User Manual

48 Lens Mounting
Fig. 16: Lens adapter PL-Mount LA-PL-2 (with LDS)
11.2 Lens Support
Heavy lenses may require additional lens support. Using a lens support guarantees
that the weight of the lens will not influence the flange focal depth and reduces stress
on the lens mount.
To support a lens use 15mm studio or 19mm studio rods and an appropriate lens
bridge. 15mm studio rods require a bridge-plate with 15mm studio rod support, such
as a BP-3/BP-9 + BPA-1, while 19mm studio rods require a bridge-plate with 19mm
studio rod support, such as a BP-12 or BP-5/BP-8 + BPA-1.
Mount the lens bridge LS-10 for 15 mm studio rods by pushing it onto the rods from
the front. Mount the lens bridge LS-9 for 19 mm studio rods by clipping it on the rods
from the top.
Slide the bridge into position on the rods directly under the lens support ring on the
lens, and fix it in place by tightening the lever on its side. Align and tighten the center
screw in the lens support ring, adjusting the height of the center screw with the lever
on the back of the lens bridge.