Panasonic H-FT012 Operating Instruction

3D INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.

Operating Instructions

Model No. H-FT012

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Contents

Information for Your Sa fety.....................................2

Precautions...........................................................5

Supplied Accessories .............................................6

Attaching/Detaching the Lens................................. 6

Names and Functions of Components ................... 8

Cautions for Use...................... ...............................9

Specifications........................................................11

Limited Warranty. ............... .............. .....................12

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries

outside the European Uni on

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This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this
product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of
disposal.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

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

Information for Your Safety

Keep the unit as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave
ovens, TVs, video games, radio transmitters,
high-voltage lines etc.).

≥ Do not use the camera near cell phones because

doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and sound.

≥ If the camera is adversely affected by

electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the
battery and/or the connected AC adaptor. Then
reinsert the battery and/or reconnect the AC
adaptor and turn the camera on.

≥ This lens is compatible with the lens mount

standard for the Micro Four Thirds

TM

System. You
can take impressive 3D pictures just by mounting
it on a digital camera that supports 3D picture
recording.

≥ It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds

TM

mount

specification camera.

≥ A TV compatible with 3D is required to play back

pictures recorded in 3D.

≥ It does not support recording in vertical

orientation.

≥ The digital camera illustrations in these operating

instructions show DMC-GH2 as an example.

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current
information regarding compatible digital camera
bodies.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

≥ The appearance and specifications of products

ENGLISH

described in this manual may differ from the actual
products you have purchased due to later
enhancements.

≥ Micro Four Thirds

TM

and Micro Four Thirds Logo
marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the
United States, the European Union and other
countries.

≥ Four Thirds

TM

and Four Thirds Logo marks are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus
Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States,
the European Union and other countries.

≥ G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type

digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro
Four Thirds System standard.

≥ Other names, company names, and product

names printed in these instructions are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
companies concerned.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC 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.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
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.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North Amer ica
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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Precautions

∫ Lens Care

≥ Sand and dust can damage the lens. Make

sure that no sand or dust gets inside the lens
or the terminals when usi ng the lens on a
beach, etc.
This lens is not waterproof. If drops of water get

≥

onto the lens, wipe the lens with a dry cloth.

≥ Do not press the protective glass with excessive

force.

≥ When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.)

on the surface of the protective glass, the picture
may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the
protective glass with a soft, dry cloth before and
after taking pictures.

≥ Do not place the lens mount facing downwards.

Do not allow the lens contact points 1 to become
dirty.

∫ About Condensation (Fogging of the

Lens)

≥ Condensation occurs when there are differences

in temperature and humidity as described below.
Condensation can cause the lens to become dirty
and lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise
caution in the following situations:

–When the camera is brought indoors from outside

during cold weather

–When the camera is brought into an air-

conditioned car

–When cold air from an air conditioner is directly

blown onto the lens

–In humid places

≥ Put the camera into a plastic bag to allow it to

acclimatize to the surrounding temperature in
order to prevent condensation. If condensation
occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about
two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the
surrounding temperature the condensation will go
away naturally.

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Supplied Accessories

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Attaching/Detaching the Lens

[Inspection to be performed when you unpack
the unit]

When removing the unit from its packing box, check
that the main unit and the supplied accessories are
there and also check their external appearance and
functions to verify that they have not sustained any
damage during distribution and transportation.
If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor
before using the product.

Product numbers correct as of October 2010. These
may be subject to change.

VFC4460 VYF3393 VFC4605

1 Lens Storage Bag
2 Lens Cap
3 Lens Rear Cap

(The lens rear cap and lens cap are attached to
the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)

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≥ Refer also to the camera’s operating instructions

for attaching and detaching the lens.

∫ Attaching the Lens

≥ Check that the camera is turned off.

1 Turn the lens rear

cap to detach it.

A: Lens Rear Cap

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2 Align the lens fitting

marks B (red marks) on
the camera body and the
lens and then rotate the
lens in the direction of
the arrow until it clicks.

•Do not press the lens release
button C when you attach a lens.

•Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an
angle to the camera body as the lens mount may
get scratched.

•Check that the lens is attached correctly.

∫ Detaching the Lens

≥ Check that the camera is turned off.

Press the lens release
button D while turning
the lens as far as
possible in the direction
of the arrow to detach it.

•Attach the lens rear cap so
that the lens contact point does not get
scratched.

•Attach the body cap to the camera so no dirt or
dust will get inside the main unit.

∫ Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap

≥ Be careful not to lose

the lens cap.

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Names and Functions of

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Components

1 Protective glass
2 Lens
3 Contact points
4 Lens fitting mark

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Note

≥ Zoom operation is not supported.
≥ It is recommended to use a tripod or a flash to

record steady pictures.

≥ When a distance to the subject is 0.6 m (1.97 feet)

to approximately 1 m (3.28 feet), horizontal
disparity becomes too great, and you may not see
the 3D effect at the edges of the image.

≥ Functions that can be used depend on the digital

camera you are using. Please refer to the
operating instructions of the digital camera for
details.

To ensure that the 3D pictures can be safely
viewed, pay attention to the following points
when recording.

≥ Where possible, record with the digital camera in

a horizontal state.

≥ Do not get too close to the subject [record from a

distance of at least 0.6 m (1.97 feet)].

≥ Be careful not to shake the camera while in a

vehicle or walking.

Cautions for Use

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also
take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.

≥ Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the

lens in as it may damage the lens. The camera
may stop operating normally and pictures may no
longer be recorded.

When using pesticides and other volatile
substances around the camera make sure that
they do not get onto the lens.

≥

If such substances get onto the lens they can
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.

Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to
the camera body.

≥ Under no circumstances should the unit be stored

in any of the following locations since doing so
may cause problems in operation or

malfunctioning.
–In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer
–In locations with high temperatures and humidity

levels or where the changes in temperature and
humidity are acute

–In locations with high concentrations of sand,

dust or dirt
–Where there is fire
–Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers

–Where water may make the unit wet
–Where there is vibration
–Inside a vehicle

≥ Refer also to the operating instructions of the

digital camera.

≥ When the unit is not going to be used for a

prolonged period, we recommend storing with a
desiccant (silica gel). Failure to do so may result in
performance failure caused by mold, etc. It is
recommended that you check the unit’s operation
prior to use.

≥ Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or

plastic products for extended periods of time.

≥ Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can

cause failure of the unit.

≥ Do not disassemble or alter the unit.

Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other
similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or
exterior cabinet.

≥ Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the

paint to peel.

≥ Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry

cloth.

≥ Do not use a household detergent or a chemically

treated cloth.

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