Canon now offers five portable 2/3in HD EFP/ENG lenses, including the HJ17ex7.6B.
Canon Broadcast is developing 2/3in portable lenses to help broadcasters acquire local news content in HD.
Canon’s first portable HD lens, the HJ17ex7.6B, is designed for HD ENG cameras employing a 2/3in imaging device. The HJ17ex7.6B lens is smaller and lighter than its full production cousin, the HJ17ex7.7B HD lens.
Canon now offers five portable 2/3in HD EFP/ENG lenses. The new HD lens has a focal length range from 7.6mm to 130mm (or 15.2mm to 260mm with extender) and weighs 3.5lbs. A switchable aspect ratio (16:9 and 4:3) version of the lens with Canon’s Crossover option is also available.
At NAB2005, JVC and Ikegami both introduced three 2/3in CMOS chip HD camcorders. Canon plans to work with both companies and all camera manufacturers as they bring new CMOS and CCD cameras to the market.
For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
