Confirm and calibrate your FDC Multi and FDC Light calibration tool and know your calibration is accurate with the FDC Master Calibration Tool Mark II. A necessary tool for maintaining the accuracy of your gear, the FDC Master provides you with peace of mind using a standard with micron accuracy. This version has an ARRI PL mount and is suitable for checking the accuracy of your PL-mounted FDC calibration tool.

Insert your FDC Multi or FDC Light into the FDC Master as you would into your camera, and the FDC Master outputs its test pattern via SDI or CVBS for viewing on a monitor and making adjustments. Line up the image, and confirm your FDC tool is calibrated; if not, use an optional Allen Key on the three adjustment screws to reset your FDC Multi or Light.

For FDC Multi & FDC Light    Micron Precision Calibration Tool    Provides Visual Reference    Compatible with ARRI PL Mount

• Optical calibration tools for sensors have replaced the mechanical depth gauges that traditionally were used for measuring the flange depth in film cameras, as touching the sensor of a digital camera can damage it
• Optical calibration tools can be used with both single-sensor and film cameras, as they do not use a mechanical gauge and thus do not physically touch your sensor

• Evaluate the high-resolution black-and-white image on an SDI monitor
• If your FDC Multi or FDC Light is not set to 0 when the image is aligned, loosen the three Allen set screws, realign the scale ring, and tighten the set screws
• The FDC Master has a CVBS output for when a monitor that supports SDI is not available

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Once I have the number on the ruler, how do I compute the micro adjustments on my canon 5d MK IV?

A: In your camera's menu, find the AF Microadjustment settings and adjust the numbers to compensate for the front-focusing or back-focusing of your lens. Essentially, it's most accurate if you go back and forth between testing on the Vello LENS-2020 and adjusting (throughout the range of the lens if it's a zoom) in order to make sure your lens isn't front/back focusing.

Q: 2. Can you calibrate Nikon lenses

A: This product would work along with the AF Fine Tune feature which is offered in many Nikon DSLRs.

Q: 3. I have a FDC Multi(PL mount). Can I check both ARRI ALEXA Mini and Mini LF with this adapter ring?

A: no you can Not

Q: 4. Can this be used with the Olympus OMD-EM5 mk II?

A: No, typically mirrorless cameras do not have fine focus adjust. The focus system on mirrorless cameras rarely have front or back focus issues due to the fact that there is no mirror and or focusing screen. The viewfinder is electronic.

Q: 5. How the heck do you calibrate auto-focus on a lens/camera?

A: If your camera has micro focus adjust, then you can calibrate the camera with the lens.

Q: 6. Does this work with DENZ FDC Light for PL-Mount ( https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1673252-REG/denz_c0100006_fdc_light_pl_socket.html )? Thanks

A: The DENZ FDC Multi Adapter (Canon EF/EFS) will only work with the DENZ FDC Multi Flange Focal Depth Checker (PL Mount) BH #DEFDCMFDC https://bhpho.to/37czmAs

Q: 7. How would this work with flash photography and light meter combination? RAW video seems to be straight forward since it uses similar workflow as RAW photo processing. This could be a game changer.

A: The SpyderCUBE RAW Calibration Tool can work very well in any light source, including flash when incorporating the use of a light meter.

Q: 8. How to use this tool to correct highlights and shadows? I'm using Raw convertor in Photoshop and there is only one eyedropper to check White Balance.Thanks.

A: You can use Adobe Camera Raw to adjust the white balance. After opening the image in Photoshop, use the additional eyedroppers in the Levels tool to adjust for the black, gray and white points.

Q: 9. Nikon z5

A: For information on how to fine-tune your camera using this target, see the following: Nikon Z5 AF Fine-tuning instructions: https://bit.ly/38FO2G5 Vello LENS2020 lens calibration tool manual : https://bhpho.to/2OSJFjG

Q: 10. Is there a manual explaining the procedure in detail?

A: Yes, click the link below to view; https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/459158.pdf