Chapter 5 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lensMounting and adjusting the lens
Mounting the lens1Raise the lens lever and remove the mount cap.

Lens lever

Mount cap

2 Align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens to mount the lens.

Mark

3Lower the lens lever to firmly clamp the lens.

4 Secure the cable through the cable clamp and connect it to the <LENS> terminal.

Cable clamp

<LENS> terminal

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ttFor details on the current from the <LENS> terminal, refer to “Details of the connector signals” (page 173).

5Perform lens flange back adjustments.

For details, refer to “Flange back adjustment” (page 93).

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device.Flange back adjustment

If images are not clearly focused at both telephoto and wide-angle positions during zoom operations, adjust the flange back (distance from the lens mounting surface to the image formation surface).

Once adjusted, the flange back does not need to be readjusted as long as the lens is not changed.

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ttRefer to the lens operating instructions for guidance on adjustment methods and positions of lens parts.

For a normal lens
1 Mount the lens on the camera.2 Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris.

Make sure to connect the lens cable.

Approximately 3 m

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