Canon Europe today announces the expansion of its cinema lens range with the launch of its widest-ever Cine-Servo lens.. With its ultra-wide 11mm focal length and expansive 100-degree angle of view, the Canon CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is a flexible choice for confined studio setups and dynamic live events, where framing both the subject and setting is essential. Available in either RF or PL mount, the new lens features the latest e-Xs V Digital Drive Unit for superior control and functionality.

At approximately 3kg, the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is the most lightweight lens in Canon’s Cine-Servo lineup – ideal for gimbals, cranes, robotics and wire cams. Camera operators shooting shoulder-mounted will also appreciate its reduced weight.

“With the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1’s diverse capability and balanced build, this super-wide 8K Cine-Servo lens offers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and image quality, with mobility for broadcast professionals,” says Canon Europe’s Product Marketing Specialist Mark Fensome. “Thanks to the built-in 1.5x Extender, this lens is highly versatile – either extending the range when used on a Super 35mm camera or enabling compatibility with Full Frame cameras. It delivers a shallow depth of field that lends a more cinematic look to live production and newsgathering, as well as high-end documentaries and dramas.”

Thanks to its removable servo unit, the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 can be easily configured for live sports and events or cinema. It is the second Cine-Servo lens to be equipped with Canon’s next-generation e-Xs V Digital Drive Unit, which offers more precise and ergonomic servo control, a more responsive iris and USB-C connectivity.

The CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is available in RF or PL mount, further enhancing its versatility. In PL mount, the lens supports Cooke /i Technology™ and ZEISS eXtended Data™ for real-time output of metadata, while the RF mount variant brings additional capabilities – including Dual Pixel CMOS AF support for fast and smooth autofocus, plus advanced lens correction data.

Key features of the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1:

• Widest Canon Cine-Servo lens, with an 11-55 mm focal length and 100-degree angle of view
• Super 35mm lens with Full Frame support (via built-in 1.5x extender)
• Approx. 3kg in weight, providing comfortable on-the-shoulder shooting and extensive rigging flexibility
• Premium 8K HDR optical quality with 11-blade iris
• Removable, latest generation e-Xs V digital drive unit, featuring a high resolution 16-bit absolute value encoder with advanced servo control, focus breathing correction and improved ergonomics
• RF or PL mount communication with real-time metadata output, supporting virtual production systems and VFX workflows; RF mount also supports lens distortion correction and Canon’s advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF system
• Versatile design for diverse broadcast and cinematic production

For more information about the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1, please visit: https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/cinema-lenses/cn5x11-ias-t-r1-p1/

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Leading Taiwanese optics and photo/video accessory manufacturer, STC, has revealed a brand-new series of specialist filters for professional and enthusiast aerial photographers and videographers. Say hello to the all-new STC Professional Optical Glass Filters for the DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine.

DJI Mavic 3 Series 
Since the launch of the DJI Mavic 3 series in the autumn of 2022, photographers, filmmakers and content creators have flocked to capitalise on the progressive and high-quality features that the drone has delivered to the market.

The Hasselblad camera and colour science have been designed specifically for the Mavic 3 series, along with its M43 sensor camera and telephoto camera, which offer 10-bit colour, variable aperture, 4K/60fps, burst shooting and much more. All of this brings a new level of creative potential with composition and professional-level image capture from the standard and Cine models*.

STC Professional Filter Series for DJI Mavic 3
In order to produce exceptional results from the DJI Mavic 3, STC has developed a series of dedicated optical glass filters that take aerial image-making to new heights.

Designed by professional aerial photographers and with more than 1,960 kilometres and 14,000 minutes during development, the new filter series has been founded on STC’s leading professional optical glass and manufactured with STC’s multi-layer nano-coating standards. Filters include CPL, UV, ND8, ND16, ND32, ND64, and ND8PL. All are available individually or in collections to offer great value and convenience.

Three Professional Filter Collections for DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine and it’s compatible with Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine, NOT with Classic and Pro models.

1. UV+CPL+ND8+ND16+ND32+ND64, 6 pcs collection
2. ND8 CPL, 1 individual piece
3. UV+CPL+ND8+ND16+ND32+ND64+ND8 CPL, 7 pcs collection

STC Mavic 3 Filters: Key Features

• High-quality Japanese AGC professional optical glass 
• 5.1K high-resolution shooting supported
• Multi-layer nano coating with waterproof, anti-smudge and anti-reflection, non-scratch, anti-reflection and anti-static coatings
• STC’s original lightweight aluminium buckle design is tough and quick to disassemble

Why Shoot with Filters?
The primary reason for using ND Filters in aerial photography/videography is to achieve the correct exposure for your shot and to generate motion blur.

Motion blur is important in videography as the human eye and brain always experience motion in real life. With today’s super-high frame rates, it’s important to apply the 180-degree rule to add motion blur and ND filters are the perfect tool for this. The 180-degree rule describes the relationship between shutter speed and frame rate when shooting motion. Essentially, this means that your shutter speed should be set to double your frame rate. In simple terms, ‘cinematic shutter speeds’ are the standard by which shutter speed is set at double the user’s frame rate, or as close as possible.

This rule also applies to stills photography and can be exaggerated to produce incredible results in adding the effect of motion to scenes with running water, moving clouds, vehicles and much more.

Of course, rules are made to be broken, so this can be applied in various ways to achieve unique aesthetics in creative image-making.

Polarising Filters provide anti-reflective superpowers in videography and still photography. STC’s perfect polarising partners will kill reflections from glass, water, metallic and other surfaces. This effect is also extremely useful in the growing photogrammetry market, where photographers and videographers map objects to create ‘digital twins’ for game development and virtual film production.  STC’s premium polarising filters will give the very best results for these purposes, producing perfectly muted images and footage, which will give the best results when rendering for future use of the asset.

William Wu, CEO and Lead Design Engineer, STC, said: “We are pleased to announce the STC Professional Filter Series for the DJI Mavic 3 range. With so many entry-level, plastic products in the market, we have produced a professional-grade product with our high-quality glass and leading coating materials to complement the capability of the exceptional Mavic drones. The results of which, speak for themselves.” 

More HERE.

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Manchester, United Kingdom – Thursday 28^th October, 2021,  Holdan, a specialist distributor to the professional video, broadcast and photography sector, has today announced Samyang’s completion of its VDSLR MK2 cine lens line-up with the new VDSLR 135mm T2.2 MK2 lens. It is exclusively distributed by them in the UK and Ireland.

Expansion of compact cine lens set with 6 most-used focal lengths

The VDSLR MK2 set now comprises 6 of the most-used focal lengths: 14mm T3.1, 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5, 85mm T1.5 and 135mm T2.2. Fast T-stop values, beloved image quality and enhanced user-friendly features come in 6 different mounts such as Canon EF and Sony E, with full frame coverage.

Inheriting the renowned image quality of the original Samyang VDSLR series, the updated MK2 series is developed to be the foundational cine lens set for filmmakers. Samyang pioneered the entry-point cine lens line-up by launching its VDSLR range back in 2014 and it has been a staple set for independent filmmakers and low-budget project directors to broaden their horizons of creativity. During those 6 years, Samyang has worked in partnership with the market and introduced the updated VDSLR MK2 series, with useful new features.

Main Features

Compact professional cine lens covering full-frame sensor size

The compact size of Samyang’s VDSLR lenses makes them perfect for hand-holding and gimbal shooting. The new VDSLR 135mm T2.2 MK2 is only 12.2cm in length and weighs just 866.4g. In contrast to their compact size, the VDSLR MK2 lenses cover full frame sensors (36x24mm) and are ready for the high-quality video making environment.

Most popular focal lengths – available in 6 different mounts

The VDSLR MK2 range now has 6 focal lengths: 14mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and 135mm. These are the essential and most popular focal lengths for any creative or commercial projects. All 6 lenses are available and fully compatible with 6 different mounts: Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Canon M, Fuji X and MFT. They are suitable for both DSLR and mirrorless systems and ready to support all types of filmmakers around the globe.

Long Focus Throw and De-Clicked Aperture Ring

Even though the VDSLR MK2 series is compact in size, it is fully-featured, with de-clicked aperture and focus gear rings. The long focus throw of over 195° enables cinematographers to focus precisely on their subjects, creating a more professional feel to video footage than with autofocus photo lenses.

Fast Aperture for Low-Light Situations

For independent filmmakers, a versatile lens saves time and budget. The Samyang VDSLR MK2 series has fast T1.5 apertures across 24mm, 35mm, 50mm to 85mm, T3.1 for 14mm and T2.2 for the new 135mm. This benefits filmmakers and allows them to concentrate more on the scene and creativity, without having to concern themselves about image quality, even in low-light situations. Also, the shallow depth of field available blurs out the background and highlights the subject, adding depth to the story.

New Feature #1: Weather Sealing

The new VDSLR MK2 series includes a weather-sealing feature to protect the most vulnerable gap between the lens and camera mount and prevent dust, light rain and snow from penetrating. It provides the ability to capture stunning images in less than perfect conditions.

New Feature #2: 9 Aperture Blades for exceptional Bokeh and Starburst effects

This series is updated with 9 aperture blades across all 6 focal lengths, to provide unified smooth and circular bokeh. It adds a three-dimensional quality and pleasing effect to out-of-focus backgrounds. 18-ray starburst highlights can also be created by stopping down to small apertures.

New Feature #3: Updated design with Side Scales

The Samyang VDSLR MK2 models have a sleek new design: Black and matte finish boosts usability and professionalism on the set. They are lightweight but sturdy and fully equipped for numerous projects. The distance scales are readable from both sides, as are the focal lengths. These features support focus pullers and assistant cinematographers to operate more intuitively.

www.holdan.co.uk

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