M3 Cinema Lens Adapter
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1. redrock Redrockmicro Technical User Manual for the M3 39mm Adapter redrock Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the M3 Cinema Lens Adapter Redrock Microsystems is committed to providing low cost high quality cinema accessories to the independent filmmaker This manual describes basic setup procedures and maintenance for your M3 system We also have a set of online video tutorials at start redrockmicro com that illustrate setup and configuration as well We encourage you to visit start redrockmicro com and view the video tutorials and access other resources to ensure your Redrock equipment is set up properly and delivers optimal performance Visit http start redrockmicro com to take advantage of setup tutorials customer support forums and a number of other support resources Redrock Microsystems LLC PO Box 271395 Flower Mound TX 75027 1395 Redrock contact information e Sales sales redrockmicro com e Support support redrockmicro com e Order status orderstatus redrockmicro com PTP Table of Contents redrock 1 M3 Features Page 1 Features List 2 Assembling the unit Page 3 Assembling the baseplate Page 4 Assembling the baseplate Page 6 Attaching the Camera 3 Set Up and Use Page 7 What Lenses Should Choose Page 8 Setting back focus Page 9 Power Information 4 Additional setup and Maintenance Page 10 Changing the lens mount Page 11 Collimating the Adapter Page 12 Cleaning the2. When your lens markings do not match up to actual focus distances or you are unable to reach infinity focus BEFORE YOU START To collimate the M3 you ll need a focus chart We include a focus chart in every M3 manual on Page 3 so if you do not already own one feel free to use the one included in this manual Step 1 Attach the chart to a stand or wall and make sure it is evenly lit Step 2 Place the camera on a tripod and make sure the film plane line of the adapter is exactly 3 feet away from the focus chart Properly set your backfocus and turn on your M3 system Loosen the three set screws on the collimating flange closest to the M3 body Step 4 Use the widest lens you have available as wider lenses are more sensitive to flange focal length Open the aperture of the 35mm lens all the way and set the focus ring on your 35mm lens to 3 feet Twist the collimating ring until the focus chart is as sharp as possible Note Using an external monitor with a magnification filter assures the most accurate collimation Tighten the 3 set screws on the flange as in Step 3 DTP Cleaning the system redrock Interior System Rear Element Cleaning a 35mm adapter has never been easier On To clean off the backside of the adapter first use a the right side of the unit next to the battery door form of pressurized air be it from a compressed air there is a skinny tall cleaning port To remove any contain
3. the packaging exterior and all accompanying paperwork REDROCK MICRO upon receipt and subsequent confirmation of a Warranty defect at its sole option shall repair or replace the accessory or its component and return it freight prepaid to the Buyer within thirty 30 days from date of its receipt On otherequipment such as a video camera and or other peripheral equipment its original manufacturer warrants such equipment separately and warranty claims should be addressed to that respective manufacturer This Warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties whatsoever express implied and statutory including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness The acceptance of any order with REDROCK MICRO is expressly made subject to the Buyer s agreement to this Warranty
4. Adapter 9 Additional Documentation Page 13 Camera Chart Page 14 Warrantee Information Page 15 Focus Chart mh R redrock M3 Features e Less than 2 stop light loss best efficiency in industry and superior color contrast when stopping down e One step attachment to camera with breach lock mount e Completely reformulated optics eliminates distortion and vignetting e Faster easy setup e New Uni body design e Collimating lens mount new adapters come pre collimated from the factory and adjustment is not necessary e Universal camera support including Sony EX series cameras Interchangeable lens mounts without opening the adapter including PL mount e New more powerful motor for silent operation faster shutter speeds up to 1 500 and beyond e Internal dust trap e Easy access port for cleaning adapter s internals e Rechargeable battery system for 18 hours of continuous level power e Integrated battery charger external sources power the adapter and charge internal batteries e Works with external battery bricks such as V mount and Anton Bauer e Battery indicator status for charging on and low battery e Legendary Redrock Bokeh from cinescreen II with cineLux e Intelligent power Internal Power Regulation built in battery charger power management and fault protection diagnostic status indicator Shock mounted motor to reduce vibrations and to protect the motor and cinescreen e Full rubber gaskets in all seals
5. ackfocus has been set marker on the barrel Zoom into the image until all sides of your image are clear of any adapter interiors or you have reached the recommended setting for your camera from the camera setup chart at start redrockmicro com R redrock The battery door of the M3 is now conveniently located on the right side of the unit for easy access when the batteries need to be changed as shown below The M3 uses an intelligent power system and rechargeable NiMH AA batteries Fully charged batteries last for about 18 hours Normally when the unit is on the LED indicator pulses off and on The unit will begin blinking when you have 20 minutes of power remaining Any AA NiMH rechargeable batteries will work in the system We ship the M3 with two 2000mAh batteries E eneloop p i dooj u LED Pattern State Solid On blink On Fade in out Charging 3 blinks On or Charging 4 blinks Charging 5 blinks On or Charging The M3 has an additional two auxiliary ports located above the power button These are available for both loop through power and later expansion Unit is running normally The batteries are low and about 20 minutes of power remain M2e is charging When M2e is recharged LED will turn off M2e has shut off due to components overheating Unplug unit and confirm voltage going to unit is 9V 18V If problem persists contact support redrockmicro com M2e is preparing new batteries and a new
6. charge cycle needs to be run Unplug and plug in power to the unit to continue charge NEVER do this more than once Batteries are missing or dead If unit is new or replacing batteries does not change message contact support redrockmicro com R Gj Gj redrock Step 1 On the front of the M3 flange you will find two sets of set screws One set of three will be located closest to the unit and than another set of three farther out as shown below The set farthest out is used to change lens mounts Unscrew all three of them and remove the lens mount Replace the current lens mount with the new one NOTE The PL mount replaces the entire front threaded section of the M3 collimating flange Available Lens Mount 4 Pentax S Canon EF Live PL Cinema Nikon Lens Pentax K Canon EF Canon FD Olympus OM Minolta MD After changing a lens mount it is highly recommended to collimate your adapter with a new lens to assure your lens markings match up To learn how to collimate your new lens mount review the next section of this manual R Gj redrock WHAT AND WHY DO I NEED TO COLLIMATE When you collimate the M3 you adjust the Flange Focal Length the distance between the cinescreen and the rear element of your 35mm lens All M3 units are collimated at the factory though there are some situations where you would want to collimate the unit When changing lens mounts all lens types have a different FFL
7. e a balanced rig Many 35mm adapter rigs can easily become front heavy this design feature centers the rig and reduces potential stress on the tripod head 2 Adjust the left right position of the camera as appropriate 3 Tighten down the thumbscrew R Gj redrock Step 1 Attaching the PL Ring The PL ring that is provided with the M3 is built with a 72mm diameter To attach the PL ring to a camera that is not built with a 72mm diameter lens you ll need to attach a step ring between the camera and the PL ring Consult the camera chart to see if a step up ring is necessary Step 2 Attaching the Camera to the V 1 baseplate Our baseplate comes complete with a Bogen manufactured quick release base This means that it uses the standard Bogen Rapid Connect Sliding Plate To attach your camera to the quick release base you will Pull the quick release plate off of the base by loosening it To release the plate you must first loosen the thumbscrew on the left side of the unit by rotating it counter clockwise You will than hold the button on the right side of the base as you simultaneously pull out the plate 2 Choose the appropriate screw for your camera and remove all the others 3 Attach the base plate to your camera making sure the gold locating pin is pointed forward Once you have attached the baseplate to your camera you must make sure the baseplate is in the unlocked position via the thumbscrew than s
8. er or a blower as shown below Next spray a specks or dust in the adapter open the small door lens cloth with a single spray of lens cleaning solution and use pressurized air to blow out any obstructive and clean the rear element Be careful if using a particles reusable cloth as if there are particles of dirt or dust on the cloth already there is a chance of scratching your optics LENS SAFETY When using compressed air always be sure to hold the bottle upright at all times and spray it once off to the side before allowing it to come in contact with the adapter port same goes for lenses DTP Camera Chart for Version 1 Baseplate redrock Manufacter Sony Canon Panasonic Camera Model Step Ring Riser Block Rod Shim Camera Shim Zoom Focus Other Settings Z7U n High n n 79 1 0M a Z5 n High n n 73 9M a b V1U n High n n 75 1 0M a EX3 77 72 Step Down High 1 8 inch n 64 0 9 1 0 a NX5 n High n n 75 1 0m a b XH A1 G1 n High n 1 8inch 73 1 0M a XF300 XF305 n High 1 8 inch n 25 1 0M a XH H1 n High 1 8 inch n 71 IM a b HF Series Varies Per Model n a n n a n n c HG Series 37mm gt 72mm Step Up Ring n a n n a n n c FS Series Non threaded Lens n a n n a n n n a HV Series 43mm gt 72mm Step Up Ring n a n n a n n c HPX170 n High n 1 8inch 25 31 9 97meters a HVX200 82mm 72mm Step Down High 1 8 inch n 75 37 a DVX100 n High n 1 8inch 85 48 a HMC150 n High n 1 8inch 89 34 a HMC40 43mm gt 72mm Step Up Ring n a n n a n n C a Requir
9. es Image Stabalizer Disabled b Requires adjustment of sliding plate on riser one screw set to the right For the latest version of this chart that also includes specifications for the V2 Baseplate visit our website at start redrockmicro com c The current baseplate support system does not support these cameras due to the fact that they require over an inch of riser shimming DTP Warranty Information redrock WARRANTY Redrock Microsystems LLC REDROCK MICRO warrants that its accessories when installed in accordance with REDROCK MICRO installation instructions will perform in accordance with the REDROCK MICRO specifications current as of the date of shipment and will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 month on new accessories as defined below and thirty 30 days on repaired accessories and or components Specifically excluded from this Warranty is any physical damage caused by abuse accident or improper operation and any lack of performance attributable to such abuse accident or improper operation as determined by REDROCK MICRO REDROCK MICRO shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including loss of production time or money regardless whether the accessory functioned properly or improperly for any reason including those for which REDROCK MICRO bears liability under this Warranty The one I month warranty period for new accessories shall be the one 1 month period beginni
10. for silent operation and light leak prevention e Works with existing Redrock microSupport system Baseplate and microRods e Aircraft grade machined aluminum construction e 100 glue free assembly Assembly Assembling the Baseplate Assembling the V 2 Baseplate Attaching the Camera Attaching the PL ring Attaching the M3 to Camera redrock R Gj redrock Step 1 Attaching the correct shims Step 2 Left Right adjust Our Redrock Micro shims are designed for quick and easy You may find you camera s lens does not line up with the M3 rig To assembly They are cut with an open mouth feature so that you move your camera horizontally loosen the screws highlighted below can simply slide the shims under the rod clamp and adjust the riser block as necessary Loosen the screws on the bottom of the cheese plate that are outlined in white 72 Some cameras will need a more drastic left or right adjustment due to their build If your camera has a d in it s Other Settings column 2 Next slide the shims in between the cheese plate and rod on the M3 Camera Chart than your baseplate must be moved to mount to raise the rods up to meet with your camera without having to completely remove the rod mount the right Remove the sliding sled from the plate to reveal a set of four screws Unscrew these and remove the plate from the riser For the suggested baseplate configuration for your camera p
11. is a lens that covers a range of focal lengths such as a 24mm 70mm or 70mm 200mm While a prime lens is a lens that only covers a single focal length such as a 50mm or 35mm While both these lenses have their benefits prime lenses often have a lower maximum aperture all R Gj redrock BEFORE YOU START Step 3 Turn off autofocus auto iris and Once zoomed in properly focus on the texture of the image stabilization before following groundglass Step 1 HIE DOW PhOSeaUt Tip Use your camera s focus assist or magnification to Turn on your camera and zoom all the way out Make sure help you get optimal focus as well as your camera s you are pointed at something bright such as a window or a peaking filter light Also make sure your M3 motor is OFF and the pra Toge ground glass is not rotating H i E d You will see something like the image above do not worry if your image is not centered the M3 system is designed with larger then necessary optics and it is not necessary to for the image to be clear of the adapters interiors Use the provided Focus Stop strap to keep the focus ring on your camera from being altered once you completed this setup e 9 simultaneously when performing step 2 You will not need to adjust your camera s zoom or focus once Step 2 Attach a lens to the M3 and stop down the aperture of your 35mm lens Then rotate the focus ring to the closest distance your b
12. lease review the camera chart on page 3 of this manual 2 Move the quick release over to the right as shown below and reattach it gt Assembling the Version 2 Baseplate redrock Step 1 Attaching the camera Step 2 Adjusting the height of the camera To attach your camera to the Version 2 baseplate follow these The Version 2 Baseplate is designed to allow you to steps both raise and lower the camera so that you can Loosen circled thumbscrew quickly achieve the correct height Loosen the circled thumbscrew 2 Completely remove the riser section that includes the camera plate and the two attached vertical rods 2 Adjust the height of the camera as appropriate 3 Use a flathead screwdriver to tightly attach the screw into the bottom of your camera 4 Once the camera is secured on the riser slide the rods back into the top of the baseplate 3 Tighten down the thumbscrew DFP Assembling the Version 2 Baseplate redrock Step 3 Adjusting camera left right Step 4 Attaching the unit to a tripod To adjust the cameras position either further left or right follow A difference that you will notice between the Version these steps baseplate and the Version 2 baseplate is the lack of threaded holes on the bottom This was necessary to Loosen the circled thumbscrew keep it s compact adjustable design When using the baseplate V2 use the threads on the bottom of the M3 unit to creat
13. lide the camera into place from the back Unscrew the PL breach lock on the M3 until it is almost completely unthreaded 2 Slide the camera into the adapter and tighten down the breach lock on the adapter Also be sure to lock down the Bogen sliding plate on the baseplate hinini What Lens Should Use Setting Back Focus Battery Information R redrock Things to watch for Aperture f 1 X X Focal Length XXmm Auto Focus VS Manual Focus Zoom VS Prime A low maximum aperture means better low light performance and often higher quality glasswork It is also important to acquire lenses that have manual aperture control as opposed to digital contacts that only allow it to be controlled by a camera The only exception to this is the Canon EF mount With the Redrock LiveLens controller mount you can control these lenses apertures even though they are digital Depending on what purpose you intend the lens for know whether it s a wide or telephoto lens Wide lenses are considered anything below 50mm such as 28mm and 21mm and telephoto lenses are known as anything above 85mm for example 135mm and 200mm On all 35mm Adapter systems focus will need to be pulled manually This makes auto focus lenses unnecessary Not only are they unnecessary but they often have a more plastic feel to them and can be more difficult to pull focus on as opposed to their manual focus counter parts A zoom lens
14. ng with the date of the accessories receipt by the customer except that in no instance shall the warranty period extend beyond three 3 months from the date of shipment as established with the serial number as identified on the accessory its date of manufacture and its date of shipment Where an accessory consists of multiple components the warranty period for all the components shall commence on the receiptdate of the last component providing that such date shall be no later than sixty 60 days from the earliest date of shipment of a component for the purchased accessory For repaired or replaced accessories the repaired or replaced component is warranted to be free of material and workmanship defects and to perform its function in accord with REDROCK MICRO specifications for a period of thirty 30 days from its date of shipment or its original new accessory Warranty period whichever is the latter All claims under this Warranty shall be immediately submitted to REDROCK MICRO in writing and are subject to confirmation by REDROCK MICRO Should REDROCK MICRO deem it appropriate to return the accessory or a component thereof to an REDROCK MICRO designated location it will issue the Buyer a Return Material Authorization RMA which must accompany all returns The returned accessory or component thereof shall remain the property of the Buyer who shall ship it freight prepaid to the designated REDROCK MICRO location with the RMA number clearly displayed on
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