Main features of the Chrosziel CDM-MK-Z Zoom Motor:

• It controls the zoom with 3 different zoom speeds.
• Controlled from the Sony handgrip (FS5 and FS7) – no need for additional accessories – other LANC equipment is supported as well.
• Powered via a DTAP cable (supplied).
• USB port for firmware updates.

It feels really solid, and there are no visible moving parts.

I have used the motor on a couple of jobs and I also took it to Sölden in Austria, to test it out in the cold. It performed well and without problems every time. The three speeds are very usable and the unit is so easy to set up.

Like said it has three different zoom speeds controlles and set on the handle og the FS5/FS7.  Documentary zoom which is about 60% of max speed, silkent zoom which is approx. 45% and hard cut zoom which is max speed. The zoom speed is set via the handle and in all three speed settings the zoom is still variable, from snail speed to max for the selected setting.

Setup of the zoom motor

The Chrosziel lens motorization MK-zoom is very easy to set up. It takes about one minute, even the first time. You can’t really do anything wrong. The motor screws on the lens with two unbraco screws (allen key supplied) and is pretty compact and discreet. Well, except for the large Chrosziel logo.

It has a Lemo port (for power) and two mini jack ports with LANC support. It also has a usb port for future firmware updates.

Power cable

A concern regarding the cable was that in handheld mode the Lemo cable for power goes straight down and if you set the camera down, it puts strain on the cable. How ever, after confronting Chrosziel abou that issue, they have come up with a solution. The MN-AB-A180 is the D-Tap cable with Lemo angled connector which can be bought seperately.

What’s in the box:

• Servo Device Unit
• D-Tap power cable
• 2.5 mm Jack-Jack cable
• 2.5 mm Jack Extension Cable
• Captive mounting screws (2 pcs)
• 2.5 mm Allen Key
• Mini-USB-Adapter (MiniUSB>USB)

In the video above I talk a little more about it, and there some usage/speed examples. So If you haven watched it yet, pleease do 🙂 and please subscribe to my Youtube channel also. Thanks!

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Fujifilm shows that they are seriuos about high-end filmmakers with this new Cinema 4K 200Mbit hybrid camera with IBIS and two lovely cinema lenses (imo) to rival the Panasonic GH5 and the Sony a6500…

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Fujifilm X-H1 camera

The most exiting features of this camera are:

• Internal 5-axis IBIS (Image Stabilization)
• Cinema 4K in 17:9 format
• DCI 4096 x 2160 cinema 4K at 200Mbit/s bitrate
• Full HD recording with 120fps
• F-LOG internal recording with Rec.2020 wide colour gamut
• Film simulation modes (with new ETERNA mode)
• 12 stops dynamic range

Fujifilm MKX 18-55 and 50-135mm T2.9 Cinema Lenses

Along with the X-H1 Fujifilm has also announced the new MKX 18-55mm T2.9 and MKX 50-135mm T2.9 cinema lenses for X-mount. Basicly the same as the MK lenses for the Sony E-mount with a slightly varied design.

Like on the the original MK lenses, the MKXfeatures Lightweight, clickless aperture, 200 degrees focus throw, no focus breathing, parfocal and has hardstops.

From the press release:

FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 Key Features

Compatible with all FUJIFILM X Series interchangeable system cameras
Compact, lightweight lens weighing just 1,080g with external dimensions (maximum diameter x length) of 87mm x 206.6mm
Comprised of 22 glass elements in 17 groups with 6 super extra low dispersion lens elements and 2 extra low dispersion lens elements
Achieves maximum aperture of F2.8 and minimum aperture of F22 for close-up shots
Focus range of 0.85m/2ft 9” with wide macro function and 0.38m/1ft 2.9” at wide end and angle of view at 76.5° – 29.0°

FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 Key Features

Compatible with all FUJIFILM X Series interchangeable system cameras
Compact, lightweight lens weighing just 1,080g with external dimensions (maximum diameter x length) of 87mm x 206.6mm
Comprised of 22 glass elements in 17 groups with 2 extra low dispersion lens elements and 2 super extra low dispersion lens elements
Achieves maximum aperture of F2.8 and minimum aperture of F22 for close-up shots
Focus range of 1.2 m/3 ft. 11” with wide macro function and 0.85 m/2 ft. 9” at wide end and angle of view at 31.7° – 12.0°
Accessories Included in Both Lenses

Tripod collar foot
Support foot
Zoom lever
Lens cap
Lens rear cap
Lens hood
Wrapping cloth
Availability and Pricing

The FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 and cinema lens will be available in Spring/Summer 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $3,999.95.

The FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 cinema lens will also be available in Spring/Summer 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $4,299.95.

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