How To Adjust; Flange Back Adjustment (For Zoom Lens); Lens Iris Gain Volume Adjustment - Panasonic AK-HC1500G Operating Instructions Manual

How to adjust

Flange back adjustment (for zoom lens)
The adjustment is to adjust the focus in all the range from the maximum zoom to the widest
angle of the zoom lens.
 Shoot a dark object to open the iris.
 Adjust the distance from the object to 6.6 ft. ( m) at least, then loosen the flange back
fixing knob of the lens.
 Set the lens to the maximum zoom and adjust the focus by turning the focus ring.
 Set the lens to the widest angle and adjust the focus by turning the flange back adjust
ring.
 Repeat adjusting the focus ring and flange back adjust ring until the focus is adjusted
within the zooming range.
6 After finishing the adjustment, tighten the flange back fixing knob.
Lens iris gain volume adjustment
Iris gain adjust hole (G or S) is provided at front of the lens housing. Adjust the iris
according to the following procedure by using a screwdriver.
 Set the iris select switch of the lens to A "AUTO" side.
 Turn the iris gain adjust volume to maximize the gain in such extent that no hunting
takes place.
* When CAM is selected as the IRIS MODE setting on the camera menu, IRIS gain on the menu
can be used to make adjustments.
Iris gain adjust volume
Focus ring Flange back fixing knob
Flange back adjust ring
Auto iris power zoom lens
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