parfocal for studio camera ?

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parfocal for studio camera ?

PostWed Dec 08, 2021 2:38 am

Hello,

I'm looking for a parfocal solution for a studio camera 4K pro... if possible !

The idea is to switch quickly between performers, within close caption.
Recomended zooms lack of parfocal function and suffer of low aperture.

I think of a dzo linglung 10/24 with follow focus but not sure it's the best solution considering result vs price...

Any comment ?
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Re: parfocal for studio camera ?

PostThu Dec 09, 2021 10:00 am

Dear Kim, your offered the best answer/solution... but not what I was hopping ;)

In my country, B4 lens is a very small world with very rare second hands offers, mostly with very old items not appropriate to BMD sensors.

I accept B4 lens gift :lol: But I'm afraid that I will have to ask Father Christmas for a subsitute.
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Re: parfocal for studio camera ?

PostSat Dec 11, 2021 1:37 am

Great illustration of the capabilities of old B4 zooms versus a stills lens. They have a place, especially for events where you need as much flexibility as possible with live action always shifting your attention.
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Re: parfocal for studio camera ?

PostSun Dec 12, 2021 9:30 pm

In less than two weeks I’ll resume recording theatrical performances with my Fujinon zoom and I’m getting all my related gear ready now as it will be two years since I used that stuff due to the pandemic lockdown and restricted groups. That’s a long layoff.
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Re: parfocal for studio camera ?

PostMon Dec 13, 2021 3:38 am

Kim, you leave interesting informations with nice images as proof of concept ;)

Used Fujinon is hard as to find (confidential market). Snipping tools are armed !

Fotodiox have medium feedbacks but you use it with success. Did you you tryed it with studio camera ?
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Re: parfocal for studio camera ?

PostTue Dec 14, 2021 11:58 am

Videobegin wrote:
Fotodiox have medium feedbacks but you use it with success. Did you you tryed it with studio camera ?

I have a Fotodiox too and i have a problem in various situations with a white ghost image in the middle of the picture especially with bright frontlights.
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