lens from the digital camera.
∫Attaching Filters
• Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more filters at the same
time.
• It is possible to attach the lens cap or the supplied lens
hood with the filter already attached.
• You cannot attach a conversion lens or adaptor to this
lens. A filter may be used, but attaching any other element
may cause damage to the lens.
Using the Lens Hoods
The lens comes with a built-in slide lens hood and supplied
lens hood. With the latter, you can block extra light even
more effectively.
• The built-in slide lens hood and supplied lens hood can be
used together at the same time.
• To use the built-in slide lens
hood, slide it in the direction of
the arrow.
We recommend locking the
zoom ring with the zoom lock
ring before performing
operations.
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∫ Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied Accessory)
1Rotate the lens hood screw in the direction of
the arrow to loosen it (1).
2 Insert the lens hood until it stops (2).
3 Rotate the lens hood screw in the
direction of the arrow to fasten the lens
hood securely (3).
Note
• When using the lens with the supplied lens hood, check if
the lens hood screw has become loose.
• If you use a lens hood and the flash at the same time, the
lens hood will block the light from the flash, causing the lower
portion of the screen to darken (vignetting) and making it
impossible to adjust the amount of light. We recommend not
using the lens hoods and flash at the same time.
• When carrying, the supplied lens
hood can be temporarily attached
in the reverse direction.
• Do not carry the lens
by holding only the
built-in slide lens
hood or the supplied
lens hood.
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Using the Tripod Mount
Attach a tripod to the tripod
mount of the lens and not to
that of the digital camera.
If the lens or digital camera
prevents the tripod from being
attached, attach the supplied external tripod mount to the
lens.
• When a battery grip (DMW-BGGH3) is in use, for example,
it will come in contact with the head of your tripod,
preventing the tripod from being attached. In this case,
attach the supplied external tripod mount to the lens.
• An interface unit (DMW-YAGH/AG-YAGH) will also
prevent a tripod from being attached even if you use the
external tripod mount. In this case, attach your tripod to
the appropriate tripod hole on the interface unit.
∫Attaching the external tripod mount (supplied)
1Insert the external tripod mount attachment
screw (1) into the tripod mount of the lens.
2 Rotate the external tripod mount attachment
screw in the direction of the arrows to fasten it
firmly.
• Check that the external tripod mount attachment screw is
not loose before use.
∫Changing the vertical/horizontal orientation
You can loosen the orientation locking knob (1) to rotate
the lens together with the digital camera (2).
This way, you can quickly switch between the vertical and
horizontal orientation while the tripod is in use.
• After changing the orientation, tighten the orientation
locking knob firmly and check that it is not loose.
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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also take care
not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.
• Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the lens in
as it may strongly shock the lens. The camera may stop
operating normally and pictures may no longer be
recorded. Also, the lens may be damaged.
• When carrying the digital camera with the lens attached,
hold both the digital camera and the lens.
When using pesticides and other volatile substances
around the camera make sure that they do not get onto
the lens.
• If such substances get onto the lens they can damage the
exterior case or cause the paint to peel.
Do not point the lens at the sun or other strong light
sources.
• This could cause the lens to collect an excessive amount
of light, resulting in fire and malfunction.
• Under no circumstances should the unit be stored in any
of the following locations since doing so may cause
problems in operation or malfunctioning.
– In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer
– In locations with high temperatures and humidity levels or
where the changes in temperature and humidity are acute
– In locations with high concentrations of sand, dust or dirt
– Where there is fire
– Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers
– Where water may make the unit wet
– Where there is vibration
– Inside a vehicle
• Refer also to the owner’s manual of the digital camera.
• When the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged
period, we recommend storing with a desiccant (silica gel).
Failure to do so may result in performance failure caused
by mold, etc. It is recommended that you check the unit’s
operation prior to use.
• Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or plastic
products for extended periods of time.
• Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can cause
failure of the unit.
• Do not disassemble or alter the unit.
Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other similar
cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or exterior
cabinet.
• Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the paint to
peel.
• Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use a dry, dust cloth to remove dirt and dust on the lens
mount rubber, zoom ring, zoom lock ring, focus ring, or
built-in slide lens hood.
• Do not use a household detergent or a chemically treated
cloth.
When I turn on or off the camera or when I shake the
lens, I hear a sound, for example a rattling sound.
• This is the sound of lens or aperture movement and is not
a malfunction.
Troubleshooting
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