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FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the Schneider D-XENON lens. This Schneider D-XENON lens features a "Quick-Shift Focus System" that lets you finely adjust the focus manually after the focus has been adjusted in addition to allowing you to enjoy taking pictures using autofocus or manual focus by mounting on the SAMSUNG GX -series digital SLR camera. For further information on the use of this function, refer to page 12. Schneider D-XENON lens can be used only with SAMSUNG GX -series SLR cameras.
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS Although we have carefully designed these lenses for safe operation, please pay special attention to items marked with the following symbols when using this product. This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, WARNING could result in serious injury to the user. This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, CAUTION could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment. WARNING • Never look at the sun through the lens or camer
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PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 1. Storage and mildew prevention • Take the lens out of the protective case or camera bag, and store it in a dry, well-ventilated place. • Avoid storing the lens in a poorly ventilated location such as a closet, wardrobe, drawer, vehicle, or where insect repellent or medicine is kept. • Avoid storing the lens in areas of high temperature and humidity, where there is a risk of mildew growth. Store the lens with a desiccant in a dry cabinet, airtight container, or
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CONTENTS ● FOREWORD ● FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS ...........................................................................................1 ● PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE..........................................................................2 ● Schneider D-XENON LENS .....................................................................................................4 ■ About the lens mount...................................................................................................
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Schneider D-XENON LENS Focusing ring Front-ring threads Distance scale Aperture ring Aperture-A-lock button Depth-of-field scale NOTE : Aperture settings are controlled automatically as if set to the auto "A" position, so accessories without an auto "A" setting cannot be used with these lenses. 《4 》
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About the lens mount The D-XENON lenses are primarily designed to work with the SAMSUNG autofocus DSLR (KAF or KAF2-mount camera), making autofocus shooting possible. When Zoom lenses with power zoom function are used on the SAMSUNG KAF2-mount camera, the camera features a Power Zoom system. Mounts of Lenses without the power zoom function are KAF. KAF mount KAF2 mount Power zoom AF coupler Lens-information contacts contacts 《5 》
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Lens Mount Compatibility D-XENON lens mount compatibility chart is shown below. CAUTION: KAF2-mount which is equipped with Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens-information contacts and AF cou- ◦Power contacts ◦AF coupler pler on the mount surfaces of the ◦ Lens information contacts camera and lens. Otherwise, failure or malfunctionmay occur. KAF-mount which is equipped with ◦ AF coupler ◦ Lens information contacts KA-mount which is equipped with ◦ Lens information contacts K-mount (base mo
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MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1 2 1. To mount the lens on the camera body Attach the lens while aligning the red dots on the lens and body, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place. Memo: • Do not hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens, otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted. • After mounting the lens, gently turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it is locked in place. 2. To remove the lens Hold down the lens unlock button on the camera body and tur
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LENS CAP Take off the lens cap by pressing the two tabs inward as shown above. 2. Memo: • When not using the lens, be sure to attach the lens cap. 《8 》
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FOCUSING 1 Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera ’ s focus mode switch to change between the autofocus mode (SAF, CAF) and manualfocus mode. For details, refer to your camera ’ s manual. 1. Using Autofocus Set the camera ’ s focus mode to autofocus (SAF, CAF). Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. 《9 》
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Focusing with the OK Button With the GX-1S/1L camera set as explained below, auto focusing by pressing the shutter button halfway will be disabled and the OK button can be used instead to auto focus. On the [C Custom menu], select [Enable AF] for [OK btn when shooting]. Focusing with the AF Button With the GX-10 camera set as explained below, auto focusing by pressing the shutter button halfway will be disabled and the AF button can be used instead to auto focus. On the [CUSTOM1 MENU] menu, sel
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2 2. Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera’s focus mode, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. 《11 》
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Using the Quick-Shift Focus System (GX -series cameras only) If you use the lens with an GX -series camera and the focus mode is set to autofocus, you can focus manually after autofocus is achieved. Just turn the focusing ring to manually touch-up the focus. You can do this without changing the focus mode to MF. How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System 1. Using Autofocus Set the camera’s focus mode switch to autofocus, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. With the GX camera set as
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CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring will rotate. To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing. • When using the Quick Shift Focus System, keep pressing the shutter button after you achieve focus before taking a picture. If you let go of the shutter button before taking the picture, you will have to focus all over again when you press the shutter button again. In the following cases, you can take the picture without autofocusing after letting go of the shu
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.6 8 5 11 16 5.6 22 11 8 16 APERTURE CONTROL 32 A Setting the aperture to "A"(Auto) Turn the aperture ring to align the aperture-A index with the line while depressing the Aperture-A-lock button. The aperture ring can be released from "A" in the same manner to set your desired f-stop manually. 《14 》 22 32 A
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MACRO LENS D-XENON Macro 100mm lenses enable closeup photography up to 1x magnification. Clamp Switch Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by denomi- nators on the distance scale. “1” indicates “1x”. For example, “1” on the magnification scale at the top will make the magnification 1/1x. If you want to set the magnification first, turn the focusing ring to set the desired magnification. Then focus the sub- ject by moving the camera forward or back. 《15 》
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About the Clamp Switch The D-XENON Macro 100mm lenses are equipped with a Clamp switch which is conve- nient for manual focus. The Clamp switch locks the manual focus position. You can use it when taking close-ups with a copy stand, for example. Using the Clamp Switch Focus manually, then set the Clamp switch to ON. The point of focus will be locked. Autofocus will also be disabled. • Do not turn the focusing ring forcibly while setting the Clamp switch to ON because there is a slight possibil
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ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid the deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood image can be diifferent depending on the lens hood type. When attaching the lens hood, align the index on the lens hood with the attaching index on the lens, and push both parts straight toward each other. Attach the lens hood on the lens by turning the hood in the clockwise direction to lock it as viewed from the front of the lens until it c
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FILTERS Make sure the filter size matches the lens and then attach the filter onto the lens. 2. Precaution on filters • Since the filter becomes a part of the optics when attached on the lens, handle it in the same way you handle the lens with care to dust, dirt and scratches. Normally, attaching two or more filters on a lens is not recommended. However, attaching a circular polarizing filter and another filter would not be a problem. • Use a circular polarizing filter with Autofocus camera for
