DUBAI,
United Arab Emirates, April 9, 2021/ -- Responding to the growing
requirement for broadcasters to upgrade from HD to 4K, and the need for a
4K workflow to suit a range of budgets, Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com)
today announces the launch of the CJ17ex6.2B. This versatile, compact,
lightweight and optically excellent lens for 2/3” 4K cameras, is Canon’s
latest addition to its UHDgc series of portable 4K broadcast zoom
lenses. With a large focal length range, it offers both wide-angle and
telephoto capabilities – enabling broadcasters to film various scenarios
and different angles with just a single lens.
A 4K lens that meets industry standards
While
4K is quickly becoming the norm, there are many elements that make up
optically excellent images. On top of meeting the demand for 4K, the
CJ17ex6.2B minimises ghosting and flare for better HDR [1] results and
is compatible with chromatic aberration correction function of a
broadcast camera that is based on the BT.2020 wide colour gamut (WCG)
[2].
Effectively using UD [3] lens elements in its unique optical
layout, the lens supresses chromatic aberrations and fringing –
resulting in excellent colour reproduction and edge-to-edge sharpness
and contrast of the image. Coupled with its feature to support HDR and
WCG, professionals can expect rich visuals from the lens – helping meet
viewer demands for outstanding image quality.
Flexible and versatile for any scenario
The
CJ17ex6.2B offers professionals the ideal single lens solution with
high magnification. With a wide-angle view at 6.2mm, along with its 17x
zoom ratio, it provides a broad focal range of 6.2mm to 106mm, and
12.4mm to 212mm when using with the built-in 2x optical extender. The
capability to capture images at both a wide-angle and at telephoto focal
length, while maintaining stunning optical performance, provides a
solution to the industry demand for flexible kit.
Great for
on-shoulder shooting and interviewing, the lens delivers 4K quality in a
compact, lightweight body weighing just 2.07kg [4]. It offers the
durability and operability of a conventional HD lens – ensuring the high
mobility needs demanded of cameras in the reporting and documentary
fields are met with excellence.
Maximised performance
Featuring
a 16-bit absolute value encoder, the CJ17ex6.2B supports the same
high-performance digital drive unit seen in other UHDgc lenses and in
Canon’s UHDxs series. This feature means the lens can power-on without
initialisation – ensuring functionality, such as the camera-side
aberration correction and lens positional information detection are
ready at start-up – so professionals never miss a moment. Further
maximising the performance of 4K camera systems, the CJ17ex6.2B supports
three 20-pin connectors [5] – enabling read out of high accuracy lens
data while using the zoom and focus demands, a strong feature that
supports compatibility with virtual production platforms.
Amine
Djouahra, Sales and Marketing Director at Canon Central and North Africa
“With the addition of the CJ17ex6.2B, Canon further expands its
18-strong line-up of 4K broadcast lenses – the biggest in the industry
[6], and continues to help the wide-ranging needs of professionals
filming everything from events and sports to news and studio content.”
[1]
High Dynamic Range refers to a technique that enhances the contrast
between light and dark values (the dynamic range) of an image.
[2]
Wide Colour Gamut, technology that expands the range of colours that
can be represented in video. Current industry standard BT.709
[3] A lens element utilising ultra-low dispersion (UD) glass
[4] The IRSE-S version of the CJ17ex6.2B weighs 2.07kg, the IASE-S version of the lens weighs 2.15kg.
[5] The IASE-S model of the CJ17ex6.2B supports three, 20-pin connectors
[6] As of April 7, 2021. Based on Canon research
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