Olympus IX71 - Manual (Page 27)

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IX71/IX51
2 Mounting the Filters (Figs. 29 to 31)
}45 mm diameter, maximum 6 mm thick filters can be mounted. Various
filters, such as the provided frost filter, color temperature conversion filter
(LBD), green interference filter (IF550) and ND filter can be mounted.
1. Place a finger on the milled section @ of the filter holder and lift it. (Fig. 29)
Fig. 29
@
Fig. 30
²
Fig. 31
2. While holding the mounting lever ² of the filter holder, insert a filter.
(Fig. 30)
# Hold the filter by its edge to avoid leaving fingerprints or smudges
on the filter surfaces.
After the illumination has been ignited, the filter will be very hot. Be
sure to set the main switch to “ ” (OFF) and allow the filter holder
and filters to cool down before replacing filters.
3. Engage each filter in the light path by moving the filter holder in the
direction of the arrow. (Fig. 31)
# Unless maximum intensity is required, always leave the frost filter
engaged in the light path.