Tamron A08 Camera Lens User Manual


 
LENS APERTURE AND AE MODE
* Setting lens f-numbers with Canon and Minolta cameras
Set the f-number with the aperture setting device of the camera body in accor-
dance with the selected photographing mode.
* Setting lens f-numbers with Nikon
Depending on the photography mode, it is possible to set the aperture on
either the lens aperture ring or on the camera body, or both.
* Setting aperture on the lens aperture ring
Move the lens aperture ring from the smallest aperture, and align it with the
mark for the desired aperture.
* Setting the aperture on the camera
Move the lens aperture ring from the smallest aperture, and set the desired
aperture on the camera.
FILTER EFFECT CONTROL (FEC) ADAPTER
The FEC adapter has been made standard equipment for the A08 and allows a
filter to rotate while the hood is attached. By rotating the FEC ring, the filter
attached, such as a PL filter, can be adjusted.
* The FEC adapter can be attached using the filter screw on the lens. Please note
that forcing the screw or tightening too far may strip the threads making it
impossible to remove the adapter.
* Firmly tighten the FEC adapter when attaching it. If it is not firmly tightened,
then it may come off when attaching or removing the hood.
*Attaching and Removing the FEC Adapter
Attaching
1. Screw the FEC adapter to the hood filter ring in the same way as the filter
2. Rotate the FEC adapter clockwise
3. The FEC adapter attaches to the lens.
Removing
1. Turn the FEC adapter counterclockwise
2. The FEC adapter comes away from the lens