User Guide

Appendix
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The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-
DC58B and Tele-converter TC-DC58C. In order to attach these lenses, you
also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58J.
 Wide Converter WC-DC58B
Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter
changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.75x
(the thread diameter is 58 mm).
 Tele-converter TC-DC58C
This lens is used for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length
of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 2x (the thread diameter is 58 mm).
 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58J
This is the lens adapter for attaching the wide converter and tele-
converter to the camera (the thread diameter is 58 mm).
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)
z When attaching the wide converter, tele-converter, be sure
to screw it on securely. If they come loose, they may fall from
the lens adapter, posing risk of injury from shattered glass.
z Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide
converter, tele-converter lens as this can result in blindness
or impairment of vision.
z If you use the flash when shooting with these attachments,
the outer area of the recorded image (especially lower right
corner) will come out relatively dark.
z When using the tele-converter, please set the focal length to
the telephoto end. At other zoom settings, the image will
appear as if its corners have been cut off.
z When using the wide converter, please set the camera to the
wide angle end.
z If you use the viewfinder for shooting, a portion of the view will be
blocked by these attachments. Please use the LCD monitor.
It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide
converter or tele-converter.