Sony SLT-A55VL Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.49 MB) - Page 27

Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before you attach them, remove dust from them. • A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. When you store the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning Mode] in the (page 36). Setup menu 27