Sony SAL55200 Operating Instructions

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DT 55-200mm F4-5.6
SAL55200
©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
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DT 55-200mm
F4-5.6 82.5-300 9-13 29 -8
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This lens is designed for Sony
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sized image sensor). You cannot use on 35mm-format cameras.
WARNING
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To reduce fi re 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.
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Keep the lens out of reach of small children.
There is danger of accident or injury.
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
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accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifi cations 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
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are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
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radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
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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.
For the customers in Europe
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
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materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information
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applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-
ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and
product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfi nger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the
addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
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(m) (mm)
0.95 0.29 F32-45 55 71.5 85 295
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Notes on use
cameras (models equipped with APS-C
• Do not leave the lens exposed to the sun or a bright light source. Internal
malfunction of the camera body and lens, or a fi re may result due to the effect of
light focusing. If circumstances necessitate leaving the lens in 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.
• 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 zooming, 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.
Precautions for fl ash use
With certain of lens/fl ash combinations, the lens may partially block the light
of the fl ash, resulting in a shadow at the bottom of the picture. When using a
built-in camera fl ash, make sure to remove the lens hood and shoot from at
least 1m (3.3 feet) away from your subject.
Vignetting
When you use lens, the corners of the screen become darker than the center.
To reduce this phenomena (called vignetting), close the aperture by 1 to 2
stops.
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.
 Names of parts
1···Zooming ring 2···Focal-length index 3···Lens contacts 4···Mounting index
5···Focal-length scale 6···Focusing ring
 Attaching/detaching the lens
To attach the lens (See illustration –.)
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Remove the rear and front lens caps and the camera body cap.
• You can attach/detach the front lens cap in two ways, (1) and (2). When you
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
attach/detach the lens cap with the lens hood attached, use method (2).
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
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countries with separate collection systems) Align the orange index on the lens barrel with the orange
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that index on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens
this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it
into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks.
shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens.
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
• Do not mount the lens at an angle.
To remove the lens (See illustration –.)
While pressing and holding the lens release button on the
camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then
detach the lens.
Specifi cations
Equivalent
Name 35mm-format
(Model name) focal length*
(mm)
DT 55-200mm
82.5-300
F4-5.6 (SAL55200)
* 1 The values for equivalent 35mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on Digital Single Lens Refl ex Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
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* Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
• This lens is equipped with a distance encoder. The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement (ADI) by using a fl ash for ADI.
• Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change of the shooting distance. The focal length assumes the lens is focused at infi nity.
Included items: Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Set of printed documentation
Designs and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
 Attaching lens hood
It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce fl are and ensure
maximum image quality.
Fit the hood into the mount on the end of the lens barrel and
rotate the hood clockwise until it clicks.
• When using a built-in camera fl ash, make sure to remove the lens hood to avoid
blockage of the fl ash light.
• When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.
 Zooming
Rotate the zooming ring to the desired focal length.
 Focusing
When using the auto focus, the camera focuses the lens automatically.
• While the camera is auto focusing, do not touch the focusing ring as it rotates.
Only rotate the focusing ring manually when the camera is set to the direct
manual focus, otherwise a malfunction may result.
When focusing manually, set your camera to the manual focus and rotate the
focusing ring while looking through the viewfi nder. The focus signal in the
viewfi nder indicates the current condition of the focus.
• The focusing ring can be rotated slightly past the infi nity 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 infi nity. Look through the
viewfi nder and set the focus precisely.
Dimensions
Minimum Maximum
Lens groups- Angle of Minimum Filter diameter (maximum
focus* 2 magnifi cation
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elements view* f-stop (mm) diameter × height)
(m (feet)) (X)
(mm (in.))
Approx. 71.5×85 Approx. 295
9-13 29°-8° 0.95(3.2) 0.29 f/32-45 55
(2 7/8×3 3/8)
Mass
(g (oz.))
(10 3/8)