Preparing The Lens - Canon ME200S-SH Instruction Manual

Preparing the Lens

As much as possible, attach and remove the lens quickly and in a clean environment free of dust.
Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens used.
IMPORTANT
• When attaching/removing a lens, avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources. Also, be careful not to
drop the camera or lens.
NOTES
• After removing a lens or when a lens is not attached to the camera:
- Do not touch the lens's surfaces, the lens mount or any components inside the lens mount area.
- Place the body cap back on the lens mount and the dust caps back on the lens. Clean any dust
or dirt from the body cap and dust caps before using them.
Attaching an EF Lens
1 Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Turn the lens mount handle clockwise until it stops.
3 Remove the body cap from the camera and any
dust caps from the lens.
4 Align the lens and mount making sure that the
index marks are aligned.
• EF lenses: Align the red mark on the lens with the
red EF Lens mount index mark on the camera.
• EF-S lenses: Align the white mark on the lens with
the white EF-S Lens mount index mark on the
camera.
5 After the lens is attached to the camera, without
turning the lens, turn the lens mount handle
counter-clockwise until it is tightened firmly.
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