Panasonic Interchangeable Lens For Digital Camera H Ns043 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No.
H-NS043
PP
until 
2014/1/29
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.If you have any questions, visit: 
USA and Puerto Rico : www.panasonic.com/support
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support
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							2VQT5E43 (ENG)ContentsInformation for Your Safety ..................................... 2Precautions ........................................................... 4
Supplied Accessories ............................................. 5
Names and Functions of Components ................... 6
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................................. 7
Cautions for Use ................................................... 10 Troubleshooting .................................................. 10
Specifications........................................................ 11
Limited Warranty................................................... 12-If you see this symbol-
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Information for Your SafetyKeep 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.
≥ 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.
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.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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The lens can be used with a digital camera 
compatible with the lens mount standard for the 
“Micro Four Thirds
TM System”.
≥ It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds
TM mount 
specification camera.
≥ The digital camera illustrations in this owner’s 
manual show DMC-GH3 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.
≥ Micro Four Thirds
TM 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.
≥ 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. NOCTICRON is a 
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. The 
LEICA DG lenses are manufactured using  measurement instruments and quality assurance 
systems that have been certified by Leica Camera 
AG based on the company’s quality standards.
≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned 
in these instructions are usually the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers 
who developed the system or product concerned.
ENGLISH
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							4VQT5E43 (ENG)THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
∫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.
≥ The lens is neither waterproof nor splash-
proof. 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  1 to become 
dirty.
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
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Precautions
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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 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.
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 January 2014. These 
may be subject to change.1
Lens Storage Bag
2
Lens Hood
3
Lens Cap
4
Lens Rear Cap(The lens rear cap and lens cap are attached to 
the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)VFC4430
VYC1132 VYF3565 VFC46052
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							6VQT5E43 (ENG)Names and Functions of Components1Lens surface
2 Aperture ringRotate this to adjust the aperture value.
≥If you set the camera to Aperture-Priority AE 
Mode or Manual Exposure Mode, the aperture 
value of the ring will be enabled.
≥ If you set the position of the aperture ring to [A], 
the aperture value of the camera will be enabled.3 Focus ringRotate to focus when taking pictures with manual 
focus (MF).
4[AF/MF] switchThis allows you to switch between Auto Focus (AF) 
and Manual Focus (MF). If you set [MF], you can 
use the focus ring to adjust the focus.
≥When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or the 
setting of the camera is set to [MF], Manual Focus 
(MF) is enabled.5 [O.I.S.] switchWhen the lens is attached to the camera the stabilizer 
function is set to activate if the [O.I.S.] switch is set to [ON].≥We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] 
when using a tripod.
≥ The stabilizer function may not be effective in the 
following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.– When using the digital zoom.
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take  pictures indoors or in dark places.6 Lens fitting mark
7 Contact points
Note
≥ If you tilt the lens, the lenses inside may move. 
This is not a malfunction.
≥ If you turn off the camera, the aperture will be set 
to a reduced value.
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≥When flash recording with a close subject, the 
light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and 
part of the picture may be dark. Check the 
distance from the subject when recording.
≥Operating sounds may be recorded when auto-
focusing during motion picture recording. If 
operating sounds become bothersome, we 
recommend setting to manual focus (MF) and fixing 
focus before recording to avoid recording the lens 
noise.≥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 [OFF] and mounting the camera on a tripod.≥ The aperture can be adjusted with the aperture 
ring only when a Panasonic digital camera is 
attached to the lens. (As of January 2014)Attaching/Detaching the LensCheck that the camera is 
turned off.
≥Remove the lens rear cap 
from the lens.
∫ Attaching the LensAlign the lens fitting marks
 
A 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  B when 
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.
• Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.∫ Detaching the LensWhile pressing on the 
lens release button  B, 
rotate the lens toward 
the arrow until it stops 
and then remove.• 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.
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							8VQT5E43 (ENG)∫Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied Accessory)≥Before attaching the lens hood, loosen the lens hood screw.1 Insert the lens hood until it stops.2Rotate the lens hood screw in the direction of 
the arrow to 
fasten the lens hood securely
.
≥When using the lens, check if the lens hood screw 
has become loose.
∫ Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood1Rotate the lens hood screw in the direction of the 
arrow to loosen it, and remove the lens hood.2Turn the lens hood around so that it faces the 
opposite direction, and insert it until it stops.
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3Turn the lens hood screw in the direction of 
the arrow to fasten the lens hood securely.≥Do not carry the lens by holding 
only the lens hood. Because the 
lens is heavy, doing so could 
cause the lens to fall off the lens 
hood even when the lens hood 
screw is tightened securely.Note
≥When taking pictures with the flash with the lens hood 
attached, the lower portion of the screen may turn dark 
(vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be 
disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by 
the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.≥ When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach 
the lens hood.
∫ Attaching Filters≥Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more 
MC protectors (optional: DMW-LMCH67) or 
PL filters (optional: DMW-LPL67), or if using thick 
protectors and/or filters.
≥ The filter may become impossible to remove if 
excessively tightened, so please refrain from 
tightening it too strongly.
≥ It is possible to attach the lens cap with the filter 
already attached.
≥ You cannot attach a conversion lens or adaptor to 
this lens. A filter may be used, but attaching any 
other element may cause damage to the lens.
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							10VQT5E43 (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 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.Do not point the lens at the sun or other strong 
light sources.
≥This could cause the lens to collect an excessive 
amount of light, resulting in fire and malfunction.
≥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 owner’s manual 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 and the aperture ring.
≥ Do not use a household detergent or a chemically 
treated cloth.When I turn on or off the camera or when I shake the 
lens, I hear a sound, for example a rattling sound.
When I take pictures of a bright subject, such as a 
subject outside, or when I take pictures with a large 
aperture value, the lens makes a sound.≥This is the sound of lens or aperture movement and is 
not a malfunction.Troubleshooting
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