Swing-away system
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Swing-away system
To facilitate lens change, you can open the matte box. The swing-away system locks
automatically in a closed and opened position. This reduces the probability of lens
damage during lens change.
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Opening a matte box with swing-away system
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1. Fit the matte box to the camera rods.
2. If necessary, ease the lens rubber ring off the lens. Alternatively, extend the matte
box with the extension module. See Page 24.
3. Pull the release plunger (1) while opening the matte box to the right of the camera
until it locks automatically.
4. Change or clean the lens.
5. Pull the release plunger (1) and swing the matte box back onto the lens until it
locks automatically.
6. Adjust the matte box extension if necessary.