Vivitar 7MM-C, 7MM-S, VIV-7MM-S, 7mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens Instruction Manual

VIV-7MM-S

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

7mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens

Limited One Year Warranty

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Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of purchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the
product at no charge for parts or labor.
TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY
The time period of this warranty starts from the date of the original purchase and expires on the
first anniversary date of purchase.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
No express or implied warranty is made for any defects in this product which result from
accident, abuse, misuse, failure to operate the product in accordance with relevant instructions,
neglect, immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquids, extremes of climate, fungus, excessive
wear and tear/cosmetic damage and defects resulting from other extraneous causes such as
unauthorised disassembly, repair or modification.
This warranty shall not extend to any incidental or consequential damages arising from the
purchase, use or inability to use this product even if Vivitar has been advised of such damages.
The laws of some countries and some States thereof do not allow the limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limit

ation or exclusion may apply to you.

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED

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STEP 1. Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materials
and a sturdy mailing container to prevent damage in transit.
STEP 2. Include in package:
a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt).
b) Detailed description of your problem.
c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem.
STEP 3. Return item (insured) to: Vivitar
Attn: Technical Support
195 Carter Drive
Edison NJ 08817
When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event the
product is deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy a
handling charge for the return ofthe product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
country and State to State thereof.
For more information visit our website www.vivitar.com

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the VIV-7MM fish eye lens. This lens will provide you with many
unique and exciting photo taking opportunities which we hope you will enjoy.

Features of Your Lens:

1. Conforms to APS-C (1:1.5x) size digital imaging format.

2. Actualizes 7mm focal length and a diagonal angle of view of 180 degrees for APS-C size.

3. Corrects aberrations using a complex a spherical lens. When fully opened, produces both
high resolution and high contrast at the center of the lens and also around the periphery
of the lens.

4. Petal type hood and multi-coating help control flaring and ghosting.

5. Offers robust durability by incorporating a stiff aluminum base frame.

Your 7mm fish eye lens is designed with its own mount. Users can take photographs easily
without installing an additional adaptor by mounting the lens directly onto the camera.

Please read these directions prior to using your lens.

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Attaching Your Lens to Your Camera

Detaching Your Lens from Your Camera

Your VIV-7MM-S lens mount is uniquely designed for Canon cameras.

Hold the hood locking area of the lens gently, and align the lens mounting reference point or
line with the lens ring mount of the camera. Next, push the lens into the camera and turn the
lens softly until it makes a clicking sound, and the depth of field scale is positioned on the
upper part of the camera.

Hold the hood locking area of the lens gently, and press the lens release button on the
camera. Turn the lens in the opposite direction as when attaching, and carefully pull it out.

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Focus Adjustment

You can adjust the focus of the subject you are photographing by turning the focus
adjustment ring on your lens, as it is an MF (manual focus) adjustment lens. To do so,
please follow the steps below:

1. When focusing on a subject from a long distance, turn the focus ring to the right

(∞ to 0.3) and focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or

by checking visually.

2. When focusing on a subject from a short distance, turn the focus ring to the left

(0.3 to ∞) and focus on the clearest subject by using the indication signal on the camera or

by checking visually.

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Brightness Control

You can set the amount of brightness you want by turning the aperture adjustment ring when
using your lens.

When you turn the aperture adjustment ring between 22, 16, 11, 8 and 5.6 you are making
1 stop each turn. There are 1.5 stops between 5.6 and 3.5. Brightness can be set more
precisely by making half stops as well (see below).

5.6 and 8 are 1 stop apart (1EV).

Set a 0.5 stop (0.5EV) between 5.6 and 8

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Camera Settings

Some cameras require special settings when using this lens. Please read the information
below and set your camera accordingly.

The aperture of the 7mm fisheye lens is not specifically geared to your camera.

If the F stop is set above 8, you may not be able to set the correct focus due to difficulty in
viewing the subject through the camera’s viewfinder. Turn the aperture adjustment ring and
fully open it when attaching this lens to the camera, and then turn the aperture adjustment
ring again to set the depth of focus and brightness you want prior to shooting.

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Camera Settings (continued)

1. Set the camera mode dial to ‘M’

2. Adjust the shutter speed to achieve
the appropriate brightness.

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Camera Settings (continued)

The shutter speed of some Canon cameras changes automatically if the shooting mode dial
is set to Av and the brightness is set by turning the aperture adjustment ring. Therefore the
shutter speed is not required to be set additionally as when using the M mode.

(The camera settings discussed apply to the Canon 40D camera. Settings for the camera
or the menu may be changed depending on the model or due to a menu upgrade. Refer to
the camera manual or contact the camera manufacturer for more detailed information.)

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Specifications

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting (continued)

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Caution

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Caution