 Clairmont
Camera announces the Clairmont Squishy Lens. It was designed for the effect that a flexible lens element could make. The Clairmont Squishy
Lens achieves this by using a specially formulated flexible supplemental
element compressed by a mechanism which generates over 200 pounds
of force.
As
the forward plate compresses the squishy element, it creates an area
where light rays entering the taking lens, are undisturbed, while the
area around the "clear zone" is curved, defocusing the entering
rays. The director or cinematographer can give life to his/her vision
via the joystick. From an actress's point of view, she can be made to
look manic, a monster can have a point of view of the world unlike any
we have ever seen, or a car can be given the illusion of increased speed.
Computer controlled actuators accept input from the 3 axis joystick
translating the coordinates into motor commands, which in turn, squeeze
the squishy element. As the squishy element is compressed more, the
"clear zone" increases in diameter, allowing more rays to
reach the film undisturbed, creating a variable tunnel effect. The location
of the "clear zone" can also be changed via the joystick.
The Clairmont Squishy Lens gives immediate effects that can be viewed
on the set now! No waiting for dailies to see if the effect works!
The
unit is compact, weighing 15 pound. It mounts on 15mm matte box rods
in front of 16mm through 65mm prime lenses. It will accept 138mm or
4x5.65" filters in the back. Because it's quiet, it is compatible
with sound cameras as well as MOS cameras.
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