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Meet New Binoculars In TECHNO-STABI Series

by M. Köster March 7, 2024 Comments0

Whether you are spotting a favourite band at a crowdy concert, tracking a ball on a soccer field, or cutting through the waves for a whales’ show – you need smart and durable optics you can rely on. Reliable and just as adventurous as needed. To not worry if it’s suddenly raining or your hands are trembling but seize the moment in every detail. “Could have seen better if the magnification was slightly higher”, “high magnification, yet vibration makes it difficult to see well”, “would be easier if the rain was no longer a threat”… It seems you can never have everything at once. Well, maybe these two newbies in the FUJINON TECHNO-STABI series of binoculars will prove it wrong.

NEW TS16x28WP & TS12x28WP

For five years, our FUJINON TECHNO-STABI binos took the spotlight as a reliable companion both on water and land. The new TS16x28WP and TS12x28WP inherited the whole set of advanced features while bringing more benefits to the table.

Fully Waterproof

Rated IPX7 for protection against water ingress, both models are now fully waterproof and immersible to a depth of 1m for up to 30 minutes. Even in a downpour, they stay dry inside, protecting the delicate optics from rain or accidental water slashes. If you’re into yachting or sailing, these binoculars can immerse to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes without damage.

Best-In-Class Vibration Correction

Lightweight yet powerful, these durable binoculars feature a magnification of 16x and 12x, respectively. Thanks to the acclaimed TECHNO-STABI high-magnification vibration correction of ±3°, they minimise shaky movements while also compensating for hand trembling or the natural motion of the water.

One more beautiful thing is that you can activate this feature just with a simple switch at the centre of the binoculars and enjoy a rock-steady, sharp image without the need for a tripod.

Capturing Moments

FUJIFILM’s phase-coated prisms correct phase shifts in light waves, delivering a sharper and clearer, high-contrast image. The EBC multi-coating also allows for exceptional light transmission, ensuring excellent low-light performance, so you can get much better overall image quality. To add to that, the precise focusing wheel enables fast, exact adjustment with one finger, for those spontaneous moments. So, whether tracking moving objects or adjusting focus for varying distances, you can quickly tune the focus with minimal effort, capturing the details.

A Longer Battery Life

Thanks to the CR2 lithium battery technology, TS16x28WP and TS12x28WP offer a long battery life for the image stabilisation function, with up to 30 hours of use on one cell. An automatic switch-off function after 10 minutes helps to preserve battery power. This ensures uninterrupted observation, and you don’t need to carry additional tools for frequent battery changes.

Ergonomic Design

The robust, ergonomic, non-slip rubber coating ensures comfortable handling, control, and a secure grip. Protected from environmental factors, these binos are also a good fit for challenging outdoor conditions.

All these features make the new TS16x28WP and TS12x28WP ideal partners in crime for most outdoor pursuits such as festivals, concerts, birds and nature watching, marine leisure, sports, hiking, and many more. Wherever you are, take them with you, and you’ll never miss a thing!

Fujifilm presents its Duvo Series newcomer at IBC 2023

by mariiabezpala September 15, 2023 Comments0

In autumn all the roads lead to Amsterdam – right to the IBC 2023. The world’s most inspiring content and technology convention is coming, and we are joining over 1000 businesses, media, and notable tech minds from more than 170 countries to explore, network, and showcase our latest innovative solutions.

This time, on September 15-18, we present two new Duvo Series lenses – FUJINON HZK24-300mm and HZK Wide.

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From Broadcasting to Manufacturing – the advantages of using FUJINON Lenses for your Machine Vision needs

by ninakuerten April 24, 2023 Comments0

Machine vision lenses have become an essential component in various industries, from manufacturing to quality control. These lenses allow machines to ‘see’ and capture images with high accuracy and precision. Among the many lens manufacturers in the market, why do people choose FUJINON lenses?

One reason is the wide range of product categories that Fujifilm offers. They are the only comprehensive lens manufacturer handling lenses in a wide range of sizes, materials, and shapes. Their lenses range from large to tiny aperture lenses, lenses for 8K and 4K high-definition TV broadcasting, interchangeable lenses, and cinema lenses for digital cameras. Professionals in the broadcasting industry worldwide recognize the high performance and quality of FUJINON lenses, as evidenced by their several Engineering Emmy Awards.

Another reason is the advanced technologies that Fujifilm has accumulated over its more than 80 years in the business. The company has been manufacturing high-precision lenses since 1940 and has since developed numerous products that lead the world. Fujifilm’s expertise in manufacturing, processing, assembly, and other technologies allows them to deliver consistent high resolution performance in a wide range of installation environments.

Fujifilm’s global network is also a notable advantage. With sales and production bases in more than 30 countries worldwide, the company develops its logistic marketing from a global perspective and provides quick and tailored local services at each base. This ensures that customers receive the best possible service, regardless of their location.

The total number of FUJINON Machine Vision Lenses produced is a testament to the brand’s quality and reliability. With more than 1.1 million lenses produced, the company continues to evolve technologically and address customer needs with a variety of products. Fujifilm lenses manufactured by bringing together the company’s state-of-the-art technologies are used at production and quality inspection sites all around the world.

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FUJINON SX801, The next-generation surveillance camera system

by ninakuerten December 2, 2022 Comments0

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Together with Chromos Group AG in Switzerland, our colleague Rob van der Spank, Manager of the CCTV, Machine Vision and Binoculars department FUJIFILM Europe, tested the SX801, which was launched in late 2021. On one of the highest mountains, the Chäserrug mountain near the Chromos office, this FUJINON long range camera system was put to the test.

One of my responsibilities is the SX surveillance camera system range, of which I am very proud when I present this monster at exhibitions or during field tests, as we did in Switzerland for the SX800 back in 2019.
Rob van der Spank

This advanced camera system is a further development of the FUJINON SX800 with Full-HD resolution and a stabilized 40x zoom lens that was introduced at Milipol 2019. Thanks to its powerful 1/1.8” image sensor, the long focal length range of 20 mm to 800 mm and state-of-the-art image processing technology, the FUJINON SX800 and SX801 are ideally suited for advanced long-range surveillance applications. This makes it the perfect application to protect critical infrastructure and transportation networks, including airports, harbors, highways, borders, and the environment in general.

Unlike the FUJINON SX800, the SX801 can output three streams in parallel. It also comes with a new host software for easy configuration, playback and live-streaming.

It was an amazing experience as you can see in the movie and the performance of the SX801 was outstanding especially on the long(er) range surveillance. If we ever go back to Switzerland to shoot another movie? Who knows, if I were you, I would keep my eyes open somewhere in April next year.
Rob van der Spank

Check out the video down below to learn more from Rob about the FUJINON SX801 and its features.

Have we sparked your interest? Then, check our website or contact us for more information.

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Highest Zoom and World’s longest Focal Length

by maurice kammholz November 8, 2022 Comments0

No, we are not messing around with you. FUJIFILM has developed the broadcast zoom lens ‘FUJINON HZK25-1000mm’, which boasts the world’s highest 40x zoom and the world’s longest focal length of 1000mm.

Following many years of developing and supplying broadcast lenses that address broadcast camera operators’ refined needs, Fujifilm became the first in the world to release a 4K-compatible broadcast lens in 2015. Ever since, Fujifilm has established a lineup of 8K-compatible broadcast lenses to lead the industry in raising video image quality.

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The Difference Between Lens Focal Lengths

by Fujifilm Australia September 2, 2017 Comments2

You may notice camera lenses are described by one or two numbers, most often in millimetres, like 14mm or 18-55mm. As a new photographer, you may have no idea what these figures mean because photo websites and product descriptions often list them without explanation. These numbers are essential to know. Once you understand what they are and what they mean for your shots, you can better choose the right lens for the variety of scenes you tend to shoot.

These numbers you see on every lens represent that lens’ focal length. It is the measurement between your lens and your camera’s image sensor. If your lens is fixed-length, or prime, then it always rests at the same distance from your sensor, so its length is just one number. If your lens has the capacity to zoom, then it has two stats for both the minimum and maximum distance it sits from your camera’s sensor.

This distance tells you not only about the physical attributes of the lens but also the type of shots it creates. A lower focal length means a wider field of view, or a greater angle of what the lens can perceive in focus. The Fujifilm XF14mmF2.8, for example, is a prime lens that shoots at an 89-degree angle, with high resolution from the centre to the periphery of the frame. Compare that with the XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6, a super telephoto lens that ranges from 16 to 4 degrees in its field of view. With that latter type of lens, you abandon the wide angle to highlight a closer, more specific segment of what the unaided eye can see.

If you are a new photographer, then you are likely shooting with just one or two lenses. There are great mid-range lenses that work for several situations, including personal use moments, like candid shots of family or friends. The XF18-55mmF2.8-4 is one such option with a broad focal range that spans 79 to 28 degrees, depending on the zoom. That type of mid-length lens with zoom is a great choice for starting your creative endeavour and for shooting as you travel with light cargo.

As you develop your craft, you may wish to utilise lenses designed for specific photo opportunities. If you shoot landscape and architecture photos, then you want a lens with a low focal length, between 14 and 18mm, for its wide angle. For your full-body portraits, you should look at a lens with a mid-range focal length between 23mm and 50mm. When dealing with moving or distant photo subjects, you should choose a zoom lens with a focal length of 200mm or more.

By knowing the difference between lens focal lengths, you can experiment with more lenses and be confident that you know which lens to grab in every situation.

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