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15/09/2009

IBC Debut For The Lens That's Take Broadcast HD By Storm!

Canon's top-selling HJ14ex4.3B starred at IBC 2009.
HD is expanding unstoppably – and now the shot choice and operating ease of the HD cameraman expand, too: with the Canon HJ14ex4.3 lens. It offers the widest angle in the industry, with a focal length of 4.3mm and angular field of view of 96.3°(2/3, 16:9) at the wide end.
With a 14x zoom ratio -up to 60mm(120mm with extender), the new optical design gives high resolution through the whole zoom range. Already, the lens has stunned experienced users:
Says OB facilities company Omni’s Managing Director Tony Cahalane: "I was amazed at the range and lack of distortion …it produced a stunning wide-angle of St. David’s Hall, with the judges in the foreground - and, due to the increased zoom ratio of 14:1, it still had the ability to zoom into a mid-shot of the soloist. A truly impressive lens!"
Coupled with innovations in optical performance is a totally new design of the digital drive unit. Guided by long-term market research and worldwide experience, Canon has used the latest techniques in 3D CAD-CAM design significantly to improve tactile interface with the controls: of zoom, of iris, and of focus. That means less physical stress, more accurate control and better shots!
Canon also introduced more stars of the future at IBC 2009.
Canon’s impressive second generation HDgc series has now taken three new steps forward – and all feature the enhanced digital drive:
The KJ17ex 7.7B is a cost-effective HD lens, with a generous focal range and a wide field of view. It features high MTF; minimized chromatic aberration, ghosting and flaring; ergonomic drive and enhanced digital functions – and much, much more. The lens that makes low-budget HD realistic.
The KT14ex 4.4 KRS 1/3" is a new generation high-performance lens ideal for hand-held operations, with a wider angle, better resolution and minimal chromatic aberration
The KJ22ex 7.6B is another second generation winner, this is a telephoto lens with a generous range of focal lengths and a useful wide-angle facility of almost 65 degrees. The flexibility of image it provides makes this the ideal lens for outdoor and news applications.
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