Adjust Back Focus of EPIC and SCARLET

REQUIRED TOOL(S): T-10 TORX^® driver

To adjust the back focus on EPIC/SCARLET^®, follow the instructions below:

1. Place the camera on a level, stable surface or mount the camera on a tripod.
2. Ensure that a display is installed.
3. Ensure that a DSMC^® PL mount is installed.
4. Remove the screw-in plug that covers the back focus adjustment screw using a T-10 TORX driver.

   NOTE: The screw-in plug is indicated by a Siemens star with an arrow pointing to its location.

5. Install the RED^® Focus on the DSMC PL mount.

   1. Remove the camera lens or sensor cover.

   2. Install the RED Focus on the DSMC PL mount.

   3. Lock the camera lock ring.

6. Turn on the camera.

7. Press the Power button on the RED Focus.

   NOTE: If the RED Focus turns off while still in use, press the Power button again.

8. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Tools.

9. Select Magnify.

10. Select Focus from the False Color drop-down menu.

    

    Figure: False Camera

11. Loosen the back focus adjustment screw using a T-10 TORX driver.

12. Rotate the back focus adjustment screw to achieve optimum focus.

    • Clockwise: Moves the sensor forward.

    • Counterclockwise: Moves the sensor backward.

    NOTE: The center of the image will never be in perfect focus.

    NOTE: The back focus adjustment mechanism is self-locking, and does not require a supplementary locking screw.

13. Remove the RED Focus.

    1. Unlock the camera lock ring.

    2. Remove the RED Focus.

    3. Install a camera lens or sensor cover.

14. Install the screw-in plug in the back focus adjustment opening using a T-10 TORX driver.