Samsung Schneider D-XENOGON 35 User's Manual
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1. PSnmsungg ii 8 2 em gt gt Ge The Choice of K JI with Ultimate Functions D XENOGON 35 User Manual Thank you for buying a Samsung Lens This manual will guide you through using the lens Please read this manual carefully before using the lens ENGLISH FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the Schneider D XENOGON lens You to enjoy taking pictures using autofocus or manual focus by mounting on the SAMSUNG GXY series digital SLR camera Schneider D XENOGON lens can be used only with SAMSUNG GX series SLR cameras It is not compatible with film SLR cameras Please read this operating manual carefully before using the lens to ensure that it is used properly In addition also refer to your camera s operating manual x In this operating manual Schneider D XENOGON lens is shortened to D XENOGON lens Illustrations shown herein may differ from the actual appearance 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 W AR N i N G This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious injury to the user C AUTI ON This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment N WARNING Never look at the sun through the lens or camera Serious damage to the retina or2. total loss of eyesight may occur N CAUTION e Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without lens caps Direct sunlight passing through the lens will be intensified and should it focus on flammable materials fire may occur 1 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 plastic bag Leaving a saturated desiccant in the storage container can cause damage to the lens Be sure to read the instructions that come with the desiccant before use 2 The lens is not waterproof When using the lens in a rain or mist be careful not to allow it to get wet 3 Never use any organic solvent such as thinner alcohol or benzine etc to remove dust on the lens 4 The lens is a precise optical instrument Be careful not to let it fall or subject it to strong shocks or pressure Use a cushion or similar pad to protect the lens from the vibrations of motorcycles or other vehicles boats etc 5 Avoid subjecting the lens to rapid changes in temperature otherwise condensation can occur on bot
3. ON 35 A 2216 11 8 5 64 In auto focus mode In manual focus mode You can adjust focus on the subjects You can adjust focus on the subjects by automatically by pressing the shutter but turning the focusing ring manually ton halfway x During autofocusing the focus ring will rotate To prevent malfunction do not touch the focus ring 12 APERTURE CONTROL E A D XENSCON 35 D XENOGON 35 DI AT 221611 856 8 5 64 2 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 13 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid the deterioration in image quality from internal reflection use of the lens hood is recommended x The lens hood image can be diifferent depending on the lens hood type Lens hood attaching index 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 clicks into position y Memo e When attaching the lens hood hold the focus ring and zoom ring securely to prevent them from turning e When the lens hood is not in use it can also be turned around and attached i
4. e 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 Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 For cust
5. h the inside and the outside of the lens Put the lens in a plastic bag or camera bag and take it out after the lens has reached ambient temperature 6 When the lens is not attached to the camera body attach both the supplied lens cap and lens mountcap to protect it from dust 7 Do not leave the camera with the lens cap off attached to a tripod or other rigid camera support The inner parts of the camera can be damaged by direct sunlight 8 Have the lens inspected by a dealer every one or two years to maintain its high performance 2 CONTENTS e FOREWORD FOR SAFE USE OF t 1 o PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE usa ea 2 Schneider D XENOGON LEN LE 4 m About the lens MDUN E 5 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 7 e 8 Nee 9 m Changing the FOCUS MOB ee een 9 m FOCUSING with the OK Button nn nee 10 E Focusing With the te ln E 10 FOCUSING rai ee 12 APERTURE CONTROL ee ee 13 e ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD a a ae tence 14 Peon 15 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH a 16 O MAIN SEECIPICS TON LE 17 Schneider D XENOGON LENS ae Front ring threads Focusing ring Distance scale Aperture ring Depth of field scale Aperture A lock button 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 About the lens mount The D XENOGON lenses are primarily designed to wor
6. k 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 Kar Kar mount Kar2 mount Power zoom AF coupler Lens information contacts contacts 5 Lens Mount Compatibility D XENOGON lens mount compatibility chart is shown below 6 KAF2 mount which is equipped with oPower contacts oAF coupler oLens information contacts KAF mount which is equipped with oAF coupler oLens information contacts KA mount which is equipped with oLens information contacts K mount base mount CAUTION Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens information contacts and AF cou pler on the mount surfaces of the camera and lens Otherwise failure or malfunctionmay occur MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 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 y Memo e Do not hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted e 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 turn the lens countercloc
7. kwise 7 LENS CAP Take off the lens cap by pressing the two tabs inward as shown above y Memo e When not using the lens be sure to attach the lens cap 8 FOCUSING 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 E 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 mM 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 select Enable AF for AF Button Function 4 Memo e For details on the setting procedure refer to the camera s instruction manual CAUTION During autofocusing the focusing ring will rotate To prevent malfunction do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing 10 2 Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera s focus mode and turn the focusing ring to focus manually 11 FOCUSING e o O ft 918 bo D XENOG
8. n the reversed position 14 FILTERS Make sure the filter size matches the lens and then attach the filter onto the lens E 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 proper exposure and autofocusing 15 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH Built in Flash When the flash is used for too close distance the incorrect exposure control and vignetting in the picture may occur It is recommended to take a test shot before using the built in flash The built in flash may be blocked by the lens hood Always make sure to remove the lens hood before using the built in flash 16 Elements in groups MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 5 groups 6 elements Angle of View 63 Aperture F2 Mount Type PENTAX Kar mount Minimum Focus 0 3m Distance Max Diameter x Length Approx 0 17 Lens Hood SCH A49 Filter Size 49mm eR 64x44 5mm Magnification Weight 195g Specifications are subject to change without prior notice All trademarks are the property of their respective owners 17 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This devic
9. omers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 18 19 20 21 Please refer to the warranty that came with the product you purchased or go to our Internet address http www samsungcamera com website http www samsungcamera com for after sales service or inquiries The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC AD68 01764A
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