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22/09/2006

New wildlife filming products supplied by Pyser-SGI

A Fujinon HA25x16.5BERD HD ENG/EFP telephoto zoom lens, and TS-P58A sandwich type optical image stabiliser, supplied by exclusive UK/Ireland distributor Pyser-SGI to wildlife production and equipment rental company Lighthouse Films, has recently received excellent reports on its first location assignments.
Designed specially for wildlife shots, and the first lens of its kind to be sold in the UK, this 25x compact, long range zoom was rented from Lighthouse Films by Tiger Aspect Productions for filming 'Final Chance to Save - Gorillas with Joe Simpson' in the Republic of Congo, and 'Final Chance to Save - Tigers with Sanjeev Bhaskar' in India, both films being made for Sky.
Commenting on the HA25x, Steve Gray, Director of Photography for both productions, commented: "The lens is much smaller than similar types and easier to carry. Also it was simple to set up, as there was no need for an extra base plate - and it operated with normal matte boxes. The fact that it could be used hand-held was also a real bonus. With its imagestabiliser we were able to get exciting, vibration-free high definition close up shotsfrom a sdistance - essential when filming animals such as gorillas and tigers in the wild. The HA25x is a great lens, and I look forward to using it again."
The Fujinon TS-P58A OS-TECH image stabiliser is an important feature for the wildlife cameraman - controlling vibration and shake even at maximum telephoto setting. It fits neatly to the back of the lens to allow quick and easy access to controls, and can be used with other Fujinon lenses in the range.
Offering the advantages of Fujinon's DIGIPOWER digital technology the HA25x16.5BERD, with built-in focus servo, has a focal length ranging from16.5 to 413 mm, increasing to 826 mm with built-in 2x extender. MOD from the front of the lens is 2.2 m. Weight of the lens (without hood) is 2.9 kg, whilst the image stabiliser weighs 0.84 kg.
Paul Goodwin, Divisional Head, Broadcast & CCTV Products Division, Pyser-SGI commented: "This year has seen increased interest in location HD - from broadcasters, independent producers and freelancers. The Fujinon HA25x fulfils the requirement for a more compact, lighter weight ENG field lens that can be used without extra supports but with full HD image quality. Moreover, where conditions demand, it can be used with bars and matte boxes
more easily than conventional long focal length lenses."
Pyser-SGI Limited offers all round capability in the supply and service of equipment for the professional video and broadcast markets.
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