Lens Data Mount
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The Lens Data Mount (LDM) allows most Lens Data System (LDS) features to be used with ARRI LDS cameras and the vast inventory of existing lenses. The Lens Data Mount can update non LDS lenses, including most zooms, to work with LDS cameras like the ARRICAM Studio, ARRICAM Lite or 435 Xtreme. By exchanging the PL mount of a lens for the LDS Data Mount, which has an embedded miniature chip and LDS contacts, this lens can be used with the LDS system as long as lens motors are used. Using an LDS Data Mount preserves the ability to change lenses quickly, as the camera recognizes the lens automatically. The ARRI Lens Data System collects essential lens and camera information and displays it to the camera assistant either on a dedicated remote display or on the video assist. This information includes focus, iris, zoom, depth of field, hyperfocal distance, close focus, fps, shutter, battery voltage, footage, film reserve, take length, etc. The LDS can speed up work and assist the camera crew when the camera is in a remote situation (like a crane, Steadicam, car rig, etc), in critical focus situation to see if an actor was within the depth of field, for faster speed/iris ramp setup and as an accurate video tape log for second unit work, re-shoots and pick-ups. Originally available only with the ARRICAM system, the Lens Data System has been continually expanded to include other cameras like the 435 Xtreme, and now two scalable and compatible options have been added that expand the system to any camera and any lens, the Lens Data Mount and the Lens Data Archive. The Lens Data Mount Standard LDM-1 mounts instead of the standard ZEISS/ARRI PL mount. It is compatible with Zeiss Ultra Primes, Variable Primes, Standard Speeds, Super Speeds and any other lenses that can accept the standard ARRI/Zeiss PL mount (K5.35204.0). The Lens Data Mount Intermediate LDM-2 mounts instead of an intermediate mount. It is compatible with the Angénieux Optimo 24-290, Angénieux 17-102, Angénieux 25-250, Cooke 25-250, Cooke 18-100, Zeiss Apo Tessar 300 and a wide range of other lenses that use the same intermediate mount. Lens Data Mounts for other lenses can be supplied on demand. |
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| The Lens Data Mount Standard LDM-1 | |
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| With the Lens Data Mount, many popular zooms, including the 24-290 Optimo, can become part of the ARRI Lens Data System
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| A regular Super Speed lens with the LDS Datamount Standard attached | The Lens Data Mount Intermediate LDM-2 |
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