M2 Cinema Lens Adapter Setup Manual - page 3
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M2 Cinema Lens Adapter......................................................................................................... 1
Setup Guide................................................................................................................................. 1
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................. 2
Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ 6
Introduction to the M2 Cinema Lens Adapter ................................................................................ 7
How the M2 adapter works..................................................................................................... 7
Why the Cinescreen is necessary............................................................................................ 7
Why the Cinescreen moves..................................................................................................... 7
Why the image is inverted ...................................................................................................... 8
Required Equipment ................................................................................................................... 9
Lens Mounts............................................................................................................................ 9
Rod Support ............................................................................................................................ 9
Lenses ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Video Camera ....................................................................................................................... 10
Tripod.................................................................................................................................... 10
Parts Guide for the M2 Cinema Lens Adapter.......................................................................... 11
Installing the 9-volt Battery in the M2 Housing ........................................................................... 12
Setting up the M2 Cinema Lens Adapter...................................................................................... 13
1. Attach camera to the rod support quick release plate. ...................................................... 13
2. Attach the Achromatic Lens to the video camera............................................................. 13
3. Attach the camera assembly to the Rod Support. ............................................................. 14
4. Slide the M2 adapter onto the rods. .................................................................................. 14
5. Adjust the vertical alignment with the optional shim kit.................................................. 15
6. Adjust the horizontal alignment........................................................................................ 17
7. Attach tripod quick release plate to the rod support base. ................................................ 21
8. Attach the entire assembly to your tripod......................................................................... 21
9. Set the back focus. ............................................................................................................ 21
10.
Attach your 35mm lens to the lens mount on the M2................................................... 25
11.
Replacing the Lens Mount (Optional/Additional) ........................................................ 25
Replacing the Lens Mount.................................................................................................... 25
Replacing the Flange............................................................................................................. 26