Set the zoom ring to wide angle.

Preparations and Installation 2 Chapter

2-3 Attaching a Lens

Use an appropriate optional lens that conforms to the B4 (2/3”) lens mount.

For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’ operation manual.

1 Pull the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.

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2

 

 

 

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RUN

 

SET

 

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AUTO

 

 

 

 

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Lens fixing lever

2 Align the lens’ alignment pin with the notch in the upper part of the lens mount and insert the lens (sold separately) into the mount.

3 While supporting the lens, push the lens fixing lever downward to secure the lens.

Selecting a lens file

If a lens file for the mounted lens has been registered in the built-in memory, specify the file on the subdisplay.

For lens file selection on the subdisplay, see “3-2-6 Selection of a Lens File” (page 31).

For details on the lens files, see “5-1 File Configuration” (page 78).

Adjusting the flange focal length

Adjustment of the flange focal length1) is necessary in the following situations:

•The first time a lens is attached

•When changing lenses

•When zooming, and the focus is not sharp at both telephoto and wide angle

Note

The parts of the lens used in adjusting the flange focal length are in different positions on different lenses. Refer to the lens’ operation manual.

The procedure for adjusting the flange focal length is as follows:

 

 

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2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FILTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANCEL/STATU

 

 

 

 

 

LOCK

VF MENU/DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1.6

 

 

 

 

 

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RUN

 

SET

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PAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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K

 

 

60

 

5.6

 

BAL

 

 

30

 

8

 

 

 

 

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11

 

LENS

 

 

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Notch

When a lens with a lens cable has been mounted, connect the cable to the LENS connector located at the lower left of the lens mount.

1 Set the iris control to manual and open the iris fully.

2 Place a flange focal length adjustment chart approximately 3 meters from the camera and adjust the lighting to get an appropriate video output level.

3 Loosen the Ff 2) ring lock screw.

4 With either manual or power zoom, set the zoom ring to telephoto.

5 Aim at the flange focal length adjustment chart and turn the focus ring to focus the image.

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7 Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus. Take care not to move the distance ring.

20 Attaching a Lens