Sony DXC-D35 1-46

1-46 DXC-D35/D35WS(UC)

DXC-D35P/D35WSP(CE) V1

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings

There are three ways of adjusting the iris:

automatically, manually, and with the instant

automatic iris adjustment function.

Iris adjustment

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.

Iris Adjustments

RET

IRIS

Iris ring

Instant automatic

iris button

Iris selector

ZEBRA switch

A.IRIS MODE switch

To make the image clearer when shooting a

subject lit by a spotlight

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

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 65).

•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.

Designating the lens

You have to designate the lens number according to

the types of your lens.

If the number is not designated properly, other colors

may appear on the upper and lower of the screen when

shooting a white subject.

Set the number in advanced menu page 4 (page 65)

according to the following table.

Adjustment method Operation

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.

Set the iris selector

to the A position.

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.

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.

Instant automatic adjustment

function

While in manual adjustment mode,

this function makes a temporary

automatic adjustment.

Adjusting the Lens

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings

Product

Fujinon: VCL-916BYA, A16X9 BRM,

A12X6.8 BRM

Canon: VCL-918BY, YJ18X9B KRS

Fujinon: A10X4.8 BEVM/BERD, A15X8

BERM/BERD, A16X9 BERM, A20X8

BEVM/BERD, A19X8.7 BERM, A19X8.7

BRM

Canon: J9aX5.2B IRS/IAS, J15aX8B IRS/

IAS

Canon: J21aX7.8B IRS/IAS, YJ18X9B

IRS

Set up the data with Sony dealer.

If you use the lens that is not mentioned above, set the

lens number as follows:

•When using a lens without an extender, set it to 1.

•When using a lens with an extender, set it to 2.

•When using a lens with a ratio converter, set it to 2.

You can also ask a Sony dealer more precise settings

according to your lens. In this case, set it to 4.

Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity

You usually need not adjust the iris sensitivity because

lenses are equipped with iris sensitivity adjustment

function.

In auto iris mode, if hunting or response delay

happens, adjust the iris sensitivity using the iris

sensitivity trimmer.

You can see the iris sensitivity trimmer when

removing the gum cap on the front of the lens driving

unit. Use a mini-screwdriver to turn the trimmer. If

you turn it clockwise, the sensitivity increases, and if

you turn it counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases.

It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity

after replacing the lens.

ZOOM

MANU.SERVO

IRIS

GAIN

Iris sensitivity trimmer (S

or IRIS GAIN is indicated.)

Lens number

For more information, refer to the operating instructions for

the lens (or consult the lens maker).

Macrophotography

Use the macro function when the subject is less than

about 90 cm (3 feet) (for the VCL-918BY) from the

front of the lens. It is possible to shoot close-ups down

to a range of 10 mm (wide angle, f = 9 mm).

Bring the lens up to the subject so that the image is

the required size.

Move the focusing ring to the closest focus

position.

Slide the M button toward the rear of the camera,

and turn the MACRO ring fully in the direction

shown by the arrow.

Move the ZOOM selector to the MANU. position,

and turn the manual zoom control to focus the

image.

Ending close-up shooting

Return the MACRO ring to its original position (turn

fully in the opposite direction to the arrow in the

figure).

Reducing the size of the image

After completing steps 1 to 4 above, if you wish to

reduce the size of the image, turn the MACRO ring

back slightly, then use the manual zoom control again

to focus the image.