Remove a Lens Mount

NOTE: You can change lens mounts in the field. However, RED^® recommends that you change lens mounts only in a dust-free environment.

REQUIRED TOOL(S): T20 TORX^® driver

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Attach the camera to a stable platform or position the camera on a clean and level work surface so that the lens mount screws are accessible.
3. Remove the lens and any devices, cables, or other accessories that might interfere with removing the lens mount.
4. Depending on the lens mount, you may need to turn the locking ring slightly counter-clockwise so that you can access the lens mount screws.

   

   Figure: Turn Locking Ring Counter-Clockwise

5. Loosen and remove the four (4) M4x0.7 x 8 mm lens mount screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T20 TORX driver.

   NOTE: Some lens mounts have captive screws that are not removable.

   NOTE: Screw removal may require a large handle T20 TORX driver and additional leverage.

   

   Figure: Remove the Lens Mount Screws

6. Remove the lens mount from the camera.

   

   Figure: Remove the Lens Mount