Adjusting the Flange Back

(Lenses without a built-in flange back adjustment function)

The flange back can be adjusted to correct the focus during telephoto and wide zooming. The flange back can be adjusted automatically by the camcorder (AF) or manually (MF). Different flange back adjustment values can be memorized and can also be saved as backup.

You can store flange back settings for up to 10 lenses.

Before proceeding please do the following steps.

1. Set the frame rate to 60i or 30F.
   

2. Turn the camcorder facing the subject and secure it in place.
   - Place the camcorder at a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the subject. Avoid subjects that are difficult to focus on at the widest angle.
   

3. Zoom out to full wide angle.
   

4. Set the <POWER> dial to Av and set the aperture to full open.
   

5. Zoom in to full telephoto.
   - Make sure the subject remains in the center of the frame , in full zoom out and full zoom in.
   

6. Check that the exposure conditions are appropriate.
   - If necessary, use the ND filter.
   

Performing Flange Back adjustment using autofocus.

1. Press the <MENU> button.
   

2. Turn the <SELECT> dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the <SET> button.
   

3. Select [FB] and then select [MF ADJUST].
   

4. When the confirmation screen appears, press the <SET> button to begin the adjustment.
   

5. Once the message "FB ADJUSTMENT SUCCESSFUL" is displayed, press the <MENU> button to close the menu.
   

Performing the Flange Back adjustment using manual focus.

1. Press the <MENU> button.
   

2. Turn the <SELECT> dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the <SET> button.
   

3. Select [FB] and then select [ MF ADJUST].
   

4. When the confirmation screen appears, press the <SET> button to begin the adjustment.
   

5. The camcorder will zoom in to full telephoto. When the message "ADJUST FOCUS & PUSH SET" appears, focus as necessary and press the <SET> button.
   

6. The camcorder will zoom out to full wide angle. When the message "ADJUST FOCUS & PUSH SET" appears, focus as necessary and press the <SET> button.
   

7. Once the message "FB ADJUSTMENT SUCCESSFUL" is displayed, press the <MENU> button to close the menu.
   

Resetting the flange back adjustments to defauts.

This procedure will reset the stored flange back adjustment value for the mounted lens.

1. Press the <MENU> button.
   

2. Turn the <SELECT> dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the <SET> button.
   

3. Select [FB] and then select [SET DEFAULT].
   

4. Select [YES] and press the <SET> button.
   

5. Press the <MENU> button to close the menu.
   

In the following cases the flange back cannot be adjusted correctly and the camcorder will return to the flange back adjustment selection screen. In the AF adjustment the camcorder cannot focus. The lens was removed during the flange back adjustment.