Zeiss eXtended data

overview 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 firmware requirement 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 required parts ncam provided /i serial cable zeiss extended data lens featuring a 4 pin lemo connector compatibility the extended data protocol is only available on the mk2 platform instructions inside the preferences of the ncam reality full ui set the encoder type to " zeiss extended data " connect the ncam /i cable to the rs232 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