Sony SEL-30M35 User manual

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SEL30M35

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This instruction manual.explains how to use lenses.
Precautions
common
to all lenses such
as
notes
on
use
are found in the separate "Precautions before using".
Be
sure to read both documents before using your lens.
This lens
is
designed for Sony a camera system E-mount
cameras. You cannot use it
on
A-
mount
cameras.
Notes on Use
•
When
carrying a camera with the lens attached, always firmly
hold
both
the camera
and
the lens.
Precautions on using a flash
•
When
using a flash, always remove the lens
hood
and shoot
at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from your subject.
With
certain
combinations
of
lens
and
flash, the lens may partially block
the light
of
the flash, resulting in a shadow at the bottom
of
the picture.
Vignetting
•
When
using the lens, the corners
of
the screen become darker
than
the center. To reduce this
phenomena
(called vignetting),
close the aperture by 1 to 2 stops.
mIdentifying
the
Parts
1
Lens
hood
index
2 Focusing ring
3 Lens contacts*
4
Mounting
index
*
Do
not
touch the lens contacts.
G)
Attaching and Detaching the
Lens
To attach the lens
(See illustration
[5]-[IJ.)
1
Remove
the
rear and
front
lens caps and
the
camera body cap.
• You can attach/detach the front lens cap in two ways,
(1)
and
(2).
2
Align
the
white
index on
the
lens barrel
with
the
white index on
the
camera (mounting
index), then insert
the
lens
into
the
camera
mount
and rotate
it
clockwise until
it
locks.
• Do
not
press the lens release button
on
the camera when
mounting
the lens.
• Do
not
mount
the lens at an angle.

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To remove the lens
(See illustration m-[2].)
While holding
down
the
lens release
button
on
the
camera, rotate
the
lens counterclockwise
until
it
stops, then detach
the
lens.
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Attaching
the
Lens Hood (supplied)
It
is
recommended
that
you
use a lens
hood
to reduce flare
and
ensure
maximum
image quality.
Align
the
red line on
the
lens hood
with
the
red line on
the
lens (hood index),
then
insert
the
lens hood into
the
lens
mount
and
rotate it
clockwise until
the
red
point
on
the
lens hood
is
aligned
with
the
red line on
the
lens (hood
index) and
the
lens hood clicks
into
place.
• When using a built-in camera flash or a flash supplied with the
camera, remove the lens hood to avoid blocking the flash light.
•
You
can attach a filter or front lens cap to the lens hood
as
well.
• Depending on the filter you
use,
you can attach the lens hood
after attaching the filter to the lens.
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Focusing
There are three ways to focus.
• Auto focus
The camera focuses auton1atically.
• DMF (Direct manual focus)
After the camera focuses in auto focus, you can make a fine
adjustment manually.
• Manual focus
You focus manually.
For details
on
mode
settings, refer to
the
instruction
manual
supplied with the camera.
Macro photography
Precautions on using a commercially
available exposure
meter
or manual
flash shooting function
When
shooting close to a subject with the E
30mm
F3.5
Macro, the brightness
of
the lens
is
reduced.
When
shooting in automatic exposure
mode
or
metered
manual
mode
(for example, the camera,s
AUTO
mode), the
exposure is adjusted automatically.
When
using a commercially available exposure
meter
or
shooting with the
manual
flash function available
on
some external flash units, set
the
exposure higher
than
the
indicated value.
+2/3 +1/3
0
Exposure compensation
Shooting distance (m) 0.095 0.098 0.159
• When two or more subjects at different distances are
overlapping in the
AF
area, it may be hard for the camera to
focus
automatically. Ifthis happens, refer
to
the instruction
manual ofthe camera and select the proper focus mode.

Specifications
Equivalent 35mm-format
focallength*
1 (mm)
Lens groups-elements
Angle
of view
Minimum focus*
2 (rn (feet))
Maximum magnification (X)
Minimum f-stop
Filter diameter (mm)
Dimensions
{maximum
. diameter x height)
·(approx., mm (in.))
Mass (approx., g (oz))
45
6-7
50°
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1.0
f/22
49
62.0x55.5
(2
1/2 X 2 1/4)
138(47/8)
*1 The value shown above for equivalent 35mm-format focal
length
is for Interchangeable Lens Cameras equipped with an
APS-C sized image sensor.
*2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image
sensor to
the subject.
• Depending
on the lens mechanism, the focal length may
change with any change in shooting distance. The focal
lengths given above assume
the lens is focused at infinity.
Included items
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1),
Lens hood* (1), Set of printed documentation
* The lens hood
is attached to the lens when the lens is
shipped from the factory.
Design
and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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((Precautions before using"
contains
information
you
should
read
before using
the
lens,
such
as
precautions
common
to
lenses.
How
to
use individual lenses is
described
in
((Operating instructions"
on
a separate sheet.
Be
sure to read
both
documents
before using
the
lens.
To
reduce fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
Do·
not
directly
look
at
the
sun
through
this lens.
Doing
so
might
harm
your
eyes
or
cause loss
of
eyesight.
Keep
the
lens
out
of
reach
of
small children.
There
is
danger
of
accident
or
injury.
For
the
customers in
the
U.S.A.
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.
CAUTION
You are
cautioned
that
any
changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
in
this
manual
could
void
your
authority
to
operate
this
equipment.
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.
For
the
customers in Canada
This Class B digital
apparatus
complies
with
Canadian
ICES-003.

For
the
customers in Europe
-Disposal
of
Old Electrical
&
Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in
the
European
Union and
other
European countries
with
separate collection systems)
This symbol
on
the product
or
on
its
packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated
as
household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling
of
electrical
and electronic equipment.
By
ensuring this product
is
disposed
of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling
of
this product. The recycling
of
materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling
of
this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service
or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for
the
customers in
the
countries applying
EU
Directives
The manufacturer
of
this product
is
Sony Corporation,
1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075
Japan. The
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety
is
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61,70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service
or
guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate service
or
guarantee documents.
Notes on use
• Do
not
leave the lens exposed to the sun
or
a bright light
source. Internal malfunction
of
the camera body and lens,
or
a fire may result due to the effect
of
light focusing.
If
circumstances necessitate leaving the lens in sunlight, be sure
to attach the lens caps.
•
Be
careful not to subject the lens/teleconverter to mechanical
shock while attaching it.
• Always place the lens caps
on
the lens/teleconverter when
storing.
• Do not keep the lens in a very humid place for a long period
of
time to prevent mold.
• Do not touch the lens contacts.
If
dirt, etc., gets on the lens
contacts, it may interfere
or
prevent the sending and receiving
of
signals between the lens and the camera, resulting in
operational malfunction.
Condensation
If
your lens
is
brought directly from a cold place to a warm
place, condensation may appear
on
the lens. 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.
Cleaning
the
lens
• Do not touch the surface
of
the lens directly.
•
If
the lens gets dirty, brush offdust with a lens blower
and wipe with a soft, clean cloth (Cleaning Cloth
is
recommended).
• Do not use any organic solvent, such
as
thinner
or
benzine, to
clean the lens
or
the camera cone.

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