edelkrone Focus/Zoom Module User Manual

The Focus/Zoom Module enables precise control over focus and zoom for compatible lenses, enhancing your camera motion workflows with HeadPLUS.

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Compatibility Requirements

• Focus Control:
  Your lens must have distance markings around the focus ring.
• Zoom Control:
  Your lens must have focal length markings around the zoom ring.
• Gear Requirement:
  The lens must have built-in gears or use the included lens gear provided with the Focus/Zoom Module.

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Hardware Setup

1. Insert the rod (included with HeadPLUS) into its slot beneath the camera plate and tighten it.
2. Slide the Focus/Zoom Module onto the rod.
3. Align the gears with the lens ring.
4. Press the module against the lens and tighten the knob.
5. Connect the module’s cable to HeadPLUS.
6. Ensure all connections are firm to avoid slippage.

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Lens Loading and Mapping

• After connection, the app will prompt you to load a lens.
• If your lens is listed, select it.
• Otherwise, you can add a new lens by starting the lens mapping process:
  
  
  • Locate the macro position and confirm.
  • Turn the focus ring to infinity and confirm.
  • Input all distance marks manually into the app.
  • Enter 99 for the infinity point.
  • Name and save your lens.

You can upload your lens map to the Lens Community for future access.

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Focus Control Modes

• Keypose Mode:
  
  
  • Save a specific focus position along with other axis positions.
  • Works best when HeadPLUS is stationary.
• Point Mode:
  
  
  • Enables autofocus pulling as you move the camera.
  • Tracks subjects based on their live distance from the camera.

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Improving Focus Performance

If autofocus tracking misses focus, try these methods:

• Focus Shifting:
  While a point is active, manually adjust focus and reteach the point.
• Reload the Lens:
  Press Change Lens and reselect the lens to recalibrate.
• Recalibrate Point Mode:
  Go to Settings > Device Settings > Recalibrate to reset all points.
• Remap the Lens:
  Create a new lens map for better calibration.
• Stop Down the Aperture:
  A smaller aperture increases depth of field, making focusing more forgiving.

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Zoom Control Setup

If you attach the module to the zoom ring:

• Select Zoom Control during lens loading.
• The module will automatically determine zoom range limits.
• Enter the current zoom position when prompted.

In Keypose Mode, zoom positions are saved to each key pose.
In Point Mode, zoom levels are saved real-time to each active point.

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Adjusting Focus Wheel Sensitivity

• Tap Slow, Medium, or Fast on the focus control wheel in the app to adjust sensitivity.

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Additional Help

• More guides and videos are available in the Help section of the edelkrone website.