User's Manual

Cleaning

 A photographer’s blower or lens brush can be used

for clearing dust from the lens and optical filters.

 Wipe dust from the case with a soft dry cloth. If

soiling is severe, moisten the cloth with a solution

of neutral detergent. Afterwards, wipe the cover

with a dry cloth.

 Do not use petroleum distillates, alcohol or spray

type cleaners.

Transportation

Remove the lens (install lens mount cap) and other

attachments. Pack the camera carefully in its

original or equivalent container. Use ample

cushioning to protect the camera from physical

shock.

CCD properties

The following phenomena are inherent to a charge

coupled device imaging element and do not

indicate malfunction.

1) Smear and blooming

Vertical bands are visible when a strong light

enters the scene. Adjust the camera aiming

direction carefully to avoid strong direct or

reflected light.

2) Fixed pattern noise

High ambient temperature can cause fixed

pattern noise to appear throughout the scene.

3) Moire

Interaction between patterns can produce an

additional "phantom" pattern to appear. The

CCD picture elements (pixels) are arranged in a

pattern, which can interact with a pattern in

the scene (e.g., a performer wearing a finely

striped necktie) to result in a Moire pattern.

The effect should be considered when selecting

costumes, props and other scene elements.

4) Ghosting

Strong direct or reflected light near an object

of interest can cause ghosting of the object to

appear in the picture. The effect is more

obtrusive with certain iris settings and lens

types. Select the scene layout and camera

pointing direction carefully in order to avoid

this effect.