Fujifilm corporation is pleased to announce the development of new broadcast zoom lenses FUJINON HP66x15.2-ESM (HP66x15.2) and FUJINON HP12x7.6ERD-S9” (HP12x7.6), capable of producing dynamic 8K ultrahigh-definition (UHD) video.
The HP66x15.2 is a box type zoom lens reaching the world’s longest focal length of 1000mm and offering the world’s highest zoom magnification of 66x. The HP12x7.6 is a portable type zoom lens covering the focal length range from the world’s widest 7.6mm to 91mm in telephoto. The HP66x15.2 and the HP12x7.6 are due to be released in the summer of 2020 and the fall of 2020 respectively.
Fujifilm will continue to leverage its optical technologies, fostered at the forefront of video production, to further expand its lineup of high-performance broadcast lenses, including lenses compatible with 8K broadcast cameras, and lead the broadcast equipment industry.
Today, the use of high-definition video is spreading globally, especially in live sports coverage and documentary programs. Ultra-high definition (UHD) video at 4K and 8K is expected to proliferate even further, with Japan launching the “new 4K/8K satellite broadcasting” in December 2018 and China accelerating its move to adopt 8K broadcasts. Amidst these trends, there are growing needs for high-performance video equipment compatible with 4K and 8K. Recording 8K video, which has four times the resolution of 4K video, requires lenses with an exceptionally advances optical performance.
Fujifilm has taken its advanced optical technology, fostered over many years, to develop 8K-compatible broadcasting lens in 2011. Since then, the company has expanded its lineup to the industry.