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Fig. 5

Fig. 6

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Fig. 7

Using Built-In Filters (Fig. 5)

Each of filter knobs @ to | can be engaged into the light path by press-

ing the knob in. Pressing the button again disengages the filter from the

light path.

ND6 (Neutral Density filter for light adjustment, transmittance 6%)

ND25 (Neutral Density filter for light adjustment, transmittance 25%)

LBD (for color balancing, daylight filter)

OP (optional) filter set*

* The set can be ordered at your local Olympus representative.

Mounting a Single Filter

A filter with a diameter of 45 mm ƒ can be placed on the filter mount on

the base. If you need to place multiple filters, please purchase the U-FC

filter cassette.

# Even when a filter cassette is used, a filter with thickness of no more

than 3 mm can still be placed on the filter mount.

Using the Filter Cassette (Figs. 7 - 10)

Loading Filters into Filter Cassette

}The filter cassette accommodates filters with a diameter of 45 mm and

thickness of 2.7 mm or less.

}The filter cassette has two filter levels on the right side and one on the left

side.

1. Move all filter levers to the OUT position except for the one belonging to

the slot into which the filter is to be inserted.

2. Slide the lever ... to the IN position. Make sure that it clicks securely into

place. (Fig. 7)

3. Holding the lever in the position shown in Fig. 7, put the filter into the

cassette by inserting it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

4. Insert the other two filters in the same manner.

BX51/BX52

Filter Type/Purpose

(Fig. 6)