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Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement

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  1. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement, Focus lens: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement, Focus lens: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement, Focus lens: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Push in the button next to the lens.

    • While holding the button twist the lens counter-clockwise.

    • Pull up and remove lens from camera.

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  2. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Inside toward the top you will find a small slit in the plastic piece.

    • Insert a flat head screw driver into the slit and pull down to access the focus lens.

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  4. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Using tweezers grab the focus lens on the side by the two tabs that are on it.

    • Do not grab the focus lens in the middle as this will damage the lens.

    • Pull out and remove focus lens from camera.

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  5. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • When inserting new focus make sure to orient it where the two tabs are facing towards you with the smaller tab facing up.

    • Angle the focus lens to make installation easier.

    • Lay the new focus lens into the plastic tray.

    • It does not snap into place.

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  6. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Insert screw driver into the slit and push up to close.

    • You can also use your thumb, if you are careful not to touch the lens as this could leave a smudge on the lens.

    • You will hear a click when the plastic tray is back in place.

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  7. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focus lens Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • When re-installing the lens line up the orange dots that are one both lens and camera.

    • Fit lens into place and turn clockwise to secure it back to camera.

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Conclusion

You have now completed a focus lens replacement.

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