Vivitar V-500-PRE user manual

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500mm F/8.0 Telephoto Lens
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
V-500-PRE

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Limited Five Year Warranty Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years f rom the d ate of purchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the product at no charge for parts or labor. TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY The time period of this warranty starts from the date of the original purchase and expires on the fifth anniversary date of purchase. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY No express or implied warranty

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WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED STEP 1. Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materials and a sturdy mailing container to prevent damage in transit. STEP 2. Include in package: a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt). b) Detailed description of your problem. c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem. STEP 3. Return item (insured) to: (in the U.S.): (in the U.K.)

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5 2 1 3 4 500mm F/8.0 Lens 1. Filter Rings 4. Index for Distance and Diaphragm Scale 2. Focusing Ring 5. Diaphragm Ring 3. Diaphragm Scale -3-

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Specications : Filter Size 67mm : Aperture Ranges F8.0, 11, 16, 22, 32 : Minimum Focus Distance 33 feet (10m) : Angle of View 5 Degrees : Groups/Elements 4/4 : Length 11.75 inches (298.0mm) : Maximum Diameter 70mm : Weight 22.5oz (640g) : Lens Coating Multi-Coated -4-

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Your 500mm preset lens is ly automatic and incorporates not only computerized optical design but also the latest in optical multi-coating techniques. The process of multi-coating assures virtually are free photographs even under adverse lighting conditions resulting in crisp, high contrast pictures. Preset lenses are designed to retain a full range of exposure, automation and metering capabilities of the camera on which they are mounted. MOUNTING THE LENS Your preset lens utilizes a un

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SETTING THE STOP Your 650-1300 lens has a changeable F-stop according to the focal length. (Non-auto-Iris lens) F-stop according to the focal length is marked on the lens barrel. (Refer to the index for the distance and diaphragm scale) FOCUSING THE LENS In order to get a sharp and clear image, look through the viewnder of your camera, and then rotate the focus ring which is marked “FAR <-> NEAR” until you can see a clear image through the viewnder. USING THE VIEWFINDER WITH THE TELEPHOT

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PROPER CARE OF YOUR LENS Your lens should always be capped to protect it when not in use. Like other precision optics it should never be simply wiped with tissues since this may damage the surface with dust on the lens. Use a soft brush to clean the lens surface or polish very gently in a circular motion with high quality, moist lens tissue. Use lens cleaning uid to moisten the tissue sparingly and only when necessary by applying one or two drops on the lens tissue. After the lens sur

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