Panasonic L-X025 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Panasonic

Operating Instructions

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL SLR CAMERA

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

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LLJMIX (1-800-995-8649) or

send e-mail to:

[e-mail]

Model No.

LEICA

D SUMMILUX

L-X025

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Contents

Information for Your Safety.....................................3

Precautions

Supplied accessories..............................................6

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

Names and Functions of Components
Cautions for Use

Troubleshooting
Specifications

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

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-If you see this symbol-

information on Disposal in other Countries

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outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.

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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.

The lens can be used with a digital camera
compatible with the lens mount standard for the
“Four Thirds System™”.

• The digital camera Illustrations in these operating

instructions show DMC-L1 as an example.

• The appearance and specifications of products

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

• Four Thirds™ is a trademark.

• Leica is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH.

• SUMMILUX is a registered trademark of Leica
Camera AG.

• Other names, company names, and product
names printed in these Instructions are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
companies concerned.

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 America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-272-7033

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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 using 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 lens with excessive force.

• When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints,
etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may be
affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a
soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.

• Do not place the lens mount facing downwards.
Do not allow the lens contact point © 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 air­conditioned 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
acclimate 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 acclimates to the surrounding
temperature the condensation will go away
naturally.

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Supplied accessories

[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.

VFC4206

1 Lens Storage Bag
2 Lens Hood

3 Lens Cap
4 Lens Rear Cap

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

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VFC4247 VYF3147

VFC4185

Attach ing/Detaching the
Lens

• 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

2 Align the lens fitting

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

• Make sure the lens Is properly attached.

I Detaching the Lens

» Check that the camera is turned off.

Press the lens release
button @ 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
dust will get inside the main unit.

dirt or

■ Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap

• Be careful not to lose
the lens cap.

I Attaching the Lens Hood

(Supplied Accessory)
Insert the lens hood on the lens with the

short sides at the top and bottom and
then turn it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.

©: Fitting to the mark

■ Temporarily storing the lens hood
1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the

arrow to detach it.

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2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it

in the same way as shown previously.

• When taking pictures with the
flash with the lens hood
attached, the lower portion of
the screen may turn dark
(vignetting effect) and the
control of the flash may be
disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We
recommend detaching the lens hood.

• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach
the lens hood.

■ Attaching Filters

• Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one
PL filter (optional) or MC protector (optional) is
used or if thick filters and/or protectors are used.

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Names and Functions of

Components

■ Lens
2 3 4

1 Lens surface

2 Focus ring

Rotate the focus ring when manually focusing the

camera.

3 Focus distance indicator

Indicates the distance from the subject (a rough
indicator of the focus range). Use it as a guide when
manually focusing the camera or taking close-ups.

4 Lens fitting mark
5 Contact point

6 Aperture ring button

To switch the aperture ring from manual ([1.4] to

[16]) to automatic [A] (or vice versa), rotate it while
pressing the aperture ring button.

7 Aperture ring

Rotate the aperture ring when you wish to make
large or small adjustments to the aperture value or

to switch to auto adjustment.

• When using a camera on which the aperture ring
does not function, refer to the camera's operating
instructions for how to operate the aperture.
(The position of the aperture ring does not affect
the operation.)

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Cautions for Use

■ About the Lens

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 strongly shock the lens. The camera
may stop operating normally and pictures may no
longer be recorded. Also, the lens may be damaged.

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 leave the lens in contact with rubber or
plastic products for extended periods of time.

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

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-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, mold and other problems may
cause performance failure. It is recommended that
you check the unit’s operation prior to use.

• Do not touch the unit’s electrical contacts. Doing
so can cause failure of the unit.

• Do not disassemble or alter the unit. If the internal
parts require inspection or repair, take the unit to
the vendor.

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

• Using solvents can damage the exterior case or

cause the paint to peel.

• Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth.

• Wipe off any dust or dirt on the focus ring and the

aperture ring with a dry dust cloth.

• Do not use a household detergent or a chemically

treated cloth.

Troubleshooting

A sound is heard when the camera Is turned on or off.

• This is the sound of lens or aperture movement

and is not a malfunction.

Specifications

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
“LEICA D SUMMILUX 25 mm/FI ,4/ASPH.”

Focal length

Aperture type
Aperture range
Minimum aperture value
Lens construction
In focus distance
Maximum image magnification
Opticai image stabilizer
Mount
Angle of view
Filter diameter
Max. diameter
Overall length

Mass

f=25 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 50 mm)

7 leaf shutters/iris diaphragm

F1.4
F16

9 elements in 10 groups (1 aspherical lense)

0.38 m (1.25 feet) to oo (from the focus distance reference line)

0.09X (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.17x)
Not available

“Four Thirds Mount”
47®
62 mm (2.44 inch)

77.7 mm (3.06 inch)

Approx. 75 mm (2.95 inch)

(from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Approx. 510 g (18.0 oz)

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Limited Warranty

FOR U.S.A.

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.

Ave. 65 de infantería, Km. 9.5,
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Digital Still Camera

ACCESSORIES LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”)
will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase
(“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace It
with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

PRODUCT OR PART NAME
Interchangeable Lenses for Digital SLR Camera

You must Mail-In your product during the warranty period. This warranty only applies to products purchased and
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new
product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in obtaining service in the United States please contact:

Panasonic Service and Technology Company

41 OB Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333

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PARTS LABOR

1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR