Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Owner's Manual For Advanced Features page 34

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Lens Hood
When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
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The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a lens hood.
Interchangeable Lens (H-FS35100)
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To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lenses
(H-FS35100)
Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as
shown in the figure.
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Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be
bent.
1
Align the fitting mark A on the short side of
the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the
lens.
2
Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks, and align the stop mark B on the
long side of the lens hood with the mark on the
tip of the lens.
Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood
1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it.
2 Align the fitting mark on the short side of the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the
lens.
3 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
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