Canon PZ-E2B Power Zoom Adapter Instruction Manual

Canon PZ-E2B Power Zoom Adapter

Introduction

A specialized motorized zoom controller, the Canon PZ-E2B Power Zoom Adapter is made for a few Canon EF cinema lenses, such as the CN-E18-80mm T4.4 and CN-E70-200mm T4.4. It is perfect for broadcast pros, videographers, and cinematographers that require steady zoom movements during productions since it offers smooth, accurate, and repeatable zoom control.

Instruction

These instructions describe important safety notes and basic instructions on how to handle this product. For more detailed information, Please download and refer to the instructions from the Canon website below:

https://cam.start.canon/

Refer also to the instructions for the camera and lens. Be sure the latest version firmware is installed in the camera.

Nomenclature

1. CD Mounting screws
2. Digital terminal
3. Zoom operation switch
4. Positioning pins
5. Gear
6. Contacts
7. Zoom mode switch
8. Zoom speed adjustment dial
9. Zoom/Focus remote connector (PZ-E2B only)

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The Canon Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2, PZ-E2B is an accessory that allows servo zoom (powered zooming) when attached to a lens for EOS R series cameras•.

• For EOS R series camera lenses supported for this product, please check the Canon website.

Safety Precautions

Warning: Details pertaining to risks that may result in death or serious injury.

• Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended periods of time during use. This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering, even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or similar equipment is recommended when using the product in hot places and for people with circulation problems or less sensitive skin.
• When carrying a lens or a camera to which the adapter is attached, always carry it by the lens/camera body. If you hold only the adapter, the lens or camera may fall off the adapter and cause a malfunction or injury.

Caution: Details pertaining to risks that may result in injury or damage to other objects.

• Do not insert your finger or hair between the lens zoom ring and the product. It may become caught and cause injury.

OVERVIEW

PZ-E2B

CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)

• Attaching and Removing Adapter

Attaching

• Line up the positioning pins at the power zoom adapter attachment holes on the lens and hold it against the lens.
• While pressing the mounting screws, turn it in the direction of the arrow with a coin, etc. to fasten the adapter to the lens.
• Pay attention to the orientation of the adapter via the lens and the line-up position of the positioning pins.
• This adapter will not operate if it is not attached to the lens.

Removing

• Hold the adapter firmly and turn the mounting screws in the direction of the arrow with a coin, etc.

• Remove the adapter from the lens in the reverse order for attaching it.
• Do not use excess force in attaching or removing the adapter. It can cause it to break or malfunction.
• Take care not to damage the contacts or the gear when y ou remove the adapter .
• Any damage, dirt, fingerprints, etc. on the contacts can cause poor contact or corrosion, leading to operational problems. Any dirt on the contacts should be wiped off with a soft cloth.

Setting Zoom Mode

• T he zoom mode switch can be set to either servo zoom [SERVO] or manual zoom [MANU].
• To zoom using servo zooming, set the switch to servo zoom [SERVO].
• To zoom by directly turning the zoom ring on the lens, set the switch to manual zoom [MANU].
• Do not force the zoom ring on the lens when using the servo zoom [SERVO] zoom mode. It can cause damage to the lens.

Setting Zoom Speed

• Use the zoom speed adjustment dial to set the speed of the servo zoom.
• To raise the zoom speed, turn the dial in direction (1) To lower the zoom speed, turn the dial in direction (2) .

Using Servo Zoom

Use the zoom operation switch to use the servo zoom. Pressing [W] will zoom the lens out (wide angle) and pressing [T] will zoom the lens in (telephoto).

• The motor noise may be recorded when using servo zoom during movie shooting.
  Lowering zoom speed will reduce the motor noise .
• While using the zoom operations switch, do not touch the zoom ring of the lens or apply force in the direction where the adapter parts from the lens. It can cause abnormal noise or malfunction.

Specifications

Dimensions (W x H x D)	105 x 81 x 60 mm / 4.13 x 3.19 x 2.36 inch
Weight (body only)	PZ-E2: Approx. 155g / 5.5 oz PZ-E2B: Approx. 165g / 5.8 oz
Accessories	Soft case, Thumb rest, Hex key

• All data listed is measured according to Canon standards.
• Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

General Precautions

Handling Precautions

• Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the product to malfunction.
• If the product is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the product surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation in this case, first put the product into an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then take out the product after it has warmed gradually. Do the same when taking the product from a warm environment into a cold one.
• If there is sand, dust, etc. on the product, use a commercially available blower to remove it. Operating the product with sand, dust, etc. on it can cause the product to malfunction.
• Please also read any related handling precautions listed in your lens or camera’s instruction manual.

FCC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Canon PZ-E2B Power Zoom Adapter Instruction Manual

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