Guideline for Changing Mount PL/EF/LPL
Guideline for Changing Mount PL/EF/LPL
This guideline takes exchanging Catta Ace 35-80mm PL mount to EF mount as an example:
(This can also be applicable for mount changing from PL-EF/ EF-PL/ PL-LPL/ LPL-PL/ EF-LPL/ LPL-EF).
(This can also be applicable for mount changing from PL-EF/ EF-PL/ PL-LPL/ LPL-PL/ EF-LPL/ LPL-EF).
Attention: When tightening the screws, the recommended torque is 0.4N · m. Torque exceeding this value might cause screws to break!
MountDisassembly
Stepone:Use the Torx T6 screwdriverto loose PL mount fixing screws by turning counterclockwise.
MountDisassembly
Stepone:Use the Torx T6 screwdriverto loose PL mount fixing screws by turning counterclockwise.
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Steptwo:Adjust shim thickness till the focusing marks match the actual distance.
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Step three:Find the anchor point at the rear of the lens -- the alignment pin on lens mount.
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Take out the EF mount, find the anchor point of EF mount - the slot on EF mount.
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Step four:Align the slot of the EF mount to the anchor point at the rear of the lens. Carefully put it on the corresponding position.
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Step Five:Hold the lens body still and try to rotate the EF mount slightly.If the EF mount can not be easily rotated, that indicates it is installed in right place.
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Step Six:Use the Torx T6 screwdriver to tighten screws clockwise.
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Step seven:Check out if the mount is solid or not. if it fits perfectly and have no other issues, then the process of changing mount is finished.
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