Specifically engineered for HD cameras within Sony's XDCAM HD professional disc technology, Fujinon's series of 1/2-inch HD lenses are designed to enhance the performance of Sony's PDW-510 XDCAM HD for DVCAM recording and PDW-530 XDCAM HD for MPEG IMX and DVCAM recording. Sony's XDCAM HD series represent the only 1/2-inch chip HD cameras on the market today.

The XS17x5.5RM is a highly cost-effective, standard focal-length lens with high magnification. Its focal length is 5.5 to 94mm with a minimum object distance of 23.6 inches and a maximum relative aperture of 1:1.4 (5.5 to 77mm) and 1:1.7 (94mm).

While the lens can be used in studio applications, they are specifically tailored to ENG and location production. All were designed to heighten the performance of Sony's XDCAM HD camera.

DigiPower
With broadcasting technology rapidly converting to digital, Fujinon has developed a digital servo control system, DigiPower, to enhance the performance of its zoom lenses. State-of-the-art components including a 32-bit RISC processor in the lens, a CPU in each servo demand, optical encoders and high-speed serial communication devices, together with the newly developed digital control circuit, provide 13-bit accuracy in zoom and focus control as well as a variety of other functions.

An RS232 connector in the lens provides a connection between the lens and a PC, or other control device, for external control. This function has made it possible to control the lens functions with the high degree of accuracy and reliability needed for virtual studio and other robotic applications, and to raise the level for all production environments

Quick Zoom
Quick Zoom speed is improved to 0.7 seconds end to end. Quick Zoom provides for a rapid zoom movement to the telephoto position to check focus with the simple push of a button. Releasing the button returns the lens to the previously selected zoom position. Quick Zoom can now be performed remotely from the ERD-T22 and ERD-10A-D01.

Digital Find System
The Focused Intelligent Network Diagnosis system aids in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting by evaluating various lenses' electronic and mechanical parameters. This data may be stored for future reference in determining the need for service or adjustments.

Focus Breathing Compensation
In most lenses when the focus is operated, the angular field of view changes much like zooming. This is called the zooming effect of focus, or "breathing." Utilizing digital control technology, Fujinon has solved this problem by enabling the angular field of view to remain constant by synchronizing the zoom movement to the focus movement, thus reducing image size change when focusing.

Product Description
The XS17X5.5BRM 1/2" HD ENG style lens features a Zoom ratio of 17X, with a focal range of 5.5 to 94mm. The Maximum Relative Aperture is 1:1.4(5.5 ~ 77 mm) to 1:1.7(94mm). The Minimum Object Distance from Image Plane is 0.60m. Weight is 1.53 kg.