Attaching A Viewfinder - Sony PMW-F55 Operating Instructions Manual

To attach an ARRI* LDS lens or Cooke/i lens
Match the contact of the lens to the hot shoe of the
camcorder.
Hot shoe for the Cooke/i lens
Hot shoe for the ARRI LDS lens
* ARRI Group
Attaching other than a PL mount lens
When using an FZ mount lens or B4 lens by
attaching an optional LA-FZB1/FZB2 mount
adapter, attach it after removing the mount
adapter by turning the lens mount
counterclockwise.
Adjusting a flange focal length
You need to adjust the flange focal length
(distance from the mounting flange to the film
plane) for the following cases.
• When a lens is attached for the first time.
• When a lens is changed.
• When focus is not achieved for either tele or
wide angle while using a zoom lens.
You can adjust the flange focal length by turning
the screw for the flange focal length (page 11).
Use a hex key (7/64) for adjusting.
When turning the screw to the left, the flange
focal length becomes long. When turning the
screw to the right, the flange focal length
becomes short. Turn the screw slowly.
Notes
• The camcorder will not work if the screw for the flange
focal length is turned too much. Stop turning the screw
when the amount of the flange focal length no longer
changes. Approximate limit for turning the screw is 7
rotations to the right/left.
• Use a hex key of the specified size. Otherwise, the
screw head may be damaged and you may be unable to
turn the screw.
26 Attaching Optional Devices
Removing a lens
Remove a lens with the following steps.
1
Turn the PL mount lever
counterclockwise while holding the lens
from underneath.
2
Pull the lens forward.
Note
If another lens will not be attached soon, fit the concave
part of the mount cover, then fix the mount cover by
turning the PL mount lever clockwise.
Selecting the lens file
By storing the adjustment value of the attached
lens as a file, you can easily perform adjustment
for the lens by loading the file.
Load the file in "Lens File" (page 88) of the File
menu.
Controlling zoom and focus from the
external device
You can control zoom and focus from the
optional CBK-DCB01 by connecting the CBK-
DCB01 to the REMOTE connector (page 13)
when using Sony lens SCL-Z18X140.
Note
When connecting the CBK-DCB01 to the REMOTE
connector independently, set "RM Common Memory" in
"Camera Config" (page 89) of the Maintenance menu to
"On."
For details regarding CBK-DCB01 that can be used
with the camcorder, contact a Sony service
representative.

Attaching a Viewfinder

Available viewfinders for the camcorder
• DVF-L350: LCD color viewfinder
• DVF-L700: LCD color viewfinder
• DVF-EL100: OELD color viewfinder
Caution
Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of
the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can
enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the
viewfinder, and cause fire.