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To program the zoom-

focus link, it’s important to understand the meaning of the 

“ST” (Start) and END-point. At “ST” the focus starts to move and at “END” the 
focus stops it movement. 
So both the Start- and the End-point on the focus- 

and

 zoom axis are directly 

related to each other. 
 
Be advised that the Start and End-points on the zoom- and focus axis are only 
bound between WIDE and TELE respectively MOD and ∞. But the location of the 
points is up to you.  
 
To setup the Zoom-focus link, use the following procedure. After setting the mode-
switch to ZFL; 

 

 

The message "ST" is shown in the display indicating that you are about to 

program the start-point.  

 

Zoom to the required zoom position and set its corresponding focus point by 

using the zoom- and focus demand.  

 

Push the set-key. In the display "END" is shown to indicate that the next point 

is the END-point 

 

Adjust the END-position of the zoom and set its corresponding focus-point.  

 

Push the set-key again, as an indication that the link is active, "ACT" will be 

shown in the display. 

 

From this moment on the Z

i

F-100 will continually check either the zoom has 

reached the start-point as you adjusted in the first step. If so, from that point on the 
focus will move linear to the zoom towards the end-point you adjusted. The speed 
of this focus-movement is done in relation to the zoom-speed. So when you stop 
zooming the focus will stop as well. 

After crossing the END-point the display will show "FIN" to indicate that the link has 

reached it’s end. 

 
By pushing the set-key once the program will be repeated. By continually pushing 

the set-

key, the “CL”-message will appear to indicate that the program is cleared. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 0100-0000

Page 1: ...User manual ZiF 100 Lens controller V 3 00 2 9 2007...

Page 2: ...ent of ZiF 100 Lens controller 0100 0000 3 General directions 4 Changing the connection cable 5 Setup of the controller 6 Basic operation 7 Zoom limitations 9 Focus Iris jump 10 Zoom focus link 11 Ava...

Page 3: ...Vocas Systems B V 3 Box content of ZiF 100 Lens controller 0100 0000 1 Lens controller 1 Clamper Transport case This manual...

Page 4: ...rs can be recognized by a coloured tag on the cable A cable with a red ring is meant for Canon green is for Fujinon and black is for Angenieux The functionality s of the ZiF depend on the type of lens...

Page 5: ...F 100 until you hear a little click Confirm that the cable is correctly mounted by giving it a gentle pull If a Y cable is required this Y cable should be connected at the lens side of the standard ca...

Page 6: ...T Zoom direction Left is towards WIDE T W Left is towards TELE I M Focus direction Left is towards INFINITY M I Left is towards MOD M ON Memory Memorize zoom limitations during power off M OF Don t m...

Page 7: ...s according to the rotation angle of this thumb ring The maximum zoom speed which is obtained by completely turning the thumb ring of the zoom controller is determined by the position of the zoom spee...

Page 8: ...Nr and Low Lo Switching between the knob it s three sensitivities is done by pushing the set key Each short push on the set key will put the focus sensitivity in the next mode For temporarily fine foc...

Page 9: ...go below the created wide limitation To indicate that the limit is reached a red dot is shown in the upper right hand corner of the display Created limits can be temporarily overruled by the zoom roc...

Page 10: ...required point of focus Push the set key once the message P2 will be shown in the display Use the focus knob again to adjust the second point of focus Push the set key again and this focus point is a...

Page 11: ...key again will execute the next jump Zoom focus link This is the most comprehensive function of the ZiF 100 As in its name this function links the focus to the zoom The kind speed distance direction e...

Page 12: ...s focus movement is done between the ST and END point in the picture As discussed before the shot starts at WIDE Zooming toward the dinosaur we cross the ST point at about a third of the zoom axis At...

Page 13: ...int by using the zoom and focus demand Push the set key In the display END is shown to indicate that the next point is the END point Adjust the END position of the zoom and set its corresponding focus...

Page 14: ...can be clamped on anything with a diameter between 15 and 32 mm Also available is a panbar clamper for mounting the ZiF in line with the panbar of your tripod Extension cables are available for any l...

Page 15: ...to point 2 HI High sensitivity focus IRIS Iris mode I_ _M Focus direction Infinity to the left JUMP Jump between adjusted focus points LO Low sensitivity focus M_ _I Focus direction MOD to the left M_...

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