Interchangeable lens for digital camera (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic LUMIX H-X015
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Overall length Approx. 36 mm (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) Mass Approx. 115 g ⓒ Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. 2024. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
4 Service Fixture & Tools The following fixture and tools are required for checking and servicing this unit. NOTE: There are two kinds of methods for 1st lens frame adjustment. One is the "Lens projector" method and the other one is "Simple resolution checker" method. Choose one of the methods and proceed it. ...
5 Maintenance 5.1. Dust / Dirt on the outer casing part(s) 1. Blow off the dust first, then sweep out the dust from narrower spaces with soft cleaning brush. 2. Wipe up the outer casing part with the dry fuzz-free cloth. 5.2.
6 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 6.1. Disassembly Instructions 6.1.1 Disassembly Flow Chart Lens Unit 4 Shading Frame 5 L Mount Unit 6 Rear Frame Unit Mount Contact Unit Lens P.C.B. Attention If you do the disassemble procedure after this, it requires the disassembly of the No.3 from No.1. (For adjustment after assembly) 1 Deco.
6.1.2. Disassembly Procedure 6.1.2.3. Removal of the Iris Ring Earth Spring Important and the Iris Ring Unit and the Focus Ring Unit It must be performed inside of satisfied clean level. (Satisfied clean level: Less than class 10,000 1. Remove 1 screw (B) and the Iris Ring Earth Spring. (Federal Standard 209D)) Screw (B) 6.1.2.1.
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6.1.2.4. Removal of the Shading Frame 6.1.2.6. Removal of the Rear Frame Unit 1. Remove 2 screws (C) and the Shading Frame. 1. Remove 3 screws (F) and disconnect 1 connector. 2. Remove the Rear Frame Unit. Screw (F) Screw (C) Rear Frame Unit Connector Screw (C)
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6.1.2.8. Removal of the 3rd Lens Frame Unit 6.1.2.11. Removal of the Iris Unit (Including in the 1st Lens Frame Unit) 1. Remove 3 screws (H) and the 3rd Lens Frame Unit. 1. Remove 2 screws (J) and the Iris Unit. 1st Lens Frame Unit Iris Unit Screw (H)
6.2. Assembly Instructions 6.2.1 Assembly Flow Chart 1 L5B Shade Sheet 2 Iris Unit 3 2nd Lens Frame Unit 1st Lens Frame Unit Focus Motor Unit 5 3rd Lens Frame Unit Mount Contact Unit Lens P.C.B. 7 Rear Frame Unit 8 L Mount Unit 9 Shading Frame Attention...
6.2.2. Assembly Procedure 6.2.2.3. Installation of the 2nd Lens Frame Unit Important (Including in the 1st Lens Frame Unit) No repair parts supply When tightening the screw, use a torque driver (RFKZ0542) by ordering the screwing order with 1. Install the 2nd Lens Frame Unit. specified torque described in each step.
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6.2.2.5. Installation of the 3rd Lens Frame Unit 2. Installation the Lens P.C.B. and the Mount Connect Unit. 1. Install the 3rd Lens Frame Unit. 3. Connect FPCs to 3 connectors of the Lens P.C.B.. 2. Tighten 3 screws (H) in numerical order 4.
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6.2.2.8. Installation of the L Mount Unit 6.2.2.9. Installation of the Shading Frame 1. Install the L Mount Unit. 1. Install the Shading Frame. 2. Tighten 1 screw (D) and 3 screws (E) in numerical 2. Tighten 2 screws (C) in numerical order order by using the torque driver with specified torque.
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6.2.2.11. Installation of the Filter Ring and 2. Connect FPC of the Iris Ring Unit to connector. the Dust Proof Ring 3. Install the Iris Ring Unit. 1. Install the Filter Ring. Connector 2. Tighten 3 screws (A) in numerical order by using the torque driver with specified torque.
7 Adjustment 7.1. Matrix Chart for Replaced Part and Necessary Adjustment The relation between Replaced part and Necessary Adjustment is shown in the following table. When concerned part is replaced, be sure to achieve the necessary adjustment(s). Necessary Adjustment Replaced Part Electrical 1st Lens Frame Adjustment...
7.3. Flow Chart for Adjustment 1st Lens Frame Adjustment There are 2 kinds of methods to align the 1st lens frame unit for this lens unit. Select one of the following method, then proceed it. (If you choose one & performed it, skip the other one.) Simple Resolution Checker method ☞...
7.4. Procedure for Adjustment IMPORTANT (About 1st lens frame adjustment): There are 2 kinds of methods to align the 1st lens frame unit for this lens unit. Select one of the following method, then proceed it. (If you choose one & performed it, skip another one.) Simple Resolution Checker method ☞...
7.4.1-2. Equipment and Chart Setting ①Still mode: (For inspection, Adjustment repeating "Take a picture - Inspection -Adjustment" as a cycle.) (2) Checking Chart (4) USB cable (1) LED lamps (5) PC Software (3) Lens and Master Body (e.g.DC-GH5) ②Real Time mode: (Adjusted results are reflected and displayed in real time.) (2) Checking Chart (6) Monitor...
7.4.1-3. Checking Chart Image <Preparation> - Checking Chart (Part No. SUKZ000059) that consisted of 5 charts No.1 - No.5 and 4 black charts. - White plastic matte board /Size: 1,440mm(W) x 960mm(H) or over Guide Line - Length: 500mm or over - Thickness: 5mm or over No.2 No.5...
7.4.1-4. Master Body Setting and Position 7.4.1-4.1 Master Body Setting - Perform cancellation of the Initial Settings. (Refer to the service manual for the master body.) - Reset the settings. (it is available on setup menu in user's GUI menu.) - Set the function parameter to below setting Setting Item Setting Value...
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For more accurate positioning, it is able to check the tilting condition of the checking chart by string down some kinds of the "plumb bob" from upper side. Also, to check the positioning of the Checking chart and Master body are perfect, put the hand mirror to the center of the Checking chart .
7.4.1-5. Lens Unit Setting - Set the switch/dial to the following condition. 7.4.1-6. PC Software 7.4.1-6.1 Required PC Specification - OS : Windows 10 - Processor :Pentium 4/M or equivalent or more - Memory :512 MB RAM - Display :1,024 × 768 resolution video adapter with a 24- or 32-bit display - Free Hard Disk Space :...
7.4.1-7. Simple Resolution Inspection with Still Mode Procedure of perfuming inspection with still mode ③ ② ① Graphic indicator Select lens model. Click “Shooting” button to take a photo. *Before taking a photo, focus the chart by AF ON button or shutter release button of Camera body. Click “Measure”...
7.4.1-8. Simple Resolution Real Time Adjustment The Simple Resolution Real Time Adjustment is useful for models which are equipped with Zoom drive pins on the 1st Lens frame unit. When rotating the Zoom drive pins with Torx Driver (RFKZ0609), corresponding results are displayed on the PC monitor in real time.
7.4.2. 1st Lens Frame Adjustment (Projector method) IMPORTANT (About 1st lens frame adjustment): There are 2 kinds of methods to align the 1st lens frame unit for this lens unit. If you performed "7.4.1. 1st Lens Frame Adjustment (Simple Resolution Checker method)", skip this section and move on to the "7.4.3.
7.4.2-2. Pre-setting Prior to the 1st Lens Frame Adjustment, setup service equipment as follows: 1. Attach the lens adaptor (SUKZ000031) to the lens projector (SUKZ000030). Note: - Make sure that Chart inside and out / ups and downs is right position. (At a time of shipment, the Projector Chart (SUKZ000032) is aligned and fixed to the Lens adaptor (SUKZ000031) , and are supplied as a unit, therefore, do not disassemble them.) - Confirm that Chart base point line matches with Projector mount base point line and then tighten screw.
7.4.2-4. 1st Lens Frame Adjustment 1. Set General-purpose camera as follows, then rotate the Focus ring so that the projected image becomes the best focus. - Mode Dial : Aperture-Priority AE Mode - Focus : MF - ISO : 200 - OIS : OFF - Aperture : F 1.7 (maximum aperture) 2.
7.4.3. Electrical Adjustment Perform the Electrical Adjustment using PC with Adjustment Software. As for Adjustment conditions/procedure, consult the "Adjustment Manual" which is available in Adjustment Software. Note: - Download the software package from TSN website, then install the software. - The first time, perform all adjustments. - The second time onwards, only performing BF adjustment would be enough.
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RP Chart L-Size (SUKZ000034 or SUKZ000068) (600x800mm) (594x841mm) NOTE: Since SUKZ000034 has been discontinued, SUKZ000068 is introduced as successor part.
7.4.5. Gluing 1. After all work have been completed, glue 2 Adjustment Pins, then assemble the following parts: Focus Ring Unit / Iris Ring Unit / Iris Ring Earth Spring / Filter Ring / Dust Proof Ring / Deco. Ring 7.4.6.
8 Revision History Ver. Date History 2016.03.31 ・First Issue 2016.04.22 1. Additional Adjustment 2017.10.18 2. Supply of repair parts stopped Ref.215 : 2ND LENS FRAME UNIT 3. Change of parts supply unit Ref.213 : 1ST LENS FRAME UNIT Changed to the parts supply unit including the IRIS UNIT and the 2ND LENS FRAME UNIT.
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