Adjust the aperture of the lens iris according to the brightness of the subject.
Adjusting the Iris
Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to “OFF”.
Press the [IRIS] button to set to the Auto Iris mode.
The iris is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object.
A 
icon appears on the left side of the lens aperture value (F-number) during Auto Iris mode.
Memo
Setting the [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON” to enter Full Auto mode also activates the Auto Iris mode. In this case, the Gain, Shutter and White Balance also enter into Auto mode forcibly.
The iris open/close limit can be set in [Camera Function] 
[Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)][Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)] during Auto Iris.
The control target level (brighter/darker) of the auto iris can be configured using the cross-shaped button ( 
) on the side of the camera recorder unit or in [Camera Function] [AE Level].
The convergence speed of the auto iris can be set in the menu.
While in the Auto Iris mode, and [AE/FAW Lock] is set to “AE” or “AE/FAW”, a 
icon appears on the left side of the lens aperture value (F-number) during lock operation.
Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode
The aperture value (F-number) of the lens can be set manually.
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to “OFF”.
Press the [IRIS] button to set to the Manual Iris mode.
The lens aperture value (F-number) is displayed.
Turn the iris ring on the lens to adjust the iris manually.
The open F-number of the aperture varies according to the zoom position.
Wide [W] end:
F2.8
Tele [T] end:
F4.5
|
F-number |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Decrease |
The subject appears brighter. |
|
Increase |
The subject appears darker. |
Memo
Pressing the [PUSH AUTO] button in the Manual Iris mode activates the One-push Auto Iris mode, while holding down the [PUSH AUTO] button activates the Push Auto Iris mode.
One Push Auto Iris
When the camera recorder is in Manual Iris mode, press the [PUSH AUTO] button to adjust the iris according to the brightness of the object.
Push Auto Iris
When the camera recorder is in the Manual Iris mode, press and hold the [PUSH AUTO] button to change to the Auto Iris mode temporarily. The iris will be automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the subject.
About the Iris F-number
Blurry effects due to “small aperture diffraction” may occur when the diameter of the iris becomes too small. When this phenomenon occurs, the F-number on the screen turns gray to warn you that the diffraction F-number of the iris has been exceeded.
You are recommended to make appropriate use of ND filters to prevent the F-number from turning gray.
