Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division Sharp Max Instructions for use Status 12/02 Page 1
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max Camera Lens Division Contents 1 Product safety ............................................................................................................ 3 1.1 CE marking ................................................................................................................ 3 1.2 Intended use .............................................................................................................. 3 1.3 Standards.......................................................
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max 1 Camera Lens Division Product safety The unit described in this manual has been designed and tested in accordance with Carl Zeiss safety standards and with national and international regulations. A very high degree of instrument safety is thus ensured. We would like to inform you on the safety aspects involved in operating the instrument. This chapter contains a summary of the most important precautions to be observed.
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max Camera Lens Division 1.4 Notes on use General • Do not use the unit in explosion-risk areas • Do not station or use the instrument in damp rooms. Do not expose the instrument to water splashes, dripping water or sprayed water. • Modifications and repairs on this instrument may only be performed by our service staff or by other persons authorized by us. • The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage caused by tampering with the instrument.
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max 2 Camera Lens Division Description of the unit 2.1 General In digital cameras with a B4 mount, the distance between the mechanical interface (bayonet) and the CCD chip of the camera is not clearly defined. For this reason, the back focus of the lens can be varied to allow every lens to be adapted to the camera used. Sharp Max is used to adjust this back focus of Carl Zeiss Digi Prime lenses. A sturdy design, easy operation and high accuracy are the hallmarks of this unit.
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max Camera Lens Division 2.3 Controls The controls and the battery compartment are located on the back of the unit, see the sketch below. l Potentiometer to adjust the intensity level Loosen 4x slotted screws when the control panel must be removed to change the factory adjustment on the PCB. Bedienungsanleitung Sharp Max 12_02E.
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max Camera Lens Division 2.4 Starting up the unit • Check that the battery is fresh: switch on the unit by pressing the power button. The light in the button must now be on. If it is not, replace the battery. • You can use a rechargeable NiCd battery instead of the non-rechargeable standard battery supplied. • The period during which the Siemens star is illuminated has been set to approx. 1 min in the factory.
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max 4 Camera Lens Division Lens testing The following describes the testing of Carl Zeiss Digi-Prime lenses (see photo). Use the same procedure for testing the lenses from other manufacturers. However, check beforehand whether the lens flange is suited for use with the lens to be tested. Fig.
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max Camera Lens Division • Switch on the camera. Connect an external monitor to the camera, if necessary. • Press the Power button to switch on the Sharp Max unit, view the Siemens star in the eyepiece of the camera and adjust brightness using the 'Intensity' control. If you want to reduce brightness even further, you can also swing in a neutraldensity (ND) filter of the camera into the beam path.
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max 5 Camera Lens Division Maintenance The unit does not contain any components that need maintenance, with the exception of the battery. We recommend you to have the unit serviced by Carl Zeiss service staff once every 12 months. 5.1 Replacing the battery Using a small screwdriver, prize up the cover of the battery compartment. Remove the cables from the old battery and plug them onto the new battery.
Carl Zeiss Sharp Max 6 Camera Lens Division Technical data Optical data, Sharp Max Collimator: Exit pupil: Siemens star: Illumination: achromat, f =200mm 50mm 72 sectors, smallest grating constant approx. 4.
