Panasonic Lumix H-F008 User manual

Operating Instructions

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA

Model No. H-F008

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this

product, please read the instructions completely.

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or

send e-mail to: [email protected]

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until

2010/6/17

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Contents

Information for Your Safety.....................................2

Precautions...........................................................5

Supplied Accessories .............................................6

Attaching/Detaching the Lens.................................6

To use commercially available filters......................8

Names and Functions of Components ...................9

Cautions for Use.....................................................9

Troubleshooting..................................................10

Specifications........................................................11

Limited Warranty...................................................12

-If you see this symbol-

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.

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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.

Information on Disposal in other Countries

outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the

European Union.

If you wish to discard this

product, please contact your

local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of

disposal.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

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≥The digital camera illustrations in these operating

instructions show DMC-G2 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.

≥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.

≥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.

≥G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type

digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro

Four Thirds System standard.

≥Other names, company names, and product

names printed in these instructions are

trademarks or registered trademarks of the

companies concerned.

ENGLISH

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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

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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∫Lens Care

≥Sand and dust can damage the lens. Make

sure that no sand or dust gets inside the lens

or the terminals when using the lens on a

beach, etc.

≥This lens is not waterproof. If drops of water

get onto the lens, wipe the lens with a dry

cloth.

≥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.

≥Do not place the lens mount facing downwards.

Do not allow the lens contact points 1to become

dirty.

∫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

≥Put the camera into a plastic bag to allow it to

acclimatize to the surrounding temperature in

order to prevent condensation. 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.

Precautions

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Supplied Accessories

[Inspection to be performed when you unpack the unit]

When removing the unit from its packing box, check

that the main unit and the supplied accessories are

there and also check their external appearance and

functions to verify that they have not sustained any

damage during distribution and transportation.

If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor

before using the product.

Product numbers correct as of May 2010. These

may be subject to change.

1Lens Storage Bag

2Lens Front Cap

3Lens Rear Cap

(The lens front cap and lens rear cap are

attached to the interchangeable lens at the time

of purchase.)

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

≥Refer also to the camera’s operating instructions

for attaching and detaching the lens.

∫Attaching the Lens

≥Check that the camera is turned off.

1 Turn the lens rear

cap to detach it.

A: Lens Rear Cap

2 Align the lens fitting

marks B(red marks) on

the camera body and the

lens and then rotate the

lens in the direction of

the arrow until it clicks.

•Do not press the lens release button Cwhen

you attach a lens.

•Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an

angle to the camera body as the lens mount may

get scratched.

•Check that the lens is attached correctly.

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∫Detaching the Lens

≥Check that the camera is turned off.

Press the lens release

button Dwhile turning

the lens as far as

possible in the direction

of the arrow to detach it.

•Attach the lens rear cap so

that the lens contact point does not get

scratched.

•Attach the body cap to the camera so no dirt or

dust will get inside the main unit.

∫Attaching and Detaching the Lens Front

Cap

≥Be careful not to lose

the lens front cap.

∫Features of this lens

≥This lens is an equisolid angle projection fisheye

lens with a 180xfield of view in a diagonal

direction. Be careful about the legs of the tripod or

arms and legs of the photographer entering the

frame when taking pictures.

≥As the fisheye lens captures images of a very

wide angle, the characteristics of the lens causes

subjects close to the perimeter of the image to

appear extremely warped, or causes the size or

relative position of the subjects to look different

when pictures are taken. The image will look

greatly different even with the slightest movement

of the camera, so view the screen and check the

composition of the picture when taking pictures.

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To use commercially

available filters

≥There is a filter holder at the rear of this lens. To

use it, insert a commercially available sheet filter,

such as a gelatin filter or similar, into the filter

holder.

1 Prepare the filter.

•Cut the filter to the

size that can be used

with this lens.

(right image)

Size of the filter

A: 21.5 mm to 22 mm

B:3mmto4mm

2 Insert the cut filter Call the way into the

filter holder D.

E: Lens fitting mark

•To remove the filter, pull it out straight.

3 Mount the lens onto the digital camera.

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Names and Functions of

Components

∫Lens

1Lens surface

2Lens hood

3Focus ring

Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual

focus.

4Filter holder

5Contact points

6Lens fitting mark

Note

≥Since this lens is a fisheye lens with 180xdiagonal

field of view, the perimeter of the image may

become dark (vignette) when a flash is used to

take pictures.

Cautions for Use

∫About the Lens

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 damage the lens. The camera may

stop operating normally and pictures may no longer

be recorded.

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.

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Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to

the camera body.

≥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 operating instructions 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 focus ring.

≥Do not use a household detergent or a chemically

treated cloth.

A sound is heard when the camera is turned on

or off.

≥This is the sound of lens or aperture movement

and is not a malfunction.

Troubleshooting

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