ARRI - Newsletter, November 2005

Master Diopters
Grab a Quick Close Up with Zeiss Optical Quality
Master Diopters are available in strengths of
+0.5, +1 and +2
A shot taken with a Master Prime 100 mm and a
Master Diopter +2

Diopters are often used to quickly grab close ups of product labels, radio dials, clocks, lips, matches, eyeballs, lipsticks, buttons, bullets, signatures, jewelry, instrument gauges, a line in a newspaper, a finger pushing an elevator button, and so on. Even though they are a convenient and inexpensive method to grab a close up beyond the close focus range of the taking lens, the poor quality of traditional single lens diopters has prevented many cinematographers from using them. ARRI and Zeiss have re-thought the common diopter and offer a set of Master Diopters that provide considerably better optical quality and handling than regular diopters.

The ARRI/Zeiss Master Diopters are a set of three high quality diopters (+0.5, +1 and +2) that work with Master Primes, Ultra Primes, Ultra 16 lenses, the ARRI/Zeiss Lightweight Zoom LWZ-1 and others. Achromatic lens elements and careful optical design ensure highest optical performance, while the Zeiss T* anti-reflex coating reduces flares and other internal reflections. Their unique mechanical design allows for safe and fast use, including quick stacking. Close tolerances and a unique clamping mechanism ensure perfect centering and keep the diopter parallel to the taking lens. The Master Diopters allow you to quickly grab an extreme close up or get a wide angle shot with shallow depth of field without sacrificing image quality.

 

Main Features:

  • 3 Diopters (+0.5, +1, +2) for close ups beyond the lens‘ close focus
  • Superior image quality through achromatic elements and Zeiss T* coating
  • Optically matched to Master Primes, but can also be used on other lenses
  • Time savings and better match to prime lenses compared to macro lenses
  • Clamp-on mechanism ensures quick and easy use and precise fit
  • New creative possibilities: close ups at T1.3, wide shots with shallow depth of field

For detailed information, visit the Master Diopters product page

Newsletter 16 - 04/2006:

Goto article. The Power of 416
Goto article. ARRIFLEX 416 Debuts in Los Angeles at Pre-NAB Event
Goto article. The Art of Super 16
Goto article. Getting Wide Angles in Outer Space
Goto article. Master Diopters
Goto article. Mercedes Counts on Super 16
Goto article. The MAX Files: The ARRIMAX Is Out There
Goto article. It’s a Hit! - The MaxMover
Goto article. ARRI CSC Contributes to IDA Dream Package and Frederick Douglass Documentary
Goto article. Society Of Camera Operators Previews the D-20
Goto article. Technicolor Recognized for Realtime Answerprint System
Goto article. A So-Called Life: Shooting Duane Hopwood

 

ARRI AROUND THE WEB
A selection of links around the Internet featuring ARRI.

1. Cop vs. Robber: Matthew Libatique, ASC and Spike Lee Reteam on the Thriller Inside Man
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique, ASC talks about shooting Inside Man with director Spike Lee in this article by John Calhoun for American Cinematographer magazine. The production used ARRICAM ST and LT bodies, along with the Arriflex 235 for handheld action sequences. ARRI lights were also used extensively by gaffer John Velez.
Goto article. Launch link

2. millimeter’s 2005 Vanguard Awards
Looking back at 2005, millimeter magazine gives honors to the best products. ARRI X Ceramic 250 lighting gets high praise.
Goto article. Launch link

3. Building the Perfect File Format at HPA Tech Retreat
Film & Video magazine’s Bryant Frazer takes a look at high definition camera offerings - including the ARRIFLEX D-20 - at the Hollywood Post Alliance Tech Retreat.
Goto article. Launch link

4. Film and Digital Times Newsletter
Jon Fauer's secrets of the pros, nuts and bolts, how-to newsletter on techniques and tools, style and strategies contains the latest information on film and digital trends.
Goto article. Launch link