Operation; Shooting; Adjusting The Flange Focal; Length - Sony DXC-390P Instructions For Use Manual

Operation

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Shooting

Adjusting the Flange Focal

Length

This section explains how to adjust the
flange focal length (distance from the lens
mounting plane to an object). Adjustment
method varies with the lens you use.
When you use a zoom lens not
equipped with the flange focal
length adjustment function
Adjust the flange focal length using the
FLANGE BACK (flange focal length)
adjustment ring on the camera.
Desired shooting
distance to the object
or about 3 m (10 feet)
2
Object, such as letters, fine
patterns, etc., on which
you can observe the focus
condition distinctly
1
Set the iris fully open if the lens is
equipped with the iris ring.
If you use the auto iris lens, illuminate
the object appropriately so that the iris is
open.
2
Point the camera to an object at the
desired shooting distance or about 3 m
(10 feet) away.
3
Turn the zoom ring to TELE
(telephoto) as far as it goes.
4
Adjust the focus on the object used in
step 2 by turning the focus lens on the
lens.
1,3,4,5
6
5
Turn the zoom ring to WIDE (wide-
angle) as far as it goes.
6
Adjust the focus on the object used in
step 2 by turning the FLANGE BACK
(flange focal length) adjustment ring
on the camera.
Do not turn the focus ring on the lens
during adjustment.
7
Repeat steps 3 to 6 until you achieve
sharp focus both in the telephoto and
wide-angle positions.
Now the flange focal length adjustment is
completed.
You do not need to readjust the flange focal
length unless you replace the lens.

Basic Shooting Procedure

1
Turn on the power of the camera and
all connected devices.
2
Illuminate an object with proper
lighting.
3
Point the camera at the object and
adjust the iris, focus and zoom.
2
3
4,5
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Shooting