With the introduction of High Definition Technology into compact box type cameras, the requirements for the television broadcast and surveillance markets for high performance remote control lenses has dramatically increased. In response, Canon proudly offers 8 remote control lenses that set new standards for quality including the new Super Telephoto HJ18ex28B ITS-RE/ME.

ABOUT THIS LENS

The new compact Super Telephoto HJ18ex28B ITS-RE/ME lens weighs only 5.7 lbs and features Canon's HDTV advanced technology developed over our long history producing the world's best high definition lenses. This incredible lens offers exceptional optical performance and a 28-500mm focal length range (56-1000mm with the 2X extender), while providing the same control interface used by our existing remote control lenses. This will enable the lens to be perfectly compatible with existing pro-video and broadcast pan-tilt systems.

All eight of Canon's HDTV and SDTV broadcast grade remote control lenses are offered in two versions known as "RE" and "ME". The ME version lenses feature a manually operated built-in 2X extender while the RE version offers a motorized built-in 2X extender.

• *Highly accurate gear backlash reduction in order to cope with the high level requirements of SDTV and HDTV applications.

  *Improved maximum zoom speed of 1.0 second

  *HDTV optical performance and specifications

  *Diverse applications include; remote control studio production, point of view cameras, cameras installed in inaccessible locations etc...

  *The optional "RE" version will enable the extender of the lens to be motorized and controlled remotely

  Three significant technologies converge to produce the HJ18ex28B ITS-RE/ME portable HD remote control lens system that has been tailored to partner with today's highest performing HDTV cameras:

• Optical Technologies
  

  Newly developed optical materials combined with the very latest lens element design innovations and multilayer coatings - that produce an unsurpassed pristine imaging system for the most discerning production team.

  • Power Optics - speaks to the combination of specialized materials, contemporary optical design, and multilayer coatings that produce the superb imagery
  • Internal Focus - a Canon design innovation that uses a floating optical system to better control chromatic aberrations

   

  All Canon Remote Control TV Lenses accept 3 types of Canon standard controllers, as well as standard remote control cables, which are designed to provide different types of zoom, focus and iris remote control. These lenses are also available with a simple interface for use with custom controllers.