Adjusting the Z7's flange focal length automatically?
Has anyone had any success with adjusting the flange focal length automatically, as described in the Operating Guide for the Sony HVR-Z7U on page 11? I have tried about 20 times now, following everything to a T, and every time, I end up with the message [Could not adjust]. I have successfully performed the manual adjustment, but not sure if I am even doing that correctly. What's the point of this operation anyways? I am still learning with this high end camera.
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Adjusting the Z7's focal length flange automatically?
G'day,
You've tried 20 times, I've tried about 12 times. When it finally worked, I had all room lights switched off with the target taped to a wall. Perhaps that made the difference?! Cheers, Gerd |
You also need to have the chart about 15 feet away from the lens.
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Perhaps a silly question:
Is flange focal length adjustment still necessary, if used with the 12x Zeiss AF lens in manual focus mode ONLY? What about 35mm lenses with the Tapa adaptor, which can only be used in manual focus? I appreciate your kind response, it saves me a bit of testing around, and it's always good to be sure. Thanks, Gerd. |
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Thanks for the 'in-depth' explanation, Greg.
Gerd |
Adjusting the Z7's focal length flange automaticallly?
Hi Greg,
just a final word on your advice. With non-Zeiss lenses FLANGE BACK is not available in the menu, thus it can't be done (page 106 bottom of Operating Guide). I have no trouble though focusing a 35mm Tele-Zoom and I always get the desired results. Focusing has to be done in full zoom, of course, as the much shallower depth of field is a great help. Am I missing something? Ciao, Gerd. |
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I tried 3 times only, 10 fts distance, just only close a little bit IRIS. OK! |
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Greg,
I am using a Sigma 100-300 APO f4, so I can't do the FLANGE BACK. But I have no problem in getting pin-sharp focus with that lens. Cheers, Gerd |
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