DXC-

 

 

D30WS/P(E)/V1

Adjusting the Lens

 

 

 

 

Flange Focal Length Adjustment

 

 

It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the

• When a lens is fitted for the first time

 

distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image

• After changing lenses

 

along the optical axis) in the following cases.

• When during zoom operations the focus does not

 

 

match properly from telephoto to wide angle

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Iris Adjustments

Iris ring

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About 3 m (10 feet)

Flange focal length adjustment test chart

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

A

RET

W

T

Instant automatic

 

 

 

iris button

 

 

 

ZEBRA switch

 

 

 

Iris selector

M

A

RET

W T

A.IRIS MODE switch

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6

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5

 

 

 

S ZOOM

There are three ways of adjusting the iris: automatically, manually, and with the instant automatic iris adjustment function.

To make the image clearer when shooting a subject lit by a spotlight

In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS

M

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Set the iris selector to the M position.

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Turn the focusing ring so that the test chart is in

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focus.

Turn the iris ring to f/1.8 (fully open).

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Move the manual zoom control to the wide angle

3 Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment

 

position.

Settings

 

test chart at a range of about 3 meters (10 feet), and

9

 

 

adjust the lighting so that an appropriate video

Turn the Ff adjustment ring so that the test chart is

 

 

output level is obtained with the iris at f/1.8.

 

in focus. Do not move the focusing ring.

 

4

Loosen the screw of the Ff adjustment ring.

10Repeat steps 6 to 9 until the image stays in focus

 

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from telephoto to wide angle.

 

Set the ZOOM selector to the M position.

11After adjustment, tighten the screw of the Ff

 

6

Move the manual zoom control to the telephoto

 

 

adjustment ring.

Iris adjustment

Adjustment method

Automatic adjustment mode

The iris is adjusted automatically to adapt to changes in the brightness of the subject. This is the mode for normal shooting.

Manual adjustment mode

Use this mode in the following cases:

For special effects

When filming a person with a very bright sky background

When shooting a subject with extreme contrast

The zebra pattern can be used as a guideline for iris adjustment.

Instant automatic adjustment function

While in manual adjustment mode, this function makes a temporary automatic adjustment.

Operation

Set the iris selector to the A position.

Set the iris selector to the M position and turn the iris ring as required.

With the iris selector in the M position, hold down the instant automatic iris button for as long as necessary.

MODE switch to SPOT L, turning the indicator on.

Using the zebra pattern in manual adjustment mode

To use the zebra pattern as a guideline for iris adjustment in manual adjustment mode, set the ZEBRA switch to the ON position.

Select the zebra pattern to be displayed in advenced menu page 4 (see page 58).

When the subject is a person

Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the highlights of the subject’s face.

For other subjects

Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the most important parts of the subject.

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To make the image lighter when shooting against the light

In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS

MODE switch to BACK L, turning the indicator on.

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Sony DXC-D30WSP service manual Adjusting the Lens, Flange Focal Length Adjustment, Iris Adjustments

DXC-D30WS, DXC-D30WSP specifications

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