Quick one for you: The prototype of the ZEISS Servo Unit for Compact Zoom CZ.2 cine lenses at IBC.
The Zeiss Servo Unit for Compact Zoom CZ.2 fines lenses is planned to be coming out at NAB 2015.
ZEISS Servo Unit (Prototype)
One motor for three Compact Zoom CZ.2 lenses
No matter the application – hand-held, camera crane or dolly: with the Servo Unit ZEISS offers you one compact motor drive for all three Compact Zoom CZ.2 lenses – ergonomically designed, fast and versatile.
The unique toolless assembly saves you valuable time at the decisive moment. Snap-on mounting of the main unit enables fast switching between all three lenses. The focus unit is another modul that can be mounted toollessly and adjust to the respective lens.
Features
ZEISS Servo Unit
Cost and time savings
One motor for all three Compact Zoom CZ.2 lenses
Flexibility
Modular design comprising main unit (zoom and iris) and focusing unit
Simple handling
Snap-on mounting enables fast switching between all ZEISS Compact Zoom lenses without any need for tools.
Power supply directly via the camera mount (only in PL mount and lens data contacts at zero hour position) as well as via camera interface (additional cable needed) and external rechargeable batteries (additional cable needed)
Connectivity
Compatible with broadcast demand units and lens control devices from common providers
Existing ZEISS Compact zooms can be fitted with a cuff by ZEISS Service. ZEISS offers this conversion immediately after NAB 2015
Application
ZEISS Servo Unit
Hand-held productions such as reporting, documentaries and news broadcasts
Film productions or live events in which the user does not have direct access to the lens (crane or rails)
The ZEISS Servo Unit can be operated either directly on the handgrip, via broadcast demand units or lens control devices.
The official launch of the ZEISS servo unit is planned for 2015 NAB show in April in Las Vegas. We show a prototype at various events (IBC, Cinec, Broadcast India, Cameraimage), where you will also have the opportunity to test this prototype.
For more: Zeiss.