The PLx2 2x Extender has been designed for AbelCine by IB/E Optics to be compatible with a wide range of PL-mount lenses. This chart lists the cameras and prime & zoom lenses that have been tested with the PLx2. This page will be updated as we conduct more tests.

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The HDx35 Mark II and Hx2 Mark II have been designed for AbelCine by IB/E Optics to enable B4-mount lenses to work with large sensor cameras. On this page we have compiled a list of cameras that are compatible with each adapter.

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A great deal of interest was generated at NAB by the announcement of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, a 2.5k-capable (2432×1366) camera that records directly to SSDs. Recording 2.5k content as CinemaDNGs or 1080 HD content as ProRes or DNxHD, the Cinema Camera certainly offers some unique possibilities at an affordable price point. In this article, we present the various accessories and lens options that can be used with the camera. More »

Sony’s new NEX-FS700 camera builds upon the success of the NEX-FS100, but adds some much-requested features and a few surprises as well. The feature set is very similar to the FS100, so most lenses and accessories will be fully compatible between the two. In this article, we present the various accessories and lens options that can be used with the camera.

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Canon’s much anticipated EOS C300 is a modular Super-35 sized sensor camera available in both PL and EOS (EF) mount. The modular nature and size of the C300 means the camera can live in many configurations – from the fully decked out studio camera to a light-weight run-&-gun setup.

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Wireless camera and lens control devices have many advantages. However, interference from other radio and microwave signals can cause problems. In these two white papers from Preston Cinema Systems, methods for detecting and avoiding this interference are discussed.

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Sony’s new NEX-FS100 camera is a Compact HD camcorder that shares the same Super-35 sized sensor and image characteristics as the PMW-F3. Because of it’s relative diminutiveness, the FS100 is suitable for many situations where larger cameras may not be. In this article, we present the many different lenses and accessories that can be used with the camera.

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Sony’s new PMW-F3 camera is a full-featured video camcorder with a Super-35mm size sensor. The F3 is suitable for many different styles of production and can be customized with lenses and accessories to make it an even more versatile solution. In this article, we present the many different lenses and accessories that can be used with the camera.

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These chart shows mattebox configurations available for rent at AbelCine. These notations are based on AbelCine rental configurations. These items are manufactured with other options. A chart of lens ring sizes for various matteboxes is also included. More »