rephrased question

May 30, 2006 2 Replies

I had previously posted a question about a camcorder shutter - there is apparently no need for such a device, and soemone gave me insight that what I mistook for a shutter is actually the iris.



Perhaps with this outlook someone can answer my question.



Since previously posting, I disassembled another, older camera and found a similar device.



There are two coils of different resistance each of which can fully open the iris mechanism. I had previously assumed he mechanism functioned like a rotary solenoid because I initially expected it to fully open.



Now, knowing it is an iris, it needs to open to whatever opening is needed.



I will wire one up anticipating a proportional movement, analogous to a meter movement. I expect that perhaps two opposing voltages may determine how far it can open.



Can some one describe to me or refer me to a mechanical iris control circuit?



Thank you



Murray



On 30 May 2006 11:16:30 -0700, snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com put finger to keyboard and composed:

If it will help, I can scan a circuit diagram of the iris control section of a Sharp VL-MX7 series camcorder. This camcorder has two iris motors, each with two windings, a "drive" winding and a "damp" winding.

- Franc Zabkar

Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

Yes, thank you, Franc. I'm 'misusing' them for other purposes, in case you were wondering.

I'll reply by e-mail when I get home so you can e-mail me...I don't know how or if attachments work in these groups.

Murray

If it will help, I can scan a circuit diagram of the iris control section of a Sharp VL-MX7 series camcorder. This camcorder has two iris motors, each with two windings, a "drive" winding and a "damp" winding. Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

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