In the continuation of an overarching trend in the camera lens space, another new solution has been developed to help filmmakers and DPs bring modern technologies to help improve the workflows for working with their favorite classic cinema lenses.Tilta has introduced its new Nucleus Autofocus Adapter, which aims to do pretty much just that, as it promises to bring modern autofocus performance to classic manual lenses as a way to help filmmakers get the character of vintage cinema glass, but avoid the limitations that usually come with these fully manual focus classic lenses.Here’s what you need to know about how it works and what it will be able to offer for your cinematography choices.Tilta Nucleus Autofocus AdapterSo, the goal of this new Tilta Nucleus Autofocus Adapter is to bridge the gap between these two modern and classic technologies to combine the emotional look of these lenses with the speed and convenience of modern autofocus control. Tilta’s new Nucleus Autofocus Adapter system is designed to use the camera’s native phase-detection autofocus to translate that data directly to external motors through this helpful Nucleus-M II Wireless Control System. This new system is compatible with both the Nucleus-M II motor and the Nano II motor and will make use of a built-in lens library, which should further allow for fast and easy calibration—all while the adapter itself will be able to intercept AF data to drive the motor with accurate, responsive focus. Sony E-Mount Support First, RF in the FutureHere at launch, the...
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