theibcdaily Anamorphic zooms get sporting chance Thales Angénieux By David Fox
The first Angénieux anamorphic zoom lens introduced at IBC2013 is now being joined by a second, with a third in development. Angénieux is showing a prototype of the Optimo Anamorphic 30-72mm 2S (2x squeeze) to compliment the compact 56-152mm 2S, which has already been used for feature film and TV production. At just 2.2kg, the lightweight
56-152mm T4 zoom is claimed to exhibit exceptional sharpness and lower distortion compared to typical anamorphic lenses, through a new optical design that combines spherical and cylindrical elements in the same group. DoP Charles Brosius has
shot American football and basketball using the lens, for promos and music videos for Fox Sports. “The Angenieux anamorphic zoom does
Go wide: A basketball tournament in Las Vegas captured in anamorphic for Fox Sports
everything I need and gives me a cinematic crystal clear image that is brand new to the sports television world. With this lens I am able to create ground-breaking images and push the limits of what is possible during live nationally televised network events. It would be my lens of choice for
all of my future work.” Cinematographer Gustavo Biazzi , who shot the first feature entirely made with the 56-152 2S zoom (Hugo Santiago’s Le Ciel du Centaure/El Cielo del Centauro) found that the zoom simplified the production with its versatility and cost,
allowing them to get a wide variation of shots within a take. “Because of that variation we were looking for, the zoom’s minimum focusing distance of 0.63m was indispensable. Visually, the colourimetry is the remarkable characteristic of this zoom. It faithfully
reproduced the nuances of tone that are there in reality. Mechanically, it’s exceptional – in situations where you change focus suddenly, the lens never breathes. And obviously its lower weight and bulkiness differentiate it from other anamorphic zooms.” 11.F34
Carry that weight: The new Precision Levelling Track is quick to set up and level
World-first adaptors for AJA Cion MTF Services
By David Fox New track is on the level Panther By David Fox
The new Precision Levelling Track system from Panther has been designed to work fast and, above all, to be easy to use. It uses different sizes of telescopic tubes that allow the track to be levelled from 0cm up to 67cm and can be clicked into place and adjusted without any tools.
Each tube can carry a payload of 850kg and a track integrated adjustment lever
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makes the levelling simple. The system is self locking - the more payload is used, the more gripping force is generated in the tubes. Cross bars are only needed with a heavy payload, and then only on tubes more than 50cm high. The track itself is made from aluminium, but can be fitted with lightweight stainless steel protection.
Also new is the Buddy Plus
Dolly, Panther’s successor to its Buddy Dolly, which offers compact dimensions (84cm long, 53.5cm - 82.5cm wide and 40cm high) with good
stability and versatility. It uses a patented Crab (4-wheel) and Steer (2-wheel) shift box (although can be delivered optionally with or without crab and steer), and users can achieve camera positions from floor level up to considerable height using such accessories as Panther’s Vario Jib. It weighs 59kg and can carry a maximum camera payload of 900kg.
Panther has also updated its ring platform to offer more stability and flexibility, including adjustable height. 11.E20
MTF has introduced what it claims are the world’s first lens adaptors for the upcoming AJA Cion digital production camera. It has worked with AJA to develop a range of adaptors so that, with the Cion due to start shipping this month, users won’t be limited in their choice of lens. Although the 4K/UHD Cion comes with the industry standard PL mount, many people own less-expensive lenses from other camera systems. There will be five different adaptors available initially: a Nikon G adaptor with aperture control for both new and old Nikon lenses; an optical solution for B4 lenses compatible with any lens with a 2x extender —
this allows total sensor coverage with an HD B4 lenses as the multi-layer coated optics extend the image from its original 2/3- inch size to cover the Cion’s Super35 sensor while
maintaining the original angle of view of the lens; plus three adaptors for Canon lenses. The Canon FD-to-Cion adaptor works with the old FD lenses, and there are two options for Canon EF lenses. The first is the standard mechanical adaptor, designed for EF-mount lenses with an aperture ring on the barrel. The second is an AJA Cion version of the MTF Effect range of adaptors for electronic lenses. When used with the MTF Effect Control Unit it controls the iris in 1/8th stop increments, and powers lens stabilisation and focus (for lenses with powered focus). 11.B66
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