FUJINON to introduce wide range of NEW 3D & HD Broadcast and Professional lenses

Other HD lenses to be displayed HA14x4.5BERM/RD wide-angle broadcast lens, XA16sx8BRAM, XT17sx4.5BRM, XA20sx8.5BRM, XS20x6.3BRM and XT20sx4.7BRM low-cost HD professional lenses. In addition Fujinon will show its extensive range of new PL-mount digital cinema lenses with the 18-85mm (HK4.7x18), 14.5-45mm (HK3.1x14.5), 24-180mm (HK7.5x24), 75-400mm (HK5.3x75).

3D HD will be a central topic at this year’s IBC as it is moving from the Big Screen into the living room It is known that Fujinon is very active in this segment, as we have been cooperating with renowned DOP’s/Directors like ‘Vincent Pace & James Cameron’ since 2002. It is no secret that Fujinon lenses have also been used for the making of the groundbreaking 3D movie ‘AVATAR’ that launched a new era in movie making. Fujinon will now make 3D optical technologies available to the TV broadcast production segment.

The new 3D range HA23x7.6BEZD-T5DD, HA18x7.6BEZD-T5DD, HAs18x7.6BZD-T5DD, HA16x6.3BEZD-T5DD and XA4x7.5BMD-D3L/D3R lenses together with the new synchronous zoom & focus control joint-box (HJ-303A-08A) have been developed for 2/3-inch 3D applications. The new range of lenses display extreme small centering tolerances in the optical axis over the entire zoom and focus range, the zoom function also works without any mechanical- backlash. The new generation 3D HD lenses are controlled by the industry’s first universal fully synchronized 3D zoom & focus accessory-kit with serial data port.

The new HA14x4.5BERM/RD is a new high-end ENG-Style wide-angle HD production lens designed for 2/3-inch cameras. It features the worlds first 2.2x extender which extends the focal length from 9.9 to 138mm. Without the extender, the lens has a focal length of 4.5 up to a maximum of 63mm. The lens has a 14x zoom range and full remote control via an RS-232 serial data port and a maximum relative aperture at 1:1.8 from 4.5mm to 41mm and 1:2.8 at 63mm. Enhancements to the HA14x4.5BE RM/RD include minimized geometric distortion and improved corner resolution and contrast. It also features Fujinon’s Inner Focus to minimize lens breathing, Quick Zoom for rapid zoom movement and Zoom Limit for automated zooming parameters. QuickFrame is available as an option. The HA14X4.5 will be available in the fourth quarter of 2010.

The new XA16sx8BRAM is designed for 2/3-inch cameras and features a 16x zoom range and a focal range of 8 to 128mm. It’s well suited for news applications, corporate videos, independent videos and wedding videographers. The XA16sx has a new ergonomic handgrip. The XA16sx has a newly designed rear-focusing system which eliminates pumping. New glass properties minimize color fringing, and a new EBC optical coating improves transmission. This model will be available in the fourth quarter 2010.

The new XT17sx4.5BRM is a 1/3-inch ENG-Style lens that also features the newly designed ergonomic handgrip. New glass properties minimize color fringing, and a new EBC optical coating improves transmission within this lens as well. The XT17sx is also suited for news applications, corporate videos, independent videos and wedding videographers.

The new XA20sx8.5BRM is a cost-efficient, ENG telephoto lens designed for 2/3-inch cameras that features 20x zoom range; high-optical quality; fast, quiet and precise servo zoom and focus. Its ergonomic handgrip. New glass properties also minimize color fringing, and a new EBC optical coating improves transmission for the XA20sx. The XA20sx8.5BRM is best suited for use by wedding, house of worship and corporate video productions.It features focal length of 8.5mm up to a maximum of 170mm. It has a maximum relative aperture at 1:1.8 from 8.5mm to 113mm and 1:2.7 at 170mm. It also comes standard with Fujinon’s Inner Focus technology.

The new XT20sx4.7BRM is also a cost-efficient ENG-Style zoom lens designed for 1/3-inch cameras, featuring a 20x zoom range; high-optical quality; fast, quiet and precise servo zoom and focus. It is designed for use by freelance and corporate video productions. This lens features a focal length of 4.7mm up to a maximum of 94mm. It has a maximum relative aperture at 1:1.4 from 4.7mm to 87.7mm and 1:1.5 at 94mm. It also comes standard with Fujinon’s Inner Focus technology.

The new XS20x6.3BRM another cost-efficient ENG-Style zoom lens designed for 1/2-inch camerasfeatures 20x zoom range; high-optical quality; fast, quiet and precise servo zoom and focus. Its ergonomic handgrip. New glass properties also minimize color fringing, a new EBC optical coating also improves transmission for the XS20sx6.3. The XS20sx6.3BRM is aslo best suited for freelance and corporate productions.

Fujinon lenses and optical technologies are available through Fujinon’s extensive dealer network or local Fujinon branch.

About Fujinon

Fujinon is a major manufacturer and distributor of optics and lens assemblies for TV broadcast, digital cinema, and industrial markets. The company's line of high definition television zoom lenses are used in virtually every segment of the broadcast industry, including electronic newsgathering, studio and field productions.