Panasonic H-FSA45200 - Interchangeable Lens For Digital Camera Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Information for Your Safety
2 Precautions
- 2.1 Lens Care
- 2.2 About Condensation (Fogging of the Lens)
3 Supplied Accessories
4 Names and Functions of Components
5 Attaching/Detaching the Lens
6 Cautions for Use
7 Troubleshooting
8 Specifications
9 Documents / Resources
- 9.1 Download manual

Information for Your Safety

Keep the unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games, radio transmitters, high-voltage lines etc.).

Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery and/or the connected AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery and/or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera on.

The lens can be used with a digital camera compatible with the lens mount standard for the "Micro Four Thirds^TM System".

It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds^TM mount specification camera.
The appearance and specifications of products described in this manual may differ from the actual products you have purchased due to later enhancements.
Micro Four Thirds^TM and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.
Four Thirds^TM and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.
G MICRO SYSTEM is an interchangeable lens type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard.
Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

Precautions

Lens Care

This lens has a dust-proof and splash-proof construction. When using it, please be careful of the following. If the lens is not working properly, consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.

Please attach the lens to a dust-proof and splash-proof digital camera.
When detaching the lens from the digital camera, take care to ensure that sand, dust, splashes of water etc., do not get into the lens or the terminals.
This lens is not waterproof and cannot be used to record underwater. For splash-proofing, the lens is constructed to resist the entry of water. If splashes of water etc. do adhere to the lens, wipe after use with a soft dry cloth.

To improve the dust-proofing and splash-proofing of this lens, a lens mount rubber is used in the mounting portion. After changing the lens a number of times, you may find that the lens mount rubber has marked the mount portion of the digital camera body, which does not affect its performance. For information on changing the lens mount rubber, contact your nearest Service Centre.
Do not press the lens with excessive force.
When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
To prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the lens, attach the lens rear cap when the lens is not in use.
To protect the lens contact points , do not place the lens with its mount surface facing down. In addition, do not allow the lens contact points to become dirty.

About Condensation (Fogging of the Lens)

Condensation occurs when there are differences in temperature and humidity as described below. Condensation can cause the lens to become dirty and lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise caution in the following situations:

When the camera is brought indoors from outside during cold weather
When the camera is brought into an air-conditioned car
When cold air from an air conditioner is directly blown onto the lens
In humid places

If condensation occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the surrounding temperature the condensation will go away naturally.

Supplied Accessories

Product numbers correct as of January 2017. These may be subject to change.

Supplied Accessories

Lens Pouch
Lens Cap
Lens Rear Cap
Lens Hood

The lens rear cap and lens cap are attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.

Names and Functions of Components

Names and Functions of Components - Parts and Components

Lens surface
Focus ring
Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual focus (MF).
[O.I.S.] switch
When the lens is attached to the camera the stabilizer function is set to activate if the O.I.S. switch is set to [ON].

We recommend setting the O.I.S. switch to [OFF] when using a tripod.

Zoom ring
Rotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large (tele) or wide (wide angle) pictures.
Contact points
Lens mount rubber
Lens fitting mark

Note

If you zoom after focusing, focusing errors may occur. After zooming, please perform the focusing again.
In very quiet situations Auto Focus operating sounds may be recorded during motion picture recording. This is not a malfunction. In such situations, switching to Manual Focus will improve the situation.
If you set the O.I.S. to [ON] when recording a motion picture, operating sounds may be recorded. If they become bothersome, we recommend setting the O.I.S. switch to [OFF] and mounting the camera on a tripod.

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

For information on how to attach and remove the lens, refer to the operating instructions for your digital camera.

Before attaching or detaching the lens, check that the digital camera is turned off.
Before attaching the lens to the digital camera, remove the lens rear cap by rotating it in the direction of the arrow.
To prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the lens, be sure to attach the lens cap/lens rear cap after detaching the lens from the digital camera.

Attaching filters

Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more filters at the same time.
It is possible to attach the lens cap with the filter already attached.
When using the lens hood and a filter at the same time, attach the filter first.
You cannot attach a conversion lens or adaptor to this lens. A filter may be used, but attaching any other element may cause damage to the lens.

Attaching the lens hood

Insert the lens hood into the lens, and turn in the direction of the arrow ( ) until it stops.
: Fit to the mark

Attaching/Detaching the Lens - the Lens Hood

Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood

Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow ( ) to detach it.
Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same way as shown previously.

Note

When taking pictures with the flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the screen may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

Cautions for Use

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.

Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The camera may stop operating normally and pictures may no longer be recorded. Also, the lens may be damaged.
When carrying the digital camera with the lens attached, hold both the digital camera and the lens.

When using pesticides and other volatile substances around the camera make sure that they do not get onto the lens.

If such substances get onto the lens they can damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.

Do not point the lens at the sun or other strong light sources.

This could cause the lens to collect an excessive amount of light, resulting in fire and malfunction.
Under no circumstances should the unit be stored in any of the following locations since doing so may cause problems in operation or malfunctioning. – In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer

In locations with high temperatures and humidity levels or where the changes in temperature and humidity are acute
In locations with high concentrations of sand, dust or dirt
Where there is fire
Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers
Where water may make the unit wet
Where there is vibration
Inside a vehicle

Refer also to the operating instructions of the digital camera.
When the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period, we recommend storing with a desiccant (silica gel). Failure to do so may result in performance failure caused by mold, etc. It is recommended that you check the unit's operation prior to use.
Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or plastic products for extended periods of time.
Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can cause failure of the unit.
Do not disassemble or alter the unit.

Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or exterior cabinet.

Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the paint to peel.
Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth.
Use a dry, dust cloth to remove dirt and dust on the lens mount rubber, zoom ring, or focus ring.
Do not use a household detergent or a chemically treated cloth.