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Fujifilm recently introduced the FUJINON UA13x4.5 wide angle Ultra HD (UHD) lens.
- Part of the company’s flagship UA Series of 4K+ 2/3” lenses, the world’s first designed specifically for UHD broadcast applications, the UA13x delivers true 4K optical quality to 2/3-inch 4K ENG (Electronic News Gathering) cameras and camcorders.
- The wide angle UA13x4.5 lens can be seen along with the complete FUJINON Premier 4K+ product family at Booth C7125 during the NAB Show, running from April 16-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
- Release date: August, 2016.
Main features:
1) Unsurpassed advanced optical performance under any shooting conditions
- Achieves an ultra-wide-angle focal length of 4.5mm with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m and with a resolution exceeding 4K while achieving high contrast, and high dynamic range.
- By adopting an ultra-high-precision large-diameter aspherical lens, issues that super-wide-angle lenses are prone to, such as image distortion and a decrease in peripheral resolution, are controlled. In addition, changes in performance due to a difference in shooting distance are controlled as much as possible, allowing for stable high-resolution imaging from close ranges to infinity.
- Featuring Fujifilm’s proprietary “HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating)” multi-layer coating process, further improving transmittance and color reproducibility.
2) Capable of shooting in a variety of scenes with 13x zoom, starting from the ultra-wide-angle of 4.5mm.
- This lens covers a very useful range of focal lengths from 4.5mm in ultra wide angle to 59mm in telephoto. The lightweight, compact and portable design makes it an ideal option for versatile situations including live sports coverage, live concert coverage, indoor / outdoor program production, and news reporting, contributing to dynamic footage with a resolution exceeding 4K.
3) Achieving natural bokeh with the adoption of nine aperture blades
- An aperture shape close to that of a circle is achieved by adopting nine aperture blades, allowing for footage expressions making use of a more natural bokeh.
4) Equipped with 16-bit encoder*
- The lens is equipped with 16-bit encoders, capable of making high-resolution output of lens data including zoom and focal position information. It can be linked with various other systems such as a virtual studio system for combining CG images with live action footage.
* The sensor for converting position information into digital signals; Zoom and focus position data is divided in 16-bit resolution and output as electric signals.
Main specifications:
| Model name | UA13x4.5BE |
|---|---|
| Camera specifications | 2/3-inch sensor Bayonet-mount cameras |
| Focal length | 4.5mm – 59mm 9mm – 118mm when using the 2x extender |
| Zoom ratio | 13 X |
| F-No. | 1.8 (4.5mm – 41mm) 2.6 (59mm) |
| Minimum object distance (M.O.D) |
0.3m |
| Subject dimensions (at the M.O.D) [Horizontal x Vertical] |
4.5mm 744mm x 418mm 59mm 54mm x 30mm |
| 9mm 367mm x 206mm 118mm 28mm x 16mm when using the 2x extender |
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| Angle of view [Horizontal x Vertical] |
4.5mm 93°38’ x 61°50‘ 59mm 9°18‘ x 5°14’ |
| 9mm 56°06‘ x 33°20’ 118mm 4°39‘ x 2°37’ when using the 2x extender |
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| Filter thread size | M127x0.75* |
| Dimensions (ΦxTotal length) |
φ95 x 253mm |
| Weight (without the lens hood) | 2.28kg |
* Filters are to be attached to the lens hood.
NEWS RELEASE
NAB 2016: FUJIFILM’S NEW UA13x4.5 WIDE ANGLE ULTRA HD LENS BRINGS FULL OPTICAL QUALITY TO 2/3-INCH 4K CAMERAS
Perfect for ENG and Mobile Production Shoots, New 4K Zoom Combines Precision Optics, HDR, and Impressive Linearity
Wayne, N.J., April 12, 2016 – At the upcoming NAB Show, the Optical Devices Division of FUJIFILM North America will introduce the FUJINON UA13x4.5 wide angle Ultra HD (UHD) lens. Part of the company’s flagship UA Series of 4K+ 2/3” lenses, the world’s first designed specifically for UHD broadcast applications, the UA13x delivers true 4K optical quality to 2/3-inch 4K ENG cameras and camcorders. The wide angle UA13x4.5 wide angle can be seen along with the complete FUJINON Premier 4K+ product family at Booth C7125 during the NAB Show, running from April 16-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“The UA13’s superb wide angle capabilities are a result of our latest optical simulation software, which was used to model the UA13’s large diameter aspherical elements,” said Thom Calabro, director of Marketing and Product Development for the Optical Division of FUJIFILM. “Meanwhile, the UA13’s multi-group zoom system suppresses image distortion and ensures that 4K UHD images captured by the lens remain consistent and accurate from center to corner, no matter how tight or wide the shot is.”
High resolution, high contrast, and high dynamic range are hallmarks of the Premier 4K+ UA Series. The UA13’s aspherical elements have been treated with the latest High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating (HT-EBC). Using HT-EBC in tandem with FUJIFILM’s exclusive Aspheric Technology, the UA13 is able to reduce ghosting and lens flares,while increasing the amount of light transmitted through the lens to the camera’s sensors.
The UA13’s latest generation Servo Drive Unit has been built to support a wide range of remotely-controlled zoom, focus, and iris functions. It relies on 16-bit encoders to provide accurate two-way communications between the UA13 servo and the remote operator, using either RS-232 serial data or traditional analog communications. These features allow the UA13 to be remotely-controlled for human- and robotically-controlled shooting, jib shots, tower cams, and videoconferencing; among other applications.
“These capabilities combine to deliver clear, vibrant and optically accurate 4K images,” Calabro said. “The UA13 is a fully-featured 4K UHD lens that addresses the needs of high-end shooters. It is the lens the industry needs today to start shooting 4K UHD now.”
A video of Calabro explaining the features of the UA13 and other FUJINON lenses being introduced at the NAB convention next week can be seen here:
About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation consists of four operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division provides consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including: photographic paper; digital printing equipment, along with service and support; personalized photo products; film; and one-time-use cameras; and also markets motion picture archival film and on-set color management solutions to the motion picture, broadcast and production industries. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the graphic printing industry. The Optical Devices Division provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, closed circuit television, videography and industrial markets, and also markets binoculars. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. sells and markets a range of Fujifilm products and services in Canada. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmusa.com/northamerica, go to www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter, or go to www.facebook.com/FujifilmNorthAmerica to Like Fujifilm on Facebook. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe at www.fujifilmusa.com/rss.
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