Nikon PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f 2.8D ED: 5. Using bayonet hood HB-43 6. Determining exposure

c

Turn the camera power off, align

the mounting indexes on the lens

and camera and then twist the lens

counterclockwise until it locks into

En

place. (Fig. 4)

•

Mounting the lens to a camera

while camera’s power is on, may

prevent the camera from operating

Fig. 4

correctly.

5. Using bayonet hood HB-43

Align the lens hood attachment index ( )

on the hood (either of two indexes) with

the lens hood mounting index on the lens,

and turn the hood clockwise until it click

stops to secure. (Fig. 5)

• Make sure that the lens hood mounting

index aligns with the lens hood setting

index ( ).

• If the lens hood is not correctly attached,

Fig. 5

vignetting can occur.

• To facilitate attachment or removal of the hood, hold it by its base

around the lens hood attachment index rather than its outer edge.

• To store the lens hood, attach it in the reverse position.

6. Determining exposure

The aperture value displayed in the LCD panel or viewfinder of the

camera may differ from the aperture value set with the lens’ aperture

ring when the focus ring is rotated. In this case, the aperture value

displayed in the LCD panel or viewfinder is the effective aperture.

 When using the Nikon D3 or D300 camera

a

Set the shift and tilt amount to 0 by

rotating the shift and tilt knobs. (Fig. 2)

b

Set the camera’s exposure mode.

c

With A or M exposure mode, set the aperture

using the aperture ring or the camera’s

command dial. When using the camera’s

Fig. 6

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