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XEEN COMPLETES ITS LINE OF CF CINE PRIMES
Samyang Optics has announced the compact, lightweight Xeen CF 16mm T2.6 and 35mm T1.5 cine primes for PL, Canon EF and Sony E-mount, completing the line-up of five Xeen CF models. Xeen CF was introduced in late 2019, with a compact design and flexible usage, integrating carbon fibre, while maintaining high image quality for large sensors. Thanks to the two new additions, the Xeen CF cine prime line-up is now complete, offering five focal lengths, including 16mm T2.6, 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5 and 85mm T1.5. Xeen CF stands for ‘Compact and Flexible’, which highlights the compact size and versatility of the lenses. For example, the Xeen CF 16mm weighs just 0.9kg (2lbs)
ABOVE The complete range of Xeen CF cine primes
and measures 82.3mm (3.24in) height. This compact size is not only for large cinematography camera set-ups, but also for drone and gimbal set-ups, which require a more compact and lighter lens. Xeen CF is also compatible with large image sensor cameras, with its 43.3mm image circle. Cinematographers can now create countless images with one lens, enjoying the flexibility of equipment operation. Vice-president of the ASC, Bill Bennett, commented: “The new Xeen CF
lenses show faces in a most beautiful way, with smooth and subtle transitions.” With 8K support and unique X-coating technology, internal light reflections are effectively controlled to create a distinctive look and dramatic effects. They provide smooth, soft and dreamy bokeh when wide open and become crystal sharp when stopped down. This allows directors to maximise the delicate emotions of performers, while richly depicting the scene.
VIDEO EUROPE GOES STATESIDE UK video rental company opens up LA-based Camera One to service burgeoning market One of Europe’s largest video rental companies, Video Europe, has launched into the West Coast of the US with a new rental company, Camera One. The new US business is specifically designed to service and support Los Angeles’ growing rental house market, providing them with the latest kit, the highest levels of service and possibly best prices. Camera One is headed by Eric MacIver, who was formerly president of The Camera Division, fulfilling a long-held ambition to create a business-to-business rental house. MacIver is leaving The Camera Division in the safe hands of Rufus Burnham and looks forward to a great working relationship. Matt Marner, director of Video Europe, is working with MacIver to ensure all the required kit is on-site from launch, and an initial $5m investment is seeing Camera One launch
ABOVE Eric MacIver, now president of Camera One in LA
with one of LA’s largest stock of brand-new cameras and lenses for the rental market. MacIver commented on his appointment: “This is a dream come true for me. Obviously leaving TCD is a huge wrench, but Rufus and the team will remain friends. This was an opportunity not to be missed to satisfy a huge gap in the market here in the US, servicing rental houses, and I couldn’t have picked a better partner than Matt and Video Europe.” Marner added: “I’ve known Eric for a while now and, as we looked at the US market, it became clear he was the perfect president for a new business supporting LA’s growing rental scene. We’ve invested to ensure the best possible people, kit and service is embedded in the DNA of Camera One.”
08 DEF I N I T ION | MARCH 2020
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