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Newer Anova on the way
One of the LEDs that helped establish Rotolight as a powerhouse player in filmmaking is about to benefit from a full refresh. The Anova Pro 3 is an all- weather, 1x1 light, boasting a custom- designed LED optic system. It includes a range of industry-first features to bring versatility for filmmakers and hybrid stills and video shooters.
will go live on the top crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. The latest Pro 3 is the fifth generation in the popular Anova series and has been developed from 12 years of user feedback and R&D, including feedback from productions by Amazon Studios, Netflix, BBC and ITV. rotolight.com
The latest has IP65 weather resistance, native full-power V-Lock operation, a touchscreen display, a ‘Magic eye’ optical light sensor, control via app and built-in LumenRadio CRMX. It’s highly versatile at home, on location or in the studio. Early versions were shown at IBC in September, while full details are due to be revealed in October – when the light
The Anova Pro 3 is claimed to have a best-in-class output of more than 22,000 lux, which equates to more than twice the output of both previous generations of Anova lights and even the latest Rotolight AEOS 2 Pro. Fujinon Duvo gets more portable
The Fujinon HZK 24-300mm is a new PL mount lens in the Duvo series, designed to bring a cinematic look to broadcast lenses. A dual-format lens, supporting Super 35 and full-frame sensors with the 1.5 expander engaged, it’s ideal for live sporting events, music concerts, documentaries and wildlife cinematography. The lens has a maximum aperture of T2.9. Where cine lenses are optimised for shooting scripted production, the Duvo has a 12.5x zoom covering 24-300mm; a built-in expander alters focal length to 36-450mm. It is compact and lightweight at 270.5mm long and weighs 2.95kg. The lens can be operated in the same style as a broadcast lens using zoom and focus demands, and can be deployed for shoulder-mounted operation or on a Steadicam. With the use of large-diameter aspherical elements and Super ED
lenses, aberration is controlled while ghosting, lens flare and colour bleeding are suppressed. Maximum aperture is T2.9 at the wide-angle end despite being a high-magnification lens. This enables filming in low-light conditions, such as indoor concerts and evening sporting events. Out-of-focus areas naturally fall out of focus from the focal plane into the background. This produces a highly sought-after cinematic look with beautiful textures and bokeh, allowing the storyteller to naturally draw the attention of the viewer to the in-focus subject. Automatic control of focus breathing features, while Remote Back Focus enables flange focal distance control from the camera for precise adjustment. It is compatible with the Zeiss eXtended Data system based on the open /i Technology standard to
TAMRON’S TASTY TELEZOOM
Tamron’s new 70- 180mm f/2.8 zoom for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras is the smallest lens of its type and has now been officially released, costing £1329/$1299. The 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 boasts fresh features including Tamron’s Vibration Compensation. The optical design has been revamped compared to the first-generation version and the
minimum focusing distance at the wide end has been reduced to 0.3m/11.8in. The lens employs Tamron’s Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive linear motor focus mechanism for fast, accurate autofocus with stills or video. This brand-new 70-180mm f/2.8 G2 zoom also supports both the dedicated Tamron Lens Utility and Tamron Lens Utility Mobile apps to customise functions. tamron.com
allow recording of lens metadata as well as distortion
and shading corrections.
A 14-100mm Duvo will follow. No prices have yet been announced. fujifilm-x.com
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