Zeiss Compact Prime CP.3, Compact Prime CP.3 XD Instruction Manual
ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD
Mount Change Instructions
Explanation of Symbols
3
Overview
4
Delivery Contents of a ZEISS CP.3 and CP.3 XD
Technical Data
5
Changing the Mount of a
Detaching a Mount
Attaching a Mount
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Adjusting a ZEISS CP.3 to
Your Digital Camera
15
Testing the Sharpness
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Correcting the Flange Focal Distance
Appendix
21
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
4
ZEISS CP.3 6
6
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Color Code of the Shims 21
Shimming Table 21
Mount Change Accessories 22
Glossary 23
Introduction
In this manual you learn how to change the mount of a ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3
eXtended Data (abbreviation: ZEISS CP.3 and CP.3 XD) and how to match it to a digital camera.
In order to explain the procedure, this manual uses a ZEISS CP.3 XD lens, which is scaled in feet
with PL mount.
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The warning symbol indicates dangerous situations and actions, which might impair the functionality of
Proceed in the same sequences to switch from or to any other mount that is available for the
ZEISS CP.3 or CP.3 XD (Canon1 EF, Nikon2 F, Sony3 E,MFT and LPL).
Please note that in this instructions the term “CP.3” always refers to both versions: CP.3 and
CP.3 XD.
Explanation of Symbols
The information symbol indicates additional information, which is useful for the context.
The skip symbol indicates that under certain circumstances you can skip certain steps.
The result symbol indicates information about the obtained result of a step.
Overview
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front lens
2
focus ring
3
focus and aperture index mark
4
aperture ring
5
lens foot
6
lens barrel
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small screw
the product, damage the product or hurt the user.
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groove of the lens
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eXtended Data interface (CP.3
XD only)
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electrical interface (CP.3 XD
only)
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rear lens
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shims
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mount including the black inner
ring
14
T6 screws
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Canon is a trademark or registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group.
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Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation
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Sony and E-mount are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation
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Technical Data
ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD lenses
Aperture
Close
Focus
Length
Front
diameter
Weight
Horizontal Angle of View
Full-
Frame
APS-H
Super
35
Normal APS-C
35
MFT
Delivery Contents of a ZEISS CP.3 and CP.3 XD
• 1x ZEISS CP.3 or CP.3 XD
• 1x Front cap
• 1x Rear cap
• 1x Focus lever
• 3x Lens support riser 3/8”
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1
3
5
4
6
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Close focus distance is measured from the image plane
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Front to PL mount flange
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The specified weight refers to the ZEISS CP.3 standard lenses. The ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses weigh about 0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs more.
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Horizontal angle of view for a full-frame camera (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 36 mm x 24 mm / 1.42“ x 0.94“)
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Horizontal angle of view for an APS-H camera (aspect ratio 1:1.81, dimensions 30.2 mm x 16.7 mm / 1.19“ x 0.66“)
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Horizontal angle of view for an ANSI Super 35 Silent camera (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 24.9 mm x 18.7 mm / 0.98“ x 0.74“)
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Horizontal angle of view for a Normal 35 Academy camera (aspect ratio 1:1.37, dimensions 22 mm x 16 mm / 0.87“ x 0.63“)
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Horizontal angle of view for an APS-C camera (aspect ratio 1:1.50, dimensions 22.3 mm x 14.9 mm / 0. 88“ x 0.59“)
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Horizontal angle of view for a Micro 4/3 (MFT) camera (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 17.3 mm x 13 mm / 0.68“ x 0.51“) 10 CF: Close focus capability
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CP.3 & CP.3 XD
15 mm
T2.9
T 2.9 to
T 22
0.3 m
12”
83.7 mm
3.30”
95 mm
3,7’’
0.87 kg
1.9 lbs
100°
90°
79°
73°
73°
60°
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
18 mm
T2.9
T2.9 to
T22
0.3 m
12”
83.7 mm
3.30”
95 mm
3,7’’
0.86 kg
1.9 lbs
89°
80°
69°
63°
64°
51°
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
21 mm
T2.9
T 2.9 to
T 22
0.24 m
10”
83.7 mm
3.30”
95 mm
3,7’’
0.82 kg
1.8 lbs
81°
71°
61°
55°
56°
45°
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
25 mm
T2.1
T 2.1 to
T 22
0.26 m
10”
83.7 mm
3.30”
95 mm
3,7’’
0.82 kg
1.8 lbs
72°
62°
53°
47°
48°
38°
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
28 mm
T2.1
T 2.1 to
T 22
0.24 m
10”
83.7 mm
3.30”
95 mm
3,7’’
0.84 kg
1.9 lbs
65°
57°
48°
43°
43°
34°
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
35 mm
T2.1
T 2.1 to
T 22
0.3 m
12”
83.7 mm
3.30”
95 mm
3,7’’
0.80 kg
1.8 lbs
54°
47°
39°
35°
35°
28°
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
50 mm
T2.1
T 2.1 to
T 22
0.45 m
18”
83.7 mm
3.30”
95 mm
3,7’’
0.77 kg
1.7 lbs
40°
34°
28°
25°
25°
20°
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
85 mm
T2.1
T 2.1 to
T 22
1 m
3’3”
83.7 mm
3.30”
95 mm
3,7’’
0.88 kg
1.9 lbs
24°
20°
17°
15°
15°
12°
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
100 mm CF
T2.1
T 2.1 to
T 22
0.7 m
2’6”
126.5 mm 95 mm
4.98”
1.01 kg
2.2 lbs
20°
17°
14°
13°
13°
10°
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
135 mm
T2.1
T 2.1 to
T 22
1 m
3’3”
126.5 mm 95 mm
4.98”
1.15 kg
2.5 lbs
15°
13°
11°
9°
9°
7°
10
3,7’’
3,7’’
Changing the Mount of a ZEISS CP.3 Lens
In this chapter you learn how to change the mount of a ZEISS CP.3. The procedure consist of two
parts which are both mandatory to successfully change a mount. You learn how to detach the
currently attached mount and how to attach a different mount. To make sure the ZEISS CP.3
works properly, additionally complete the subsequent procedure: Adjusting a ZEISS CP.3 to your
Digital Camera.
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The use of tools offered by ZEISS is highly recommended. You can purchase these tools directly from ZEISS
Detaching a Mount
You need
ZEISS CP.3
ZEISS T6 torx wrench with a torque of 0.4 Nm alternatively: regular
T6 torx wrench with a torque of 0.4 Nm ZEISS Interchangeable
Mount Set for ZEISS CP.3
or your trusted ZEISS dealer. See Mount Change Accessories
Requirements
Ensure that your working space is flat and leveled, in order to prevent the lens from tilting and falling over.
Ensure that the environment is clean and free from dust so that no dust particles enter the ZEISS CP.3.
Ensure that the front lens cap sits on your ZEISS CP.3, in order to avoid scratches.
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The serial number is located at the side of the lens foot. The
3.
1. Place your ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 on a flat surface with the mount facing up and the serial number facing
away from you.
serial number varies.
You can now see the mount.
With a T6 torx wrench remove the eight torx screws of the mount.
The black inner ring is securely fastened to the mount at the ZEISS factory and does not need to be
removed. This also applies to the electrical interface.
The mount is now loose.
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2.
Remove the rear lens cap.
4
.
Carefully detach the mount from your ZEISS CP.3.
If you are changing from a PL mount, you can directly see the shims.
If you are changing from any other mount than a PL mount, you can now see the black adapter ring.
The shape and height of the black adapter ring varies according to the different mounts.
The black adapter ring is now loose.
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When detaching the mount for the first time, do not remove the shims. Never
5.
With a T6 torque wrench remove the torx screws of the black adapter ring.
1
shims
2
small screw in the groove of the lens
1
2
If you are changing from a PL mount, skip step 6 and 7, since the PL mount doesn´t have an adapter ring.
6. Detach the black adapter ring from your ZEISS CP.3.
remove the small screw in the groove of the lens.
Now you see the shim(s) and a small screw in the groove of the lens barrel. You
have now successfully detached the mount.
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Compact Prime 3
M2x8
M2x8
M2x8
M2x8
M2x8 or
M2x8
M2x10
EF-Mount Spacer
E-Mount Spacer
Screws required in order to attach an interchangeable mount
PL LPL LPL Spacer EF EF Spacer E E Spacer
M2x10
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