Sony SLT-A58 - Manual (Page 26)

Attaching a lens
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To attach a lens hood
Notes
• A lens hood is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II. You can use the
ALC-SH108 (sold separately).
• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the
flash.
• When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.
Note on changing the lens
When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts light to
electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the
shooting environment.
The image sensor is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust
from landing on the image sensor. However, attach or remove the lens
quickly somewhere away from dusty locations.
It is recommended that you use a lens
hood to reduce flare and ensure optimum
image quality.
Fit the hood into the mount on the end of
the lens barrel and rotate the hood
clockwise until it clicks.