Manual Focus Controller MFC-1 user manual User manual Follow Focus MFC-1 Version 2.0.1 V 1.0.3 29-03-2006 www.vocas.
Index: Box contents Manual Focus Controller #0500-0001: .......................................... 3 Guide to components, Manual Focus controller #0500-0001:............................. 3 Common directions for mounting: ........................................................................ 4 Recommended mounting positions: .................................................................... 5 Height adjustment: ..............................................................................................
Box contents Manual Focus Controller #0500-0001: 1 Manual Focus Controller. This manual. 1 replaceable scale Guide to components, Manual Focus controller #0500-0001: Front view Gear mount Focus unit Drive gear (not included) Rear view Fastening screw Alternative gear mount Rotation knob Scale Quick lock lever 15mm bracket for light weight support © Vocas Systems B.V.
Common directions for mounting: The MFC-1 can be attached to the camera in multiple ways. (Depending on what camera and lens you use, you may want to use a different configuration): First of all, the Focus Unit can be attached to the 15mm bracket in two ways. The Gear mount is offset in relation to the rotation knob, so the Focus unit can be mounted in a “high” or a “low” configuration. Be aware: the rotation direction of the drive gear will change when doing so. It works as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Recommended mounting positions: Position 1 This position is recommended for the following cameras. Sony HVR-Z1/ HDR-FX1 (HDV). Panasonic DVX-100(A). Panasonic HVX-200. Canon XL-1(S) / XL-2 / XL-H1 & 16X / 20X / 3X org. lens. Canon XL-1(S) / XL-2 / XL-H1 & 16X / 14X man. lens. Position 2 This position is recommended for the following cameras: JVC GY-HD100 & Fujinon org. lens. Almost every broadcast lens. © Vocas Systems B.V.
Height adjustment: Once you’ve determined the ideal mounting position of the MFC-1 the height will have to be adjusted, so the drive-gear can make contact with the gear-ring on the lens. This works as follows: 1. Loosen the Fastening screw. This will unlock the Focus Unit and allow it to slide up or down. 2. Move the Focus unit up or down so that the drive-gear fits snugly into the gearring on the lens. Warning: do not use force while placing the drive gear into the gear ring.
Adjusting the rotation lock: The MFC-1 is equipped with an internal “rotation stop” that can enabled or disabled whenever the consumer wants. In fact it has two different ways of inhibiting rotation. This is sometimes desired when the lens doesn’t have a “hard stop” in the focus ring. Adjusting the “rotation stop” works as follows: 1. 2. Pull the Rotation lock knob out in the direction of the arrow. Rotate the Rotation lock knob to one of the three indicated positions.
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