HD World Expo: Fujinon to Demo HD ENG Lenses

Fujinon ZA22x7 6BERM HD Fujinon plans to show its latest line of HD lenses for the ENG environment at HD World Expo, as local broadcasters begin to build out their respective digital newsgathering and sports coverage in the field. The expo is Oct. 15-16 in New York City.

Fujinon (Booth #1146) will roll out the ZA line in its HD Select Series, including a 2/3-inch HD ENG camera consisting of three lenses: ZA22x7.6BERM HD telephoto ENG lens; ZA17x7.6BERM HD standard ENG lens; and ZA12x4.5BERM HD wide-angle ENG lens. The ZA series was first introduced at NAB2008 last spring and this will be its first major East Coast unveiling, said Fujinon.

The ZA22x7.6BERM has 22 times magnification, a 7.6 focal length (at the wide end) and 167mm focal length (at the telephoto end). A 2x extender is incorporated for extreme telephoto shots. The lens weighs 1.75 kg and measures 100x222.6 mm.