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English Before operating the unit, please read this For the customers in Europe manual thoroughly and retain it for future This product with the CE marking complies reference. with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. For the customers in the U.S.A.
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Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV- Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio). For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Table of Contents Features ........................21 Location and Function of Parts ................22 Attaching a lens to the camcorder ..............23 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length ..............25 Adjusting the Iris ....................26 Adjusting the Iris Manually ................26 Using the Auto Iris ..................26 Adjusting the Focus .....................27 FULL MF mode ....................27 MF mode .......................27 AF mode ......................28...
Features The SCL-Z18X140 is a collapsible 14x zoom lens that can be mounted via the existing FZ mount of a super 35 mm or equivalent camcorder. The lens features manual/auto zoom, manual/auto focus, manual/auto iris, and elimination of picture blurring (Steady Shot).
Location and Function of Parts a Lens hood (page 30) f Flange focal length adjustment indicator (page 25) b Focus ring (pages 27, 28) The indicator flashes while the flange focal When you focus manually, set the FOCUS length is being adjusted. switch to MANUAL and turn this ring to g Lens mount pin (page 23) focus in the subject.
Turn a lens mount adaptor of the Attaching a lens camcorder in the direction of the arrow, then remove it. to the camcorder Lens mount adaptor If the camcorder has a lens mount adaptor attached, remove the adaptor from the camcorder and attach the lens.
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Remove the mount cap from the mount Turn the lens fixing ring in the section. direction of the arrow to secure the lens. Turn the mount cap in the direction of the arrow and remove. Turn the tab of the lens fixing ring in the direction of the arrow Mount cap While holding the lens, align the lens...
Flange focal length Adjusting the adjustment indicator Flange Focal Length After attaching the lens to the camcorder, adjust the flange focal length (distance between the lens mount attachment plane and the imaging plane). The flange focal F.f adjustment button length can be automatically adjusted by pressing the F.f adjustment button of the lens or by menu operation of the camcorder.
Press and hold the E.f. adjustment Adjusting the Iris button and STEADY SHOT button for 2 seconds or longer. The adjustment begins. Adjust the iris opening according to the During adjustment, the flange focal brightness of the subject. length adjustment indicator of the lens flashes and the in-progress message is displayed.
FULL MF mode Adjusting the Set FULL MF mode. Focus Slide the focus ring rearward (toward the camcorder body) and rotate the focus ring until the subject comes into focus. You can select any of three modes for focus Notes adjustments on the lens.
Note The range index of the ring is invalid in AF mode. F . f . STEADY SHOT FOCUS IRIS switch MANUAL AUTO FOCUS MANUAL AUTO PUSH AF F . f . STEADY SHOT FOCUS PUSH IRIS switch MANUAL AUTO FOCUS button MANUAL AUTO...
Notes Adjusting the • When zooming quickly in power zoom Zoom mode, the camcorder may record operating noise. • When zooming slowly, change in You can adjust the zoom manually or using zooming effect may be uneven. power zoom (servo mode). •...
1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 or the body warped. Do not cover the unit while • Steady Shot is a registered trademark of Sony operating corporation. Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up.
In the event of operating problems powered off. If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your Sony dealer. Specifications Use and storage locations Mass Approx. 2,250 g (not included the Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid...
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Mount system Sony FZ mount Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR...