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Product Manual

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Detailed product manual for Aputure DEC Vari-ND can be found on the movie solution page on www.aputure.com .

Power switch

Charge / Remote / 

Update port

OLED screen

The battery icon will blink while charging

When this icon shows, that means the battery is fully charged.

Dial <                   >to move the focus. Turn left to move the focus faraway and right for closer. The more you move 
the focus shifter, the faster the focus change will be.

1. Please charge the Aputure DEC Vari-ND within 3 minutes after the low battery icon appeared in case of 
     unstable work.
2. Please charge for the grip before using it again if it was powered off because of low battery.
3. The aperture value of some lenses might not be displayed correctly.
4. Numerous focus pulling may change the memory of stop A and B.
5. Suggest to use the Canon EF L lens or Canon STM lens. Other lenses especially made by the third party may 
     cause the incoherent movement when being controlled by the DEC Vari-ND.
6. If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface 
     and internal parts. To prevent condensation in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before 
     taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do the same 
     when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one.
7. Aputure DEC Vari-ND has been paired before shipping. You can follow the steps below if it is needed：
    1) Adapter keeps OFF;
    2) First press  <START/STOP> of the Grip,then simultaneously Press<ON/OFF> of the Grip. The Grip will display 
         "Pairing..."
    3) Pull <ON/OFF> of the adapter to <ON>.The OLEDs both display "Pair_OK". This means pairing is finished

8. If you use manual-focus lens to DEC Vari-ND, you cannot adjust focus remotely.
9. Firmware of adapter is constantly under development, which means Aputure may release latest firmware on 
       official website:
       1) Website: http://www.aputure.com/DEC-Vari-ND/Update
       2) Please update firmware following the instructions on our official website.

Pairing...

Pair_OK

Showing low battery of the adapter 
(the same display appears on the adapter)

Showing low battery of the grip 
(without display on the adapter)

Release the shifts on both sides to open the safe case. You need loosen the balance valve anticlockwise before 
if needed.

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折页方式：

折页成型（英文在正面）：

1

2

为折线(不印刷)

082 说明书

AP-082-PR-02

20170119

Jolin

版 本

V1.0

深圳市爱图仕影像器材有限公司

585*280 mm 折页尺寸：97.5*140mm

70g 书纸，正反两面印刷

料号：

The list of tested compatible Lenses is below and more can be found on the official website:
http://www.aputure.com/DEC-Vari-ND/technique 

 Switch Power switch to ON to start up. Switch Power switch to OFF to close down.

 Short press the Power switch to switch the state of starting up and closing down.

* Please full charge the Aputure DEC Vari-ND the first time you use it.

(Short press： open/close max aperture mode

(Long press： open/close vibration mode)

5. A、B stops

Short pressing <A>/<B> on grip can set the position memory of location. After setting both 
positions, moving focus between A and B can be achieved by dialing.

According to the port of your camera, please choose the correspond remote cable to connect adapter to your 
camera.

Connector

OLED screen

A stop

B stop

IRIS LOCK

START/STOP button

Focus shifter

1/4”socket 

Charge port

Aperture/ND wheel

Power switch

1)  Align Lens mount indexes on the adapter and lens, then turn the lens by the arrow until it snaps into place.
    

2) Align the indexes on the adapter and camera, and then turn the adapter by the arrow until it snaps into place.

3) Align the indexes on the connectors, plug in the direction shown by picture.

The grip can be set on rocker, tripod, shoulder and other supporting systems.

Locking part

Charge the grip and the adapter by connecting Charge & Update cable, which should be attached to an AC 
adapter (5V 1A).

5V/1A

Charge & Update

 Button

Meaning

 Button

Meaning

Display

Battery Durance

1400mAh

5V

≤500mA

≤10h

Based on a fully charged Li-ion battery, a Canon EF 24-70mm/
2.8L II USM and CIPA testing standards.

65±20% (without condensation) 

2.4GHz

≤100m

2600 mAh

Micro USB

5V

3.7V

3.7V

≤300mA

≤48h

0℃-40℃

-20℃-60℃

ND Range

ND8~ND2048

Components

Battery Capacity

Charge/Remote/Update port

Charge Voltage

Battery  Voltage

Peak Current

Temperature

Operation

Storage

Humidity

Remote Rate

Remote Range

Construction Accessories

Lens Compatibility

Adapter

1/4” jack

Grip

Claw clip

Micro USB (charge only）

Camera Compatibility

MFT(Micro 4/3 )-mount (for all frame sizes) camera

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 

the following measures:
      Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
      Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
      Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
      Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable 
exposure condition without restriction.

Canon is a trademark or registered trademark of Canon INC in the P.R.C. and other countries.

Panasonic is a trademark or registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation in the P.R.C. and other countries.

BMD is a trademark or registered trademark of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd in the P.R.C. and other countries.

Sony  is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation in the P.R.C. and other countries.

All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective 

owners.

short press< A >:  Set/Cancel A stop.

short press< B >:  Set/Cancel B stop.

set both A and B stop successfully.

Aperture/ND wheel

After connecting adapter to your camera with remote cable, by pressing <Start/Stop>, you can start 

or stop the video recording. 

Vari-ND Version DEC Adapter

Aputure DEC Vari-ND is a wireless remote adapter that allows you to attach Canon EF-mount lenses to MFT 

mount or E-mount cameras. In addition to retain all the DEC features, but also equipped with electronic Vari-ND 

lens assembly, from ND8 to ND2048, multi-steps light adjusting, even in bright light can also use large aperture

motion blur shooting, and also helps you to expand the possibilities of Canon EF-mount lenses when you 

capture video with cine style camera. 

                                         

WARNING：

Please read this product manual carefully.
Keep this product manual. Always include this product manual when passing the products on to third parties.
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this product manual.
                                          Do not place the product in a place where there are corrosive chemicals to protect the
                                          product from corrosion, corrosion may cause the product to malfunction.
Use only a microfiber and dry cloth for cleaning the product.
Operate carefully to not cause any damage by dropping or physical shocking it.
Do not leave the product near anything that has a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor.
Also avoid using or leaving the product near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna.
Strong magnetic fields can cause the product to malfunction or destroy data transferring.
Do not leave the product in excessive heat, high temperatures can cause the product to malfunction.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the product near water.
Keep storing the product in a dry, clean, dust-free environment.
Please have the product checked by the authorized service or agent if your product has some problems.
Please note that this warranty does not apply to repair arising out of the malfunction of unauthorized
disassembly, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Use of original Aputure cable accessories is recommended. Please note that this warranty does not apply to
repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-original Aputure accessories, although you may request such
repairs on a chargeable basis.
The product is certificated by RoHS, CE, FCC and JAPAN MIC. Please operate the product in full compliance
with the operation standards. Please note that this warranty does not apply to repair arising from malfunction,
although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
The instructions and information in this manual are based on thorough, controlled company testing
procedures. Further notice will not be given if the design or specifications change.  

Adapter

(Include Vari-ND lens assembly)

Grip

Charge & Update cable

Lanc cable

GH series cable (for Panasonic GH series)

Warranty card

Product manual

Safe case

Safe case for lens assembly

DC IN

DC IN

Control box

DEC Vari-ND adapter

Claw clip

Lens cap

Lens rear cap

Sony D Type cable (for SONY series) 

Lanc 2 Multi Adapter Cable 

(just for E-mount) 

Transparent lens assembly

BMD series

Lanc

GH Series

Sony D Type

Lanc 2 Multi

CHG

Lanc

Panasonic GH series

Sony E-mount series

Aperture/ND wheel

Aperture 

ND 

Display

Display

Max

Min

Max

Min

E-mount (for all frame sizes) camera

EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

EF 40mm f/2.8 STM

EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

EF 24-105mm f/4L USM

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

EF 50mm f/1.8 II

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

EF 100mm f/2.8L II USM

EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Lens lock pin

Contacts

Lens mount index

Camera mount 

 Connector

1/4” Thread

Connector mount index

Lens assembly 

Lens release button

*Directed by the arrow

Lens assembly release button

BMD series

Panasonic GH series

Sony E-mount series

Canon EF mount lens（red dot）

Canon EF-S mount lens（white dot）

Package includes the following items:

Push the lens assembly release button, you can eject the lens assembly. Depending on the use, you can replace 
the installation of Vari-ND lens assembly or transparent lens assembly. Note that save the replaced lens assembly 
in the lens assembly safe case.

Short pressing <Aperture/ND wheel> on grip or control box can switch to adjust the aperture or ND, then dial 
the wheel to adjust the aperture or ND. The OLED screens on both adapter and grip will display the f or ND value.

Canon EF, EF-S AF lenses

Thank you for purchasing the Aputure DEC Vari-ND!