Attaching and Detaching RF/RF-S Lenses
Caution
- Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision.
- When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera's power switch to .
- If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not touch the rotating part.
Tips for avoiding smudges and dust
- When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust.
- When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera.
- Remove smudges and dust on the body cap before attaching it.
Attaching a Lens
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Remove the caps.
- Remove the rear lens cap (1) and body cap (2) by turning them as shown by the arrows.
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Attach the lens.
- Align the red mount index on the lens with the red mount index on the camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place.
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Set the focus mode to ( ).
- stands for autofocus.
- stands for manual focus. Autofocus is disabled.
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For RF lenses without a focus mode switch
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For RF lenses with a focus mode switch
Set the lens's focus mode switch to . The setting on the lens takes precedence, and the camera's focus mode switch and [: switch (AF/MF)] setting have no effect.
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Remove the front lens cap.
Detaching a Lens
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While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.
- Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it.
- Attach the rear lens cap to the lens you removed.