Cautions For Use; Specifications - Panasonic H-Fs12060 Owner's Manual

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Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood
(See illustration
1
Rotate the lens hood F in the direction of the
arrow and then remove.
2
Align the mark E (
with the mark on the tip of the lens.
3
Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the
arrow until it clicks into place.
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 owner's manual 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.
Troubleshooting
A sound is heard when the camera is turned on or off.
• This is the sound of lens or aperture movement and is
not a malfunction.
When this lens is attached to digital camera, stabilizer
function cannot be turned off or stabilizer function
does not work.
• The Optical Image Stabilizer function of this lens only
works correctly with supported cameras.
> When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1,
DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used, [Stabilizer] in the
[Rec] mode menu cannot be set to [OFF]. It is
recommended to update the firmware of the digital
camera at the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/
> When using this lens with another make of digital
cameras, contact the respective company about details.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
"LUMIX G VARIO 12-60 mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S."
Focal length
f=12 mm to 60 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)
Aperture type
7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum aperture
F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum aperture value
F22
Lens construction
11 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens)
In focus distance
0.20 m (0.66 feet) to ¶ (Wide) / 0.25 m (0.82 feet) to ¶ (Tele)
(from the focus distance reference line)
Maximum image magnification
0.27k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.54k)
Optical image stabilizer
Available
[O.I.S.] switch
None (Setting of the [Stabilizer] is done in [Rec] mode
menu by LUMIX digital cameras.)
Mount
"Micro Four Thirds Mount"
Angle of view
84x (Wide) to 20x (Tele)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Max. diameter
Approx. 66.0 mm (2.60 inch)
Overall length
Approx. 71 mm (2.80 inch) (from the tip of the lens to
the base side of the lens mount)
Mass (Weight)
Approx. 210 g (0.46 lb)
Dust-proof and splash-proof
Available
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) on the lens hood