Fujinon LA30x7.8BRM-XB2 is a portable-type zoom lens for 2/3-inch sensor broadcast cameras, covering the focal range from 0.30" (7.8mm) wide to 9.21" (234mm) telephoto with a compact and lightweight design measuring 7.48" (190mm) and weighing 3.96lbs (1.8kg). By adopting a newly developed drive unit, it supports virtual and remote production.
In recent years, the rapid growth of video streaming platforms has led to a significant increase in the production of video content, including news, documentaries, sports, and music concerts. As a result, there is a rising demand for equipment that can streamline filming operations while maintaining high image quality and functionality, all within limited production budgets. In response to this demand, Fujifilm introduced the 4K broadcast zoom lens "Fujinon LA16x8BRM-XB1A" in 2019. It has been well received due to its compact and lightweight design, measuring 6.44" (163.8mm) and weighing 3.52lbs (1.6kg), along with its excellent optical performance and affordability.
High Functionality Enabled by the Newly Developed Drive Unit
The newly developed "LA30x7.8" boasts a highest-in-class 30x zoom, covering the focal range from 0.30"-9.21" (7.8mm-234mm), while maintaining a compact and lightweight design, measuring just 190mm and weighing 3.96lbs (1.8kg). Its lightweight design produces high mobility and versatility for production. Also, the newly developed drive unit features high resolution 16-bit encoders for extremely accurate position detection in virtual and remote production, which further contributes streamlining production operations.
The lens achieves maximum speed of 1.0 sec and minimum speed of 120 sec when zooming from wide to tele end. This versatile range helps to capture a fast-moving subject during live sport broadcast, while enabling ultra-slow zooms during live music to deliver creative capture of the footage.
Fujifilm will continue to leverage its advanced optical technology, nurtured over many decades, to develop and supply high-performance broadcast lenses, cinema camera lenses and accessories, addressing the evolving needs of frontline video professionals.