Lumix G Vario 1442mm f3.55.6 II ASPH - Camera lens PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Lumix G Vario 1442mm f3.55.6 II ASPH PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA

Model No. H-FS1442A

LUMIX

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Contents

Information for Your Safety.... 2

Precautions.... 4

Supplied Accessories 5

Attaching/Detaching the Lens.... 5

Names and Functions of Components .... 8

Cautions for Use....8

Troubleshooting 9

Specifications.... 10

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™ System".

• It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds™ mount specification camera.
• The digital camera illustrations in these operating instructions show DMC-G5 as an example.
• 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™ 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™ 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.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

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This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Precautions

Lens Care

• Sand and dust can damage the lens. Make sure that no sand or dust gets inside the lens or the terminals when using the lens on a beach, etc.
• This lens is not waterproof. If drops of water get onto the lens, wipe the lens with a dry cloth.
• 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.
• Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. Do not allow the lens contact points ① to become dirty.

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■ 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
• Put the camera into a plastic bag to allow it to acclimatize to the surrounding temperature in order to prevent condensation. 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

[Inspection to be performed when you unpack the unit]

When removing the unit from its packing box, check that the main unit and the supplied accessories are there and also check their external appearance and functions to verify that they have not sustained any damage during distribution and transportation.

If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor before using the product.

Product numbers correct as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.

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1 Lens Hood
2 Lens Cap
3 Lens Rear Cap

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

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Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Refer also to the camera's operating instructions for attaching and detaching the lens.
  ■ Attaching the Lens
• Check that the camera is turned off.

1 Turn the lens rear cap to detach it.

(A): Lens Rear Cap

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2 Align the lens fitting marks Ⓑ (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button © when you attach a lens.
• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched.
• Check that the lens is attached correctly.

■ Detaching the Lens

- Check that the camera is turned off.

While pressing on the lens release button Ⓓ, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched.
• Attach the body cap to the camera so no dirt or dust will get inside the main unit.

■ Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap Pinch the lens cap as shown in the figure to attach or detach.

- Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

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■ Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied Accessory)

Hold the lens hood with your fingers placed as shown in the picture.

- Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it.

1 Align the fitting mark Ⓔ 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 stops, and align the stop mark Ⓕ 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.

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2 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.
• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.

■ Attaching Filters

• Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more MC protectors (optional: DMW-LMC46), PL filters (optional: DMW-LPL46) or ND filters (optional: DMW-LND46), or if using thick protectors and/or filters.
• The filter may become impossible to remove if excessively tightened, so please refrain from tightening it too strongly.
• It is possible to attach the lens cap with the filter already attached.
• 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.

Names and Functions of Components

1 2 3 4 5

1 Lens surface

2 Focus ring

Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual focus.

3 Zoom ring

Rotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large (tele) or wide (wide angle) pictures. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm)

4 Contact points

5 Lens fitting mark

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Note

• When flash recording with a close subject, the light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and part of the picture may be dark. Check the distance from the subject when recording.
• If you zoom after focusing, focusing errors may occur. After zooming, please perform the focusing again.

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 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 carry the unit when it is still attached to the camera body.

- 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 zoom ring and the 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, stabiliser function cannot be turned off or stabiliser function does not work.

• The Optical Image Stabiliser 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 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 II ASPH./MEGA O.I.S."

Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm	(35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm)
Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum aperture value F22
Lens construction	9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses)
In focus distance	0.2 m to ∞ (focal length 14 mm to 20 mm)[from the focus distance reference line],0.3 m to ∞ (focal length 21 mm to 42 mm)[from the focus distance reference line]
Maximum image magnification	0.17× (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.34×)
Optical image stabiliser 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	75° (Wide) to 29° (Tele)
Filter diameter 46 mm
Max. diameter Approx. 56 mm
Overall length	Approx. 49 mm (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Mass	Approx. 110 g

Panasonic Warranty

1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it's territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.

3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect, build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised alterations), introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or matter having entered the product.

4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase: (a) Cabinet Part(s) (e) DVD, Blu-ray or Recordable Discs

(f) Video / Audio Heads from wear and tear in normal use

(g) Information stored on Hard Disk Drive, USB stick or SD card

(h) DTV Reception Issues caused by TV Aerial / Cabling / Wall so

1. Some products may be supplied with Ethernet connection hardware. The warranty is limited on such products

(a) Internet and or DLNA connection / setup related problems

(b) Access fees and or charges incurred for Internet connection

(c) The use of incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations h and

(d) Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware, its

connection to the internet or any other device.

1. To claim warranty service, when required, you should:

• Telephone Panasonic's Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website referred to below and use the Service Centre London for the name/address of the general Authorized Service Centre

• Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase

receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest

Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you. Note that home or pink unit/delivery service is autistic for the following products in the maize metropolitan.

Note that home of pick-up delivery service is available for the following products in the may areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:

- Plasma/LCD televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)

The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-

installation or re-installation of a product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting

of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation of insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude any damage or loss.

the product of any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or

remaining by reason of, giving, associated with, or related to each installation, as installation, to installation of transit.

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of

Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre

locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator.

the Service Centre Locator. In addition, is very right under this warranty. Pupparis and Selvaros with services everywhere that are not

In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the

product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods

and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also entitled to have the product repaired or

replaced in the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major

reasonable period by conducting the Panasonic customer care centre. If the failure in this product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time

from receiving notice from you.

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)

SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the

Panasonic Australia website www.panasonic.com.au or contact by phone on 132 600

If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

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