CineAlta Magazine Issue 2

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Choices

The camera offered more than just the latest in 4K technology to say the least. With its native FZ mount, not being constrained by a more rigid lens mount and therefore adapting to the lens of our choice is a massive benefit. In addition, each camera arrives equipped with a PL adapter. With the expertise of the folks at AbelCine in Los Angeles, we tested a number of lens options and ultimately made the premier sports rig for our 147

gameday shooters. The flexibility of using familiar 2/3" ENG lenses (we purchased two Canon 22x lenses) with adapters such as AbleCine’s HDx35 allowed my team to not miss a beat when planning for action on the field. For shooting the 4K content, we went with the Fujinon Cabrio 19-90mm servo lens, which communicated beautifully through the PL adapter. Having the option to mix cameras shooting high frame rate (HFR) in XAVC HD, while


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