JVC Pro HD GY-HD200B Quick Manual

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Compact High Definition Camcorder
GY-HD200B
720p/24, 25, 30, 50, 60 1080i/50, 60
New ProHD — Records 720p and 1080i*
*1080i recording possible only with optional DR-HD100 HDD drive
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1. HD Progressive (720p/60) format for high quality moving pictures and digital stills
Progressive scanning
JVC’s ProHD products use the same progressive scanning system used in high-end HDTV cameras. Because the GY-HD200B uses a full-frame (60p) progressive scanning system, it has the unique ability to capture and store full frames of image information. An added bonus of progressive scanning is that it is a very simple process to convert a progressive image to interlaced, but not vice versa. When progressive recordings are paused or played in slow motion, each individual frame contains the full detail of the original image — excellent for viewing and analyzing motion. Stills and prints captured from HD progressive video look far better than from interlaced video. In any case, today’s flat panel television displays and fixed matrix projectors, such as D-ILA, DLP and LCD, all utilize a native progressive scanning systems. This means that JVC’s progressive recordings can be displayed without imperfection, because they do not need to pass through the degenerative process of de-interlacing, prior to being displayed.
DV compatibility
The GY-HD200B uses the same recording track pitch (10 µm) as Professional DV, meaning that it also offers track pitch compatibility with the DV format and the same recording time. The remarkable HD recording capability was achieved by developing a new high-power MPEG codec system capable of maintaining high-definition pictur
e quality, whilst compressing the data to 19.7 Mbps bit rate. With its superior resolution and advanced processing, ProHD delivers top performance in both its native 16:9 HD mode and in the SD mode, either 16:9 or 4:3.
2. True 24 Frame Capture
24p progressive full HD images are ideal for cinematographic applications. From shooting to editing and distribution, an HD system can be established for film-like productions. Unlike 24p images in standard definition, when real 24p HD video is down­converted to SD, the result is truly film-like DVDs. The camcorder itself, with its video lens removed and replaced by a film lens converter system, such as the Mini 35 from P & S Technik, effectively becomes a digital film camera.
3.JVC’s dual recording system
The optional JVC Hard Disk Recorder DR-HD100 creates a dual recording system of tape and hard disk. This system is already utilized by Professional DV users the world over. The many advantages inherent in JVC’s dual recording system of tape & hard disk drive are well appreciated. It was only natural that JVC’s range of ProHD models would include a Hard Disk Drive recorder and one that can operate equally in DV and HDV modes. The dual recording system provides fast and efficient HDD-based editing and cost-effective tape archiving, using low-cost tapes. Thanks to the newly developed MPEG-2 encoding IC, high­quality pictures can be recorded on readily available compact DV cassettes, so running costs are minimal. As no special equipment or exclusive media are required, the operating costs of the total system can be kept low. The DR-HD100 is mounted at the rear of the camcorder, utilizing an optional bracket which is provided by the leading battery systems manufacturers.
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The advantages of ProHD
The GY-HD200B “BirnsGear” package with the HZ-CA13U
New JVC picture quality optimization technology within GY-HD200B/250
Horizontal resolution and signal-to-noise ratio have been enhanced, making the already high ProHD picture quality even better. Together with ProHD’s superior color reproduction, these improvements ensure true professional quality HD imaging.
a. 14-bit A/D converter
To improve both the S/N ratio and the horizontal resolution, a new 14-bit A/D converter was specially developed by JVC to prevent signal deterioration and to generate a fourfold increase in gradations.
b. Wideband front end processing
The ProHD camcorder uses a wideband analog front end to process its CCD sampling via the 14-bit A/D converter. This further improves the S/N ratio and horizontal resolution by optimizing the CCD drive circuitry. The new LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) interface minimizes any other possible signal degradation and so contributes to the improved S/N ratio.
c. Newly-developed pixel converter
To enable 720p/60 recording, a new super encoder and a new pixel converter were developed, incorporating an adaptive filter which optimizes the scalar performance of cross-converted signals, including 1080i. The resultant effects are increased resolution and reduced aliasing. Objects thus have much more natural looking edges and images are therefore extremely lifelike in appearance.
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Designed for news gathering, field production and digital cinematography, the GY-HD200B offers full-frame 720p/60 image capture and real 24p recording capability. Its high resolution and smooth motion make it perfect for ENG and recording sports events, while its HD progressive 24 frames per second record rate lends itself to cinematic productions, giving them a very natural and film-like appearance. So whatever your HD requirements may be, this ProHD camcorder from JVC provides an affordable HD solution and is designed to meet your professional application needs.
Professional specifications
Real 24p camcorder
The GY-HD200B also offers real HD 24p recording capability — previously available on only the most expensive HD cameras. Ideal for DVD production, HD progressive 24-frame-per-second recording makes it possible to shoot images with film-like quality and smooth motion. Once recorded, those images can easily be transferred without frame rate conversion to 16 mm or 35 mm film with full HD fidelity. ProHD’s outstanding image quality is supported by a wide range of powerful features which have great appeal to true film professionals. These include the image inverse function, as required by certain film lens adapters, and a menu to select the appropriate combination of color matrix and film gamma type. Cinema Gamma is deployed to assist in making video look like film, and Film Out gamma can be used when the video is to be ultimately transferred to film. This choice of gamma means that the cinematographer, irrespective of whether the final production will be presented as film or as video, can be sure of always getting the best possible image.
Interchangeable HD lenses
The GY-HD200B features a standard professional 1/3" bayonet lens mount, providing the opportunity to use a variety of other professional HD lenses. In addition to the standard Th16x Fujinon lens supplied, a
number of other 1/3” bayonet mount zoom lenses is available. Canon offers a powerful 20x5mm zoom lens and Fujinon similarly an 18x4.2mm, besides a very wide 13x3.5mm lens and 17x5mm lens. Furthermore, lens mount adapters ACM-12 and ACM-17 convert the mount to 1/2” and 2/3” bayonet mount respectively, providing cost savings by way of using existing 1/2” and 2/3” lenses. Also, to enable the use of film camera lenses, specialist film lens adapters are available.
3-CCD camera system with 720p HD CCDs
JVC ProHD cameras use true native progressive-scan, full-raster 1280 x 720 CCD imagers with micro-lenses that offer pixel-for-pixel HD
compliance. Images captured with progressive CCDS have better resolution, especially with motion, and are much easier and efficient to compress than interlaced signals. Pixel-for-pixel compliance in a native 720p workflow environment means that the image will never be scaled or converted in the production chain, further ensuring the highest quality HD signal.
Uncompressed 720p/60 live output via component
When required, the GY-HD200B can output a live uncompressed 720p/60 signal or 1080i/60 in the form of analog component signal, making it an excellent choice as a video server feed. One very important reason why JVC developed the progressive form of HDV was the ease and speed with which a progressive signal can be converted to other formats, irrespective of whether the conversion is up, cross or down. Conversion to 1080i is always performed in real time because the time-consuming complexity of de-interlacing is not required.
Professional functions
Compact shoulder mount
JVC’s ProHD camcorders are the first fully professional HD camcorders to feature a compact design and shoulder mount. Like its predecessors, the GY-HD200B offers excellent mobility and enhanced usability, while its flexible range of ergonomic adjustments ensures that any camera operator, regardless of stature or physique, can support the camcorder steadily and, above all, comfortably.
Professional functions and switch layout
In addition to the Full Auto Shooting to handle difficult or variable lighting environments, the GY-HD200B is equipped with an array of functions that give professionals creative flexibility. These include, zebra, gain, white balance and full shutter control. Also, the GY-HD200B’s switches have been positioned where professional camera operators expect them to be. Shooting is intuitive, precise, easy, and error-free, because the learning process is minimized dramatically, making the GY-HD200B the ideal camera for any assignment.
Detachable 230,000-pixel LCD color viewfinder
The viewfinder’s eyepiece can be moved backwards and forwards and can also be adjusted laterally for left or right eye shooting, so the viewfinder can fit any operator comfortably. JVC’s own developed proprietary and patented Focus Assist control ensures fast and easy focusing. It has 3 settings, (high, medium & low) depending on the
GY-HD200B GY-HD200B ProHD Compact Shoulder Camcorder
Professional ProHD camcorder with smooth 720p/60 capture for best quality images for ENG, EFP and digital cinematography
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IN (%)
IN (%)
OUT (LSB)
OUT (LSB)
STANDARD FILM OUT NORMAL FILM OUT MN
STANDARD CINEMA NORMAL CINEMA MN
Cinema Gamma
(for film-like video productions)
Film Out Gamma
(for subsequent transfer to film)
Fujinon HTs18x4.2BRM Canon KT20x5BKRS
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GY-HD200B GY-HD200B ProHD Compact Shoulder Camcorder
type of subject in view. To make focusing even easier, a black and white mode is available. Stronger contrast and reduced color noise make visualization and composition easier in this mode and put less strain on the eyes, which allows longer periods of shooting. The eyepiece viewfinder can be used at same time as the LCD display. If it is not required, the eyepiece viewfinder may be detached.
3.5" LCD display panel
This 250,000-pixel 3.5" color TFT LCD monitor provides a high­resolution image during shooting and playback. JVC’s own developed Focus Assist control ensures fast and easy focusing. A push button selects three display modes:
1. Video only
2. Video images with text information overlay including time, status, mode and other data are shown on the screen.
3. Only information such as time, status, mode, time code, audio levels and other data is shown on the screen.
Various audio-related functions
When color bars are output, an audio reference level (test tone) can also be output if required. This is requested via the menu. The audio reference level can be set at -12 dB or -20 dB as required. To minimize extraneous noise picked up by the microphone, a "wind cut" function is provided.
Versatility and flexibility
Camera settings recorded on SD card
Customized settings can be stored on a standard SD memory card and loaded into another GY-HD200B or changed on site, as required.
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) in/out
A convenient IEEE 1394 interface allows easy direct connection to NLE systems or to a PC for capturing, editing and archiving.
User-friendly design
Universal ergonomic design
The camcorder adapts to fit any shape of body comfortably because of the shoulder pad that can be moved back & forth, the left or right eye viewfinder that can also adjust back & forth, and the padded audio monitor that slides up & down.
Patented “FOCUS ASSIST” function
A JVC patented device, Focus Assist, turns focusing into a fast, easy and accurate process. When Focus Assist is activated, the picture in the viewfinder becomes monochrome and all objects which are in focus take on a colored fringe. In addition to the factory default Middle position, Low and High positions are available. In the Low position, you can limit the area in focus for more precise focusing. This is particularly helpful when using the technique of pulling focus. Focus Assist works equally in the 0.44" viewfinder and the 3.5” LCD panel. There are two Focus Assist buttons, one for each of handheld and shoulder operation.
Connect to optional external HDD
The camcorder has a hard disk drive accessory option, DR-HD100, which connects via the IEEE 1394 port. Footage captured on the hard disk can be edited immediately without having to wait for data to be transferred.
Connects to GY-HD200B camcorder
The DR-HD100 has been designed specifically to attach to the GY-HD200B camcorder. Interlocked to the camcorder’s record trigger, HD and SD images can be recorded together with audio and time code. It is powered by either a built-in rechargeable or an external battery. The DR-HD100 is supplied with its own cradle, from which it is detached detaches easily. Optional brackets are available for mounting the HDD recorder at the rear of the camcorder. And, to provide flexibility during the media transition period, JVC has added an 1080i recording capability using a IEEE1394 interface with the DR-HD100.
Compatible with popular NLE systems for HD and DV editing
Native File Recording technology permits the DR-HD100 recording data in HD and DV to be set to the NLE’s native file format. This means that no time is lost to the lengthy processes of file transfer and rendering. Use DR-HD100 instantly with the most popular applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus and many more. As new application support is released, the DR-HD100 can be updated in the field with new system software, by an easy process using the disk drive itself.
Native File Recording, when used with Apple FCP, is the fastest and easiest HD workflow in the industry. While using the DR-HD100 menu, m2t or mov file
formats can be selected.
Integrated with camcorder and disk drive operation
Attached to the GY-HD200B, the DR-HD100’s record and record/pause functions are controlled from the camcorder. Time code generated by the camcorder is recorded to files on the DR-HD100. The status of the DR-HD100 and other vital information appears in the camcorder’s viewfinder and LCD display.
Long record times
This hard disk drive option extends uninterrupted record time by hours. For example, an 100GB FireWire drive can store 8 hours of DV and HD1080i video and 10hours of HD video (at 720p). It is possible also to daisy chain up to four external drives of different capacities to the DR-HD100, enabling uninterrupted recording of incredibly long durations.
LCD display and playback modes
The DR-HD100 features a detailed LCD that displays system mode, time code and disk space remaining. When used with the GY-HD200B camcorder, clips can be reviewed on the viewfinder, LCD panel or external monitor, by using DR-HD100’s playback mode. Functions include record, play, pause, stop, forward index, back index and multi speed fast forward and rewind.
Two XLR audio inputsFull Auto ShootingAdjustable color matrixLCD mirror modeTwo-mode composite out
Color barsThe “heel” with the KA-V100 being
the “toe” for tripod based attachment
Out-of-focus image In-focus image
The edge of the in-focus subject is shown in color, telling the operator that the subject is in-focus. A major benefit of this system is that it operates in real time.
DR-HD100 Hard Disk Drive incorporating the latest Native File Recording technology
Other features
DV and HDV recording Multi-format output and cross-
converter function
HDV 60Hz and 50Hz compatibilityStandard DV & Mini DV compatible
mechanism
DVCAM playback capabilityAuto error correction system Sweeper heads HDMI OUTRS-422A interfaceIEEE 1394 interfaceVersatile analog connectors
BR-HD50 ProHD Recorder/Player
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Focus Manual Control
HZ-FM13 (for FUJINON lens)
(Cannot be used for Th16x5.5BRMU or S14x7.3B12U)
HZ-FM15 (for CANON lens)
1/3" Zoom Lens
Th16x5.5BRMU Fujinon
Wide Converter
WCV-82SC (for Th16x5.5BRMU)
1/2" Zoom Lenses
S17x6.6BRM Fujinon S20x6.4B12 Fujinon
YH16x7K12 Canon YH19x6.7K12 Canon
Tripod
1/3" Zoom Lenses
Th13x3.5BRMU Fujinon Th17x5BMD Fujinon
Th17x5BRM Fujinon HTs18x4.2BRM Fujinon
KT20x5BKRS Canon
Microphone
Microphone Holder
GY-HD200
SD Memory Card
V-wedge tripod adapter
Headphone x2
Zoom Servo Control
HZ-ZS13B
Focus Manual Control Unit (for Th16x5.5BRMU)
FMM-8, CFH-3, CFC-12-990 Fujinon
Monitor
Component Cable
BNC
Composite Cable
RCA Pin
Audio Cable
RCA pin
View Finder Padded Ear Monitor
Switcher, VCR etc
Mount Converter
(2/3" 1/3")
ACM-17
Remote Control Unit
RM-LP55/57
AC Adaptor
VL-2 PLUS, IA-60a (IDX), Titan70 (Anton Bauer)
Battery Charger
(Anton Bauer)
Battery
Dionic
90 (Anton Bauer)
Accessory Mount
Hard Disk Recorder
DR-HD100
(Focus Enhancements)
IEEE1394
(Anton Bauer battery plate)
Cable
Battery
Endura-7S (IDX)
Shoulder Belt
HD Video Cassette Recorder
BR-HD50U
Battery Charge
r
(IDX)
2/3" Zoom Lenses
A17x9BRM Fujinon A20x8BRM Fujinon YJ19x9KRS Canon
Battery Mount
(JVC-PV)
Mount Converter (1/2" 1/3")
ACM-12
Tripod base KA-551U
System configuration
HZ-ZS13BU
Cannot be used for HTs18x4.2BRM lens. Use Fujinon ZMM-6: Module unit/CZH-14: Grip/CFC-12-990: Cable/MCA-7: Mounting clamp
HZ-ZS100U (Handle zoom)
Manual zoom control
Manual focus control
HZ-FM13U* (Fujinon)HZ-FM15U (Canon)
*The HZ-FM13 cannot be used for S14 and Th16 lenses. Use Fujinon FMM-8: Module unit/CFH-3: Grip/CFC-12-990: Cable
(Fujinon)
Th13x3.5BRMU
1/3" Wide zoom lens
Trimpac 14 (Battery)Tandem 70 (Adapter)
Anton Bauer battery
WCV-82SC
for use with the Th16x5BRMU
Wide converter
Optional accessories & related equipment
CAMCORDER OPTIONS
Th17x5BMD KT20x5BKRS
(Fujinon)
(Fujinon)
(Fujinon)
HTs18x4.2BRMHTs18x4.2BERM (2x extender)
1/3" High quality zoom lens
1/3" High quality zoom lens
ACM-17 (2/3"1/3")ACM-12 (1/2"1/3")
Lens mount converter
1/3" MD Zoom lens for video conferencing
Th17x5BRM
1/3" Zoom lens
MV-P615U
Microphone
Remote control units
6-pin DIN
RM-LP55U
(Handheld)
RM-LP57U
(Desk mount)
(Fujinon)
(Fujinon)
(Canon)
VL-2PLUS (Charger)Endura E-7S (Battery)JVC-PV (Battery plate)
IDX V-mount battery
16mm film lens adapter
HZ-CA13U
Tripod base
KA-551U
M-DV63PROHD
ProHD tapes (miniDV size)
M-DV12CL
MiniDV cleaning tape
ProHD TAPES MiniDV HD MONITORS
DT-V1710CG (17")DT-V100CG (10")
DT-V24L1D (24")  DT-V20L1D (20")  DT-V17L2D (17")  DT-V9L1D (9")
HARD DISK DRIVES
DR-HD100-100
(
100GB capacity
)
CRT HDTV monitor
LCD HDTV monitor
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[General]
Power requirement: DC 12 V (10.5 — 17 V) Power consumption: Approx. 23 W (in Record mode) Dimensions (W x H x D): 8-7/8 x 9-9/16 x 15-13/16 inches (224 x 242.3 x 401 mm) Mass: 8.0 lbs. (3.6 kg) (including viewfinder, microphone and tape) Temperature:
Operating: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)Storage: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Humidity:
Operating: 30% to 80% RHStorage: 85% RH or less
[Camera section]
Image pickup device: 1/3" interline-transfer CCDs Color separation optical system: F1.4, 3-color separation prism Number of pixels: Total: Approx. 1,110,000 pixels Color system: PAL (wide band R-Y, B-Y encoder) Color bars: SMPTE HDTV color bars/EBU color bars Sync system: Internal sync (built-in SSG) External sync:BB, VBS, signal or HD tri-sync signal Lens mount: 1/3" bayonet system ND filter: +1/4ND, +1/16ND Gain: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB,ALC Electronic shutter:
Standard value: 59.94 HzFixed values: 7.5-10,000 Hz, 11 steps (HDV HD60P/HDV HD30p/DV 60i) 6.25-
10,000 Hz 11 steps (HDV HD50p/HDV HD25p mode), 6-10,000Hz, 12 steps (HDV HD24p/DV 24p)
Variable scan: about 60 to 10,000Hz (HDV HD60p/HDV HD30p/DV 60i)/ about 50
to 10,000 Hz (HDV HD50p/HDV HD25p mode), about 24-10,000Hz (HDV 24p; DV24p)
[VTR section]
Video: Recording format: 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 720/50p, 720/60p, 480/24p, 480/60i Video Format: [HDV]
Video signal recording format: HDV1 format, 8-bit, 19.7 Mbps Compression: MPEG-2 video (profile & level: MP@H-14)Sampling frequencies: 720/60p: 74.25/1.001 MHz (4:2:0 component), 720/50p:
74.25 MHz (4:2:0 component), 1080/60i: 74.25/1.001 MHz (4:2:0 component, cross conversion only), 1080/50i: 74.25 MHz (4:2:0 component, cross conversion only)
[DV]
Video signal recording format: DV format, 8-bit, 25 MbpsCompression: DV compression, 4:1:1
Audio: [HDV]
Audio signal recording format: MPEG1 Audio Layer II
[DV]
Audio signal recording format: 16-bit (locked audio), 48 kHz PCM for 2 channels or
12-bit, 32 kHz PCM for 4 channels
Usable tape: Mini DV tapeTape speed: 18.831 mm/sec.Record/play time: 63 minutes (with an M-DV63PROHD tape)
[Connectors]
Analog composite output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced (RCA) Analog component output:
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced (BNC)R-Y/B-Y: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced (BNC)
Audio inputs:
Mic: -60 dBs, 3 kohms, balanced (XLR), +48 V output for phantom power supplyLine: +4 dBs, 10 kohms, balanced (XLR)Audio outputs: -8 dBs, low impedance, unbalanced (RCA)Earphone jack: -18 dBs to -60 dBs, 8-ohm impedance (stereo mini-jack x2)IEEE1394 connector: 6-pinRemote connector: DIN 6-pin
[Accessories provided]
Viewfinder x 1, Lens (Th16x5.5BRM) x 1, Microphone x 1, SD memory card x 1, V­wedge tripod adapter (KA-V100) x 1
Printed in Japan
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“JVC” is the trademark or registered trademark of Victor Company of Japan, Limited.
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Hachioji Business Center of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. has received ISO14001 and
ISO9001 Certifications under the global standard for environmental management.
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* Tapes recorded in HDV 1080i format cannot be played back by GY-HD200B/250 nor by BR-
HD50.
* HDVTMand HDVTMlogo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). * DVCAMTMis a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. * DTETM(Direct to EditTM) is a registered trademark of Focus Enhancements. * Product and company names mentioned here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
SPECIFICATIONS
Recording (Shooting)
HD
(HDV)
HD
DV
HDV
DV
720/60p
720/30p
720/50p
720/25p
720/24p
720/60p
720/50p
480/60i
480/60i (24p)
Playback
720/60p
720/30p
720/50p
720/25p
720/24p
480/60i
480/60i (24p)
Component (EE out)
Component
720/60p
720/50p
720/60p
1080/60i
1080/50i
Composite out
Composite out
480/60i
480/60i
576/50i
576/50i
480/60i
480/60i
576/50i
Rec
on tape
N/A
N/A
1394
out
N/A
N/A
1394
out
480/60i
576/50i
480/60i
1080/60i
1080/50i
1080/60i
720/60p
720/50p
720/60p
←←
480/60i
576/50i
480/60i
HDV
DV
Recording
(1394 in)
720/60p
720/30p
720/50p
720/25p
720/24p
480/60i
480/60i (24p)
Component
Composite out
Rec
on tape
480/60i
576/50i
480/60i
1080/60i
1080/50i
1080/60i
720/60p
720/50p
720/60p
←←
480/60i
576/50i
480/60i
RECORDING FORMATS & LIVE SIGNAL OUTPUTS
GY-HD200B
The values for weight and dimensions are approximate.
E & O E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
DIMENSIONS
Unit: inches (mm)
11-3/4 (297) for ANTON BATT.
12-1/4 (310) for IDX BATT.
8-5/16 (211)
S. PAD
MOVE
1
(25)
9-5/16 (235)
8-13/16 (224)
3-1/4 (82.3)
3-1/4 (82.3)
9-9/16 (242.3)
8-7/8 (225)
2 (50)
2-3/16 (55)
VF MOVE
5-1/8 (129)4-3/8 (110)
2-3/8 (59)
7-7/8 (200) X16 LENS
10-1/4 (260) X13 LENS
4-1/8 (104)
1-5/8 (40) 3-1/2 (88)
VF MOVE
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