RAPID LENS CHANGER User Manual
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO The Vello Rapid Lens Changer offers speed, convenience, and flexibility to make you more efficient in the field. Freeing you from a bulky camera bag, the small lens changer hangs lightly at your side and allows you to switch rapidly between lenses without disrupting your workflow. 2
PRECAUTIONS Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. Handle this product with care. Make sure everything is secure before proceeding. Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth. Use only parts provided by the manufacturer. To avoid damage to this product, be careful not to overtighten or improperly thread any of the threaded fittings. Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts. All images are for illustrative purposes only. 3
OVERVIEW Locking lens mounts Rapid Lens Changer Lug mounts Shoulder Strap Snap hook Alignment dot Lens release switch Tri-glide length adjuster Note: Vello LRC-C10 includes two alignment dots for Canon EF and EF-S lenses. 4
CONTENTS Rapid Lens Changer Shoulder Strap User Manual 5
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP 1. Press the snap hook of the shoulder strap against the lug mount on the Rapid Lens Changer until it snaps into place. 2. Attach the other snap hook to the opposite lug. 3. Adjust the strap to your comfort with the tri-glide length adjuster. 6
MOUNTING LENSES ONTO THE CHANGER 1. Align the dot on the lens with the alignment dot on the lens changer. Note: For Canon, EF lenses have a red alignment dot while EF-S lenses have a white alignment dot. Look for the corresponding dot on the lens changer. 3. For the second lens, repeat this process on the opposite side of the lens changer. 2. Insert the lens and rotate until it locks into place. 7
REMOVING A LENS 1. Slide and hold the lens release switch located on the same side of the lens changer as the lens that you wish to release. 2. Rotate the lens to remove. 8
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (H W D) Weight Mount LRC-C10 LRC-N10 LRC-SE10 3" 3.4" 1.3" (7.5 8.5 3.2 cm) 2.6" 3.1" 1.5" (6.7 7.8 3.7 cm) 2.7" 3.2" 1.2" (7 8.1 3.1 cm) 6.4 oz. (180 g) Canon EF/EF-S 5.5 oz. (157 g) Nikon F 5.5 oz. (157 g) Sony E 9
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. The warranty provider s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it 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 NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state. 10
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization ( RMA ) number, and return the defective product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser s own risk and expense. For more information or to arrange service, visit www.vellogear.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353. Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group. www.gradusgroup.com VELLO is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group. 2016 Gradus Group LLC. All Rights Reserved. 11
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