Iris Adjustments - Sony 500WSPL Operating Instructions Manual

Adjusting the Lens

Iris Adjustments

Iris ring
There are three ways of adjusting the iris:
automatically, manually, and with the instant
automatic iris adjustment function.
Iris adjustment
Adjustment method
Automatic adjustment mode
The iris is adjusted automatically to
adapt to changes in the brightness of
the subject. This is the mode for
normal shooting.
Manual adjustment mode
Use this mode in the following cases:
• For special effects
• When filming a person with a very
bright sky background
• When shooting a subject with
extreme contrast
The zebra pattern can be used as a
guideline for iris adjustment.
Instant automatic adjustment
function
While in manual adjustment mode,
this function makes a temporary
automatic adjustment.
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Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
Instant automatic
iris button
IRIS selector
To make the image lighter when shooting
against the light
In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS
MODE switch to BACK L, turning the indicator on.
To make the image clearer when shooting a
Operation
subject lit by a spotlight
Set the IRIS
selector to the A In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS
position.
MODE switch to SPOT L, turning the indicator on.
Set the IRIS
Using the zebra pattern in manual
selector to the M
adjustment mode
position and turn the
iris ring as required.
To use the zebra pattern as a guideline for iris
adjustment in manual adjustment mode, press the
ZEBRA button to set it on.
Select the zebra pattern to be displayed in advanced
menu page 4 (see page 89).
With the IRIS
selector in the M • When the subject is a person
position, hold down
Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern
the instant
appears on the highlights of the subject's face.
automatic iris button
• For other subjects
for as long as
necessary.
Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern
appears on the most important parts of the subject.
ZEBRA button
A.IRIS MODE switch