Assembling the Camera System | XF Camera System
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Interchangeable viewfinders
In addition to the Prism Viewfinder, the XF features an optional
Waist Level Finder (Part # 73090)
To remove the Viewfinder
1. Turn the power of the XF System OFF.
2. Grasp the viewfinder securely with your right-hand and
push the viewfinder release slider forwards, towards the
lens with the right thumb.
3. Lift the viewfinder up and out carefully, beginning with
the rear of the viewfinder then moving up and away from
the camera body to re-attach the viewfinder
4. Ensure the power of the XF System is OFF..
5. Hold the viewfinder securely with your right hand, with
the viewfinder tilting downwards slightly.
6. Place the front edge of the viewfinder so that it is resting
on the front edge of the body.
7. Ensure that the viewfinder’s front locating pins are
aligned with the body’s pin registration recesses, located
in the front of the XF Viewfinder port. (Both the electri-
cal contacts and prism of the viewfinder must be aligned
with the body’s contacts and viewfinder screen recess.)
8. Carefully lower the rear of the viewfinder until level with the
body, press the viewfinder down firmly until it clicks into place.
NOTE:
Ensure the viewfinder is securely attached before turning the power on
and using the camera. Failure to ensure the viewfinder and body are
not properly secured could result in a camera malfunction. There is also
a risk of dropping either the camera or the viewfinder if the viewfinder
is not securely attached! Always remember to protect the optical ele-
ments with the supplied covers.