Panasonic Interchangeable Lens For Difital Camera H Rs100400 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No.
H-RS100400
PP
until 
2016/2/04
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2SQT1199 (ENG)ContentsInformation for Your Safety................................ 2Precautions...................................................... 4
Supplied Accessories ........................................ 5
Names and Functions of Components .............. 6
Attaching/Detaching the Lens............................ 7
Using the Lens Hoods ....................................... 7
Using the Tripod Mount ..................................... 9
Cautions for...

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• Four Thirds
TM 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.
• G MICRO SYSTEM is an interchangeable lens type digital  camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds 
System standard.
• LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR  GmbH. ELMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera 
AG. The LEICA DG lenses are manufactured using 
measurement...

4SQT1199 (ENG)∫Lens Care• This lens has a dust-proof and splash-proof construction. When using it, please be careful of the following. 
If the lens is not working properly, consult the dealer or 
your nearest Service Center.
– Please attach the lens to a dust-proof and splash-proof  digital camera.
– When detaching the lens from the digital camera, take  care to ensure that sand, dust, splashes of water etc., do 
not get into the lens or the terminals.
– When using the built-in slide lens hood, ensure...

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∫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...

6SQT1199 (ENG)Names and Functions of Components1Lens surface
2 Built-in slide lens hood 
(P7)
3Focus ringRotate to focus when taking pictures with manual focus (MF).4Zoom lock ringWhen carrying the lens, rotate this ring to lock the zoom ring 
to prevent the lens from extending under its own weight. • Do not rotate the zoom ring when the zoom lock ring is set 
to [LOCK].
5 Zoom ringRotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large (tele) or 
wide (wide angle) pictures.6Tripod mount 
(P9)
7Orientation...

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Note
• If you zoom after focusing, focusing errors may occur.  After zooming, please perform the focusing again.
• In very quiet situations Auto Focus operating sounds may  be recorded during motion picture recording. This is not a 
malfunction. In such situations, switching to Manual Focus 
will improve the situation.
• If you set the O.I.S. to [ON] when recording a motion  picture, operating sounds may be recorded. If they 
become bothersome, we recommend setting the O.I.S. 
switch to...

8SQT1199 (ENG)∫Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied Accessory)1Rotate the lens hood screw in the direction of 
the arrow to loosen it (1
).2 Insert the lens hood until it stops ( 2).3 Rotate the lens hood screw in the 
direction of the arrow to fasten the lens 
hood securely ( 3).
Note
• When using the lens  with the supplied lens hood , check if 
the lens hood screw has become loose.
• If you use a lens hood and t he flash at the same time, the 
lens hood will block the light from the flash, causing the...

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Using the Tripod MountAttach a tripod to the tripod 
mount of the lens and not to 
that of the digital camera.
If the lens or digital camera 
prevents the tripod from being 
attached, attach the supplied external tripod mount to the 
lens. 
• When a battery grip (DMW-BGGH3) is in use, for example, it will come in contact with the head of your tripod, 
preventing the tripod from being attached. In this case, 
attach the supplied external tripod mount to the lens.
• An interface unit...

10SQT1199 (ENG)Cautions for UseTake 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 strongly shock the lens. The camera may stop 
operating normally and pictures may no longer be 
recorded. Also, the lens may be damaged.
• When carrying the digital camera with the lens attached, 
hold both the digital camera and the lens.
When using pesticides and other volatile substances 
around the...