NOVOFLEX MFT-RETRO User manual

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USER MANUAL
Information

The E-Mount-Reverse Adaptor can be used together with the NOVOFLEX Universal
bellows units of the BALPRO and CASTBAL-series in two dierent manners:
As autofocus bellows with full exposure/aperture control
1. Connect the body ring (1) to the optionally available body side adapter* and then
to the bellows.
2.The lens ring (2) is to be connected to the optionally available 58mm lens side
adaptor* and then to the bellows.
3.Now attach both the camera and lens to the MFT-RETRO adapter.
4.To disconnect proceed as above in reverse order.
Lens mounted in reverse at the bellows unit
1. The connection is as outlined above but in this instance connect the lens with its filter
thread to the 58mm lens side adaptor* of the bellows first and the lens ring (2) to the
bayonet of the lens.
2.To disconnect the Reverse Adaptor, disconnect the lens and body in reverse order
as described above.
Tips
The advantage of using lenses in reverse position in macro photography lies in the re-
tention of the lens optical performance and its maximum aperture. The shorter the focal
length of the lens is, the larger the achievable reproduction ratio becomes. We recom-
mend a standard wide angle lens, but it is possible to use zoom lenses of appropriate
specification.
When approaching the limits of macro photography, focusing should be carried out by
changes in the distance between camera body and lens, rather than manual or automatic
adjustment of the focusing ring. As even small changes in this distance have a significant
eect regarding zones of sharpness we recommend the use of a NOVOFLEX focusing
rack.
Prior to actual use of the Reverse Adaptor, please ensure that all connections are tight
and secure.
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General
Congratulations on your acquisition of the NOVOFLEX Reverse Adaptor
for MicroFourThirds lenses (MFT-RETRO) with transmission of all functions
between body and lens. The MicroFourThirds Reverse Adaptor consists of two
pieces, one each for the body, (1=body ring) and the lens (2=lens ring), which are
connected by a sync cable.
Usage as reverse adapter
Usage with the universal bellows units of the BALPRO
and CASTBAL-series
Although assembly and use of the Reverse Adaptor is straightforward, the following
may be of assistance to you.
1. The body ring (1) connects to the camera body like a normal lens.
2. On the lens side, the body ring (1) is equipped with a 58mm filter thread which con-
nects to the filter thread of the lens. To use lenses with dierent filter threads you need
the appropriate stepping rings.
3. Connect the lens to the lens ring (2) in the same way as to a camera body. The neces-
sary connections are now complete.
4.To disconnect the Reverse Adaptor, disconnect lens and body in reverse order as
described above.
Stepping ring -
optionally available
* Separately available adapters to mount the MFT-RETRO Reverse Adapter to the bellows
units of the BALPRO and CASTBAL-series:
Camera side: RETRO/PRO for BALPRO and RETRO/UNI for CASTBAL T/S
Lens side: PRO/RETRO for BALPRO and UNI/RETRO for CASTBAL T/S
1. 2.