The Canon DIGISUPER 95 (XJ95x8.6B) is the new generation super-telefoto lens that provides a range of imaging possibilities that conventional field lenses cannot match.
Capitalising on Canon’s mastery of advanced lens technology, the XJ95x combines the widest focal length (8.6mm) of any field lens in the industry with a 95x zoom range that’s longer at the tele end. Through this extensive framing latitude, every dramatic on-site sensation can be captured – from the emotions of a capacity crowd to the triumphant smile of an individual goal scorer.
The imaging possibilities are not only greater – so are optical performance and image stabilisation. This new lens provides superb picture sharpness across the 16:9 HD image plane and improves on Canon’s already renowned image stabilisation performance.
The XJ95x’s incomparable optical performance is based on Canon’s 50 years of advanced R&D and extensive broadcast lens development experience. By utilising the company’s proprietary large-diameter aspherical lens technology and exotic glass materials, the particular optical challenges of large focal-length ranges have been effectively countered. These include lateral chromatic aberration, monochromatic aberrations and geometric distortion.
Canon’s now even more advanced Image Stabilisation System comes standard in the XJ95x. Its improved optical shift-type stabiliser incorporates a sensor inside the lens that detects vibration. Compensating optics are engaged at high speed to cancel out any effect on the image.
Screen Africa Magazine – February 2012
