2-685-148-11(1)

Lens for Digital Single Lens Reex Camera
Be careful not to subject the lens to mechanical shock while attaching it. Always place the lens caps on the lens when storing. Do not keep the lens in a very humid place for a long period of time to prevent mold. Do not hold the camera by the lens part extended for focusing, etc. Do not touch the lens contacts. If dirt, etc., gets on the lens contacts, it may interfere or prevent the sending and receiving of signals between the lens and the camera, resulting in operational malfunction.

Condensation

If your lens is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may appear on the lens. To avoid this, place the lens in a plastic bag or something similar. When the air temperature inside the bag reaches the surrounding temperature, take the lens out.

Cleaning the lens

Do not touch the surface of the lens directly. If the lens gets dirty, brush off dust with a lens blower and wipe with a soft, clean cloth (Cleaning Cloth KK-CA (optional) is recommended). Do not use any organic solvent, such as thinner or benzine, to clean the lens or the camera cone.

Operating Instructions

Names of parts

500mm F8 Reex SAL500F80

2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
1Focusing ring 2Distance scale 3Distance index 4Lens contacts 5Plug-in lter 6Lens mounting index 7Plug-in lter lock 8Focus-hold button 9Lens hood
Attaching/detaching the lens

To attach the lens

500mm F8 Reex is a lightweight, compact super telephoto lens which adopts a reex optical system. This lens is designed for Sony cameras.
Remove the front and rear lens caps and the camera body cap.

WARNING

To reduce re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not directly look at the sun through this lens. Doing so might harm your eyes or cause loss of eyesight. Keep the lens out of reach of small children. There is danger of accident or injury. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Ofce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Align the orange index on the lens barrel with the orange index on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks.
Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens. Do not mount the lens at an angle.

To remove the lens

While pressing and holding the lens release button on the camera, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens.

To attach the front lens cap
Always attach the front lens cap with the lens hood attached.

Focusing

AF (auto focus)
When using AF, the camera focuses the lens automatically. When using cameras with a wide focus frame, use a central local focus frame or a spot focus frame. Other local focus frames cannot be used.
When the focusing ring is rotating, do not interfere with it.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

MF (manual focus)

When focusing manually, set your camera to MF and rotate the focusing ring while looking through the viewnder until the subject appears clearly. The focus signal in the viewnder indicates the current condition of the focus.
The focusing ring can be rotated slightly past the innity to provide accurate focusing under various operating temperatures. Do not rotate the focusing ring all the way to the end when focusing manually, even at innity. Look through the viewnder and set the focus precisely.

100 50

CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To use a focus-hold button
Press the focus-hold button in AF to cancel AF. The focus is xed and you can release the shutter on the xed focus. Release the focus-hold button while pressing the shutter button halfway to start AF again.
The function of the focus-hold button can be changed on cameras with custom function capability. Refer to the camera manuals for details.

Selecting shooting modes

The aperture of the lens is xed at f/8. Use the P, A or M mode (When using A or M mode, you can only set the aperture to f/8).
When using S mode, the exposure may not be correct, depending on the set shutter speed.
For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notes on use

Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight. If sunlight is focused onto a nearby object, it may cause a re. If circumstances necessitate leaving the lens in direct sunlight, be sure to attach the lens cap.
Changing the plug-in lters
The lens itself has no aperture adjustment. To adjust the amount of light, attach the supplied normal lter or ND4X lter. The plug-in lters are component parts of the optical system. Be sure to attach either the normal lter or the ND4X lter when taking pictures. Use the normal lter generally. When you shoot a bright subject or when you want to slow down the shutter speed, attach the ND4X lter (The amount of light is reduced by 2 stops, which is equivalent to f/16).
The depth-of eld is not affected by attaching the ND4X lter.
To change the plug-in lter
Push down the plug-in lter lock and turn it counterclockwise 90 until the white index is aligned with the plug-in lter, and then lift the plug-in lter up.
Align the plug-in lter lock index with the plug-in lter, face the side marked NORMAL or ND4X to the camera body, and then insert the plug-in lter into the lens barrel. Push down the plug-in lter lock and turn it clockwise 90 to lock.
The plug-in lter lock index is perpendicular to the plug-in lter.

About ND4X lter

An ND4X lter is provided attached inside the front lens cap. You can carry the ND4X lter attached inside the front lens cap.

Specications

Name (Model name) 500mm F8 Reex (SAL500F80) Equivalent 35mm-format focal length*1 (mm) 750 Lens groupselements*2 Angle of view 1*3 Angle of view 2*3 Minimum focus*4 (m (feet)) Maximum Minimum magnication f-stop () Filter diameter (mm) 42 (exclusive use) Dimensions (maximum diameter height) (mm (in.)) Approx. 89118 (3 5/84 3/4) Mass (g (oz.))

4.0 (13)

f/8 (xed)

Approx. 665 (23 7/16)

*1 The value for equivalent 35mm-format focal length is based on Digital Single Lens Reex Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 The values of lens groups and elements include the normal lter and ND4X lter. *3 The value of angle of view 1 is based on 35mm-format cameras, and that of angle of view 2 is based on Digital Single Lens Reex Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. *4 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
Included items: Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Normal lter (1), ND4X lter (1), Set of printed documentation Designs and specications are subject to change without notice. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT LA SCURIT! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PICES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SCURIT DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PISES SONY DONT LES NUMROS SONT DONNS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPMENTS PUBLIS PAR SONY.
SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 1-2

TROUBLESHOOTING

1-5-1. Focus Trouble

Focus trouble

Function NG

Position NG

Check the operation of the gear block.
Check the attaching condition of the distance scale plate. OK
OK Replace the defective part or apply the grease. Adjust the affix position of the distance scale plate.
Check the operation of the inner gear.
OK NG Check the position of the inner gear.
NG OK Replace the defective part or apply the grease. Adjust the position of the inner gear.
Check the operation again.
Perform the optical axis check/adjustment and flange back (fF) adjustment. (See pages 4-12 and 4-17.) OK
SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 1-3

2. DISASSEMBLY

NOTE FOR REPAIR
Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly. When remove a connector, dont pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped. When installing a connector, dont press down at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped. Do not apply excessive load to the gilded flexible board.
Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Be careful or some pieces of gilt may be left inside)

UNIVERSAL WRENCH

In case of the following notches or holes are located in the lens block, etc during disassembling/ assembling the lens, Use the universal wrench.

Ground spring

HELP02

Adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460)(Note) Note: Use the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) or an equivalent article. Do not use what becomes white after drying like quick-drying glue. Apply the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) to the instruction portion of the light shield plate as shown in the figure, and affix it to the rear light shield barrel.
Apply the Adhesive Bond (LOCTITE 460)

Light Shield Plate

Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A Adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460)(Note)
Note: Use the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) or an equivalent article.
Do not use what becomes white after drying like quick-drying glue. 1. 2. 3. 4. Apply the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) to the instruction portion of the stopper screw as shown in the figure Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction portion of the mount block as shown in the figure. Apply the grease (G-85) under the three claws of the mount block as shown in the figure. Attach the mount block with the four screws as shown in the figure.
Apply the Grease (G-85) (Under three claws)

Apply the Grease (G-85)

Apply the Anti-Diffusion Agent (A-20) Apply the Adhesive Bond (LOCTITE 460) Apply the Anti-Diffusion Agent (A-20) (All circumference of back side)
Adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) (Note) Note: Use adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) or an equivalent article. Do not use what becomes white after drying like quick-drying glue. Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A 1. 2. Apply the adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) to the back side of the mount index, and attach it to the outer barrel assy set. Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction portions of the outer barrel assy set as shown in the figure.
Apply the Adhesive Bond (LOCTITE 460) Apply the Anti-Diffusion Agent (A-20)
Apply the Anti-Diffusion Agent (A-20)

Outer Barrel Assy

Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A 1. 2. 3. 4. Affix the flexible substrate setting tape to the main flexible unit. Then, affix the focus hold block of main flexible unit to the outer barrrel assy. Attach the click plate and washer to the fixed holding tube set with the screw. Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the head of screw. Affix the button base set tape to the focus hold button base. Then, affix the focus hold button base to the outer barrrel assy.
Apply the Adhesive Bond (B-10) Focus Hold Button Base Screw Washer
Button Base Setting Tape Focus Hold Button Dust Proofing Tape Click Plate Main Flexible Unit Flexible Substrate Setting Tape

HELP06

1. Make folds by folding the main flexible unit in the order of numbers shown in the figure.

A Portion

Fold Downward
Fold Downward Fold Downward Fold Upward
Aligning the portion A of main flexible unit with the position of focus hold button block of outer barrrel assy, affix the main flexible unit to the inner wall of fixed holding tube set.
Note: Fix firmly the main flexible unit to the inner wall of fixed holding tube set so as not to protrude inward.
Main Flexible Unit A Portion Focus Hold Button Outer Barrel Assy

HELP07

Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A Grease (G-10): J-6082-618-A 1. 2. 3. Apply the grease (G-10) to the gear on the gear block and gear portion of the gear (B) as shown in the figure. Apply the grease (G-10) to the two instruction portions of the gear shaft as shown in the figure, and attach it to the gear block. Attach the gear block. Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the two screws, and then fix the gear block with these screws as shown in the figure. Note: Rotate the helicoid unit by about 1/2 turn to protrude.
Apply Adhesive Bond (B-40) (Two areas) Gear Block Apply Grease (G-10) (Gear) Apply Grease (G-10) (Gear) Gear (B) Gear Shaft
Apply Grease (G-10) (Two areas)
Adhesive bond (B-40): Grease (G-10): J-6082-614-A J-6082-618-A
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A 1. 2. Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the tip of focus stopper pin and attach the stopper pin as shown in the figure. Apply the grease (G-10) and anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the indicated portions of inner gear.
Focus Stopper Pin Apply the Grease (G-10) (All circumference) Apply the Adhesive Bond (B-40) Apply the Grease (G-10) (Gear)
Apply the Grease (G-10) (Sliding portion) Apply the Anti-Diffusion Agent (A-20) (All circumference)
Install the gear. Then, perform the 4-2-2. Optical Axis Adjustment, 4-3. Flange back (fF) Adjustment and 4-4. Inner Gear Position Adjustment in order.

Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A Grease (G-10): J-6082-618-A
Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) and the grease (G-10) to the instruction portions of the focus connect ring as shown in the figure.
Apply the Anti-Diffusion Agent (A-20) (All circumferences)
Apply the Grease (G-10) (U groove portion, two areas)

HELP10

Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A 1. Install the G1+G3+G7 assy to the helicoid unit, and fix it with the three G1 hold pin and G1 adjustment screws.
Note: Stop the tightening of the G1 adjustment screw when the tip of the G1 adjustment screw comes in contact with the
G1+G3+G7 assy. 2. 3. After attaching the mount block tentatively. Perform the 4-2. Optical Axis Check/Adjustment, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the three G1 adjustment screws.

Mount Block

Apply the Adhesive Bond (B-10)

Helicoid Unit

G1 Hold Pin (Three areas)
G1 Adjustment Screw (Three areas)
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A 1. 2. Select the focus ring linkage pin of a proper diameter against the groove of the focus connect ring from the following table. Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the screw portion of the two focus ring linkage pins, and tighten them to the G1 lens holder.

Distance tube joint pin

Part No. 2-689-211-01 2-689-212-01 2-689-213-01 Description Focus Ring Linkage Pin A (4.00) Focus Ring Linkage Pin B (4.01) Focus Ring Linkage Pin C (4.02)

Focus Joint Tube

Focus Ring Linkage Pin

Groove

Apply the Adhesive Bond (B-40)
G1 Lens Holder Apply the Adhesive Bond (B-40)
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A 1. Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) in the width of 30 mm to the two instruction portions of the G1 stopper.
Apply the Adhesive Bond (B-10) (30 mm width to threads)

G1 Retainer

Screw the G1 stopper into the helicoid unit, and tighten it 5 to 10 mm more from the place where the G1 retainer comes in contact with the inside parts (G1+G3+G7 assy). Note: After tightening, check that the helicoid unit does not clatter when the helicoid unit is shaken. Be sure not to tighten the G1 retainer too much.
Perform the 4-2. Optical Axis Check/Adjustment.

HELP13

Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A Grease (G-10): J-6082-618-A Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) and the grease (G-10) to the instruction portions of the G1 lens folder and the G2 lens folder.
Note: After assembling, wipe off extra grease.

G2 Lens Holder

Apply the Grease (G-10) (All circumferences of threads) 5mm (Do not apply the grease (G-10) within this yange.)

B Lens Hood A : 2-889-267-01(Hood(Main)) B : 2-889-268-01 (Hood Shock Absorbing Ring)
Front Lens Cap 2-687-238-01
2-685-148-61 2-685-148-71 2-685-148-81 2-685-148-91 2-685-149-11
2-685-149-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (AEP) 2-685-149-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (AEP, CH) 2-685-149-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (AEP)
Abbreviation CND : Canadian model CH : Chinese model
Rear Lens Cap 2-683-615-01
Normal Filter A-1211-996-A

ND4X Filter A-1211-998-A

SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 3-4

4. ADJUSTMENTS

Note: After the service repair, perform the adjustments referring to this section.

PREPARATIONS

4-1-1. List of Service Tools and Equipments
Lens Adjustment Program (ActuatorChecker VerX.X.X.X.zip) PC Card Setup File (InstaCal.zip) Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A Color Calculator 2 Note: Color Calculator 2 is downloadable from the ESI homepage.
Personal computer (Note 1)
Flange back tester J-6082-606-A
A-mount attachment J-6082-607-A
Flange back gauge (43.50mm) J-6082-608-A
Finished Inspection JIG J-6082-645-A (Note 2)
Chip-A for universal wrench J-6082-609-1
Chip-B for universal wrench J-6082-609-2

Fig. 4-1-1

Note 1: Personal Computer (PC) (Color Calculator 2 installed) OS: Windows XP MEMORY: 40 M Byte or more recommended Hard disk free area: 15 M Byte or more recommended USB terminal: Graphics: Standard equipment 32,000 colors or more recommended VGA monitor
Note 2: Finished Inspection JIG is AC 100 V only.
SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-1
4-1-2. Lens Adjustment Program (ActuatorChecker)
The lens adjustment program is required for the following check/adjustment. 4-5. LENS ROM CHECK 4-6. FOCUS HOLD BUTTON CHECK Prepare/start the lens adjustment program with the following steps.

Equipment used

Personal Computer Lens Adjustment Program (ActuatorChecker.zip) PC Card Setup File (InstaCal.zip)
Note 1: Lap top PC with PC card slot on which Windows XP runs Note 2: Obtain the PC card setup file (InstaCal.exe) from the ESI homepage. Note 3: Obtain the lens adjustment program (ActuatorChecker Ver. x.x.x.x.zip) from the ESI homepage. 1. Download of PC card setup file (InstaCal.zip)
1) Create the MCCfolder in the C drive.

Fig.4-1-2

2) 3) 4) Download the file from Service Fixture and Software of ESI homepage, and save it in C:\MCC. Double-click the downloaded file InstaCal.exeto extract it. The window to specify the extract destination folder appears. Click [Browse.].

Fig.4-1-3

SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-2

Specify C:\MCC for the extract destination folder.

Fig.4-1-4

6) The window returns to the menu to specify the extract destination folder. Click [Unzip].

Fig.4-1-5

7) When the window below appears, click [OK].

Fig.4-1-6

8) Return to the menu to specify the extract destination folder. Then, click [Close] to close the window.
SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-3

2. Setup of PC Card

1) Double-click InstaCal.exe in C:\MCC folder to begin the installation.

Fig.4-1-7

2) The menu to begin the installation appears. Click [Next>].

Fig.4-1-8

3) Specify the install destination folder. As the default is used for it, click [Next>].

Fig.4-1-9

SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-4
The menu to tell that the wizard is ready to install appears. Click [Install].

Fig.4-1-10

5) The installation is completed. Click [Finish].
Note: ITo refer to the readme file, check the Show the readme file and click [Finish].

Fig.4-1-11

6) To make the configuration installed effective, the window to prompt the restart appears. Click Yes to restart the PC.
Note: If a device is connected without restarting, the program may not work properly.

Fig.4-1-12

SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-5
After restarting the PC, insert the PC-CARD-DIO48 in the PC card slot. The software installation window appears. Click Install the software automatically. (Recommended).

Fig.4-1-13

9) The software is detected and installed. When the window below appears, click [Finish] to terminate the installation.

Fig.4-1-14

SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-6
3. Confirmation of PC card setting
1) Select All programs - MeasumentComputing - InstaCal from the startup menu, and start up the software.
Note: Depending on the Windows setting, the window below may differ.

Fig.4-1-15

2) When PC-CARD-DIO48 is detected, the window below appears. Confirm that the PC-CARD-DIO48 is checked. Note: Depending on the slot inserted, the slot No. differs.

SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-11
OPTICAL AXIS CHECK/ADJUSTMENT
4-2-1. Optical Axis Check

Equipment

Flange Back Tester A-mount Attachment Flange Back Gauge (43.50mm) Note: Use the collimator (1500 mm or longer)

1. Preparations

1) Set the equipments as shown in the Fig.4-2-1.
flange back gauge (43.50mm) A-mount attachment Objective lens (10x) Dial Gauge (Min. scale: 0.01 mm)
Eyepiece ring Eyepiece lens (7x) Scale ring

Fig.4-2-1

2) 3) 4) Looking through the eyepiece lens, turn the eyepiece ring of the flange back tester so that cross line or scale in the view is the sharpest. Attach the flange back gauge (43.50mm) securely to the A-mount attachment and hold them together. Turn the focusing knob of the flange back tester so that fine scratches on the flange back gauge (43.50mm) is the sharpest. Note: Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow of Fig.4-2-2 for correct reading.
Always turn the knob in the arrow direction for correct reading.

Focusing knob

Focus on fine lines on the surface.

Fig.4-2-2

5) Turn the scale ring of the dial gauge until the long pointer indicates 0. Note: This position is the flange back (fF) = 43.5 mm. Memorize the position of short-pointer.
SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-12

2. Checking Method

1) Attach the checking lens to the flange back tester, and set the collimator (1500 mm or longer).
Checking lens Collimator (1500 mm or longer)

Fig.4-2-3

2) 3) Turn the focusing knob of the flange back tester so that the dial gauge indicates 44.58 mm. When turning the focusing knob of the tester, chart image check is not required. Turn the helicoid unit of the checking lens until the image is the sharpest (red and green areas are equal on the chart*). Position in which the color of the collimator chart changes from green into red and come into focus. Note: Figure shows an example. The cause depends on individual lens.
Optical Alignment Best alignment Incorrect aligned e.g. As the focusing knob is turned, the chart may appear blurry as illustrated. The cause depends on individual lens.

Fig.4-2-4

4) Turn the focusing knob of the flange back tester, and check that the difference of the dial gauge value from the start of color change (green to red, or red to green) at a point on the chart, to entire color change (red or green) of its periphery meets the following specification. Off center: 0.3 mm or less 5) Check the difference of the dial gauge value from the start of color change (green to red, or red to green) at symmetrical two points on the chart to entire color change (red or green) of those peripheries meets the following specification. Astigmatism: 0.3 mm or less 6) When the optical axis of the checking lens is out of the specifications, perform the 4-2-2. Optical Axis Adjustment.

SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-13
4-2-2. Optical Axis Adjustment
Flange Back Tester A-mount Attachment Flange Back Gauge (43.50mm) Adhesive bond (B-10) Note: Use the collimator (1500 mm or longer)

Adjusting Method

1) Disassemble or assemble the checking lens into the state of Fig.4-2-5.

Focus Rubber Ring

Fig.4-2-5
SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-14

2) 3) 4)

Perform 4-2-1. Optical Axis Check/Adjustment, and check that the optical axis of the checking lens is out of specification. Turn the knob of flange back tester so that the dial gauge indicates 44.57mm. Then, adjust the focus by rotating the G1 lens holder. Loosen the G1 stopper so that it lightly touches the G1+G3+G7 assy. Note: When performing the following adjustments, if the G1 stopper is tightened too much, the G1+G3+G7 assy may be damaged. If loosened too much, the G1+G3+G7 assy may tilt, resulting in improper adjustment.
Turn three G1 adjustment screws to move the position of the G1+G3+G7 assy so that the red and green color shifts at the peripheral of chart image are equal.
G1 Adjustment Screws (Three areas)

Fig.4-2-7

6) 7) If not adjusted in step 5), rotate the G1+G3+G7 assy so that either red or green area is minimized, and perform step 5). If the adjustment is not completed in step 6), perform as follows. 1. Remove the helicoid (G1 lens holder) having the G1+G3+G7 assy from the helicoid unit. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8) Loosen the G2 retainer until it touches lightly the G2+G4+G5 assy. Rotate the G2.G4.G5 joint ball as is done in step 6). Install the helicoid (G1 lens holder) having the G1+G3+G7 assy to the helicoid (G2 lens holder) having the G2+G4+G5 assy. Repeat steps 3 and 4) so that so that either red or green shift at the peripheral of chart image is minimized. Tighten further the G2 stopper 5 to 10mm from the position where the G2 stopper touches the part (G2 hold plate) inside.
If step 6) or 7) are performed, perform step 5) again.
SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-15
Turn the helicoids unit to the closest distance side (fully to the measurable range flange back tester). Check that the red and green color shifts at right and left are even.
10) Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) in the width of 30mm to two indicated locations of G1 stopper (Refer to HELP 12) 11) Screw the G1 stopper into the helicoid unit until its tip touches the inner part (G1+G3+G7 assy). And then tighten further the G1 stopper about 5 to 10mm. Note: After tightening, confirm that the lens inside the helicoid unit does not rattle when the helicoid unit is shaken. Do not tighten the G1 stopper too strongly. 12) After adjustment, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to two indicated holes of G2 stopper and attach it to the helicoids unit. 13) After adjustment, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the tip of the G1 adjustment screws (three areas).

Apply the Adhesive Bond (B-10) to Fix G2 Retainer (Two areas)
SAL500F80 (REFLEX 8/500) (500mm F8 Reflex) 4-16
FLANGE BACK (fF) ADJUSTMENT
Perform this adjustment after completing the 4-2. Optical Axis Check/Adjustment.
1) 2) Set the equipment according to 1. Preparations of 4-2. Optical Axis Check/Adjustment. Remove the focus scale window unit of the outer barrel assy.

Focus Scale Window Unit

Fig.4-3-1
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Mark the scrape line to the outer barrel assy that corresponds to the index line of the detached focus scale window unit as shown in the figure.

Mark the Scrape Line

Index Line

Fig.4-3-2

4) Attach the outer barrel assy, focus connect ring, gear block, filter and mount block tentatively to the helicoid unit.

2. Adjusting Method

Fig.4-3-3
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Turn the focusing knob of the flange back tester so that the dial gauge indicates 44.57 mm. Turn the helicoid unit of the checking lens until the image is the sharpest. Mark the scrape line to the focus connect ring at the same position (infinity position) as the index line on the fixed holding tube marked in step 3) of the preparation.
Index Line marked in step 3) Outer Barrel Assy
Focus Connect Ring Mark the Scrape Line (infinity position)

Fig.4-3-4

5) 6) Remove the outer barrel assy, gear block, filter and mount block. Align the infinity position of the focus scale plate with the index line marked in step 4), and affix it to the focus connect ring.

Focus Connect Ring

Scrape line marked in step 4)

Focus Scale Plate

Fig.4-3-5
7) Affix the two focus scale plate set tapes to both ends of the focus scale plate.
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Perform this adjustment after completing the 4-2. Optical Axis Check/Adjustment and 4-3. Flange Back (fF) Adjustment.

1. Adjusting Method

1) 2) Attach the outer barrel assy tentatively. Turn the G1 lens holder to align the index line on the focus scale window unit with the infinity index line of the focus scale plate.
Index Line on the Focus Scale Window Unit

Fig.4-4-1

3) Rotate the coupler of the gear block clockwise until it stops.

Coupler of the Gear Block Movable range of focus stopper pin (Range of between near end to infinity end)

Fig.4-4-2

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Detach the outer barrel assy in the state of above step 3), and lift the focus connect ring up. Then, fix the inner gear with back adjustment tape.
Note: At this time, hold it not to shift the focus rubber ring.
Back Adjustment Tape Inner Gear Focus Connect Ring

Fig.4-4-3

5) 6) Rotate the helicoid unit, and check that it rotates smoothly without catching between near distance end and infinity position. After assembling, mount the lens to the camera and focus it on an infinite object. Check that the infinity position of the focus scale plate and the index of the focus scale window unit are the same position as shown in the figure.
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LENS ROM CHECK

Personal Computer Finished Inspection JIG (AC 100 V only) Lens Adjustment Program (ActuatorChecker.exe)
1) 2) 3) Connected to equipment with checking lens. (Refer to Section 4-1-3.) Start up of ActuatorChecker.exe. Click [Set up], and perform the initial setting. (Refer to Section 4-1-4.)
2. Checking Method 1) Click [ROM Data].

Fig.4-5-1

2) The Serial window appears. Input the lens serial number. Note: When [OK] is clicked without inputting the serial number, the date executed is displayed on the completion window of each item.

Fig.4-5-2

3) When OK is displayed on the pop-up window, press the ENTER key to return to the initial window.

Fig.4-5-3

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3. In case of error display in the ROM Data
1) When the error display and the NG display appear to the pop up window, press the ENTER key to return to the initial window, and perform 2. Checking Method again.

Fig.4-5-4

Fig.4-5-5
2) If the NG appears, confirm or perform the following. Cleaning of the signal PC board of main flexible unit or perform the solder. Perform or replace the solder of main flexible unit. 3) Perform 2. Checking Method again, repeat the inspection until OK appears on the pop-up window.

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FOCUS HOLD BUTTON CHECK (FOCUS HOLD BUTTON INSPECTION)
2. Checking Method 1) Click the [Focus Hold].

Fig.4-6-1

2) The Serial window appears. Input the lens serial number.
Note: When [OK] is clicked without inputting the serial number, the date executed is displayed on the completion window of each

Fig.4-6-2

3) The message Push [FOCUS HOLD] button once softly. is displayed on the pop-up window. Press the focus hold button.

Fig.4-6-3

4) When the focus hold button check finishes normally, OK is displayed on the pop-up window.

Fig.4-6-4

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3. In case of error display in the Focus Hold Button
1) When the Focus Hold Button cannot be pressed within a certain period of time or the button is defective, the window below appears.

Fig.4-6-5

2) 3) In case of error caused by time-out of key pressing, perform the work with caution so as to press the focus hold button within a certain period of time. If the NG appears, confirm or perform the following. Cleaning of the signal PC board of main flexible unit or perform the solder. Perform the click plate, and perform or cleaning of the FH pattern of main flexible unit. Perform or replace the solder of main flexible unit. 4) Perform 2. Checking Methodagain, repeat the inspection until OK appears on the pop-up window.
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Toolbar Printing a text

1. Click the Print button. 2. Specify a printer, print range, number of copies, and other options, and then click [OK].
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To set a range to be printed within a page, select the graphic and drag on the page to enclose a range to selection tool be printed, and then click the Print button.
Application to the Service Manual:
This function allows you to go and back between circuit diagram and printed circuit board diagram, and accordingly it will be convenient for the voltage check.

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1. Click the Find button. 2. Enter a character string to be found into a text box, and click the [Find]. (Specify the find options as necessary)

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1. Select either palm tool , zoom tool , text selection tool
To execute find from current page toward the previous pages, select the check box Find Backward and then click the Find.
, or graphic selection tool. 2. Place the pointer in the position in a text where the link exists (such as a button on cover and the table of contents page, or blue characters on the removal flowchart page or drawing page), and the pointer will change to the forefinger form. 3. Then, click the link. (You will go to the link destination.)

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Zoom in/out Click the triangle button in the zoom control box to select the display magnification. Or, you may click ing in or out. or for zoom-

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To move to the first page, click the To move to the last page, click the To move to the next page, click the. Rotate Click rotate tool , and the page then rotates 90 degrees each.
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Revision History

Ver. 1.0 1.1 Date 2006.10 2006.12 History Official Release Revised-1 Contents Change of Repair Parts (Section 2, Section 3) Change of List of Service Tools and Equlipments (Section 4) S.M. Rev. issued Yes