Installing the hardware
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Alvium CSI-2 Cameras User Guide V2.6.2
Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses
This section instructs how to use S-Mount lenses with your camera safely.
S-Mount lenses are screwed into the mount to adjust focus. Vibration moves
lenses out of position. Several techniques can be used to fasten S-Mount lenses in
focus. We recommend using fixing nuts. See instructions in this section.
Allied Vision S-Mount lenses
For technical data of Allied Vision S-Mount lenses with dedicated operating
instructions, see the S-Mount Lenses User Guide at
Drawings and fixing nuts
Drawings in the instructions are schematic.
Several manufacturers offer various types of S-Mount fixing nuts. The type shown
in the instructions drawings is an example.
We recommend using pinch nose pliers to tighten fixing nuts.
shows how fixing nuts
lock S-Mount lenses.
Follow the instructions to lock the lens in focus position.
Figure 71: Fixing nut locking an S-Mount lens
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