Clairmont
Camera now offers Cine Magic International's new Revolution Lens
System.
It's the world's first snorkel lens system that allows live panning
of the objective lens while maintaining a level horizon. The built
in image orientation optics allow the image to be rotated to any
position within a 360 degree circle. Spinning images can also
be accomplished
by continuously rotating the image rotation ring.
When
using the Horizon Tracker module, the horizon can be set to the desired
position and locked. This innovation allows the objective lens of
the snorkel to be panned while the horizon remains in the level or
dutched position that you have chosen. A six or seven inch diameter
is all that is needed to achieve the 360 degree pan making this device
ideal for tabletop or miniature shots!
The
Dual Swivel module adds a second pan axis to the lens system. In this
case, the horizon lock is not used. The horizon can be adjusted manually
or electronically. The Scorpio focus system available at Clairmont
Camera, can be programmed to automatically correct the horizon while
panning with the Dual Swivel module.
This
ability to control the horizon angle while aiming the camera and snorkel
at any angle, in any direction, gives the Revolution a distinct advantage
over previous snorkel systems that limit the control over camera movement
in order to maintain the horizon line. Whether using the Horizon Tracker
module or the Dual Swivel module, infinite shooting angles can be
achieved without requiring specialized and time consuming rigging
equipment.
The
Revolution Lens System includes 9.8mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 24mm, 32mm,
40mm and 60mm Revolution lenses plus interchangeable "PL"
mount for use with selected "PL" mounted prime and zoom
lenses. The "T" stop range is T7.5 to T64. The "PL"
mount at the camera end of the Revolution will accept one 40.5mm filter
at the rear and two 40.5mm filters screwed into the front of the mount.
The Revolution lenses can be filtered directly by attaching the 2"
x 3" clamp on filter holder. This holder can be used either in
a horizontal or vertical position on the lens. When using "PL"
mounted lenses, filters can be attached to the front of the lens in
the conventional manner.
