Tamron 360EM user manual

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SP AF 300mm
F/2.8 LD (IF)
(Model 360EM: Minolta)
(Model 360EN: Nikon)
Thank you very much for buying this Tamron lens.The Tamron SP AF 300mm
F/2.8 LD (IF) (Model 60E for Minolta, Model 360E for Nikon) lens is a large
aperture telephoto lens developed for Minolta and Nikon AF single lens
reflex cameras. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using
your lens. Proper care and maintenance of this lens will result in years of
enjoyable use.
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NAMES OF PARTS 1. ocu Fsing ring 2. ocu Fsing ring cover 3. ocu Fs range selector ring 4. ocu Fs range selector ring fixing screw 5. ocu Fs distance scale window 6. ocu Fs distance index 7. eptD h-of-field scale 8. aIrn efd r socket 9. ripo Td socket 10. rip Tod socket fixing screw 11. ilte Fr frame 12. Ap tu erre index 13. Ap tu erre ring 14. Ap tu erre scale 15. AE (minimum ap tu erre) lock * 12-15 for Nikon only * 3-4 are only for Model 60E (for Minolta) SPECIFICATIONS 360EN, 360EM Focal Leng

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INSTALLATION ON CAMERA Installation After removing the rear lens cap from the lens, align the mount positioning point on the lens with that on the camera, and rotate the lens clockwise (counterclockwise when using Nikon model) until you hear a click, which indicates the lens being securely locked in place. There is no mount-positioning index marking on the lens to fit Nikon. Please align the aperture/zoom index line on the lens with the mount-positioning index point on the camera (same as AF Nik

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APERTURE SETTING With Minolta AF The aperture is set on the camera side in accordance with the exposure mode. With Nikon AF When shooting on programmed AE or shutter-priority AE mode, rotate the aperture to minimum position. For aperture-priority or manual mode, turn the aperture ring to the desired setting. In case of F401 series models the camera side, in accordance with the given instructions, sets the aperture. AE (Minimum Aperture) Lock [3] For Nikon, it is possible to fix the aperture ring

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LENS HOOD A slip-on type lens hood comes with the lens. Since the lens hood is effective for eliminating harm- ful rays, we recommend using it when photographing. When storing, the lens hood should be put over the lens in reverse. The lens hood is provided with two opposing lock screws.When using the hood, loosen the screw, attach the lens body to the hood, and then tighten the lock screws. INFRARED INDEX When black & white infrared film is used, a red filter should also be used. The nature of r