Filters and mounts
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Goldeye G/CL Technical Manual V4.1.1
Changing the filter in the C-Mount adapter
If the C-Mount adapter has a filter glass fitted, it is possible to change the filter
glass. (See
Specific filter applications on page 136
for more details on mount
adapters with pre-fitted filters.)
To change the filter of the C-Mount lens adapter, follow the instructions outlined
below.
Do not remove the adapter if a lens is mounted to the adapter. Ensure there is no
lens mounted to the adapter.
Removing the adapter from the camera
1. Unscrew the adapter (1) from the camera.
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Loosen the locking screw (2, shown from back of adapter) on the outside
of the mount adapter. See Figure 32 on page 126 for the position of the
locking screws.
Use a 1.3 mm hex key for Goldeye models with Cool housing:
G/CL-008 Cool and G/CL-032 Cool.
Use a 0.9 mm hex key for all other models.
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To avoid penetration of foreign substances into the camera, ensure that
the front flange is covered with a dust cap. See
.
Removing the filter from the mount
1. On the back side of the mount, loosen the three cylinder bolts (5) of the filter
fixing ring (4), using a Torx T6 tool.
2. Remove the fixing ring.
3. Remove the existing filter glass (3) from the adapter.
Figure 34: Changing the filter in the C‐Mount adapter
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