Lensbaby 3G Special Effects Lens for PL Mount (for Movie Cameras)
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The Lensbaby 3G Lens works on the same principal as the Lensbaby 2.0, but also allows you to lock the lens into place once you have found your "sweet spot" of sharp focus and then do your fine focus adjustments. It is the ideal tool for cinematographers and photographers who require precise focusing, complete control, longer exposures, and repeatability.
When working with dynamic subject matter you can focus the Lensbaby 3G by compressing and bending the lens. For slower moving or static subject matter, you can lock the lens in place simply by pressing a button on the focusing collar. Then you can fine focus by using a traditional barrel focusing ring and fine tune the tilt by placing the sweet spot exactly where you want it.
The Lensbaby is a hybrid between a bellows camera and a tilt-shift camera. The lens can be compressed, extended, and/or bent off-center in any direction for different effect. It will add a unique perspective on the world that is a radical departure from the precision of digital or even film photography. Effects like blurring, glowing highlights, and subtle, prismatic color distortions can all be achieved without software manipulations.
- Compatible with all Arri PL compatible video cameras.
- The lens tubing is the part of the Lensbaby that allows you to control the effect that it gives. It can be compressed or extended by pulling or pushing the focusing collar at the end of the Lensbaby. This in turn controls what is in focus, with fully compressed focusing on infinity and full extended focusing about 1 foot ahead. To focus on subjects that are between these distances, you have to partly compress the Lensbaby.
- The lens aperture can be changed by inserting different size magnetic aperture discs, with a choice of f/2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, and 22.
- Improvements over original Lensbaby model:
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- Brighter: with added f/2.0 aperture setting
- Sharper: with coated, high refractive index, low dispersion optical glass
- Faster: shielded magnetic aperture disc system makes it easier and faster to change apertures
- Allows for fine focusing and adjustments, with lock-down mechanism
| f/Stop Range | 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16 & 22 |
| Focal Length | 50mm (approx.) [in 35mm format] |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 12" (30cm) |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Lens Elements/Groups | 2 glass elements |
| Length | 3" (6.7cm) [adjustable] |
| Width | 3" (6.7cm) |
| Weight | 5.7 oz (161g) |
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Comments about Lensbaby 3G Special Effects Lens for PL Mount (for Movie Cameras):
Had this on the RED the other day on a music video.
The set-up involved a MS of the band's singer performing the track. She dipped in and out of focus according to where I set the sweet spot. Such a lovely effect. The lens was also a lot sharper than I expected. The 3G locking and fine tune focus ring are a vital upgrade to the earlier lensbaby.
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This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- Metal Lens Cap
- Aperture Discs
- Disc Removal Tool
- 1-Year Warranty
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