Adjust the focus on the object used in step 1 by turning the FOCUS knob.
Turn the ZOOM knob to WIDE (wide-angle) as far as it goes.
Adjust the focus on the object used in step 1 by turning the FLANGE BACK (flange focal length) adjustment ring on the camera.
Point the camera to an object at the desired shooting distance or about 3 m (10 feet) away.
Set the IRIS AUTO/MANUAL knob to MANUAL, and turn the IRIS knob to OPEN as far as it goes.

Shooting

2 Chapter

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

This section explains how to adjust the flange focal length (distance from the lens mounting plane to an object). Adjustment method varies with the lens you use.

When you use the VCL-610WEA zoom lens

Desired shooting distance to the object

1 or about 3 m (10 feet)

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Object, such as letters, fine patterns, etc., on which you can observe the focus condition distinctly

 

2

 

4

RM-C950 remote

3, 5

control unit

 

The following is an example of flange focal length adjustment using the RM-C950 remote control unit. Adjust it using the FLANGE BACK (flange focal length) adjustment ring on the camera.

Note

Be sure to set the iris fully open before adjusting the flange focal length.

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2

3 Turn the ZOOM knob to TELE (telephoto) as far as it goes.

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5

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7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 until you achieve sharp focus both in the telephoto and wide-angle positions.

Now the flange focal length adjustment is completed. You do not need to readjust the flange focal length unless you replace the lens.

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