
000
2. Preparation: Attaching Devices
18
3
Align the lens mount mark (white) with the
camcorder, carefully insert the lens, and slowly
turn the lens lock ring counterclockwise to
secure the lens.
Mount marks (white)
[Notes]
ˎ
ˎ
If the lens lock ring stopper does not return to the lock
position when the lens is attached, move the stopper to
the lock position manually.
ˎ
ˎ
When attaching a lens, align the mount mark (white) on
the lens lock ring with the mount mark (white) on the
camcorder.
Attaching an A-mount lens
To use an A-mount lens, attach a lens mount
adaptor (option) and then attach the A-mount
lens.
[Notes]
ˎ
ˎ
When using an A-mount lens, Iris is set to manual.
ˎ
ˎ
When focus is set to AF with an LA-EA2 or LA-EA4
attached, Iris is set to F3.5 or fully open.
Removing a lens
Remove a lens using the following procedure.
1
Release the lens lock ring stopper, and turn the
lens lock ring clockwise while firmly
supporting the lens.
2
Pull the lens out in the forward direction.
[Notes]
ˎ
ˎ
When removing a lens, align the mount mark on the lens
lock ring with the mount mark on the camcorder.
ˎ
ˎ
Grasp the lens securely in your hand to prevent the lens
from falling.
ˎ
ˎ
If another lens will not be attached immediately, always
attach the body cap.
Iris adjustments for lenses with Auto Iris switch
ˎ
ˎ
When the lens Auto Iris is set to AUTO, the iris is
adjusted automatically and can also be adjusted
manually from the camcorder.
ˎ
ˎ
When the lens Auto Iris is set to MANUAL, the
iris can only be adjusted using the lens ring. Iris
operation from the camcorder has no effect.
Focus adjustments for lenses with focus switch
ˎ
ˎ
When the lens focus switch is set to AF/MF or
AF, the focus is adjusted automatically and can
also be adjusted manually from the camcorder.
ˎ
ˎ
When the lens focus switch is set to Full MF or
MF, the focus can only be adjusted using the
lens ring. Focus operation from the camcorder
has no effect.
Attaching to a tripod
Use the tripod screw holes on the camcorder
when attaching to a tripod. Using the tripod
mount on the lens may cause damage.
Attaching the Grip Remote Control
[Note]
Attach/remove the grip remote control while the camcorder
is turned off.
1
Attach the arm to the grip attachment, and
tighten the screw.
2
Connect the grip remote control cable to the
REMOTE connector on the camcorder.
[Notes]
ˎ
ˎ
Check that the arm is securely attached to the camcorder.
The camcorder may fall while shooting if the screw is
loose.
ˎ
ˎ
Do not support the weight of the camcorder by holding
just the grip remote control.
Adjusting the position of the grip remote control
ˎ
ˎ
Loosen the arm mounting screw, adjust the
angle of the arm (1), and then tighten the screw.
ˎ
ˎ
Loosen the arm extension screw, adjust the
length of the arm (2), and then tighten the
screw.
ˎ
ˎ
Press the grip rotation button (page 8) to
adjust the angle of the grip remote control (3).