a blog by Matthew Duclos
Cooke Optics has announced native Nikon Z mount support for its SP3 spherical primes and AP3 anamorphic primes, further expanding the company’s mirrorless lens ecosystem.
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P+S Technik has introduced the Hexamo Mount, a mounting system that makes Leitz Hektor prime lenses compatible with Arri Alexa cameras. The system consists of a replacement camera mount and a dedicated rear conversion for each Hektor lens, allowing the lenses to achieve the required flange depth for use on the Alexa platform.
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Kipon has announced its new PL Variable ND adapter, available in Sony E and Nikon Z mount versions. Designed for owner/operators looking to pair compact mirrorless cameras with professional PL mount cinema lenses, the adapter integrates a continuously variable neutral density system directly into the mount, offering a streamlined alternative to front-mounted filters and other external filtration solutions.
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It’s late in the afternoon and I am sitting at my desk casually culling images for upcoming posts when I suddenly get called out to the service room. I walk in to see Michelle and Paul Duclos standing around a plastic bag on the desk with strange looks on their faces and pointing at me to open it. As I pull the plastic off, I come to realize what has them taken aback. A sad sight. Placed in the bag was a Canon K35 zoom that was completely caked with mushy deteriorated foam the same texture and stickiness of a toasted marshmallow.
My first thought: This is going to make a great story. The second: I need gloves.
Continue reading “A Sticky Situation: How to Properly Store Cinema Lenses”
Canon has long been a trusted name in both photography and cinematography, but it’s been a while since we’ve highlighted any new releases from the brand. The last time we dove into their products, it was nearly two years ago, with the CN-E Flex Zoom lenses. Since then, Canon has been relatively quiet, especially as other brands have adapted to the mirrorless market. However, Canon recently launched the VCM L hybrid lenses, a series designed with promising features that could be particularly useful for video creators. The question is, how do they hold up for filmmaking, and more importantly, can they be Cine-Modded?
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In the fast-paced world of filmmaking, particularly on tight and chaotic sets, every second counts. That’s why the introduction of the Bun-G-Ring, a new filter-mounting system, could offer some relief—at least for those frustrated with the time-consuming task of taping filters in place. While not exactly a revolutionary new category of equipment, the Bun-G-Ring promises a more secure, faster, and reusable solution for mounting filters to your lens—no tape required. The question is, does the industry really need yet another filter system, or does the Bun-G-Ring offer something uniquely useful, particularly for documentary filmmakers?
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Duclos Lenses, a leading provider of high-quality motion picture lens services, accessories, and modifications, is excited to announce a new strategic cooperation with IB/E Optics, the renowned German manufacturer of precision motion picture optics and accessories. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in offering an even broader range of products and services to the cinematography community.
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Award-winning cinema lens motor manufacturer Hedén has appointed motion picture lens specialist Duclos Lenses as the U.S. hub to provide professional motor repair, maintenance, and upgrades for the complete line of Hedén motors.
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Available specifically for the Fujinon Premista Zooms, Chrosziel’s latest solution brings new functionality and flexibility to an already outstanding line of cinema zoom lenses.
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Photographic and cinema lens and accessory manufacturer, Irix, has introduced their new Irix Edge Circular Polarizer SR filter with some clever new technology that sets it apart from regular polarizer filters.
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With a design inherited from their original PL Macro Extension Tube, Duclos Lenses’ newest product is here. Achieve maximum close focus with the LPL Macro Extension Tube.
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Introducing the first Motor Bracket Kit specifically produced for the Fujinon Premista Zoom line of lenses, designed and manufactured by Duclos Lenses.
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Carrying on with their original line of motion picture lens accessories, Duclos Lenses is pleased to introduce the latest and quite possibly greatest Carry Handle and Motor Bracket for the Angenieux 12x Ultra.
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With the ever growing popularity of new and vintage photography SLR lenses being used for cinematic projects, the Cine-Mod®, popularized by Duclos Lenses back in the turn of the millennium, has become increasingly attractive to DIY users. Duclos Lenses recognized this trend and decided to bring a new product to market – Individual Grease Packs that can be used on an as-needed basis, at a fraction of the cost of more expensive German or Japanese greases. Designated: Dratsum 35, the new lubricant is the perfect material to give your project that cinematic feel it was missing. Continue reading “Individual Grease Packs for DIY Iris De-Clicking”
The increasing popularity of Fujifilm’s cameras for quick, nimble motion picture work has begun another trend in the mirrorless realm – using legacy legacy lenses for cinematic work. Similar to the popularity of the Sony E-mount ecosystem, the X-mount features a similar shallow flange depth that makes adapting older SLR lenses a breeze with a plethora of cheap, accessible adapters. But what if you wanted an affordable, purpose built cinema lens for the X-mount system without using cheap, flimsy adapters? Continue reading “Fuji X-Mount for Veydra Mini Primes Coming Soon”