Design Concept: Of Filmmakers, By Filmmakers
The design concept of the
HZ-CA13U Cine Optical PL
Adapter is a result of
years of research
consulting with
filmmakers in identifying
the main component
most essential to digital
cinematography, which has
been universally identified as
the film lens. To enable the use of film lenses with the ProHD
line of camcorders, JVC optical engineers have implemented an
all-optical relay system that takes the image from the lens and
converts it to the proper proportion of the camcorder imager,
preserving the depth of field (DoF) and field of view
characteristics. The result is an optical tool that enables the use
of 16mm, Super16 and 35mm film lenses with a PL mount with
the JVC ProHD series of camcorders.
Angle of View
:
Advantages and Benefits:
There are numerous advantages and benefits to the HZ-CA13U
Cine Optical PL Adapter. First is the characteristics of the optical
relay system. Depth of Field (DoF) and field of view of the film
lenses are virtually matched with that of film cameras, preserving
the visual essence of the optics. The adapter will accommodate
a wide range of lensing options, in particular the large
implementation of existing 16mm film lenses. Super16mm and
35mm lenses can also be used with no vignetting in the image.
As the construction is optics based there is minimal loss of light
— approximately 0.5f.
In addition, there is a back focus adjustment to ensure proper
and optimal setting of the film lens. Also, the 52mm focal plane
is clearly marked as a groove on the barrel, and a 1/4" 20 screw
hole at the base of the barrel allows the use of adapters for
camera support systems.
The compact and lightweight construction of the adapter
enables the camera system to be used in small spaces and tight
quarters, as well as being ergonomically stable for a variety of
shooting styles and applications. Photographers will find the
combination of JVC ProHD camcorders and the HZ-CA13U to
be an unparalleled combination of lensing and operation flexibility
for digital cinematography.
(NOTE: The image from film lenses will be inverted. The JVC
ProHD 200 series camcorders have image inversion capability to
right the captured image from the HZ-CA13U to the proper
proportion. Please see the operations manual of the 200 series
camcorders for additional details.)
Lensing Options:
●
Cooke S4
●
Zeiss Ultra Prime
●
Master Primes
●
Standard Primes
Printed in Japan
KCS8394 CEHZCA13KN0704
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ProHD PL film lens adapter with a true optical relay system —
a tool specifically designed for Digital Cinematography applications.
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Hachioji Business Centre of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. has received ISO14001 Certification
for environmental management and ISO9001 Certification for quality assurance management.
JQA-0288
Dimensions
Focal
length
GY-HD200
w/HZ-CA13
Standard
16mm
Super
16mm
Standard
35mm
Super
35mm
5.9mm
8mm
9.5mm
12mm
14mm
16mm
20mm
25mm
28mm
30mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
85mm
100mm
135mm
82.2
°
65.5
°
56.9
°
46.4
°
40.4
°
35.7
°
28.9
°
23.3
°
20.8
°
19.5
°
18.3
°
14.7
°
11.8
°
6.9
°
5.9
°
4.4
°
82.0
°
65.3
°
56.7
°
46.3
°
40.2
°
35.6
°
28.8
°
23.2
°
20.8
°
19.4
°
18.2
°
14.6
°
11.7
°
6.9
°
5.9
°
4.4
°
92.6
°
75.3
°
66.0
°
54.5
°
47.6
°
42.2
°
34.3
°
27.7
°
24.9
°
23.3
°
21.8
°
17.6
°
14.1
°
8.3
°
7.1
°
5.2
°
—
—
—
85.0
°
76.3
°
69.0
°
57.6
°
47.5
°
42.9
°
40.3
°
37.9
°
30.8
°
24.8
°
14.7
°
12.6
°
9.3
°
—
—
—
92.2
°
83.3
°
75.8
°
63.8
°
53.0
°
48.0
°
45.1
°
42.5
°
34.6
°
28.0
°
16.7
°
14.2
°
10.5
°
Specifications
Conversion Ratio
x0.47
Aperture
f/1.4
Size Length
138.2 mm (Mount to Mount)
Diameter
ø78 mm
Weight
860 g
Mount for Lens Side
PL Mount
Mount for Camera Side
1/3-inch Bayonet Mount
5-7/16 (138.155)
FB 31 in air
FB 52 in air
PL MOUNT
ø3-1/8 (ø78)
3-1/8 (78.5)
1/4" UNC20
1/3" MOUNT
Unit: inches (mm)
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