Canon SUPER86x Lens Tracks 'Discovery'

HDNet used Canon lenses to capture the July 26 launch of the space shuttle Discovery. A Sony HD camera was outfitted with the Canon Digi SUPER86x lens to zoom in on the launch. The lens was on one of 10 cameras deployed by HDnet, all but one equipped with Canon lenses.
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HDNet used Canon lenses to capture the July 26 launch of the space shuttle Discovery.

A Sony HD camera was outfitted with the Canon Digi SUPER86x lens to zoom in on the launch. The lens was on one of 10 cameras deployed by HDnet, all but one equipped with Canon lenses.

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