How to use a manual focus lens on the Phase XF?

[algrove]

It has been many years since I did this and for the life of me cannot remember the settings to use a Manual Focus lens on the XF since obviously a manual focus lens has no contacts to tell the XF what lens is being used.

Thanks.

 

[Greg Haag]

Lou, see if this is might help.

 

[algrove]

Thanks Greg. Now I have to get this to Stanley.

 

[algrove]

Greg
Do you have any idea if ES shutter mode works with this setup or is another shutter mode required?
Thanks.

Wish I still had the XF as I have that 24 ULD MF fisheye and it works really well on my GFGX 100S.

 

[Greg Haag]

Greg
Do you have any idea if ES shutter mode works with this setup or is another shutter mode required?
Thanks.

Wish I still had the XF as I have that 24 ULD MF fisheye and it works really well on my GFGX 100S.

Lou, I do not know for sure but it seems like it probably would. Seems like it would be similar to the digital back on my Cambo and a Rodenstock lens that has no connectors and is all manual. I shoot with ES almost exclusively in that set up.
Hopefully someone with specific experience with the XF can give you a confirmation.

 

[algrove]

Thanks Greg. CI is providing input and it seems that video is the answer except for maybe setting it to FPS mode.