Vello AF EXTENSION TUBE SET User manual

AF EXTENSION
TUBE SET
USER MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing the Vello Extension Tube Kit. Extension tubes
provide a practical way of adding macro optical performance to SLR camera
set ups. The Vello Extension tubes can be attached to a variety lenses for
different effects, and are much less expensive than dedicated macro lenses.
The extension tubes can be stacked for an increase in magnication
allowing for 7 different combinations.
Please read this instruction manual before the use of this product.
INTRODUCTION

(1) 31mm Extension Tube
(1) 21mm Extension Tube
(1) 13mm Extension Tube
CONTENTS

In order to ensure that all the
internal electronic contacts are
connected, and full communication
is established between the camera
and the extension tubes/lens, it is
important that the steps listed
below are followed.
1. Remove the Lens from the
camera.
MOUNTING OF THE EXTENSION TUBES

2. Align the Vello extension tube to
the camera’s lens mount. The
extension tube will mount in the
exact same manner as a standard
SLR lens.
MOUNTING OF THE EXTENSION TUBES

3. Mount the lens onto the
extension tube in the exact same
manner as you would mount it
on the camera.
MOUNTING OF THE EXTENSION TUBES

1. Press the tab on the extension
tube towards the camera; this
will unlock the lens. The lens can
now be twisted off in the same
manner as if removing it from the
camera.
REMOVAL OF THE EXTENSION TUBES

2. Press the cameras lens release
button while twisting off the
extension tube.
Note: Ensure that the front and
rear protective caps are replaced
on the extension tubes to prevent
dust and debris from damaging the
electronic contacts.
REMOVAL OF THE EXTENSION TUBES

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Limited One-Year Warranty
Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and
workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from
the original purchase date.Vello’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be
limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal
consumer use. This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from
misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS
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