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- | ===== Using different lenses with Vizy ===== | + | ====== Using different lenses with Vizy ====== |
Vizy can work with two types of lenses -- M12 and C/CS-mount. M12 is the same type of lens commonly used with action cameras like GoPro. C/CS-mount is often used in industrial/security applications. Being able to use both types of lenses means Vizy can be used with a wide range of off-the-shelf lenses. | Vizy can work with two types of lenses -- M12 and C/CS-mount. M12 is the same type of lens commonly used with action cameras like GoPro. C/CS-mount is often used in industrial/security applications. Being able to use both types of lenses means Vizy can be used with a wide range of off-the-shelf lenses. | ||
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**Note:** since Vizy has an actuated IR-cut filter, it's recommended that you use lenses that do not have IR-cut filtering. Fortunately, these lenses are easier to find. | **Note:** since Vizy has an actuated IR-cut filter, it's recommended that you use lenses that do not have IR-cut filtering. Fortunately, these lenses are easier to find. | ||
- | ==== Attaching zoom lens or another C/CS-mount lens ==== | + | ===== Attaching zoom lens or another C/CS-mount lens ===== |
Vizy's 8-50mm zoom lens is a C/CS mount lens. | Vizy's 8-50mm zoom lens is a C/CS mount lens. | ||
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- | ==== Attaching an M12 lens ==== | + | ===== Attaching an M12 lens ===== |
Vizy ships with a wide-angle M12 lens mounted in an adapter ring. You can use the adapter ring to mount your own M12 lens. | Vizy ships with a wide-angle M12 lens mounted in an adapter ring. You can use the adapter ring to mount your own M12 lens. | ||
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- Use the lock ring and set screw to fix the focus. | - Use the lock ring and set screw to fix the focus. | ||
- | ==== Focusing ==== | + | ===== Focusing ===== |
Please refer to the [[wiki:vizy_getting_started|getting started guide]] if you need help with connecting to your Vizy, etc. | Please refer to the [[wiki:vizy_getting_started|getting started guide]] if you need help with connecting to your Vizy, etc. |