Sony 500MM F8 REFLEX SAL500F80 Operating Instructions Manual

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1···Focusing ring 2···Distance scale3···Distance index 4···Lens contacts5···Plug-in filter 6···Lens mounting index7···Plug-in filter lock 8···Focus-hold button9···Lens hood50100501005010041 2369 785500mm F8 Reflex is a lightweight, compact super telephoto lens whichadopts a reflex optical system.This lens is designed for Sony cameras.WARNINGTo 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.Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment(Applicable in the European Union and otherEuropean countries with separate collectionsystems)This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates thatthis product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead itshall be handed over to the applicable collection point for therecycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product isdisposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequencesfor the environment and human health, which could otherwise be causedby inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materialswill help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed informationabout recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, yourhousehold waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased theproduct.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 INTERFERENCERECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSEUNDESIRED OPERATION.CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approvedin this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore 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 thereceiver is connected.– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.For the customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Notes on use• Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight. If sunlight is focused onto a nearbyobject, it may cause a fire. If circumstances necessitate leaving the lens in directsunlight, be sure to attach the lens cap.• Be careful not to subject the lens to mechanical shock while attaching it.• Always place the lens caps on the lens when storing.• Do not keep the lens in a very humid place for a long period of time to preventmold.• Do not hold the camera by the lens part extended for focusing, etc.• Do not touch the lens contacts. If dirt, etc., gets on the lens contacts, it mayinterfere or prevent the sending and receiving of signals between the lens and thecamera, resulting in operational malfunction. Names of parts©2006 Sony Corporation Printed in JapanSAL500F80Lens for Digital Single LensReflex CameraOperating Instructions500mm F8 Reflex2-685-148-11(1) Attaching/detaching the lensTo attach the lens1 Remove the front and rear lens caps and the camera body cap.2 Align the orange index on the lens barrel with the orange index on thecamera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount androtate 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.To remove the lensWhile pressing and holding the lens release button on the camera, rotate thelens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens.To attach the front lens capAlways attach the front lens cap with the lens hood attached. FocusingAF (auto focus)When using AF, the camera focuses the lens automatically.When using cameras with a wide focus frame, use a central local focus frame or a spot focus frame. Other local focus frames cannot be used.• When the focusing ring is rotating, do not interfere with it.CondensationIf 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 plasticbag or something similar. When the air temperature inside the bag reachesthe surrounding temperature, take the lens out.Cleaning the lens• Do not touch the surface of the lens directly.• If the lens gets dirty, brush off dust with a lens blower and wipe with a soft,clean cloth (Cleaning Cloth KK-CA (optional) is recommended).• Do not use any organic solvent, such as thinner or benzine, to clean the lens orthe camera cone.To use a focus-hold buttonPress the focus-hold button in AF to cancel AF. The focus is fixed and you can release the shutter on the fixed focus. Releasethe focus-hold button while pressing the shutter button halfway to start AF again.• The function of the focus-hold button can be changed on cameras with custom function capability. Refer to the camera manuals fordetails.MF (manual focus)When focusing manually, set your camera to MF and rotate the focusing ring while looking through the viewfinder until thesubject appears clearly. The focus signal in the viewfinder indicates the current condition of the focus.• The focusing ring can be rotated slightly past the infinity to provide accurate focusing under various operating temperatures. Do notrotate the focusing ring all the way to the end when focusing manually, even at infinity. Look through the viewfinder and set the focusprecisely. Selecting shooting modesThe aperture of the lens is fixed at f/8. Use the P, A or M mode (When using A or M mode, you can only set the aperture to f/8).• When using S mode, the exposure may not be correct, depending on the set shutter speed.

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