Attaching The Lens Hood - Leica V-LUX 5 Instructions Manual

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens.
Attaching the lens hood will reduce unwanted reflections and improve contrast.
• Avoid mechanical pressure on the lens hood that might cause
deformation.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off.
• Fold in the flash unit before attaching the lens hood.
1
Align the index point on the lens
hood with the index point on the lens
with a slight offset as shown in the
illustration
Index point on the lens
Alignment point on the lens hood
2
Turn the lens hood in clockwise
direction
3
Keep turning the lens hood (there will
be a little resistance at the locking
point) until it audibly clicks into place.
Make sure the index point on the lens
hood is aligned with the index point on
the camera
Rotate the lens hood until the index points are aligned.
• Make sure the lens hood is secured properly and
its reflection does not fall on images.
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Preparation