A Lensbaby is a single-element lens with a flexible casing that allows the lens to be focused like a traditional lens and as a tilt and shift lens. Available in a variety of lens mount styles, the Lensbaby was designed to work with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Leica and Minolta cameras. Being able to tilt the lens gives the photographer the ability to alter the angle of the lens to the film plane, which results in a change of focus even at wide aperture settings.
Instructions
1. Remove the rear cap from the Lensbaby by turning clockwise.
2. Insert the mount of the Lensbaby onto the camera's lens mount and secure. Remove the lens cap to reveal the lens and check that it is free of debris and dust.
3. Select and install the appropriate aperture ring into the Lensbaby. Slide the ring removal tool under the rubber washer, pulling it out. The aperture ring will fall out when the lens is tilted forward. Insert the new aperture ring and replace the rubber washer securely.
4. Adjust the shutter speed and ISO of the camera.
5. Focus by pulling the focusing collar forward or back. This will change the focus from one foot to infinity or any setting in between.
6. Bend the lens toward the desired area of focus and expose the image.
Tags: aperture ring, change focus, lens mount, rubber washer
