Attaching A Large Studio Lens (Hdla1500/1505); Mounting On The Tripod - Sony HDLA1500 Operation Manual

2
While pushing in on the lock release tabs, grip the
viewfinder handle and lift the viewfinder to remove it
from the adaptor.
Attaching a Large Studio Lens
(HDLA1500/1505)
Notes
Be sure to check the following two points before attaching
the lens:
• The pan-lock and tilt-lock levers on the tripod are fixed.
• There is not a pin at part A on the lens shown in the figure
for step 2 (if there is, remove it). If the pin cannot be
removed, consult your Sony representative.
1
Loosen the lens lock holding knob and turn the lens
lock counterclockwise.
Lens lock
2
Insert the pin on the rear of the lens in the U-shaped
notch on the front of the lens adaptor.
Note
If there is a pin at part A on the lens, remove it. (If the pin
cannot be removed, consult your Sony representative.)
3
Push the rear face of the lens onto the front face of the
lens adaptor then turn the lens lock holding knob
clockwise.
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Installation
Lens lock holding knob
Pin
A
U-shaped notch
Make sure that the lens lock stands back and holds the
tonguelike protrusion at the lens bottom.
If not, turn the lens lock holding knob
counterclockwise to perform this step again.
Lens lock holding knob

Mounting on the Tripod

Fitting the V-wedge shoe attached to the base of the
adaptor, mount the camera assembly on the tripod.
Panning base
Feet
V-wedge shoe
Protrusion
Feet
Cable hanger