Sony PXW-X320 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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position, you can manually adjust the focus
by operating the focus ring.

M (manual):

The manual mode allows focusing

adjustment with the focus ring.
In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is
also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF
button.

MACRO switch

When this switch is in the ON position, the macro
mode is enabled, allowing focusing over the
whole range (5 cm

∞

) including the macro

range (from 5 cm

to 90 cm from the front of the

lens).
This operation is independent of whether the
focus adjustment mode is auto or manual.
In the macro range, the auto focusing speed is
lower.

1) At the wide-angle setting

Iris ring

For manual iris adjustment, set the IRIS switch to
the M (manual) position, then turn this ring.

Zoom ring

For manual zoom adjustment, set the ZOOM
switch to the MANUAL position, then turn this
ring.

Focus ring

Turn this ring to adjust the focus.
This ring can be turned endlessly in both
directions. The faster you turn, the faster the
focusing mechanism operates, to minimize the
amount of turning required for focusing.
When you slide the focus ring back (toward the
camcorder), the focus mode becomes Full MF
mode, in which all focus adjustments are manual

(see page 57)

Flange focal length adjustment button

Press this to adjust the flange focal length (the
distance from the lens mounting flange plane to
the focusing plane)

(see page 37)

ZOOM switch

SERVO:

Motorized zoom. Operate the zoom

with the power zoom lever.

MANUAL (manual):

Manual zoom. Operate the

zoom with the zoom ring.

Zoom control connector (8-pin)

Connecting an optional zoom servo controller
allows remote control of zooming.

PUSH AUTO button

When the IRIS switch is in the M position for
manual adjustment, press this button for an
instantaneous auto adjustment. The iris is
automatically adjusted while the button is held
down.

IRIS switch

A (auto):

The iris is adjusted automatically.

M (manual):

Adjust the iris with the iris ring.

Power zoom lever

This is enabled when the ZOOM switch is in the
SERVO position. Push to the W (wide) side when
you want wide-angle, and push to the T
(telephoto) side when you want telephoto.
Press the lever harder for a faster zoom action, or
softer for slower zoom action.

Notes on auto focus

• In the following cases, it may be difficult to

focus on the subject. If this does happen, use
manual focusing.
- If the subject has no contrast
- If the subject is moving rapidly
- When shooting point light sources, under

street lighting or at night

- When there are very bright objects close to the

subject

- When shooting through a glass window

• If there are a number of objects within the

screen at close and far range, the focus may not
be on the intended subject. In this case, with the
subject on which you want to focus in the center
of the screen, press the PUSH AF button.

• After focusing with the PUSH AF button, if you

operate the zoom or adjust the iris, the depth of
field may become shallower, losing crisp focus.
In such cases, press the PUSH AF button once
more.

• If you focus at wide-angle then zoom to

telephoto, the subject may no longer be in focus.

• It may take time until the image is in focus

while using the slow shutter mode.

Note on zoom speed

Depending on the shooting distance, the zoom
speed may fall as the lens approaches the
telephoto end.