New at Band Pro - OptiTek Optimator: Precise sensor location checking

Munich, Germany, 09. October 09 ----- Band Pro announces it has become the worldwide distributor of the new OptiTek Optimator, a high-precision instrument that assures precise sensor location checking and adjustment of camera back focus and sensor flange depth. Traditional methods of back focus checking that have long been used with cine cameras are not possible with digital cinema cameras because of sensor design and the possibility of damaging it. Yet the extremely high resolution of digital cinema cameras amplifies the effect of any sensor geometry or back focus location errors. The Optimator is an easy to use, cost-effective solution for owner/operators and rental houses alike.
This precision device simply mounts in place of the lens on any single sensor, PL mount digital cinematography camera such as the Sony F35 and the Red One, and projects a high-resolution test chart onto the sensor. When the camera's video output of the Optimator's test chart is viewed on an instrument-grade monitor, the chart becomes clearest when the lens mount is precisely positioned relative to back focus. To achieve optimum back focus positioning, lens mount adjustment can be accomplished with the Optimator in The Optimator's high resolution optics are capable of resolving in excess of 5,000 lines per inch (196.8 lines per millimeter), which is several times more than the resolution of any current digital cinema camera. And because the Optimator's extremely flat field displays the whole frame accurately, it makes sensor tilt errors easy to spot. The test image coverage area is 34mm, which exceeds the imaging area of a 5K sensor. The Optimator's test image is projected by a white LED backlight with a power supply that is precisely calibrated to assure identical light intensity on each step, and on each Optimator. A built-in rechargeable battery and on-board battery charger are provided to power the LED. The system's lens mount adapters are precision-ground of stainless steel to minimize thermal expansion issues. They provide for quick remounting on various systems such as PL, Canon, Panavision, Nikon, etc. For more information contact www.bandpro.de.

About Band Pro Munich GmbH:
Band Pro stands for experience and competence in High Definition and digital cinematography. The company’s goal is to establish High Definition and digital cinematography as an independant medium. Founded in 2002 as European subsidiary of Band Pro Film & Digital Inc. USA, Band Pro Munich has grown rapidly from a ZEISS DigiPrime© distributor to a high end full service company. Band Pro Munich combines many years of experience with state-of-the-art digital cinematography. Almost no other company has a comparable wealth of knowledge in the practical application of HD equipment. The company accompanies their clients during the whole HD workflow - from equipment selection to postproduction. Sales, support and seminars are the philosophy of the Band Pro group. The close alliance with Zeiss and Sony guarantees Band Pro early availability of the latest developments in digital cinematography. Band Pro Munich organizes certified HD seminars as well as practice oriented workshops in cooperation with the German Society of Cinematographers and Nordmedia. The company also acts as a partner in the production process of HD productions for cinema, TV, image, industry, and commercial productions. Please visit www.bandpro.de for further information.

Mrs. Christine Sailer
Tel.: +49 89 94 54 84 9-0
Fax: +49 89 94 54 84 9-9
christine@bandpro.de
Band Pro Munich GmbH
Karl-Hammerschmidt-Str. 38
D-85609 Dornach bei München
www.bandpro.de

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