EN35
RECORDING
FOCUS
EXPOSURE MANUAL
OFF
OFF
AUTO
AUTO
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
RETURN
4
EXP.
0 L
Iris Lock
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when
zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you
want to lock the brightness level.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when
the subject moves away from you, the image will not
darken or brighten.
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
2
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU
Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu
appears.
3

ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Move the highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” by rotating
the Select Dial and then press it. Rotate the Select
Dial to display “MANUAL”, then press it. “EXP.” is
displayed.
4

CENTRE SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder, then press and hold the Select Dial
for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator
and “L” appear, indicating that the iris is locked.
Press the Select Dial. The indication displayed in the
upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to “PRO.”.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then press it
in step 3. The exposure control indicator and “ L”
disappear. Or set the Power Switch to “AUTO”.
NOTE:

Iris lock is recommended in the following situations:

●

When shooting on a reflective natural background such

as at the beach or when skiing.

●

When shooting objects under a spotlight.

●

When the subject is backing away.

●

When zooming.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 3, adjust the exposure rotating the Select
Dial. Then lock the iris in step 4. For automatic
locking, rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO

”

, then
press it in step 3. The iris becomes automatic after
about 2 seconds.

Iris

Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit
environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much
light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to
allow more light in.
Iris lock indicator
Display
Select Dial
Manual Mode Item
Menu
Power Switch