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5. CW SONDEROPTIC CW Sonderoptic will be demonstrating three new focal lengths of super large format Leica Thalia lenses for the Cine Gear crowds in LA. The 24mm, 55mm, and 120mm lenses bring the set to nine lenses that offer character-rich and emotional images on any camera from Super35 to Full Frame and beyond. The lenses will soon be available in ARRI’s LPL mount as well. Also on display will be the full Leica M 0.8 series of iconic, compact, high-speed lenses. Now a set of nine lenses, from 21mm f/1.4 to 90mm f/2.0, the M 0.8 series offer a look with some vintage characteristics like field fall off and flare quality. CW is delivering a mount to allow use of the lenses on ARRI’s Alexa Mini and Amira cameras. A mount for RED cameras is already available and a mount for the new Sony Venice camera is in development. cw-sonderoptic.com 6. DUCLOS Duclos Lenses is a great destination for high quality motion picture lens service, sales and accessories. It’s a quality service to the industry’s professionals who own and rent top-of-the-line cinema optics. They also have the test equipment and experience required to optimise and maintain all of your lenses. It’s a family owned and operated business who not only appreciate and respect customers in a way only a small business could, but also thrive off of our customers satisfaction and repeat business. The Duclos Lenses booth will be showcasing it’s brand new Duclos 1.7x Expander, as well as their line of professional motion picture lens accessories and solutions. A brand new array of optics designed from the ground up, the Duclos 1.7x Expander effectively increases the image circle of the taking lens, providing a narrower field of view while maintaining resolution throughout the field. www.ducloslenses.com

7. FUJIFILM Fujifilm UK is showcasing its entire range of cine lenses, which cover all types of shooting, from high-end cinema down to independent documentary. The PL-Mount Premier HK lenses are the ultimate cine zoom lenses, with super-fast T-stops and a generous range of focal lengths. Meanwhile the Cabrio ZK and XK series are also PL-mount lenses and are ideal where smaller, lighter lenses might be preferable, or where you need a lens with a huge variety of focal lengths all in one package. Finally, weighing less than 1kg each and boasting T2.9 throughout, the E-Mount MK lenses bring all the quality and character of the Fujinon Premier and Cabrio lenses to an entirely new audience of independent production and emerging filmmakers. Also on the stand will be a GFX medium-format stills camera with a full range of GF lenses, and visitors are very welcome to come along for a demonstration. www.fujifilm.com 8. LEE FILTERS Lee Filters ProGlass Cine range of neutral-density filters has been designed to meet the needs of all cinematographers —whether shooting digitally or on film. They are very neutral, eliminating infrared pollution and ensuring all colours remain accurate and true. This simplifies workflow, saves time and enables cinematographers to focus on their creative goals. Martin Fuhrer, BSC —Director of Photography commented. “I recently got the opportunity to test the new LEE Pro Glass Cine IRND’s in snowy mountain landscapes. I was extremely impressed by the true stop every ND gave me throughout the whole range right up to ND2.1 Every time I changed the filter I deliberately preset the stop to check the accuracy and it was always spot on without fail.” www.leefilters.com

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