Viewfinder Screen Adjustments | Adjusting the Lens |
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The following adjustments are provided to improve the visibility of the viewfinder screen.
Although these adjustment may make the viewfinder image clearer, they have no effect on the output video signal from the camera.
Eyepiece focusing knob
BRIGHT control
CONTRAST control
PEAKING control
OUTPUT/DL/
DCC+ switch
Contrast and brightness adjustment
Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed.
1 Set the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to the BARS position.
The color bars appear in the viewfinder.
2 Watching the color bars, turn the CONTRAST and BRIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and brightness.
3 Return the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to its original position.
Outline emphasis adjustment
Turning the PEAKING control changes the degree of outline emphasis in the viewfinder image, to make focusing easier.
Flange Focal Length Adjustment
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Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
Adjusting the eyepiece focus
Depending on the eyesight of the camera operator — whether longsighted or shortsighted — the optimal position of the viewfinder image varies. Adjust the eyepiece focus to get the clearest viewfinder image for your eyesight. First focus the image with the lens, then adjust the eyepiece focusing knob. The adjustment range is from
Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustment range to
For details, consult your Sony dealer.
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1)Diopter: A unit to indicate the degree of convergence or divergence of a bundle of rays.
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