HJ18ex
1.8
2.8
4
5.6
137
60
∞
m
ft
50
5
10 3 2
7.6B
7.6
-137mm
1:1.8
LENS
ZOOM
HDTV
CANON
Telephoto
ULTRA TELEPHOTO
with Image Stabilizer
4.3mm 6.2mm 7.6mm
10mm
28mm 60mm
106mm
137mm
168mm
274mm 316mm 400mm 500mm
800mm 1000mm
7.5mm 8.5mm
14mm
120mm
128mm
158mm
212mm
336mm
560mm
1120mm
Category
Features
Zoom
Ratio
Focal Length (2/3 inch
）
HJ40x14B
with 2x Extender
HJ40x10B
with 2x Extender
HJ18x28B
with 2x Extender
HJ22ex7.6B
with 2x Extender
HJ21ex7.5B
with 2x Extender
HJ14ex4.3B
with 2x Extender
HJ15ex8.5B
Multi-Purpose
Exclusive EFP
Standard
Super Wide
Image Stabilized
40x
40x
18x
22x
21x
18x
17x
14x
15x
SUPER TELEPHOTO
with Image Stabilizer
PREMIUM STANDARD
STANDARD
ENG/EFP LENS
WIDEST ANGLE LENS
(to date in TV industry)
WIDER RANGE IS
with VAP
PORTABLE
ULTRA TELEPHOTO
TELEPHOTO
ENG/EFP LENS
SUPER QUALITY
HJ18ex7.6B
with 2x Extender
4.3mm 6.2mm 7.6mm
7.5mm 8.5mm
10mm
14mm
28mm 60mm
106mm
120mm
128mm
158mm
168mm
212mm
274mm 316mm
336mm
400mm 500mm
560mm
800mm 1000mm
1120mm
137mm
HJ17ex6.2B
with 2x Extender
Canon HDxs lens series
Specially designed optical lens elements
To date, aberration correction functions have
often been employed on 2/3’’ HDTV cameras for
broadcast use. The new drive unit of the HJ18ex7.6B
can output accurate lens position data from the
moment the power is turned on. Additionally,
Canon’s newly developed high-performance encoder
does not require initialization as earlier units did,
and this contributes to the quick start when shooting.
By memorizing any two focal lengths, the Canon drive unit can automatically "shuttle" between two points, moving in either direction.
As an example, this function is effective for shots in which an operator wants to start from a wide angle and then zoom in rapidly on to an object.
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Digital Functions
A specifi c zoom speed can be preset in memory making it possible to repeat the zoom speed as often as you like with the push of a simple button.
Using a preset speed when zooming in and zooming out contributes to create stable images, particularly with slow zooms.
Frame Preset
Speed Preset
Shuttle Shot
An angle of view can be preset in either of two memories and the lens will zoom at the highest speed, or in a preset zoom speed, to the preset
position with the push of a simple button.
As an example, this function is effective for situations such as interview programs, where it is necessary to switch between bust shot and wide
shot.
HJ18
e
x
7.6B
SPECIFICATIONS
In recent years, as HD has become the standard in TV programming worldwide,
Canon has made numerous contributions to the broadcasting industry by
developing lenses that deliver the highest picture quality.
The previous model, the HJ17ex7.6B has been used in a wide variety of
applications including news reporting, and has been enthusiastically adopted as
a standard lens by customers worldwide.
Eight years have passed since the HJ17ex7.6B was introduced, and Canon has
been enhancing its performance and incorporating the latest optical technology in
developing the HJ18ex7.6B.
The HJ18ex7.6B retains the compact and lightweight design essential to standard
lenses, while upgrading specifications and performance across the board.
This new lens also incorporates a new digital drive unit which further increases
usability and operability when shooting. As this lens brings together many of
Canon’s state-of-the-art technologies, the HJ18ex7.6B is sure to become a next-
generation standard and to be widely adopted by even more professional users.
The HJ18ex7.6B can operate even longer on battery
power than its predecessor. Power consumption while
the zoom, focus, and iris functions are not being
operated has been reduced by approximately 20%,
further enhancing the mobility of the camera operator.
The Canon drive unit integrates a variety of operations, stored digitally, that can be manipulated using the display.
Canon’s unique display-based functions, which are
highly regarded in the industry, have helped a variety
of operations. We have listened to our customers,
and a new simplified mode has brought the operation
method even easier and closer to the ideal.
• The new drive unit uses three 20-pin connectors.
It provides virtual pins even with the digital full
servo controllers, thereby enabling more advanced
operation.
• Canon’s new high-performance encoder is capable
of extremely high-precision output. This simplifies
calibration when composing virtual and live-action
images, thus resulting in more accurate composites.
Expand Freedom in HD Image Capture with Canon's Compact HD Lens
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Aberration Correction and Virtual Functions
Enabled without Lens Initialization
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Saved Power Consumption
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Simple Display Operations
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More Advanced Virtual Operability and
More Precise Virtual Image Expression
HJ18ex7.6B
16:9
4:3
Built-in Extender
1.0×
2.0×
1.0×
2.0×
Zoom Ratio
18 : 1
Local Length
7.6-137mm
15.2-274mm
7.6-137mm
15.2-274mm
Maximum Relative Aperture
1:1.8 at 7.6-103mm
1:2.4 at 137mm
1:3.6 at 15.2-206mm
1:4.8 at 274mm
1:1.8 at 7.6-103mm
1:2.4 at 137mm
1:3.6 at 15.2-206mm
1:4.8 at 274mm
Angular Field of View
64.6°×39.1°
4.0°×2.3°
35.1°×20.1°
2.0°×1.1
60.1°×46.9°
3.7°×2.8°
32.3°×24.5°
1.8°×1.4°
M.O.D.
0.56m (10mm with Macro)
Object Dimensions at M.O.D.
65.5×36.8cm at 7.6mm
3.8×2.1cm at 137mm
32.8×18.4cm at 15.2mm
1.9×1.1cm at 274mm
60.4cm×45.3cm at 7.6mm
3.5cm×2.6cm at 137mm
30.2×22.7cm at 15.2mm
1.8×1.3cm at 274mm
Approx. Size
W×H×L = 160.5×105.0×206.2mm
Approx. Mass
1.58kg
Object Dimensions with Macro at M.O.D.
6.7×3.8cm at 7.6mm
(10mm with Macro)
6.1×4.6cm at 7.6mm
(10mm with Macro)
HDTV Zoom Lens for 2/3inch 3CCD Camera
MAIN FEATURES
FEATURES OF NEW DRIVE UNIT
With 18x zoom, the HJ18ex7.6B lens has the highest magnification in its class, and its 137
mm tele focal length is also the longest in its class – thus enhancing the camera operator’s
possibility to express images. Combining optical design technology and cutting-edge optical
simulation technology accumulated by Canon over several decades, this lens maintains
excellent camera balance in terms of overall length and weight while also delivering expanded
specifications.
The MOD of 0.56m is the shortest in its class. This, combined with the widest angle setting of
7.6 mm, allows a wide variety of scenes to be captured. This increased mobility and flexibility
for camera operators and crews allows shooting under almost any conditions, including in tight
spaces.
The size and weight of lenses are important factors contributing to comfort and convenience
when shooting. The HJ18ex7.6B lens is very compact and lightweight, as befits an HD
standard lens. The total length is 206.2 mm, and the weight is 1.58 kg (IRSE) - this enhances
the mobility and enables the camera operators to shoot comfortably.
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Highest Magnification and Longest Focal Length in its Class
(As of January 1. 2014)
Frame1:
Preset
Frame2:
Zoom
ZSpeed:
800
Focus
[ Basic ]
Frame1:
Preset
Frame2:
Zoom
ZSpeed:
Zoom
500
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Minimum Object Distance (MOD) in its Class (As of January 1. 2014)
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Compact and Lightweight
The HDxs series has been supported by many customers in the broadcast industry and is in
wide use throughout the world.
As a HD zoom lens for broadcast applications with the toughest demands anywhere, the HDxs
series incorporates optical elements, a wide-diameter aspherical lens, Canon’s cutting-edge
design technology and Canon’s exclusive optical simulation to achieve reduced chromatic
aberration, distortion, and ghosting.
As part of the HDxs series, the HJ18ex7.6B inherits the optical performance refined by Canon
over decades, and as a next-generation standard lens, incorporates even more advanced
optical simulation technology, newly developed optical materials, and the latest optical
processing technology. It delivers advanced optical performance from the widest angle to the
telephoto, allowing camera operators to capture amazing images.
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State-of-the-Art Canon Optical Technology for Advanced Optical Performance
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