Fujifilm has announced the unveiling this year of the Fujinon DUVO HKZ24-300mm broadcast lens. This lens is the latest in the “Duvo series” of broadcast zoom lenses that combine cinema-like image expression with the operability of broadcast lenses. It will go on sale from the end of this month. For now, the estimated price has yet to be announced as of writing.
The Fujinon DUVO HKZ24-300mm is a lens that uses a dual format system that supports two large sensors. Although the Fujinon DUVO HKZ24-300mm has a 12.5x zoom that covers the focal length of 24-300mm that is frequently used on shooting sites, it is small and lightweight with an overall length of 270.5mm and a weight of 2.95kg, demonstrating high maneuverability. This lens works in multiple settings for multitudes of shots.
What’s the Duvo Portable?
Fujifilm is adding the portable type “FUJINON HZK24-300mm” to the box-type “FUJINON HZK25-1000mm” (nicknamed “Duvo Box”) released in March 2023, which can be used not only on a tripod but also as a steadicam. Compatible with a wide range of styles, including shooting using a crane and carrying the camera on your shoulder. When shooting a variety of genres such as sports, live music, and reality shows, the shallow depth of field creates a cinema-like image expression that takes advantage of the bokeh.
In the broadcasting industry, cameras equipped with the large sensors used in the cinema industry are increasingly being used to create immersive images that take advantage of bokeh and high dynamic range. The mainstream lenses used for shooting are cinema camera lenses that are compatible with large sensors, but since these lenses are optimized for shooting movies and commercials, their zoom magnification is limited compared to broadcast lenses. Teru. Furthermore, operations differ from those in the broadcasting industry, such as the need for personnel specializing in focus operations.
Therefore, Fujifilm developed the Duvo Series of broadcast zoom lenses, which use a dual format system that accommodates two large sensors to achieve both cinema-like image expression and the operability of broadcast lenses. Fujifilm is expanding its product lineup with the Fujinon DUVO HKZ24-300mm.
Fujifilm will exhibit the newly released FUJINON HZK24-300mm at the 2024 NAB Show, the world’s largest international broadcast equipment exhibition, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 14th to April 17th, 2024. In addition, the company plans to exhibit the “HZK Wide” wide-angle zoom lens, which is currently under development and features a focal length of 14-100mm and is lightweight.
Fujinon DUVO HKZ24-300mm Main features
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Compact and lightweight with a 12.5x zoom that covers a focal length of 24-300mm.
- Compact and lightweight with an overall length of 270.5mm and a weight of 2.95kg, demonstrating high mobility. . By using the expander built into the lens, it is possible to shift the focal length from 36mm to 450mm, 1.5 times more telephoto. Use for capturing far-away subjects..
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Adopts a dual format system that supports two large sensors. Usually compatible with super 35mm sensors.
- With a built-in expander, the image circle size expands 1.5 times. This lens also works with cameras equipped with a 35mm full-frame sensor, which is even larger than the Super 35mm sensor
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Cinema-like image expression with beautiful bokeh is possible.
- Various aberrations suppressed by using a highly precisely polished large-diameter aspherical lens and super ED lens.
- Demonstrates optical performance equivalent to 8K. With color bleeding suppressed, this lens achieves native coloring easier.
- Achieves T2.9 brightness from the wide-angle end of 24mm to 207mm.
- Capable of shooting in low-light environments such as indoor concerts.
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Compatible with operation using various accessories.
- Equipped with the same drive unit as portable broadcast zoom lenses. Operational in the same shooting style as broadcast lenses, using zoom demand and focus demand.
- Supports multi-camera operation where multiple cameras can shoot simultaneously.
- Supports efficient video production.
- By connecting to a wireless lens controller used in professional production, focus/iris/zoom can be controlled remotely. Can be operated by a focus operator, the mainstream shooting style in the cinema industry.
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Equipped with functions that support comfortable shooting and editing.
- Equipped with “Breathing Compensation Technology” – automatically compensates for aberrations that occur when focusing.
- The size of the subject does not change during shooting, resulting in natural-looking images.
- Equipped with “Remote Back Focus (RBF)” that adjusts flange back remotely via the camera or robotic control panel.
- Achieves highly accurate back focus adjustment while viewing large monitors in studios, broadcast trucks, etc.
- Finally, this lens is compatible with “ZEISS eXtended Data”
