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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.
Preparations
1. Turn the camcorder facing the subject and secure it in place.
Place the camcorder at a distance of at least 1 m from the subject. Avoid subjects that are difficult to focus
on at the widest angle.
2. Zoom out to full wide angle.
3. Set the POWER dial to Av and set the aperture to full open.
4. Zoom in to full telephoto.
Make sure the subject remains in the center of the frame both, in full zoom out and full zoom in.
5. Check that the exposure conditions are appropriate.
If necessary, use the ND filter.
AF Adjustment
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 [ AF 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.
MF Adjustment
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 ” 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 ” 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.