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accuracy in focus control demanded by 4K / UHD resolution . “ Fujinon has also developed new manufacturing technologies for configuring and positioning of lens elements ,” Becker explains . “ All these new technologies and features now make video production better , sharper and more efficient than ever before .”
And what makes Fujinon lenses more competitive ? Its wide array of zoom lens options , he replies . Fujinon offers a particularly large range of zoom lenses , which includes a large range of PL mount for large sensor cameras and B-mount lenses for conventional 2 / 3-inch sensor cameras .
“ Uniquely , the new Fujinon 4K / UHD UA107x8.4BESM has the largest zoom range available of any 4K / UHD lens in today ’ s market ,” Becker reveals . “ Also , all of Fujinon ’ s 4K / UHD Plus lenses exceed 4K / UHD resolution . In the PL mount lenses category , the Cabrio series has been so successful with its large range of zoom lenses that increasingly many camera operators , videographers , DoPs and cinematographers are now using Fujinon Cabrio zoom lenses where previously they would have used prime lenses .”
Aside from producing its own lenses , Fujinon works closely with all the camera manufacturers including , for example , ARRI , for which Fujinon manufactures the Alura Zoom range of lenses .
In terms of popularity , Fujinon ’ s Cabrio range has proved “ very popular ” with filmmakers , cinematographers , DoPs and videographers across Asia-Pacific “ mainly due to their quality and the speed with which they help with quality of output and workflow efficiency ”, Becker adds .
“ The Cabrio zoom lenses feature an exclusive detachable servo drive unit , making them ideal for documentary work and productions involving a lot of handheld shooting ,” he says . The lenses also feature flange focal distance adjustment and macro function , and are LDS ( Lens Data System ) and / i metadata-compatible . “ Plus , the quality of Cabrio lenses is so good that it is very difficult to distinguish the difference between a shot taken on a high-end prime at T2.8 and a Cabrio at T2.9 ,” says Becker .
With this level of quality and no requirement to change lenses , recalibrate remote focus or re-balance the head , Cabrio lenses save TV and filmmakers both time and money , he adds . Other positives for filmmakers or videographers are that Cabrio lenses are lightweight , sharp and the macro function saves the need for diopters .
And while both ARRI and Fujinon are well focused on what content producers require of their lenses at the moment , they have set their sights on new features they
Angénieux presents the new Optimo 44-440 A2S
At last month ’ s IBC 2016 , Angénieux presented the new Optimo 44- 440 A2S , the third lens in the Optimo Anamorphic 2x Squeeze series .
The Optimo 44-440 A2S zoom lens features traditional 2x horizontal squeeze , minimum breathing and distortion , and a fast aperture of T : 4.5 across the zoom range . It is equipped with close focus of 4ft 1in ( 1.24m ) and is one of the lightest lenses in its class at 16.6lbs ( 7.5kg ), said Angénieux . The lens creates an image that combines a controlled background with an aesthetically dimensional foreground . The Optimo 44-440 A2S brings what many refer to as a “ creamy and organic look ” that Angénieux zooms are known for , added the company .
The first production units of the Angénieux Optimo 44-440 AS2 have been delivered and are already available at some of the most prestigious rental houses in the world , including : n ARRI Rental New York ( USA ); n Otto Nemenz Los Angeles ( USA );
n Keslow Los Angeles ( USA ); n Camtec Los Angeles ( USA );
Joining the Optimo 56-152 A2S released in 2014 and the Optimo 30-72 A2S released last year , the Optimo 44-440 A2S is the third lens in the Optimo anamorphic 2x Squeeze series .
n TCSFilms New-York ( USA );
n Scenefone Beijing ( China );
n Ludwig Münich ( Germany );
n Ljud & Bildmedia Stockholm ( Sweden ); and n Storyline Oslo ( Norway ).
Joining the Optimo 56-152 A2S released in 2014 and the Optimo 30-72 A2S released last year , the Optimo 44-440 A2S is the third lens in the Optimo anamorphic 2x Squeeze series .
Complementary to a set of primes or the short Optimo A2S zooms , the new Angénieux 10x anamorphic zoom lens brings speed and flexibility of the long-range zoom to the set , Angénieux concluded . may want to include in their future lenses .
Fujinon ’ s Becker says the next step is 8K . “ Fujinon continues to invest heavily in R & D . Future development will lead to a further increase in the range of lenses and the development of 8K lenses ,” he reveals .
On the other hand , ARRI ’ s Dooley says one future feature is new lens control . “ This is an area where we are seeing developments in the lens market — electronic lens control . Far more productions are calling for wireless follow focuses in their camera kit , and ARRI is leading the charge with the WCU-4 handset , integrated in-camera lens control and series of CLM and Active Lens Motors .”
He adds that the Master Grips introduced at the recent IBC 2016 trade show now allows focus , iris and zoom control to
Fujinon says its 4K / UHD UA107x8.4BESM has the largest zoom range available of any 4K / UHD lens in today ’ s market .
come to the fingertips of the camera operator , built to ARRI ’ s quality standards . The Master Grips can be used as a stand-alone motor controller for lens motors or in parallel with an assistant ’ s wireless package , and can even be used to control the internal lens motors of EF and ENG lenses .
Mounted on tripod pan bars or studio pedestal heads , the Master Grips can be used as focus and zoom demands in multicamera set-ups , such as when using ARRI ’ s Amira camera in Multicam mode , and will offer user button and REC start / stop functionality on ARRI and third-party cameras . “ We are expecting the Master Grips to be a widely popular and universal addition to the ARRI Electronic Control System range ,” he concludes .
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