xit404 Manta Series User manual

Revsion 2.0 - APR2013 www.xit404.com
Thank you for purchasing Xit 404’s Sigma 50mm Focus Ring to use with
our Manta Gears. On the back is our warranty information to help you
prolong the life of this product.
This product is in our Manta Line. The advantage of the Manta Line of
Rings and Gears is that the parts are interchangeable. For example the
Manta Gear fits on all Manta Focus/Zoom Rings as well as our
Manta Teleconverter Extension Rings. This allows you to purchase one
gear that mates with a variety of lenses.
Assembling the Focus Ring to your Manta Gear
Look at the drawing to the left and note which end of the lens the Focus
Ring slides onto. Then follow the instructions below.
1. Make sure your Focus Ring is in the unlocked position. Slide the Focus
Ring onto your lens from the front. Push until it won’t go any further.
2. Once on the lens, grasp the Focus Ring, then press and hold the red
latch on the Focus Ring while twisting the gray and red rings in opposite
directions until the white dots line up. (Note: the locked icon). The Focus
Ring is now locked onto the lens.
3. Set your lens to ‘manual’ focus. Then orient the Slip Ring as you see in
the drawing to your left, the white dot and switch do not line up. Slide the
Slip ring on until it stops. Next twist the Slip Ring counter clockwise until
the white dot is in the center of the switch.
4. Slide the Manta Gear on from the back of the lens. Align the white
dot on the Manta Gear with the unpainted red dot on the Focus Ring.
Then press the two parts together. Once the the two parts are fully
mated, while holding the Focus Ring with one hand, and pressing
the red Manta Gear latch with thumb, twist the Gear until the white
dots line up (note: the locked icon). The Manta Gear is now locked
onto the Focus Ring.
Disassembling the Focus Ring
1. Remove the Manta Gear by pressing and holding the latch on the
Manta Gear. Then twist it until the white dot on the Manta Gear is
lined up with unpainted red dot on the Focus Ring (note: the
unlocked icon).
2. Pull the Manta Gear off the lens.
3. Remove the Focus Ring by reversing the steps 1 and 2. above The
white dot and the unpainted red dot will not be lined up after step 2,
allowing you to slide the Focus Ring off your lens.
SIGMA 50mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO (CANON)
MANTA FOCUS RING ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SIGMA 50 LENS
GRAY/RED
FOCUS RING
SLIP
RING
DOT AND
SWITCH DO
NOT LINE UP
ROTATE SLIP
RING UNTIL
DOT & SWITCH
ARE LINED UP
FOCUS RING PROPERLY
LOCATED ON LENS
UNLOCKED
POSITION
ROTATE
FOCUS
RING INTO
LOCKED
POSITION
RED LATCH
DOT AND
SWITCH DO
NOT LINE UP
ROTATE SLIP
RING UNTIL
DOT & SWITCH
ARE LINED UP
PUSH SLIP RING
ONTO LENS UNTIL
IT STOPS
LENS WITH
FOCUS RING
ATTACHED
DOT & SWITCH
DO NOT LINE UP
SIGMA 50 LENS
UNLOCKED
POSITION
RED LATCH
SLIDE FOCUS RING
ONTO LENS FROM
FRONT UNTIL IT STOPS
PRODUCT CODE: GM2101SI

SIGMA 50 LENS WITH
FOCUS RING,
1.4X EXTENSION RING
AND GEAR
SIGMA 50 LENS WITH
FOCUS RING,
2X EXTENSION RING
AND GEAR
FDM parts - a brief description
Xit 404 manufactures a number of its parts using a process called Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). This process involves extruding a thread of plastic and laying it down
in thin layers to build a part. This enables us to supply you products that enhance your underwater photography and videography.
Care and Maintenance
The FDM part is impact resistant and will withstand most drops from table height. However, as with all plastic parts, they cannot withstand excessive pressure and
force without breaking. Being careful means handling the product during assembly with a light touch, do not force.
If your part gets wet let it drip-dry for about an hour. If you have to pack it before it is dry then wrap it in something absorbent such as a paper towel, tee shirt or sock
and put it into a plastic bag. This will keep your other parts from getting dripped on.
FDM Plastic Part Warranty
FDM parts are guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of one year from date of purchase. Unnecessary force can cause excessive wear and
possibly break the parts voiding warranty. Damaged or broken parts will be inspected. If Xit 404 determines that the parts were misused or abused, warranty will be void.
Valid purchase receipt isrequired for all warranty claims.
Revsion 2.0 - APR2013 www.xit404.com
SIGMA 50mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO (CANON)
FOCUS RING ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
1.4X TELE
EXTENSION
RING
2X TELE
EXTENSION
RING
UNLOCKED
POSITION
RED MANTA
GEAR
LENS WITH
FOCUS RING
ATTACHED
ORIENT GEAR
TO UNLOCKED
POSITION
LOCKED
POSITION
RED LATCH
NOTE:
THE SLIP RING IS NOT NEEDED
WHEN USING TELECONVETERS