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FUJIFILM Launches 4.K Cine Zoom Lens
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UJIFILM Corporation will launch
the FUJINON ZK2.5×14 at the
end of September. The ZK2.5x14
offers a wide angle zoom covering
14-35mm focal length. It is the
third lens for cinema cameras,
equipped with a detachable servo
drive unit. The ZK2.5×14 uses the
highly adopted 35mm PL mount
for cinema cameras, and with its
high optical performance, compact
body, and weight of a mere 2.9kg, it
is capable of capturing a variety of
visual expressions in many different
situations.
With the shift to high image quality
video contents using 4K cameras
for television productions, lenses
with high optical performance for
cinema cameras have been receiving
a lot of attention. However, as the
shooting method differs between
cinema and television camera
lenses, there are difficulties in
operation of cinema camera lenses
for television production.
As a new idea for cine lenses,
Fujiﬁlm introduced the ZK series
lenses, with detachable servo drive
unit for zooming and focusing. In
August 2012, the FUJINON ZK4.7×19

was released, followed by the
telephoto type FUJINON ZK3.5×85
in November of the same year.
Thanks to the detachable servo
drive unit on the ZK series, the lens
can be operated in the same manner
as a traditional portable television
camera lens. Not only in film
productions, it is also suitable for
television productions with cinema
cameras. The ZK series features high
quality images due to the pleasing
Bokeh and the shallow depth-ofﬁeld, speciﬁc to cine lenses.
Furthermore, with the servo drive
unit removed, traditional cinema
manual, or external cine motors for
zooming and focusing operation is
also available for all models of this
series. Whichever way they are used,
ZK series will be comfortable. And,
it is easy to carry around due to the
compact and lightweight design.
With the release of the ZK2.5×14,
the ZK series line-up consists of
wide angle, standard, and telephoto
lenses. The ZK2.5×14 is a wide angle
zoom lens with a focal length covering
from 14 to 35mm, supporting both
ﬁlm and digital cinema cameras.
With the latest optical simulation

FUJINON ZK2.5×14 offers a wide angle zoom covering 14-35mm focal length

technology and high precision
large diameter aspherical elements,
it has achieved both high optical
performance and a lightweight
compact body of 2.9kg. Thanks to
high resolution from the centre to
corner, high image quality without
image distortion will be exhibited on
the large screens of movie theatres.
Additionally, a Macro Function is also
standard, allowing for the shooting
of subjects as close as 33cm,
expanding the range of the lens.

FUJINON cine lenses offered
from Fujiﬁlm, recognised for their
high technology, were used in the
international hit Oblivion this year.
FUJINON lenses contribute to the
latest imaging progress. Fujiﬁlm will
continue developing and providing
new innovative products using its
optical technology, high-precision
processing technology and assembly
technology developed over the years,
to respond to the diversifying needs
of production sites.
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“Not only is the color rendering
of the new Area 48 LED spot-on,
but it’s powerful, lightweight,
compact, and can run off a battery.”
- Todd Heater

“COLOR
IS RIGHT
ON THE
MONEY”

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or music videos such as the currently running Beyoncé,
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Lady Gaga, and Rolling Stones videos, where time is gold.
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When asked about the color fidelity of the AREA
48s, Heater said: “The color match to daylight was
as close to daylight as I’ve seen on the market, and
- Todd Heater, Lighting Designer probably better than all the other LEDs that I’ve seen
out there. I have a more artistic approach to lighting
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than a technical one, but to my eye and to the camera,
the color is right on the money.”
The powerful light coming from Area 48 LED
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fixtures are a function of BBS’ interchangeable phosphor
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technology, which allows the fixture to be easily
Interchangeable Phosphor Panels ( , 3200K, etc.) converted from daylight, to tungsten to chroma green

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BBS’ interchangeable panel approach for changing
color temperature. “When you try to filter tungsten and
daylight bulbs, it takes away lighting power. With the
AREA 48 there’s a daylight balance that puts out the
same amount of light as a tungsten balance, and the
same for the other color temperatures available.”
In addition to the difference of weight, size and
light output, Heater also noted the lack of true
dimmability with HMI and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
“The AREA 48 LED is a very resourceful working tool
on a set, because you can dim them down without
changing color temperature. Now we can work at really,
really low levels while remaining locked on in terms
of color temperature.”
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