With the supplied or optional exclusive 1/2-inch EX Mount lens, the flange focal length can be adjusted automatically.

Notes

• If a subject of insufficient contrast is used, or if the camcorder or subject moves during the adjustment, adjustment cannot be made

Preparations

properly. Once the adjustment begins, do not

 

 

touch the camcorder body or lens until it ends.

 

• When the Shutter is in SLS mode, be sure to set

 

the SLS setting to OFF before starting the

 

adjustment.

 

• Be careful that no light source, such as a lamp,

 

the sun, or a bright window, is in field of view

 

during flange focal length adjustment.

 

1 Start the camcorder in Camera mode

 

by setting the power switch to

 

CAMERA.

 

2 Set the IRIS switch to AUTO.

 

3 Place a high-contrast subject, such as a

 

flange focal length adjustment chart,

 

about 3 m (10 ft.) away from the

 

camcorder, and light it well enough to

 

provide a sufficient video output level.

approx. 3 m

4 Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO (Power Zoom mode).

5 Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, and select (the LENS menu) then “Auto FB ADJ” from the menu.

LENS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto FB ADJ

 

 

Execute

 

 

F i l e

B

 

Cancel

 

 

F lare

B

 

 

 

 

Shading

B

 

 

00:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 Move the cursor to “Execute” then press the joystick or the jog dial.

The adjustment begins.

During adjustment

The in-progress message is displayed.

When the adjustment finished

The completion message is displayed.

If the adjustment fails

Check the conditions of the subject and lighting then perform the adjustment again.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 114.

When a lens other than the exclusive lenses is used, adjust the flange focal length manually.

Replacing the Lens

In addition to the supplied VCL-614B2X standard zoom lens, a wide zoom lens exclusively for the PMW-EX3 is available as an option.

Optional exclusive lens

Fujinon XS8X4AS-XB8: 1/2-inch EX Mount lens

Using the supplied lens adaptor, a Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount lens can be mounted.

Note, however, that available functions, menu settings and performance may be restricted with non-exclusive lens.

For non-exclusive but usable lenses, consult your Sony service representative.

Note

Turn off the camcorder before replacing the lens.

36Adjusting the Lens