MELVILLE, N.Y., April 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon
U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, is proud to announce today the new Compact-Servo
18-80mm Zoom Lens (model name CN-E18-80mm T4.4L IS KAS S), a
compact and lightweight 4K-ready lens constructed for optimal
mobility. A bridge between traditional Canon EF photography lenses
and CN-E cinema lenses, the COMPACT-SERVO 18-80mm can be ideal for
filmmakers and documentary shooters who want the control and
quality of cinema optics with the lightweight, compact design and
features of photography lenses. The first in a new class of Canon
lenses, the COMPACT-SERVO 18-80mm Zoom Lens is a cinema-style lens
that includes a newly developed servo drive unit as a standard
feature. Additionally, the lens incorporates Image Stabilization*
and Autofocus* functionality, two extremely useful features not
commonly found in cinema lenses, but which are ubiquitous in
photography lenses. The lens also provides high image quality that
supports 4K image productions and was designed to be able to be
utilized in a variety of shooting styles including, hand-held,
shoulder mounted, and tripod mounted.
"The new COMPACT-SERVO 18-80mm Zoom Lens ushers in a new class
of optics for Canon. Featuring the outstanding build-quality and
excellent optical performance professionals have come to expect
from Canon, this new lens provides videographers with an affordable
and versatile option when stepping up from EF lenses," said
Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO,
Canon U.S.A., Inc. "We are excited
about the new form factor this lens takes on and can't wait to see
how the imaging community utilizes it."
Covering the commonly used focal length range of 18mm to 80mm,
this new Zoom Lens combines the functionality of Canon EF lenses
with the precision and cinematic look of Canon Cinema lenses. The
new COMPACT-SERVO 18-80mm Zoom Lens is 4K-ready and features auto
focus and optical image stabilization with compatible camera models
only, resulting in high-resolution imagery, with the ability
to assist filmmakers in capturing the shot they envisioned.
Compatible with EF- mount Super 35mm large-format cameras, the lens
maintains brightness across the entire focal range at T4.4 (equal
to F4.0). For added convenience, videographers can control many of
the features of the lens in a variety of ways through the EF-mount
communication, including Dual Pixel CMOS AF, push auto iris, record
start and stop and remote lens control via the camera with an
optional remote control, compensation for chromatic aberration
(when paired with the EOS C300 Mark II Cinema Camera), metadata
acquisition, and selection of T-number display. The COMPACT-SERVO
18-80mm Zoom Lens features a nine-blade iris aperture diaphragm to
help give footage a truly artistic and beautiful look and feel,
providing the much desired "bokeh" effect in the out-of-focus
areas. For improved operability, focus breathing has been greatly
reduced due to the three group inner focusing system.
The lens comes equipped with a newly developed Servo Drive Unit,
which provides seamless switching between servo and manual modes,
allowing videographers motorized control of focus, zoom, and iris
settings. The Servo Drive Unit is compatible with broadcast style
industry-standard lens controllers including Canon's ZSD-300D or
FPD-400D. To further enhance ease-of-use for ENG and
"run-and-gun" style shooters, Canon has developed an optional grip
accessory specifically designed for the new lens, the ZSG-C10. The
grip accessory connects to the camera through a 20-pin cable,
allowing a variety of lens functions to be controlled from the
grip, including zooming via a zoom rocker switch, one-shot AF and
the starting and stopping of a recording. When the lens and grip
are being used with the EOS C100 Mark II or EOS C300 Mark II Cinema
Cameras, users will also have the ability to control the zoom and
iris from the camera's grip unit.
The Canon COMPACT-SERVO 18-80mm Zoom Lens and ZSG-C10 accessory
grip are scheduled to be available later in 2016 for an estimated
retail price of $5,500 and
$499 respectively.** Additional
lenses in the COMPACT-SERVO lens class will be announced in the
near future. For more information please
visit,https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/cinema/compact-servo/compact-servo-18-80mm-t4-4-ef.
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is
a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately
$31 billion in global revenue, its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's
Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of
customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based
consumer service and support for all of the products it
distributes. Canon U.S.A. is
dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and
environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas
Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for
the design, construction, operations and maintenance of
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States
Patent and Trademark Office.
* These functions are enabled with compatible camera models
only, including Canon's Cinema EOS C100 Mark II and EOS C300 Mark
II.
** Availability, prices, and specifications are
subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by
individual dealers and may vary.
Canon U.S.A. Web
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