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Location and Function of Parts
Chapter 1 Overview
VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens (Supplied With the PDW-F330K)
a PUSH AF (auto focus) button
When the focus adjustment is in the manual mode, by
pressing this button you can use the auto focus for an
instantaneous adjustment to the subject.
When the button is pressed, the auto focus operates until
the image is in focus, then disengages.
Even when the FOCUS switch is set to A (auto), by
pressing this button, you can restart the auto focus.
b FOCUS switch
Select the method of focusing.
A (auto): The auto focus function is constantly active.
While the auto focus is operating, the auto focus
indicator lights green. Even with the switch in the A
position, you can manually adjust the focus by
operating the focus ring.
M (manual): The manual mode allows focusing
adjustment with the focus ring.
In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also
possible, by pressing the PUSH AF button.
c MACRO switch
When this switch is in the ON position, the macro mode is
enabled, allowing focusing over the whole range (5 cm
1)
to !) including the macro range (from 5 cm
1)
to 90 cm
from the front of the lens).
This operation is independent of whether the focus
adjustment mode is auto or manual.
In the macro range, the auto focusing speed is lower.
1) At the wide-angle setting
d Auto focus indicator
This lights green while the auto focus function is
operating.
During flange focal length adjustment, it flashes orange or
green.
If an error occurs, it lights red.
For details of flashing during flange focal length
adjustment, see “Adjusting the Flange Focal Length” on
page 40.
e Iris ring
For manual iris adjustment, set the IRIS switch to the M
(manual) position, then turn this ring.
f Zoom ring
For manual zoom adjustment, set the ZOOM switch to the
MANU. position, then turn this ring.
g Focus ring
Turn this ring to adjust the focus.
This ring can be turned endlessly in both directions. The
faster you turn, the faster the focusing mechanism
operates, to minimize the amount of turning required for
focusing.
h Flange focal length adjustment button
Press this to adjust the flange focal length (the distance
from the lens mounting flange plane to the focusing plane).
For details of flange focal length adjustment, see
“Adjusting the Flange Focal Length” on page 40.
1 PUSH AF button
2 FOCUS switch
3 MACRO switch
4 Auto focus indicator
5 Iris ring
6 Zoom ring
9 Focus control connector
7 Focus ring
8 Flange focal length
adjustment button
0 Zoom control connector
qa ZOOM switch
qs IG control
qd IRIS button
qf IRIS switch
qg Power zoom lever
qh RET button
qj REC button