Canon's New HD-EC Lenses and Anamorphic Converter Provide Cinematographers with New Creative Flexibility and Control.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NAB2004 Booth #SU9649 MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4612686 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2004 New FJs Series of Prime Lenses Joins New HJ8x5.5B KLL-SC Zoom Lens and ACV-235 Anamorphic See anamorphic lens and anamorphic DVD. Converter Introduced for 2/3" HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates Format Canon expands the art of High Definition Electronic Cinematography cinematography: see motion picture photography. cinematography Art and technology of motion-picture photography. It involves the composition of a scene, lighting of the set and actors, choice of cameras, camera angle, and integration of special (HD-EC) with six new prime lenses, a new HJ8x5.5B KLL-SC cine zoom lens, and a significant innovation to support wide screen moviemaking mov·ie·mak·er n. One that makes movies, especially professionally. mov  ie·mak ; an anamorphic lens A movie camera lens that horizontally squeezes a wide screen image into a standard 35mm frame. When projected, an anamorphic lens stretches the 35mm frame horizontally and fills a wide screen. This lens allowed the movie industry to make wide screen films with the same 35mm equipment. converter for the 2/3" HD image size format. "There are now even more ways to apply the excellence of Canon optics to HD-EC productions," said Gordon Tubbs, assistant director, broadcast and communications division at Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CAJ CAJ Canadian Association of Journalists CAJ Christliche Arbeiterjugend (German Young Christian Workers) CAJ China Academic Journals CAJ Christian Academy in Japan CAJ Canaima, Venezuela (Airport Code) ). "The range of choices in both prime and zoom lenses has been increased, and the new ACV-235 converter promises to greatly streamline the HD cinematographers' approach to wide screen movie production." ACV-235 Anamorphic Converter Canon's new ACV-235 Anamorphic Converter provides HD-EC cinematographers with an extremely efficient path to the big screen. The anamorphic lens converter fits easily between any electronic cinematography prime or zoom lens and camera, making it possible to easily record a CinemaScope(TM) size (aspect ratio 2.35:1) image with an HD cinematography camera. This approach has the special advantage of preserving the full vertical resolution of the HD camera. Canon's anamorphic converter works by optically compressing the CinemaScope(TM) image to a standard HD aspect ratio of 16:9 (1.78:1), for a significant improvement over previous methods of adapting HD cinematography to CinemaScope(TM) size. Other solutions have typically involved digital cropping of the base image's upper and lower sides - decreasing vertical resolution in the process. By providing HD productions with this highly efficient path to full, theater-sized projection, cinematographers using the ACV-235 converter can expect significant time and cost savings in production, and portray the full brilliance of their work on movie theater screens. New Lenses for Electronic Cinematography The new FJs series of HD-EC prime lenses from Canon has been upgraded and expanded from five to six lenses, providing cinematographers with increased flexibility during shooting. The latest addition is the FJs55 lens, with a fast T1.6 capability and 2.4 lb. weight. It joins the FJs5, FJs9, FJs14, FJs24, and FJs35 lenses in Canon's FJs line to meet the specialized needs of HD-EC shooting. All six FJs prime lenses feature a dramatically enhanced focus rotation angle of 280 degrees (up from 180 degrees on the previous generation), and improved optical and mechanical performance. These stunning primes exhibit high MTF (1) (Modulation Transfer Function) A measurement of monitor sharpness. MTF compares the contrast ratio between alternating black and green lines that are one pixel thick. , high resolution, and high contrast from the center of the image. Other new features of the FJs prime lens series includes a new design with standardized front-of-lens diameter of 95mm, enabling the same matte boxes or filters to be used with all lenses. The highest optical performance is achieved with consistent color balance across the series, and chromatic chromatic /chro·mat·ic/ (kro-mat´ik) 1. pertaining to color; stainable with dyes. 2. pertaining to chromatin. chro·mat·ic adj. 1. Relating to color or colors. flares are brought to a zero level. Canon broadened its line of HD-EC zoom lenses, opening up even more creative options to cinematographers with the new HJ8x5.5B KLL-SC lens. It represents an affordable wide angle companion to the HJ21x7.5B KLL-SC and HJ21x4.7B KLL-SC lenses, with a focal length Focal length A measure of the collecting or diverging power of a lens or an optical system. Focal length, usually designated f ′ of 5.5-44mm, and T2.1 capability. It uses Canon's Power Optical System featuring the "X-Element" to bring optical excellence to episodic TV, commercial and motion picture production. As with all Canon HD-EC lenses, it incorporates Hi-UD (Hi-Index, Ultra Low Dispersion) glass and Fluorite fluorite (fl  `ərīt) or fluorspar (fl for lower aberrations, and very high MTF. All Canon HD-EC lenses have traditional film style feel and operation. Focus and iris indications are engraved en·grave tr.v. en·graved, en·grav·ing, en·graves 1. To carve, cut, or etch into a material: engraved the champion's name on the trophy. 2. with large luminous scales, focus distance is marked in feet, while gear rings are compatible with studio focus rigs, manual fluid zoom drives and motorized mo·tor·ize tr.v. mo·tor·ized, mo·tor·iz·ing, mo·tor·iz·es 1. To equip with a motor. 2. To supply with motor-driven vehicles. 3. To provide with automobiles. control systems used for film lenses. "At NAB2004, Canon's HD-EC leadership is on display," added Gordon Tubbs. "With the introduction of the new FJs prime lenses, ACV-235 anamorphic converter, and HJ8x5.5B zoom lens, HD production of episodic TV, commercials and motion pictures has truly arrived." See the full line of Canon products throughout NAB2004 at Booth # SU9649, Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America, and is ranked #39 on the Business Week list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent-holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2003, with global revenues of $29.9 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. EDITORS: Please note corporate contact information for this division: For more information, please call Canon Broadcast and Communications Division at 1-800-321-4388 or visit www.canonbroadcast.com. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4612686 |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion