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120 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
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IRIS
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Adjusting the Lens
There are three ways of adjusting the iris:
automatically, manually, and with the instant
automatic iris adjustment function.
Iris adjustment
Iris Adjustments
Iris ring
Instant automatic
iris button
IRIS selector
ZEBRA button
A.IRIS MODE switch
To make the image lighter when shooting
against the light
In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS
MODE switch to BACK L, turning the indicator on.
To make the image clearer when shooting a
subject lit by a spotlight
In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS
MODE switch to SPOT L, turning the indicator on.
Using the zebra pattern in manual
adjustment mode
To use the zebra pattern as a guideline for iris
adjustment in manual adjustment mode, press the
ZEBRA button to set it on.
Select the zebra pattern to be displayed in advanced
menu page 4 (see page 89).
• When the subject is a person
Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern
appears on the highlights of the subject’s face.
• For other subjects
Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern
appears on the most important parts of the subject.
Adjustment method Operation
Automatic adjustment mode
The iris is adjusted automatically to
adapt to changes in the brightness of
the subject. This is the mode for
normal shooting.
Set the IRIS
selector to the A
position.
Manual adjustment mode
Use this mode in the following cases:
• For special effects
• When filming a person with a very
bright sky background
• When shooting a subject with
extreme contrast
The zebra pattern can be used as a
guideline for iris adjustment.
Set the IRIS
selector to the M
position and turn the
iris ring as required.
With the IRIS
selector in the M
position, hold down
the instant
automatic iris button
for as long as
necessary.
Instant automatic adjustment
function
While in manual adjustment mode,
this function makes a temporary
automatic adjustment.