AUTO LENS ADAPTER User Manual LAE-SE-NFV5 Nikon F-Mount to Sony E-mount Camera
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO The Vello LAE-SE-NFV5 Auto Lens Adapter is designed to attach Nikon F-Mount lenses to Sony’s full-frame and APS-C E-mount cameras. For Sony cameras that use Focal Plane Phase Detection AF, the adapter offers support of autofocus, AE, aperture control, and Exif data transfer functionality with select Nikon G-type 2 and E-type (AF) lenses. For other Sony E-mount cameras, the adapter supports AE, aperture control, and Exif data transfer functionality with select Nikon lenses.
COMPATIBILITY INFO CONTENTS Please reference the lens compatibility chart on our website www.vellogear.com for a full list of tested cameras and lenses. We will conduct future lens testing and post upgraded firmware to our website. G-type and E-type (AF) lenses. Select Nikon D-type lenses support AE, aperture control, and Exif data.
PRECAUTIONS • Avoid sandy or dusty environments when using this adapter. • Clean the adapter by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. • Keep this unit away from children. • Be sure to read the operating instructions for your digital camera. 4 • Do not use solvents such as benzene, alcohol, or detergents to clean the adapter. • Handle the unit with care. • Keep this unit away from water and flammable gases or liquids. • Use only parts provided by the manufacturer.
OVERVIEW Front Back Lens Release Button F-Mount Lens Alignment Dot (White) Camera Mount Alignment Dot (White) Nikon F-Mount Sony E-mount Tripod Mounting Foot 1/4"-20 Tripod Socket 5
MOUNTING THE LENS ADAPTER Note: Place the lens and camera on a stable, flat surface when mounting or removing the lens adapter. 3. Line up the white alignment dots on the lens adapter and the camera. 1. Turn the camera’s power off. 4. Carefully insert the lens adapter into the camera, and rotate clockwise until it locks into place. 2. Remove all caps before mounting.
5. Line up the alignment dot on the lens with the alignment dot on the lens adapter. 6. Carefully insert the lens into the lens adapter, and rotate the lens assembly counterclockwise until it locks into place. Important: When using a Nikon lens with an aperture ring (for example, a Nikon D-type lens) you must lock the aperture ring on the lens. If you want to control the aperture, you can adjust it from the camera in aperture priority or manual mode.
REMOVING THE LENS ADAPTER 1. Turn the camera’s power off. 2. Press and hold the release button on the lens adapter. 8 3. Rotate the lens clockwise to release, and carefully detach the lens from the lens adapter. 4. Reattach the front cap to the lens adapter.
5. Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. 6. Rotate the lens adapter counterclockwise to release, and carefully detach the lens adapter from the camera. 7. Reattach the rear cap to the lens adapter. Note: If your lens has a built-in tripod collar, use the collar on the lens to mount the assembly to the tripod.
UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE To upgrade the firmware, visit our website vellogear.com and follow the instructions. SPECIFICATIONS Front Mount Nikon F-Mount Rear Mount Sony E-mount Tripod Mount 1/4"-20 threaded socket Dimensions (H × W × D) 3.2 × 2.9 × 1.9 in. (8 × 7.3 × 4.8 cm) Weight 7.1 oz. (201.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
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