Cyclopital3D Z10000 User Manual

Cyclopital3D

Cyclopital3D Filter/Close-up Adapter for Panasonic Z10000

Every serious filmmaker and photographer understands the
benefits of using polarizers and creative filters. The Cyclopital3D
Filter/Close-up Adapter (FCA) for the Panasonic Z10000 camera
enables the use of polarizers, filters and auxiliary lenses.

Filter/Close-up Adapter for the

Panasonic Z10000

The Cyclopital3D FCA is a four-piece set that expands the
capabilities of the Panasonic Z10000 Camcorder by enabling
the use of close-up lenses and filters. This unit also helps
improve lens clarity by removing the plastic lens cover that
comes stock on the camera and replaces it with professional
quality glass.

This FCA set enables you to use a round filter or close-up lens.
The set also includes a precision designed custom lens shade
that perfectly fits the widest field of view of the camera. If
professional grade rectangular filters are needed, the unit is
compatible with the Century Optics Sunshade with 4x4 pro filter
holder.

Most of the optional attachments function the same way in a 3D
environment as they do in 2D, with the exception of close-up
lenses, which are fundamentally different. In 3D
cinematography, the close-up lens increases the range of
parallax by allowing the camera to achieve convergence on a
subject closer than what is possible without the additional close­up lens. It also increases the common image seen by both
lenses, thus reducing the amount of image loss that can limit 3D
close-up photography and film-making.

What’s in the package:

1 Filter/Close-up Adapter
1 Custom Lens Shade
1 86-95mm step ring

1– 95mm UV Filter
1 Front lens cap
1 Rear lens cover

For more information on close-up photography, see the white
paper on the “Support and Downloads” page of the Cyclopital3D
website, 3D Camera Parallax Adjustments, the Stereo Window,
and using Attachments for Close-up Photography, which can be
found at: http://www.cyclopital3d.com/SUPPORT-AND­DOWNLOADS.html.

Features and Benefits:

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Easily attaches without tools after first use

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86mm lens ring allows for the attachment of close-up lenses

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Includes 86-95mm step ring for wider coverage when using
filters & polarizers

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Improves the camera’s image quality by replacing the plastic
lens covers on the camera with photographic quality glass­95mm UV filter included.

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Lens shade is custom designed to fit the exact FOV of the
camera and helps to improve image contrast by keeping stay
light off the lenses

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Lens shade has a small opening on the bottom to allow for
filter rotation while still attached to the camera

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Compatible with the Century Optics Sunshade with 4x4 pro
filter holder.

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Includes rear lens cover and front lens cap

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Includes 86mm close-up lenses

Tips for use:

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To attach the FCA to the camera, you must first remove the
manufacturer’s front lens bezel by removing the four small
screws on the front of the bezel with a cross-point
screwdriver.

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The FCA has a thumb screw is for attaching the FCA to the
camera. We recommend leaving it on the camera all the time
to improve image quality.

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Attach the FCA to camera with the word “Cyclopital3D” on
the top and tighten the “thumb-screw” by gently turning it
counter-clockwise when viewed from the top of the unit. Only

tighten it enough so the adapter doesn’t easily come off; the

screw won’t come to a “hard stop” so be careful not to over­tighten it or it could break

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The use of 95mm lens ring for filters and polarizers is
recommended to avoid vignetting

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86mm close-up lenses are recommended, such the Vivitar
Series 1 Close-up lens set

Care and Maintenance:

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If you drop the FCA, it will probably break. In some instances,
it can be repaired using standard super glue (cyanoacrylate),
which bonds well to the composite material used in its
construction.

Warranty

Your adapter comes with a Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and
materials for 30 days from the date of purchase. The limited warranty does not apply if the
product has been damaged by accident, mishandling, misuse, abuse, or alteration.

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