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The Zeiss ’ CP . 3 family is the latest innovation from Zeiss to support creative filmmaking , and features an interchangeable mount system and full-frame coverage .
Digital technologies have transformed traditional filmmaking and refashioned the industry with latest innovations being introduced into both production and post-production spaces . For Zeiss , the company aims to “ turn imagination into a motion picture ” via the introduction of the Zeiss Compact Prime CP . 3 and CP . 3 XD lenses .
Ranging from 15mm-135mm , the 10 focal lengths available in the Zeiss Compact Prime CP . 3 or CP . 3 XD series are capable of covering applications from wide-angle to telephoto . The Zeiss CP . 3 lenses feature advanced lens coatings to support HDR projects , painted lens rims , and light traps within the barrel to eliminate undesired veiling glare and flares . The result , according to Zeiss , is higher contrast , richer blacks and more saturated colours .
To allow fast changeover of equipment while empowering filmmakers with creative freedom , Zeiss Compact Prime CP . 3 and CP . 3 XD lenses are embodied with a “ compact and lightweight ” design . The lenses enable filmmakers to use different stabilising systems and to have a compact set-up that is suitable for shooting in narrow spaces and for capturing dynamic shots . Filmmakers are able to deploy the lenses for handheld , gimbal , drone and Steadicam applications .
Zeiss Compact Prime CP . 3 and CP . 3 XD lenses are also integrated with the Zeiss eXtended Data technology , which is designed to simplify and increase the accuracy of the image capture and processing workflow . Zeiss eXtended Data is equipped with the ability to unify two data sets : key lens data based on the open / i * technology standards , and Zeiss lens data that contains “ precise ” lens characteristics .
In addition to providing information about the lens ’ distortion and shading characteristics , the documentation of the lens ’
Fujifilm ’ s MKX50-135mm covers a focal distance from 76mm-206mm , and has T2.9 aperture across the entire zoom range , which facilities the style of bokeh effect with shallow depth-of-field .
Digital technologies have transformed traditional filmmaking and refashioned the industry with latest innovations being introduced into both production and postproduction spaces .
characteristics also enhances creativity by allowing more complex shots to be managed in post production . Particularly in post production , Zeiss eXtended Data offers benefits such as image fine-tuning , editing and colour grading , visual effects , virtual reality ( VR ) and augmented reality ( AR ), multi-cam live productions , projection and 3D imaging .
Christophe Casenave , product manager , motion picture , Zeiss , tells APB : “ The eXtended Data technology allows the filmmaker to record valuable lens data on-set for a more efficient post-production workflow . For instance , when integrating CGIs , it is important for the compositing department to know the focusing distance and the depth of field , so that they can match the CGI with reality . This information is provided by the lens , and is recorded into the video stream .
“ Furthermore , Zeiss has embedded other lens characteristics such as distortion and vignetting , which will be recorded and passed to compositing . For example , in the scenario where green screen shots are embedded with two video streams , these features are able to simplify heavily , the stitching of scenes .”
Another photography and imaging company is Fujifilm , who recently installed 22 Fujinon 4K / UHD HDR TV lenses at BBC Studioworks , a commercial subsidiary of the BBC . Since the opening of its studio and post-production facility at Television Centre in London last September , Strictly Come
Dancing , It Takes Two , and The Jonathan Ross Show , are some of the first BBC productions to be recorded at the facility .
The facility is set up for 4K / UHD and HDR
productions with the installation of a new fleet of TV cameras , screens and switchers . For this project , 22 Fujinon 4K / UHD HDR TV lenses were also installed , enabling productions to be shot in both 4K / UHD and HDR . The full Fujinon kit provided includes two Fujinon UA80x9 1.2x EXT , five Fujinon UA14x4.5BE , and 15 Fujinon UA27x6.5BE lenses .
Incorporating a 1.2x extender in the existing UA80x9 , the UA80x9 1.2 zoom lens is designed to support 4K / UHD , high contrast and HDR across the entire zoom range . In addition , using the 1.2x extender , it covers the final length from 10.8mm in wide angle to 864mm in telephoto , enabling even further telephoto recording in relay broadcasting of sports and concerts .
The UA14x4.5BE is packed in a “ compact lightweight ” package , and is able to cover the “ ultra ” wide-angle focal length of 4.5mm . Equipped with support for 4K / UHD compatibility across the zoom range , the UA14x4.5BE is able to achieve “ natural bokeh ” with the adoption of nine aperture basis , says Fujifilm .
As for the UA27x6.5 , it is a 4K / UHDcompatible 27x zoom lens that is designed for in-studio applications such as news and variety programmes . With the wide-angle focal length of 6.5mm , it can also be used to provide a full view of a concert venue in live coverage . The UA27x6.5 is integrated with a built-in extender , which doubles its focal lengths , covering up to 360mm in focal length while maintaining image quality .
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Elom Bell , procurement manager at BBC Studioworks , comments : “ Television Centre needs to offer our clients the very latest technologies , with full capability of hosting 4K / UHD and HDR productions . In the case of the lenses we provide , we need to ensure they last for many years to come . Fujinon delivered on time and spent a whole day on site , helping to test and configure all of the lenses .”
And in catering to the cinematography market , Fujifilm has launched two cinema lenses — MKX18-55mm T2.9 and MKX50- 135mm T2.9 — for its X Mount cameras . The MKX18-55mm is able to cover a focal distance from 27mm-84mm , and the MKX50-135mm covers a focal distance from 76mm-206mm . Combined with the X Series ’ colour reproduction technology , Fujifilm adds that the MKX lenses further broaden the expression for video shooting .
Simon Becker , national sales manager optical , Fujinon Optical Devices for Fujifilm Australia , concludes : “ The growing cinematography market has moved to large sensor cameras requiring high-quality , lightweight zooms for speed , high-resolution and creativity in the expanding 4K / UHD market .
“ Fujifilm and Fujinon dedicate a great deal of resources to research and development for all our lenses and optical products . Moving forward , Fujinon lenses will answer the needs of the market , and if history has taught us anything , this means our lenses will be faster , and offer even better quality to produce better results .”
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