8. Optics

 

8.1 Lenses

 

All ARRIFLEX lenses with a PL-mount can be used. Lenses

bayonet ring

with a Ø 41 mm standard or bayonet mount cannot be

 

used. Heavy and long lenses, such as zoom-lenses, must

 

be supported at all times.

 

Attaching Lenses

•Remove the protective cap from the lens mount receptacle by turning the bayonet ring ➪ photo counter-clockwise as far as it will go and then pulling out the protective cap.

Never put your fingers into the lens mount receptacle.

•Push the lens into the lens mount receptacle without catching it at the edges. One of the four slots on the lens mount must fit over the index pin ➪ photo.

•Press the lens flat onto the lens mount receptacle and pull the bayonet ring clockwise to tighten.

Note:

The camera is delivered in Super 35 configuration.

 

To shot Normal 35 the lens mount receptacle must

 

be turned 180°. See Chapter 12, Super 35.

index pin

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