Lenses & Controllers
Broadcast Controllers are designed to control the Zoom and Focus of Industrial and Broadcast camera lenses from Canon and Fujinon.
Typically these lenses accept either 8 or 12 pin control connections for Zoom and are usually mechanically controlled for focus with a manual focus cable controller. Zoom...
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Most DV/HDV style Palmcorders incorporate a jack remote or Lanc connection which can accommodate a remote controller.
With Sony and Canon, the control connection is known as a LANC connection.
Panasonic has a different connection simply marked as 'Remote', but this is not a LANC connection and you...
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You will find the range of Canon and Fujinon ½" High Definition lenses in this section of the site.
High Quality Lens
If you are considering purchasing the Sony PDW-F330/350 XDCAM HD Camcorder you will require a high quality lens. Both Canon and Fujinon produce solutions which have been...
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The professional lenses from manufacturers Fujinon and Canon offer near broadcast quality optics and are designed to withstand the demands of the Professional camera operator.
Internal Focus Systems
The Canon and Fujinon Lenses feature internal focus systems with optional range extenders supporting...
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With the emergence of the HDV format, the number of cameras with a 1/3" block is rapidly increasing. Cameras such as the JVC GY-HD range and the new Sony HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E enhance the HDV format by featuring an interchangeable lens.
Professional Broadcast Equipment
To complement...
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Broadcast lenses are designed to provide the optimum resolution at both the centre and the outer edges of the lens element. All broadcast lenses feature internal focusing and have in-built range extenders as standard.
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Fujinon and Canon are the industry standard manufacturers...
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Both Canon and Fujinon 2/3" professional lenses offer near broadcast optical performance and quality. 2/3" professional lenses are internal focusing, have optional range extenders and can accommodate servo zoom and manual focus remote controllers.
Professional Lenses
Internal focusing reduces the...
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Meeting the recent requirements of Digital High Definition broadcasting, both Canon and Fujinon now offer a range of 2/3" HDTV lenses. These professional lenses have been specifically designed to manage the increase in scanning lines these new HD camera systems offer.
High Performance HD Lenses
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Lens cable adapters are required to enable inter-compatibility between various manufacturer's different lens pin configurations. For example, it may be necessary to convert a Fujinon 8 or 12 pin to a Canon 8 pin control cable or a Fujinon 12 pin to a Fujinon 8 pin control cable. Extension cables are...
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Lens mount adapters enable the conversion of one mounting type or manufacture to another. For example, Sony B4 mount to JVC 1/3". They are available from 1/3" to 1/2" Bayonet, 1/3" to 2/3" Bayonet, 1/2" to 1/3" Bayonet, ½" to 2/3" Bayonet. In addition, with the latest cine-style adapters...
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A Tele-Converter adapter can instantly mount to the camcorder lens front either by a clip on effect or being attached via the screw thread on the front of the camera.
The most common Standard telephoto is a 2x which effectively doubles the focal length range in the telephoto direction, whilst maintaining...
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At some stage every camera operator finds themselves in a situation which will require a wider angle of view than the existing lens can provide. The simplest and most cost effective solution is to use a wide angle adapter.
A wide angle adapter screws onto the front element of the existing camcorder's...
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In our lenses and controllers section you'll find professional and broadcast grade lenses, from standard definition to the very latest in HD broadcasting together with remote zoom and focus options, wide angle adapters and lens mount converters.
For the Correct Choice of Lens
We've also included in this section Lanc and other DV style controllers for the latest DV and HDV palmcorders. If you're unsure of the correct lens, adapter or controller for your particular camera model or which suits your application best, then please don't hesitate to contact the team at ProAV for help and advice. See our Contact Us page for details!