Changing The Lens - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF8K Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Changing the Lens

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When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100), retract the
lens barrel.
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Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
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Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫ Detaching the lens
1
Attach the lens cap.
2
While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then
remove.
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Hold and rotate the base area of the lens C.
∫ Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-
FS35100) is attached]
How to Extend the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 1 from position
A (the lens is retracted) to position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H-
FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to extend the lens.
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When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded.
C The lens is retracted
How to Retract the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 2 from position
B [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-
FS35100)] to position A to retract the lens.
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The zoom ring will seem to click into the 12 mm position (H-
FS12032) or 35 mm position (H-FS35100), but continue to rotate
the lens until it reaches position A.
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When you are not recording images, we recommend that you
retract the lens.
The lens is extended
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Preparation/Basic
Example: H-FS12032
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