Zeiss lenses utilising the eXtended data protocol can be used with the Ncam system.  As the eXtended protocol is an extension of the Cooke /i protocol the two methods share many similarities and the encoder cable provided by Ncam is interchangeable between the two.

When using 2023.0 versions of Ncam Reality, the Zeiss XD lens must be using at least version 1.7.1.  If using Ncam Reality 2023.1 and later, then earlier versions of XD firmware are supported

Zeiss eXtended data lens featuring a 4 pin lemo connector

The eXtended data protocol is only available on the Mk2 platform

Inside the preferences of the Ncam Reality Full UI set the encoder type to "

port of the Mk2 server or connection box, connect the 4 pin lemo end of the cable to the eXtended data port on the body of the lens

Hirose 20 Pin Splitter

Zeiss eXtended data

Cooke /i

Ncam Reality Documentation

Ncam Reality 2023

What's New

Rigging the Hardware

Accessing The Interface

Connecting To A Connection Box

Calibration Panel

Camera Bar To Main

Adjusting Delay

Network Configuration

Connecting to Renderers

Software Installation

Camera Bar Calibration

Setting Up

Options of tracking modes

Creating An Alignment

Saving/Loading a Project/Alignment

Recording Tracking data

Operation

Troubleshooting

Retargeting

Hardware Details

Anamorphic Calibration

Sending Tracking Data Wirelessly

Using Ncam with Photographic Cameras

Lens Homing

Object Tracking

How to find the Hostname

Overlays

Vignette Reduction

Converting Lens Distortion Models

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Ncam Reality

Zeiss eXtended data

Overview

Firmware Requirement

Required Parts

Compatibility

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