Vivitar VIV-13MM-P manual

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    VIV-13MM-P INSTRUCTION MANU AL 13mm Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens[...]

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    Limited One Y ear Warr anty -1- Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase . During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the product at no charge for parts or labor . TIME PERIOD OF THIS W ARRANT Y The time period of this warranty starts from the d[...]

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    Brightness Control -2- WHA T T O DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED TECHNICAL SUPPORT support team members will answer your questions. F or phone suppor t in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831. If you would like to call from an ywhere else, please visit ww w .vivitar .com for your local toll free number . STEP 1. Package the pro[...]

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    -3- Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VIV -13MM-P Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens. This lens will provide you with many unique and exciting photo taking opportunities which we hope you will enjoy . Features of Y our Lens: Y our 13mm Ultra Wide Aspherical Lens is designed with its own mount. Users can take photographs easily without installing an[...]

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    -4- A Quick Look at Y our Device 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Depth of Field Scale 2. Focus Scaling Ring 3. Focusing Ring 4. Hood Locking Area 5. Mount 6. Aperture Adjustment Ring[...]

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    -5- Attaching Y our Lens to Y our Camera Detaching Y our Lens from Y our Camera Y our VIV -13MM-P lens is uniquely designed for Pentax cameras. Hold the hood locking area of the lens gently , and align the lens mounting reference point or line with the lens ring mount of the camera. Next, push the lens into the camera and turn the lens softly until[...]

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    -6- Focus Adjustment Y ou can adjust the focus of the subject you are photographing by turning the focus adjustment ring on your lens, as it is an MF (manual focus) adjustment lens. T o do so, please follow the steps below: 1. When focusing on a subject from a long distance, turn the focus ring to the right (∞ to 1) and focus on the clearest subj[...]

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    -7- Brightness Control Y ou can set the amount of brightness you want by turning the aperture adjustment ring when using your lens. 5.6 and 8 are 1 stop apart (1EV). Set a 0.5 stop (0.5EV) between 5.6 and 8 When you turn the aperture adjustment ring between 22, 16, 1 1, 8, 5.6, 4, 2.8, 2 and 1.4 you are making 1 stop each turn. Brightness can be se[...]

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    -8- Camera Settings Some cameras require special settings when using this lens. Please read the information below and set your camera accordingly . Av mode: the mounts on your lens supports Av mode. 1) Allign the A mode indicator to the depth of field scale by pressing the A button on the aperture adjustment ring of the lens. 2)Set the mode dial of[...]

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    -9- Camera Settings (continued) 3. Set the focus adjustment lever of the camera to MF (The camera settings discussed apply to the Pentax K20D camera. Settings for the camera or the menu may be changed depending on the model or due to a menu upgrade. Refer to your camera manual or contact the camera manufacturer for more detailed information.) 4. Se[...]

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    -10- Specifications Filter size: None F/stop range: F2.8 ~ 22 Maxium diameter: 87.0mm Angle of View: 1 15.7 ˚ (APS-C: 93.9 ˚) Group/Elements: 10/14 Length: 3.72" (94.6mm) Weight: 18.69 oz (530g)[...]

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    -11- T roubleshooting[...]

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    -12- T roubleshooting (continued)[...]

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    -13- Caution[...]

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    -14- Caution[...]

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