Samsung GX 18-250mm User Manual
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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 both 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 and2. SAMSUNG SA 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 Thank you for buying a SAMSUNG lens This user s manual will guide you through using the lens Please read this manual carefully before using the lens Before use Thank you for purchasing the SAMSUNG lens Using the SAMSUNG lens you can finely adjust the focus manually and automatically SAMSUNG lens can be used only with the SAMSUNG DSLR Digital single lens reflex cameras It is not compatible with the 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 e Illustrations shown herein may differ from the actual appearance 01 For safe use of your lens Please pay special attention to items marked with the following symbols when using this product Warni This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious arning injury to the user x This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or Caution medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment A Warning e Never look at the sun through the lens or camera Serious damage to the retina or total loss of eyesight may occur A 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 02
3. avoid the deterioration in image quality from internal reflection use of the lens hood is recommended 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 4 When attaching the lens hood hold the focus ring and zoom ring securely to prevent them from turning 4 When the lens hood is not in use it can also be turned around and attached in the reversed position 13 Filters Make sure the filter size matches the lens and then attach the filter onto the lens Y The compatible filter sizes for all the lenses are listed on pages 16 b 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 Do not use filters at the same time It may cause a decrease in image quality and vignetting Ifyou use a wide angle lens and the filter frame is thick the vignetting may happen I4 What is Vignetting In photography vignetting is a reduction of an image s brightness or saturation at the periphery compared to the i
4. al Single Lens Reflex lenses but the lens cannot be used on 35mm SLR cameras Kar Kar2 Mount Lens information contacts Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens information contacts and AF coupler on the mount surfaces of the camera and lens Otherwise failure or malfunction may occur 06 Mounting and removing the lens To mount the lens on the camera body Attach the lens while aligning the red dots on the lens and body then tum the lens clockwise until it clicks in place Y Do not hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted After mounting the lens gently turn the lens counter clockwise to make sure it is locked in place To remove the lens Hold down the lens unlock button on the camera body and turn the lens counter clockwise Lens cap Removing the lens cap Take off the lens cap by pressing the two tabs inward as shown above Y When not using the lens be sure to attach the lens cap gt Focusing Changing the focus mode Use the camera s focus mode switch to change between the auto focus SAF CAF mode and manual focus mode For details refer to your camera s manual 1 Using the AF Auto Focusing function Set the camera s focus mode to autofocus AF SAF CAP Press the shutter button halfway to focus 09 Focusing Focusing with the OK Button With the GX 1S 1L came
5. ice 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 customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causi
6. 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 03 04 05 05 06 07 08 08 09 09 12 13 Contents Names of working parts Lens About the lens mount Mounting and removing the lens Lens cap Removing the lens cap Focusing Changing the focus mode Zoom ring Attaching the lens hood 14 15 15 16 17 17 Filters Precautions when using the lens with a flash Built in flash Specifications For customers in USA For customers in Canada Names of working parts Lens Lens hood attaching index Focus ring Focus distance Focus distance index Zoom ring Zoom distance Zoom ring lock lever Zoom distance index Mounting index Y SAMSUNG 18 250mm lens does not have an aperture ring gt 05 Names of working parts About the lens mount The SAMSUNG SA 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for the SAMSUNG DSLR Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras The KAF KAF2 mount of the SAMSUNG lens is similar to conventional DSLR Digit
7. mage center You can also see the vignetting when attaching the filters or converters to the lens because doing so may reduces the angle of view 14 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 Specifications Lens SAMSUNG SA 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 Focal length 18 250mm 27 5 383mm compared to the 35mm format Usable camera SAMSUNG DSLR Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras Elements in groups 13 groups 16 elements Angle of view 766 5 Aperture F3 5 6 3 Min F22 45 Number of Blades 7 Mount type PENTAX KAF KAF2 Mount Minimum focus distance 0 45m Maximum magnification Approx 0 28X Lens hood SCH A62 Filter size 62mm Max diameter x length 75 x 85 5mm Weight 458g without hood Operating temperature 0 40 C Operating humidity 5 85 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice All trademarks are the property of their respective owners 16 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This dev
8. ng Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 17 The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC AD68 02711A Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or go to our website http www samsungcamera com for after sales service or inquiries
9. ra the OK button can be used instead of pressing the shutter button halfway To use this function select Enable AF for OK btn when shooting in the C Custom menu Focusing with the AF Button With the GX 10 GX 20 camera the AF button can be used instead of pressing the shutter button halfway To use this function select Enable AF for AF Button Function in the CUSTOM1 MENU menu Y For details on the setting procedure refer to the camera s instruction manual i gt Do not touch the focusing ring during auto focusing adjusting the focus while using the AF Auto Focusing function may cause the malfunction of the product 10 Focusing Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera s focus mode and turn the focusing ring to focus manually 11 Zoom ring Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle E bi a oo a ie The zoom lens has a focusing ring at the front and a zoom ring behind it Turn the zoom ring to set the desired angle of view lens focal length 100 70 50 35 18 4 The focusing point may shift slightly by changing the focal length First adjust the zoom and then adjust 4 focus You can fix the focal length of the lens by using the LOCK button RER of the zoom ring Turning the zoom ring is not available when the BON LOCK button is used Lock Zoom ring lock lever 12 Attaching the lens hood In order to
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