User`s guide

ARRICAM Accessories Quick Guide 01/2004, Page 14 of 24
Lens Data System
The Lens Data System (LDS) allows the communication of LDS lens ring information to the camera. This information
can be displayed on one of the Lens Data Displays and on the Integrated Video System outputs. Besides the lens
information, the current depth of field and several camera settings will also be displayed.
LDS lens
An LDS lens is equipped with encoders that read lens
information which is communicated to the camera
via contacts on the lens mount. The lens ports of the
ARRICAM cameras and the ARRIFLEX 435 Advanced
have contacts in the 12:00 and 3:00 o’clock positions
so the lens data can be communicated to the other
LDS components. LDS lenses can be mounted on other,
non-LDS cameras just as non-LDS lenses with regular PL
mounts can also be used on the ARRICAM cameras.
Lens Data Box
The Lens Data Box (LDB) controls lens motors, supplies the Lens Data Display with information and manages the
wireless or cabled connection to the Lens Control System (LCS). The Studio and Lite LDBs are physically
different to fit their respective camera bodies but have identical functions.
LDS contacts
0
LDS READY LED
RF CHANNEL
selector
RF LED
Motor control LEDs
UNLOCK knob
Antenna
LCS connectors
Lens motor
direction switches
CLM-2 motor
connectors
Studio Lens Data Box
RF CHANNEL
selector
LDS READY LED
RF LED
Motor control
LEDs
Mounting screw
ISB port cover
mounting screw
Antenna
LCS
connectors
Lens motor
direction
switches
CLM-2 motor
connectors
Lite Lens Data Box
Mounting
Studio: Press the release knob on the forward accessory port cover and slide the cover towards the front of
the camera to remove it. Replace the cover with the Studio Lens Data Box, which slides backwards until it fits
flush with the camera body.
Lite: Use a 3mm metric hex wrench to remove the Lens Data Box cover. Replace the cover with the Lite Lens
Data Box and fasten it in place with the central mounting screw.
Lens Data Box