Fujinon Optical Division Blog

Boston-Area Rental House Receives First Fujinon PL 85-300 Cabrio PL Mount Zoom In New England

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:39:48 GMT

We are pleased to share that Talamas Sales and Rentals, a broadcast equipment rental house in Boston, recently took delivery of the new FUJINON PL 85-300 (ZK3.5x85), making it the first in the region to receive the HDTV PL mount zoom lens.

New Range of Lenses and Upgrades on Display at NAB 2013

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:57:00 GMT

The Fujifilm Optical Devices Division will show a variety of new lenses and upgrades at this year’s NAB Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 8-11. FUJINON lenses for broadcasting, sports, digital cinematography and production applications will be on display at Booth C7525, including an enhanced version of the Emmy-Award winning, “Precision Focus Assist” technology and the latest in PL Mount, EFP, Studio and ENG lenses.

SIM Digital Supports Primetime Show Production With Cabrio 19-90 Lens

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:07:20 GMT

Among the first to order the recently introduced PL 19-90 Cabrio ZK4.7x19 lens is Toronto-based SIM Digital—long time Fujinon broadcast and PL lens users—who ordered 14 of the lenses immediately following NAB, where it was first introduced.

AbelCine Meets Customers' Full Range Of Filming Needs With PL 19-90 Cabrio Lens

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:40:48 GMT

When AbelCine, the well-respected New York-based equipment reseller and rental company, saw the PL 19-90 Cabrio ZK4.7x19 lens for the first time at NAB, they realized it would be an excellent addition to their sales and rental inventory of Fujinon lenses.

Token Creek's Newest HD Truck To Use 12 Fujinon Lenses

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:15:16 GMT

We here at the Fujifilm Optical Devices Division value the relationships we’ve built with our customers over the years, which is we’d like to recognize and thank our long-time clients at Wisconsin-based Token Creek Mobile Television, who recently purchased a dozen of our lenses to furnish its growing fleet of HD trucks.

Q&A With Chris Faulkner, Director of Technology at Zero Point Zero Production

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:47:03 GMT

It would appear that Zero Point Zero Production does it all. A nearly decade-old television and digital content production company, the group also scouts, develops, markets, and distributes entertainment, producing television shows for Discovery, Travel Channel, History Channel, PBS and Bravo. Since its inception, the company has produced over 225 hours of television in 80 countries around the world, including the critically acclaimed shows, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and Diary of a Foodie. We sat down with ZPZ Director of Technology, Chris Faulkner, to talk about some of the company’s latest projects, the state of the industry and what we can look forward to from his team.

DON’T MISS THIS: SPORTS VIDEO GROUP’S LEAGUE TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 09:43:10 GMT

The team here at Fujifilm Optical Devices will be participating in next week’s Sports Video Group’s League Technology Summit. The event, which takes places at the New York Hilton December 10-11, aims to bring the sports industry together to share best practices and new technologies in sports production and we’re happy to be a part of it!

Attention CCW Convention Attendees: Don’t Miss Our High-Performance HDTV Lenses

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:02:31 GMT

We will be showing two of our high-performance HDTV lenses—the PL 19-90 Cabrio (ZK4.7x19) and HA19x7.4BERM/BERD—in booth #1141 at the 2012 Content and Communications World (CCW) convention taking place November 14-15, 2012 at the Javits Center, in New York, NY.

Fujifilm Optical Devices Division to Co-Sponsor BLUE Ocean Film Festival

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:57:16 GMT

We are excited to announce our co-sponsorship of the BLUE Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Event, which takes place from September 24-30 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA. The film festival—which brings together the world’s top filmmakers, scientists, environmentalists—is a cornerstone of the organization’s mission to provide entertainment, education, and foster greater appreciation for oceans and marine ecosystems.

Q&A With Guy Mossman, Cinematographer - Part 2

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:52:34 GMT

"Buck" premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival where it won the U.S. Documentary Competition Audience Award. It has since received overwhelmingly enthusiastic, positive feedback and recognition. The film, which focuses on the life, career, and philosophy of the real-life "horse whisperer" Buck Brannaman, owes some of that credit to star cinematographer, Guy Mossman. We had the privilege to sit down with the highly-respected DP/Director to discuss film making, his views on the industry, what’s next from him, and more.

Lens Care Maintenance: Lens Storage

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:45:36 GMT

In this installment of our Fujifilm Optical Lens Care Maintenance series Director of Marketing & Product Development, Thom Calabro, reviews proper ENG lens storage techniques. Over time your gear will degrade due to normal wear and tear. But maintaining your equipment through proper cleaning and storage before and after you use it will extend the life of your lenses.

Q&A With Guy Mossman, Cinematographer - Part 1

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:44:38 GMT

Fujinon XA77x9.5 Lens

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:04:06 GMT

Director of Marketing & Product Development Thom Calabro introduces the XA77x9.5, wh well suited for use within mobile trucks, at stadiums, sporting events, arenas, larger houses of worship -- anywhere a long lens would be beneficial in capturing detail and close up images from far distances. The XA77x9.5 features the company's patented OS-TECH image stabilization.

Q&A With Ron Chapple, Aerial Director of Photography at Aerial Filmworks: Part Two

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:10:12 GMT

Welcome to the second half of our interview with Aerial Director of Photography at Aerial Filmworks, Ron Chapple!

Fujinon Premier PL 19-90 Cabrio

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:22:45 GMT

Director of Marketing & Product Development Thom Calabro introduces the Fujinon PL 19-90 Cabrio, which debuted at NAB 2012.

Q&A With Ron Chapple, Aerial Director of Photography at Aerial Filmworks: Part One

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:06:37 GMT

Fujifilm Optical Devices takes you behind the lens in part one of our Q&A with Ron Chapple, Aerial Director of Photography at Aerial Filmworks.

A Look Back on NAB 2012

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:45:34 GMT

According to data released in a Broadcast Engineering article, NAB 2012 was attended by 91,932 professionals from the worldwide broadcast and professional video production industries. This is up about 4.5% from the 88,044 that gathered last year.

Fujinon XA19x7.4 Lens

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:19:53 GMT

Director of Marketing & Product Development Thom Calabro introduces the Fujinon XA19 Lens, which debuted at NAB 2012.

A Q&A With National Geographic's Oceanus DP, David Linstrom: Part Two

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:50:57 GMT

Welcome to the second half of our interview with Director of Photography for the National Geographic special, Oceanus, David Linstrom!

Shooting 3D - How It All Works

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:22:07 GMT

Like any technology, the success of 3D relies on viewer acceptance. And nothing will speed acceptance more than quality programming. This means it is essential to understand the mechanics behind 3D shooting.

A Q&A With National Geographic's Oceanus DP, David Linstrom: Part One

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:41:18 GMT

When David Linstrom agreed to be Director of Photography for the National Geographic special, Oceanus, with oceanographer Bob Ballard of The Titanic discovery fame, he knew he would be shooting in a tricky environment. As he packed up his camera supplies, he made sure not to forget his favorite lens—the Fujinon HA13X4.5. We were recently lucky enough to ask Mr. Linstrom a few questions. Read on to learn more about his early days, how he combats challenging shooting conditions, the future of cinematography and more.

Crosscreek Productions Equips New High-def Truck With Fujinon Lenses

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:06:08 GMT

Recently, Crosscreek Productions added the Voyager 9 as a second, high-definition support truck to its fleet. Now, they can better service their clients, especially for sporting events and live musical performances. With the Voyager 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 all featuring Fujinon lenses, it only made sense to include a Fujinon 88X and 101X lens combination in the newest truck, the Voyager 9.

Lens Care Maintenance: Cleaning a Lens

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:12:40 GMT

In this first installation of our multi-part series on Lens Care Maintenance, we’ll discuss the appropriate materials and methods to properly clean your lens.

Andy Casagrande: What It’s Like Swimming With Sharks…And More

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:48:47 GMT

Andy Brandy Casagrande IV, known to most as Andy Casagrande, is one of the world's top wildlife cinematographers. Despite his busy schedule, which includes a new series on National Geographic WILD, several shows for the Discovery Channel’s annual, highly anticipated Shark Week and countless other projects, he took some time to talk to us about his life, his work and his love of Fujinon lenses.

NAB Proves to be Quite the Event, Once Again

Tue, 17 May 2011 16:50:15 GMT

After some much-needed rest and time to reflect, the 2011 NAB Show once again proved that it is the most influential event in the professional broadcast market.

Las Vegas Readies for NAB and its Continual Change

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:22:03 GMT

In only a couple of days, 90,000+ broadcast and video professionals will converge once again on Las Vegas for the annual NAB Show. While the gathering in Sin City has become familiar to most, ever-changing technology continues to make the show look quite different with each passing exhibition.

5 Lens Technologies - Part 3: Optical Stability

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:00:07 GMT

Welcome to part three of our series on lens technology and its influence on today’s broadcast and video world. Today, let’s take a close look at optical stability technology.

5 Lens Technologies - Part 2: Optimum Focus

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:17:03 GMT

In this edition of lens technology, we’d like to concentrate on something that can be taken for granted but should never be overlooked. That would be achieving optimum focus.

Test and Compare HD Lenses - Part 3

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:22:11 GMT

Today's post will conclude our three-part series on testing and comparing HD lenses, and will discuss contrast.

Test and Compare HD Lenses - Part 2

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:06:59 GMT

In Part II of our series on testing and comparing HD lenses, we’ll take a closer look at resolution and color reproduction.

Test and Compare HD Lenses - Part 1

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:27:38 GMT

In this week's post, we look at a few essential factors to consider when purchasing a lens: sensitivity, contrast, resolution, color reproduction and geometrical distortion.

5 Lens Technologies - Part 1: Digital Cinema

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:16:08 GMT

Technologies such as HD and 3D are reshaping how we record, produce and distribute programming. Viewers are becoming more savvy with each passing day and now expect crisp, lifelike images to jump out from their home theater systems and movie screens. These demands have necessitated advancements in lens technology that are helping professionals capture the sharpest images possible and deliver those robust pictures viewers now insist on.

Lyon Video Relies on Fujinon HD Lenses

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:27:31 GMT

Lyon Video, based in Columbus, Ohio, services broadcast networks coast to coast with mobile units, facilities, and crews. Some of their notable sports clients include: ESPN, Fox Speed Channel, CBS Sports, and ABC. They also have a production company that handles broadcast productions for several Major League Baseball teams, namely the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians. Their non-sports production and programming includes the Antiques Roadshow and Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction.

See Beyond Lens Specs

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:29:01 GMT

Often times, we can be blinded by specifications when evaluating which lens will be best for our particular shooting requirements. To get a clear picture of the right lens for your needs, there are numerous other variables to pay attention to that rarely are included on comparative spec sheets.