Lens controller: Pinefeat CEF

The Pinefeat CEF135 M42 adapter mechanically couples the Canon EF lens to the instrument camera and provides electronic focus and aperture control. It connects over USB as a serial device; the instrument control software operates the controller through its instrument-side focus backend.

Operational notes

  • Disconnect USB power before connecting or disconnecting the lens.

  • Ensure the mechanical switch on the lens body is set to AF to enable electronic focus control.

  • Calibrate the focus travel for the attached lens before adjusting the focus position or aperture setting.

  • Canon EF lenses do not report their current aperture, so aperture commands are effectively write-only.

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