Sony 500MM F8 REFLEX SAL500F80 Operating Instructions

Lens for Digital Single Lens

Reflex Camera

Operating Instructions

500mm F8 Reflex

SAL500F80

©2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

500mm F8 Reflex is a lightweight, compact super telephoto lens which

adopts a reflex optical system.

This lens is designed for Sony

cameras.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not directly look at the sun through this lens.

Doing so might harm your eyes or cause loss of eyesight.

Keep the lens out of reach of small children.

There is danger of accident or injury.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other

European countries with separate collection

systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that

this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it

shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the

recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is

disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences

for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused

by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials

will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information

about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your

household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,

AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE

RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE

UNDESIRED OPERATION.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved

in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

• Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight. If sunlight is focused onto a nearby

object, it may cause a fire. If circumstances necessitate leaving the lens in direct

sunlight, be sure to attach the lens cap.

• Be careful not to subject the lens to mechanical shock while attaching it.

• Always place the lens caps on the lens when storing.

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• Do not keep the lens in a very humid place for a long period of time to prevent

mold.

• Do not hold the camera by the lens part extended for focusing, etc.

• Do not touch the lens contacts. If dirt, etc., gets on the lens contacts, it may

interfere or prevent the sending and receiving of signals between the lens and the

camera, resulting in operational malfunction.

1···Focusing ring 2···Distance scale

3···Distance index 4···Lens contacts

5···Plug-in filter 6···Lens mounting index

7···Plug-in filter lock 8···Focus-hold button

9···Lens hood

 Attaching/detaching the lens

To attach the lens

1

Remove the front and rear lens caps and the camera body cap.

2

Align the orange index on the lens barrel with the orange index on the

camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount and

rotate it clockwise until it locks.

• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens.

• Do not mount the lens at an angle.

To remove the lens

While pressing and holding the lens release button on the camera, rotate the

lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens.

To attach the front lens cap

Always attach the front lens cap with the lens hood attached.

 Focusing

AF (auto focus)

When using AF, the camera focuses the lens automatically.

When using cameras with a wide focus frame, use a central local focus frame or a spot focus frame. Other local focus frames cannot be used.

• When the focusing ring is rotating, do not interfere with it.

MF (manual focus)

When focusing manually, set your camera to MF and rotate the focusing ring while looking through the viewfinder until the

subject appears clearly. The focus signal in the viewfinder indicates the current condition of the focus.

• The focusing ring can be rotated slightly past the infinity to provide accurate focusing under various operating temperatures. Do not

rotate the focusing ring all the way to the end when focusing manually, even at infinity. Look through the viewfinder and set the focus

precisely.

To use a focus-hold button

Press the focus-hold button in AF to cancel AF. The focus is fixed and you can release the shutter on the fixed focus. Release

the focus-hold button while pressing the shutter button halfway to start AF again.

• The function of the focus-hold button can be changed on cameras with custom function capability. Refer to the camera manuals for

details.

 Selecting shooting modes

The aperture of the lens is fixed at f/8. Use the P, A or M mode (When using A or M mode, you can only set the aperture to f/8).

• When using S mode, the exposure may not be correct, depending on the set shutter speed.

Condensation

If your lens is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place,

condensation may appear on the lens. To avoid this, place the lens in a plastic

bag or something similar. When the air temperature inside the bag reaches

the surrounding temperature, take the lens out.

Cleaning the lens

• Do not touch the surface of the lens directly.

• If the lens gets dirty, brush off dust with a lens blower and wipe with a soft,

clean cloth (Cleaning Cloth KK-CA (optional) is recommended).

• Do not use any organic solvent, such as thinner or benzine, to clean the lens or

the camera cone.

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