ACCELERATOR LENS ADAPTER User Manual LAG-NEX-CEF Canon EF Lens to Sony E-Mount THANK YOU for CHOOSING VELLO

ACCELERATOR LENS ADAPTER User Manual LAG-NEX-CEF Canon EF Lens to Sony E-Mount THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO

The Vello Accelerator AF mounting a 50mm f/1.4 lens The Vello Accelerator Lens Adapter is for attaching to an APS-C sensor will affords additional benefits full-frame Canon EF lenses usually give you a 75mm by maintaining autofocus to Sony’s E-mount. It allows angle of view. By adding the and auto exposure with a nearly full-frame field of Accelerator, you effectively AF-compatible Canon view on APS-C crop sensor keep it close to the original lenses. It has four lens cameras by magnifying the focal length of 50mm with a elements in four groups angle of view by 0.71×. This stepped-down f-stop of f/1.0. to maintain image quality. also provides an extra stop This is a great advantage And the detachable tripod of light without decreasing for the widely-accepted foot will work with most image quality. For example, APS-C crop format. brands of ball heads.

2 When using the Accelerator Note: The LAG-NEX-CEF on Sony full-frame autofocus and auto exposure cameras, you must switch will not work with the Sony to crop (APS-C) mode PXW-FS7 XDCAM camcorder. for compatibility. Refer to your camera’s user manual for information on APS-C mode. Some cameras will do this switch automatically.

3 PRECAUTIONS

• Avoid sandy or dusty • Do not use solvents such • Keep this unit away from environments when using as benzene, alcohol, or water and flammable this adapter. detergents to clean the gases or liquids. adapter. • Handle the adapter with • Handle the unit with care. Don’t drop it, and • Be sure to read the care. avoid bumps and shocks. operating instructions for your digital camera. • Use only parts provided • Clean the adapter by by the manufacturer. wiping it with a soft, • Keep this unit away from dry cloth. children.

4 • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.

• All images are for illustrative purposes only.

5 OVERVIEW Front Back EF Lens Red Optical Alignment Dot Elements

Camera Mount White Alignment Dot Lens Release Sony E-mount EF Lens Mount Tripod Collar Tripod Collar Release Wheel

1/4"-20 Tripod Socket 6 CONTENTS

• Vello LAG-NEX-CEF AF Lens Adapter for Canon EF Lens to Sony E-mount camera

• Front and Rear Caps

• Removable Tripod Collar

• Protective Case

• User Manual

7 MOUNTING THE LENS ADAPTER

Note: Place the lens and 3. Line up the white camera on a stable, flat alignment dots on the surface when mounting or lens adapter and the removing the Accelerator Lens camera. Adapter. 4. Carefully insert the 1. Turn the camera’s lens adapter into the power off. camera, and rotate the Accelerator clockwise 2. Remove all caps before until it locks into place. mounting.

8 5. Line up the red alignment dot on the lens with the red alignment dot on the lens adapter.

6. Carefully insert the lens into the lens adapter, and rotate the lens assembly clockwise until it locks into place.

9 REMOVING THE LENS ADAPTER

1. Turn the camera’s 3. Rotate the lens power off. counterclockwise to release, and carefully 2. Press and hold the lens detach the lens from the adapter's lens release. lens adapter.

4. Reattach the front lens cap to the lens adapter.

10 5. Press and hold the lens 7. Reattach the rear lens release button on the cap to the lens adapter. camera.

6. Rotate the lens adapter counterclockwise to release, and carefully detach the lens adapter from the camera.

11 MOUNTING THE TRIPOD COLLAR

1. Align the tripod collar’s mounting screw with the mounting hole on the bottom of the lens adapter.

2. Carefully rotate the mounting wheel on the tripod collar counterclockwise until the tripod collar is securely attached to the lens adapter.

12 REMOVING THE TRIPOD COLLAR

1. To remove the Note: If your lens has a built-in tripod collar, rotate tripod collar, use the collar on the mounting wheel the lens to mount the assembly clockwise until the to the tripod. collar is loose enough to remove from the lens adapter.

13 SPECIFICATIONS

Compatible Lenses Canon EF lenses (with Ultrasonic and STM focusing motor) Compatible Cameras Sony E-mount Optical Configuration 4 elements in 4 groups Step Down Amount 1 f-stop Angle of View Multiplier 0.71× Front Mount Canon EF mount Rear Mount Sony E-mount Tripod Foot 1/4"-20 threaded socket Dimensions (H × W × D) 3.25" × 2.75" × 1.6" (8.3 × 7 × 4 cm) Weight 7.2 oz. (204 g)

14 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This VELLO product is warranted to the original PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides purchaser to be free from defects in materials and you with specific legal rights, and you may also have workmanship under normal consumer use for a additional rights that vary from state to state. period of one (1) year from the original purchase To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever Customer Service Department to obtain a occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s number, and return the defective product to discretion, of any product that fails during normal Vello along with the RMA number and proof of use of this product in its intended manner and in its purchase. Shipment of the defective product is intended environment. Inoperability of the product at the purchaser’s own risk and expense. or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty For more information or to arrange provider. If the product has been discontinued, the service, visit www.vellogear.com or call warranty provider reserves the right to replace it Customer Service at 212-594-2353. with a model of equivalent quality and function. This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group. NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING www.gradusgroup.com BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY VELLO is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group. OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A © 2016 Gradus Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.