OpTex announce zoom-through solution for Canon XL-1/S

London based production equipment specialists, OpTex, have developed the world's first zoom-through Anamorphic Adapter for use with the Canon XL-1/S MiniDV camera.
XL-1 operators can now record widescreen images with no loss of optical quality. Designed primarily for use with the Canon XL16X Manual lens, the OpTex XLAnamorphic adapter optically squeezes a 16:9 image onto the 4:3 chips used in the camera.
Due to the constraints of the optics, a mechanical zoom stop is provided to limit the minimum focal length to 12mm. The zoom through capability covers from 12mm to 84mm focal lengths.
The system comprises the adapter optic itself, a support ring, the zoom stop and a system support bracket allowing the whole assembly to be balanced easily on a fluid tripod head.
The XLAnamorphic can also be ordered with a lightweight support system instead of the system support bracket, to allow sunshades and other accessories to be used in conjunction with the adapter.
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