Panasonic Interchangeable Lens For Digital Camera H X012 Operating Instructions

Owner’s Manual
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No.
H-X012
PP
until 
2016/06/22
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2SQT1298 (ENG)ContentsInformation for Your Safety................................ 2Precautions...................................................... 4
Supplied Accessories ........................................ 5
Names and Functions of Components .............. 6
Attaching/Detaching the Lens............................ 7
Using the Lens Hoods ....................................... 8
Cautions for Use............................................... .9
Troubleshooting...

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• G MICRO SYSTEM is an interchangeable lens type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds 
System standard.
• LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR  GmbH. 
SUMMILUX
 is a registered trademark of Leica 
Camera AG. The LEICA DG lenses are manufactured 
using measurement instruments and quality assurance 
systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG 
based on the company’s quality standards.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these...

4SQT1298 (ENG)∫Lens Care• This lens has a dust-proof and splash-proof construction. When using it, please be careful of the following. 
If the lens is not working properly, consult the dealer or 
your nearest Service Center.
– Please attach the lens to a dust-proof and splash-proof  digital camera.
– When detaching the lens from the digital camera, take  care to ensure that sand, dust, splashes of water etc., do 
not get into the lens or the terminals.
– This lens is not waterproof and cannot be used to...

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∫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...

6SQT1298 (ENG)Names and Functions of Components1Lens surface
2 Aperture ringRotate this to adjust the aperture value.
• If you set the camera to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or 
Manual Exposure Mode, the a perture value of the ring will 
be enabled.
• If you set the position of the aperture ring to [A], the  aperture value of the camera will be enabled.3 Focus ringRotate to focus when taking pictures with manual focus (MF).
4[AF/MF] switchThis allows you to switch between Auto Focus (AF) and 
Manual Focus...

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Attaching/Detaching the LensFor information on how to attach and remove the lens, 
refer to the owner’s manual for your digital camera.
• Before attaching or detaching the lens, check that the digital camera is turned off.
• Before attaching the lens to the digital  camera, remove the lens rear cap by 
rotating it in the direction of the arrow.
• To prevent dust and other particles  from accumulating on or entering the 
lens, be sure to attach the lens cap/
lens rear cap after detaching...

8SQT1298 (ENG)Using the Lens Hoods∫Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied 
Accessory)1Align the mark  A ( ) on the lens hood with 
the mark on the tip of the lens.2Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 
until it clicks and then align the mark 
B ( ) on 
the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
∫Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood1Rotate the lens hood  C in 
the direction of the arrow 
and then remove.
2Align the mark  B ( ) on the lens hood with 
the mark on the tip of the lens.3Rotate...

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Cautions for UseTake 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 carrying the digital camera with the lens attached, 
hold both the digital camera and the lens.When using pesticides and other volatile substances around 
the...

10SQT1298 (ENG)SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA 
“LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12 mm/F1.4 ASPH.”Focal length f=12 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm)
Aperture type 9 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum aperture F1.4
Minimum aperture value F16
Lens construction 15 elements in 12 groups 
(2 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 UED lenses)
In focus distance 0.2 m (0.66 feet) to ¶ [from the focus distance reference line]
Maximum...