Canon is to show its new optical unit for 4K broadcasting at NAB 2025.
The new optical unit can be integrated into UHD-DIGISUPER 122 and UHD-DIGISUPER 111 field box lenses to help create images with a shallow depth of field.
The lenses, in combination with the new optical unit provide high-magnification zoom and video expression that make focusing easy and help enhance the subject even in fast aperture.
The optical unit produces video with a shallow depth of field even at fast apertures and is easier to focus due to the extended focus range.
Lenses with this optical unit installed, allow camera operators to effortlessly shift between traditional broadcast and enhanced shallow depth of field looks. Additionally, the optical unit maintains a consistent colour tone with existing field lenses.
The optical unit and lens combination covers a long focal length that larger format lenses are unable to reach and provides greater versatility in various shooting situations. Users can select between 1x standard, 1x Novel Look and 2x extender all from the same lens.
The UHD-DIGISUPER 122 Novel Look lens will be on display for the first time at NAB in Canon’s booth.
During the third quarter of 2025, the optical unit is scheduled to be available for installation in the UHD-DIGISUPER 122 and UHD-DIGISUPER 111 at Canon Service locations for broadcast equipment. Versions of the UHD-DIGISUPER 122 and UHD-DIGISUPER 111 with the optical unit preinstalled is planned for a future release.
Jon Creamer
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