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SENSOR UNIT – INTRODUCTION
The captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF
card in the sensor unit or onto a computer hard disk when
tethered using Phocus. True to the modular design, the sen-
sor unit can be removed and attached to a large format /
view camera (see later section in this manual) for both teth-
ered and untethered use.
When attaching and removing the sensor unit, pay particu-
lar attention to the sensor area. The sensor itself is covered
and protected by a glass IR filter but take great care when
handling.
If you scratch or mark the filter in any way, it will show up on
every shot. Replacements are expensive so treat the glass
surface with at least as much care as you would a lens. The
sensor itself is not accessible for any kind of cleaning or
maintenance by a user. Do not attempt any such action as
you will almost certainly damage it irreparably. When stor-
ing separated from the camera, always ensure you use a pro-
tective cover.
As is the case with all electronic devices pay extra care when
working in damp en vironments and avoid damp conditions
for storage.
With untethered use, the management of captures is
handled by the sensor unit. In tethered use, captures are
handled and stored by the computer and can be visually
checked in Phocus immediately.
Settings are made entering the sensor unit menu using the
buttons on the unit. Grip scroll wheels can also be used, if
selected as a function option. Some sensor unit information
is also visible on the grip display, the viewfinder display and,
when tethered, Phocus.
Remember to check settings before each shoot. It is easy to
forget small adjustments you might have made the time be-
fore. You might want to consider using the profile function
to make a one-button-press resetting of important func-
tions for your particular regular situations.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SENSOR
UNIT
• Always replace the protective CCD/lter cover when
the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera.
• Do not touch the exposed CCD/lter with your ngers.
• Keep all foreign objects away from the camera open-
ing when attaching or removing a sensor unit.
• Store the sensor unit away from moisture and exces-
sive heat.
• Protect the sensor unit from impact.
Note
Time & Date settings on the sensor unit (which are in-
cluded with files and folder labels) are updated auto-
matically through a FireWire/Phocus connection. These
settings are retained for about two consecutive weeks
by a small rechargeable cell that is automatically re-
charged by the main battery or FireWire with regular
use. If problems occur, charge the cell by leaving the
sensor unit turned ON for around 12 hours.
REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE
SENSOR UNIT
1. Remove a FireWire cable if connected.
2. While pushing the safety catch towards the rear of the
camera A, rotate the sensor unit release button to the
right B, and while maintaining that position press the
centre of the button firmly inwards towards the camera
body C to finally release the magazine.
3. Clean the outside surface of IR filter by using clean
compressed air (see warning above first). If this is not
enough, then use one of the procedures outlined below.
5. Reattach the sensor unit to the camera immediately
after cleaning to check results.
6. If you still see spots on your shots after you have cleaned
the outside of the infrared filter, then you may have dust
either on the inside of the IR filter or on the CCD itself.
A
C
B