Digital Cinematography, 2nd Edition

Lenses 231

Panavision/Century Swing Shift System – PVB

The swing shift system is a bellows lens system

that allows for a variety of extreme lens move-

ments including: swing, shift, tilt, rise and fall,

macro focusing, and beyond. It works with all

Panavision mounted camera systems. An assort-

ment of 12 lenses are available in focal lengths

ranging from 14mm to 150mm and apertures

from T2.8 to T4.5.

Panavision Anamorphics

Anamorphic lenses should be tested thoroughly

before being used on any digital camera. In

some instances, the exit pupil of anamorphic

lenses is so close to the sensor that incompat-

ibilities ...