Iris not opening or closing??? Confused at DVinfo.net

Pat Engh · August 24th, 2004, 08:02 AM

Yesterday I could not get the Iris open or close, no matter what shooting mode I selected, the exposure lock wasn't on either, am I forgetting something???

Jeff Donald · August 24th, 2004, 10:45 AM

Which lens? Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the lens and XL1 body?

Pat Engh · August 24th, 2004, 11:10 AM

You mean with a lens cleaner, if so yes... When I turn the Iris wheel I can see the numbers move from Close to F 1.6, but I see no change from dark to brite... if that makes any sence.

Jeff Donald · August 24th, 2004, 11:30 AM

You can gently use a pencil eraser to clean the metal contacts. some folks recommend using contact cleaner applied to a Q-Tip. Have you looked to see if the aperture is actually opening and closing? It could be a VF issue.

Pat Engh · August 24th, 2004, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the reply, I'm not to familiar with metal contacts, what exactly are they/ Look like.

Pat Engh · August 24th, 2004, 11:56 AM

Ahh... I think I know what your talking about, On the oppsite end of the lens after taking it off, the little metal squares "Contacts"???

Jeff Donald · August 24th, 2004, 01:07 PM

Yes, that's correct. Clean the little metal squares gently.

Rob Lohman · August 25th, 2004, 02:04 AM

And you took of the lens-cap, right? (just to be sure)

August 24th, 2004, 08:02 AM	#1
Pat Engh Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 75	Iris not opening or closing??? Confused Yesterday I could not get the Iris open or close, no matter what shooting mode I selected, the exposure lock wasn't on either, am I forgetting something???

August 24th, 2004, 10:45 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Which lens? Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the lens and XL1 body? __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 24th, 2004, 11:30 AM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	You can gently use a pencil eraser to clean the metal contacts. some folks recommend using contact cleaner applied to a Q-Tip. Have you looked to see if the aperture is actually opening and closing? It could be a VF issue. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 24th, 2004, 01:07 PM	#7
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Yes, that's correct. Clean the little metal squares gently. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 25th, 2004, 02:04 AM	#8
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August 24th, 2004, 11:10 AM	#3
Pat Engh Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 75	You mean with a lens cleaner, if so yes... When I turn the Iris wheel I can see the numbers move from Close to F 1.6, but I see no change from dark to brite... if that makes any sence.

August 24th, 2004, 11:53 AM	#5
Pat Engh Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 75	Thanks for the reply, I'm not to familiar with metal contacts, what exactly are they/ Look like.

August 24th, 2004, 11:56 AM	#6
Pat Engh Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 75	Ahh... I think I know what your talking about, On the oppsite end of the lens after taking it off, the little metal squares "Contacts"???