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1 LEARN VISIT More about Century's lens tools Century Tools & Accessories for Creative Professionals Haskell Avenue, Van Nuys, CA Tel: Fax: sales@centuryoptics.com HD Broadcast Pro DV

2 CENTURY & SCHNEIDER T able of Contents Table of Contents 1 About Schneider Optics Century Division 2 Pro Series for Sony HDV Camcorders 3 Pro Series for Panasonic AG-DVX100A 4 Pro Series for Canon XL2 5 Pro Series Lens Accessories 6 DV Series for 58mm Threaded Camcorders 7 DV Series for Sony PD170/150, 8 DSR-250, DCR VX2100/2000 DV Series for Canon GL2/GL1 9 DV Series 37mm Threaded Accessories 10 Compact DV Matte Box System 11 Wide Angle DV Matte Box System 12 Schneider Optics Filters 13 Sunshade/Filterholders 14 Broadcast Series 15 IF Broadcast Series 16 HD Cinematography Tools 17 Other Shooting Tools 18 Schneider Optics Century Division With over fifty years experience in lens design and manufacture and numerous prestigious awards to its credit Century Optics manufactures professional lenses and accessories used by filmmakers and videographers worldwide. In the new millennium Century became a division of Schneider Optics. Schneider Optics, a U.S. subsidiary of acclaimed German lens maker Schneider Kreuznach, represents a long history of extraordinary lenses and filters for many industries, including still photography, broadcast television, cinematography and digital projection. Schneider Filters are known worldwide for their advanced design and unsurpassed quality. Together, these two optic powerhouses offer a full compliment of lens attachments, shades, matte boxes and filters to enhance the capabilities of camera work. Professional add-on lenses from Century and Schneider Optics remove obstacles, expand creative choices, and make the seemingly impossible shot a reality. Read on to find out how. 2

3 PRO SERIES FOR SONY HVR-Z1U & HDR-FX1 PRO SERIES FOR PANASONIC AG-DVX-100A/100 3 Century s Pro Series offers quality professional lens accessories designed to help you go wider, reach further, & move in closer than the lens on your HDV Handycam alone allows. These state-of-the-art add-ons minimize chromatic aberrations and unwanted distortion & produce images that are ultrasharp edge-to-edge. Century s adapters and converters interface directly with the bayonet mount at the front of the lens so mounting and removing is quick and easy. VS-06WA-HDS VS-07CV-HDS VS-FEWA-HDS VS-FE3X-HDS VS-16TC-HDS AD-7220, AD-7235 VS-SS X Wide Angle Adapter Lightweight & cost-effective, the.6x Wide Angle Adapter increases coverage by 40%. This add-on is ideal for shooting situations in which full zoom isn t needed. The.6X Wide Angle Adapter offers a much wider angle of view with very low distortion. Allows partial zoom only..7x HD Wide Angle Converter The right tool for shooting situations that require a wider angle of view & full zooming capabilities, the.7x Wide Angle Converter attaches to the front of the lens for 30% more coverage when set to wide angle, telephoto or anywhere in between. Fisheye Adapter Get a wider angle of view & a remarkable degree of barrel distortion with no vignetting. The Fisheye exaggerates depth, pulling nearby objects closer and causing distant objects to recede into the background. The Fisheye allows for partial zoom but you ll want to stay at the wide end of the range, for the most pronounced effect. The offers the widest angle of view & eye-popping distortion with superior edge-to-edge resolution. With its unmistakable style, this adapter is a must for extreme sports shooters. 1.6X Tele-Converter Extend the reach of your zoom without exposure loss. Use it to instantly shift the focal length range of your camera in the telephoto direction. The perfect tool when it s inconvenient or impossible to move as close to the subject as you d like. Achromatic Diopters For maximum magnification & image clarity, these Macro Zoom Attachments offer more close-up range, while preserving zoom capability. Ideal for focusing tightly on small objects in tabletop, miniature, & flat field work. In +2.0X & +3.5X strengths. Stackable for more magnification. Wide Angle Sunshade/Filterholder Designed for use with the.7x HD Wide Angle Converter. This lightweight, 105mm Clamp-on sunshade is a costeffective means of light management for Sony HDV camcorders. Offers a provision for (1) 4 x4 glass filter in a holder. Weighs only 6.5oz. Go wider, reach further, and move in closer. Featuring a bayonet mount, Century s adapters & converters interface directly with the bayonet mount at the front of the lens so mounting and removing is quick and easy. VS-06WA-DVX VS-07CV-DVX VS-FEWA-DVX VS-FE3X-DVX VS-16TC-DVX AD-7220, AD-7235 VS-LCWS-DVX VS-LCDH-DVX VS-WSEP-DVX VS-MFSY-DVX.6X Wide Angle Adapter Lightweight & cost-effective, the.6x increases coverage by 40%. Ideal for shooting when zooming isn t needed, the.6x offers much wider angle of view with minimized distortion..7x Wide Angle Converter Attach the.7x to the front of your lens for a wider angle of view & full zoom capability. Get 30% more coverage when set to wide angle, telephoto, or in between. Fisheye Adapter Get the widest possible angle of view & pronounced barrel distortion. The Fisheye exaggerates depth, pulling nearby objects closer & causing distant object to recede into the background. For eye-popping distortion. Attach it to the front of your lens for an extreme fisheye effect and profound barrel distortion characteristic of fisheyes. 1.6X Tele-Converter Instantly shifts focal range in the telephoto direction. Ideal when it s impossible to move as close to the subject as required. Alters the focal length from mm to 36-72mm. Achromatic Diopters Ideal for tabletop, miniature and flat field work, these macro-zoom attachments offer peerless image clarity & magnification with full zoom. In +2 and +3.5 stackable. Widescreen Eyepiece Allows viewing of a normal unsqueezed image through the camera s viewfinder while shooting with 16:9 add-on or in-camera squeeze feature. New lightweight version. Cine-style Manual Focus Gear An industry first! Our markable white focus scale and witness mark facilitate accurate, repeatable focusing. It simply clamp mounts over the mm lens focus scales. Lock-out mechanism limits focus range to 3. Includes focus gear ring. LCD Widescreen Magnifier For optically corrected viewing when shooting with a 16:9 adapter. It compensates for the compression that occurs when a 16:9 image is squeezed onto a 4:3 LCD screen. Thru this add-on, the image looks normal (unsqueezed). LCD Hood The durable matte black hood slides over a camcorders 3.5 diag. flip out screen for glare-free viewing even in sunlight. 4

4 5 PRO SERIES FOR CANON XL2 VS-06WA-XL2 VS-06WA-MXL* VS-07CV-XL2 VS-07CV-MXL* VS-FEWA-XL VS-FEWA-MXL* VS-16TC-XL VS-16TC-MXL* AD-7220 AD-7235 VS-06WA-XL2 These state-of-the-art accessories minimize chromatic aberrations & unwanted distortion and produce images that are ultrasharp edge-to-edge. Century s adapters & converters interface directly with the bayonet mount at the lens front. VS-WS13-MXL* VS-FEWA-3XL With 20X Auto Focus OIS,16X Manual Focus.6X Wide Angle Adapter Ideal for shoots in which full zooming isn t needed. For the 20X the.6x Wide Angle provides partial zooming while in Auto Focus mode. This lens instantly offers a 40% wider angle of view with little distortion. No-zoom on 16X Manual..7X Wide Angle Converter The.7X Wide Angle Converter is ideal for shots requiring both a wider angle of view & full zoom capabilities. When mounted to the lens front, it adds 30% more coverage whether set to wide angle, telephoto, or in between. Fisheye Adapter For a truly exaggerated point of view, twist on the Fisheye Adapter. Shoot the widest possible views & achieve extreme barrel distortion. Century s Fisheye exaggerates depth, pulling nearby objects closer, and causing distant objects to recede into the background. 1.6X Tele-Converter Great way to extend the reach of your zoom without exposure loss. Use the 1.6X Tele-Converter to instantly shift the focal range in the telephoto direction & increase range. 1.33X Anamorphic Focusable Converter Capture cinemascope images on your Canon XL2 with the 20X lens or when used on your XL1s with the 16X Manual lens captures the full 16:9 image onto the 4:3 chip. Squeezes the correct image on the camera chip utilizing every pixel for a full sharp resolution image. Allows for full zoom of the existing lens. Achromatic Diopters in +2.0 and +3.5 Available in +2.0 & +3.5 magnifications, Achromatic Diopters supply greater close-up range & magnification while maintaining zoom capabilities, without compromising image quality. Ideal when you need to focus tightly on a small object in tabletop, miniature and flat field videography. 72mm thread only. * Stock codes for 16X Manual Lens With 3X Zoom.6X Wide Angle Adapter At just 7 oz., the compact.6x is ideal for shoots in which zooming isn t needed. Mounted on the 3X lens, the.6x offers a 40% wider angle of view, little distortion. Fisheye Adapter At only 9.5 oz. you ll hardly know the Fisheye Adapter is there until you look into the viewfinder. Get the widest possible views with extreme barrel distortion. Depth is exaggerated so nearby objects appear closer, causing distant objects to recede in to the background. PRO SERIES LENS ACCESSORIES For detachable zooms with 75mm or 65mm lens fronts such as Canon YH13x7.5, YH14x7.3, Fujinon S14x7.5, S14x7.3 & T14x5.5, JVC DV5000U with YH16x7 bayonet mount & JVC DV550/500/5000U. VS-06WA-65 VS-06WA-75 VS-07CV-65 VS-07CV-75 VS-FEWA-65 VS-FEWA-75 VS-16TC-65 VS-16TC-75 XF-212B-00 AD-7220 AD-7235 Ideal for JVC GY-DV500/550/5000U.6X Wide Angle Fixed Adapter Lightweight and cost-effective, the.6x increases coverage by 40%. Ideal for shooting situations in which zooming isn t needed, the.6x offers a significantly wider angle of view with minimal distortion. Non zoom attachment..7x Wide Angle Converter The right tool for shooting situations that require both a wider angle of view and full zooming capabilities. Attach the.7x to the front of your lens for a wider angle of view & full zoom capability. Get 30% more coverage when set to wide angle, telephoto, or in between. Fisheye Adapter Get widest possible angle of view and pronounced barrel distortion. The Fisheye exaggerates depth, pulling nearby objects closer and causing distant object to recede into the background. No zoom capability. 1.6X Tele-Converter Shift the focal length range in the telephoto direction. Add it to a Fujinon S14x7.5 BRM front for a range of mm (vignettes shorter than 105mm.) For the longest possible reach & full zoom-thru capability add both the 2X Tele-Extender & the 1.6X Tele-Converter. 2X Tele-Extender Double the reach of your zoom in seconds and capture faraway action close-up. The 2X s shallow depth of field lets you isolate a subject from foreground & background, and shoot past visual barriers. 2-stop light loss & full zoom capability. Achromatic Diopters in +2.0 and +3.5 For maximum magnification & image clarity, these Macro Zoom Attachments offer more close-up range, while preserving zoom capability. Ideal for focusing tightly on small objects in tabletop, miniature & flat field work. In +2.0 & +3.5 strengths. Stackable for more magnification. Fujinon S14x7.3 Canon YH16x7 Fujinon T14x5.5 Canon YH13x7.5/YH14x7.3 Fujinon S14x7.5.6x Wide Angle Adapter VS-06WA-MXL VS-06WA-65 VS-06WA-75.7x Wide Angle Converter VS-07CV-MXL VS-07CV-65 VS-07CV-75 Fisheye Adapter VS-FEWA-MXL VS-FE65-00 VS-FE x Tele-Converter VS-16TC-MXL VS-16TC-65 VS-16TC-75 2x Tele-Extender XF-212B XF-212B XF-212B +2.0 Achromat AD-7220 AD-7220 AD Achromat AD-7235 AD-7235 AD

5 7 DV SERIES FOR 58MM THREADED CAMCORDERS For use with 43-58mm threaded camcorders, such as JVC GY DV300U, JY-HD10U, Sony TRV-900, PD100, PD150, PD170, VX2000, VX2100, Canon GL2 & GL1 and similar size camcorders. DS-55WA-58 DS-65CV-58 DS-FEWA-58 DS DS-WS13-58 DS-20TC-58 AD-5820, AD5840, AD5870 DS-LCDM-00.55X Reversible Wide Angle Adapter A wide angle adapter & fisheye in one. Attach it to the lens in one direction, the.55x offers a wider angle of view with low distortion. Or remove the adapter, flip it over, and thread it on the other way for a fisheye effect..65x Wide Angle Converter For a wider angle of view while maintaining full zoom. Attaches to the front of a zoom lens for 35% more coverage when set to wide angle, telephoto, or in between. Get an extreme fisheye effect and profound barrel distortion characteristic of fisheyes. It exaggerates depth by making nearby objects look closer and distant objects to recede. (Will not work with JVC GY-DV300U) 16:9 Widescreen Adapter An anamorphic element built into this add-on, grabs a widescreen image & squeezes it onto a camcorder s 4:3 chip, using every pixel. When viewed on a 16:9 monitor, the resulting distortion-free image spreads out filling the frame. Partial zoom only. 1.33X Anamorphic Focusable Converter This add-on captures the full 16:9 image squeezed onto the 4:3 chip, utilizing every pixel for a full resolution wide screen image. Allows the use of your camera s full zoom range. Simply set up a telephoto shot, focus the anamorphic at the extreme telephoto, and zoom to wide all images will stay in focus. 2X Tele-Converter The perfect tool when it s inconvenient, dangerous or impossible to move as close to the subject as you d like. The front-mounting 2X Tele-Converter instantly shifts the focal length range in the telephoto direction. Doubles the focal length of the camera lens. Achromatic Diopters in +2.0, +4.0, & +7.0 Maximize magnification and image clarity when focusing tightly on small objects in tabletop, miniature & flat field work. These macro-zoom attachments are stackable. LCD Magnifier This add-on slips over existing flip-out 2.5" diagonal LCD screens. Offers 1.8-2X magnification & incorporates superior quality multi-coated glass element for minimized refraction & crisp viewing even in bright sunlight. Weighing just 2 oz, the LCD Magnifier readily slides on and off in seconds. DV SERIES FOR SONY PD170/150, DSR-250, DCR-VX2100/2000 Most feature a unique bayonet mount for quick connection to the camera s lens front in place of the factory sunshade. DS-55WA-SB DS-65CV-SB DS-FEWA-SB DS-1609-SB DS-WS13-SB DS-20TC-SB AD-5820, AD-5840, AD-5870 DS-LCDM-00 Sony PD170 with DV Series Rectangular Sunshade/Filterholder.55X Wide Angle Adapter Ideal when full zoom isn t needed, get 45% wider angle of view, instantly changing the original lens 35mm focal length equivalent of mm to a wide angle 10X zoom (35mm equivalent: mm). Allows partial zoom..65x Wide Angle Converter Get a wider angle of view and full zoom capabilities. Attach the.65x to the front of your lens for 35% more coverage when set to wide angle, telephoto, or anywhere in between.(35mm equivalent: mm). Get profound barrel distortion characteristic of fisheyes. Nearby objects appear closer & distant objects seem to recede. The.3X Fisheye achieves a 180 angle of view (diag.) & 125 horizontally. The 35mm focal length equivalent is 13mm. 16:9 Widescreen Adapter An anamorphic element built into this add-on squeezes a 16:9 image onto the camera s 4:3 chip using every pixel. When viewed on a 16:9 monitor, the resulting distortion free image spreads out to fill the entire frame. Partial zoom only (35mm equivalent: mm). 1.33X Anamorphic Focusable Converter Capture the full 16:9 image squeezed onto the 4:3 chip, utilizing every pixel for a full resolution wide screen image. Allows the use of your camera's full zoom range. Simply set up a telephoto shot, focus the anamorphic at the extreme telephoto, and zoom to wide all images will stay in focus. 2X Tele-Converter The perfect tool when it s inconvenient, dangerous or impossible to move as close to the subject as you d like. The front-mounting 2X Tele-Converter instantly shifts the focal length range in the telephoto direction and alters it from 72 to 144mm. Achromatic Diopters in +2.0, +4.0, & +7.0 Thread-on this 58mm front-mounting add-on. These macro-zoom attachments maximize magnification and image clarity when focusing tightly on small objects in tabletop, miniature & flat field work. Stackable. LCD Magnifier Slips over existing flip-out 2.5" diagonal LCD screens. Offers 1.8-2X magnification & incorporates superior quality multi-coated glass element for minimized refraction & crisp viewing even in bright sunlight. Weighing just 2 oz, the LCD Magnifier readily slides on and off in seconds. 8

6 DV SERIES FOR CANON GL2 & GL1 DV SERIES 37MM THREADED LENS ACCESSORIES The DV Series professional, lightweight, lenses were created especially for digital camcorders with small lens fronts. Most feature a unique bayonet mount for quick connection to the camera s lens front in place of the factory sunshade. Canon GL2 with DV Series Rectangular Sunshade/Filterholder For Sony PDX10, PC330/109/105, TRV950/80/70/38/33/22, Canon Elura, Optura & ZR series, JVC GR-DVM90U etc. These lenses come in 37mm thread and include 27mm, 30mm and 30.5mm step-up rings. Also available 25mm, 28mm and 34mm step-up rings. Sony PDX10 with DV Series Rectangular Sunshade/Filterholder DS-55WA-GL DS-65CV-GL DS-FEWA-GL DS-1609-GL DS-WS13-GL DS-20TC-GL.55X Wide Angle Adapter Ideal when full zoom isn t needed, it offers 45% wider angle of view, instantly changing the GL2/GL1 s lens (35mm focal length equivalent of mm) to a wide angle 10X zoom (35mm equivalent:22-220mm). Allows partial zoom up to 10X while in Auto Focus (no focus beyond 10X)..65X Wide Angle Converter For a wider angle of view and full zoom capabilities attach the.65x to the front of your lens for 35% more coverage when set to wide angle, telephoto, or anywhere in between.(35mm equivalent: mm). Get profound barrel distortion characteristic of fisheyes. Nearby objects appear closer & distant objects seem to recede. The.3X Fisheye achieves a 180 angle of view (diag.) and 125 (horiz). (35mm equivalent:13mm). 16:9 Widescreen Adapter This add-on uses an anamorphic element to squeeze a 16:9 image onto the GL2/GL1 4:3 chip using each pixel. Viewed on a 16:9 monitor, the image spreads out filling the frame without distortion. Partial zoom only (35mm equiv mm) 1.33X Anamorphic Focusable Converter Capture the full 16:9 image squeezed onto the 4:3 chip, utilizing every pixel for a full resolution wide screen image. Allows the use of your camera s full zoom range. Simply set up a telephoto shot, focus the anamorphic at the extreme telephoto, zoom to wide & all images will stay in focus. 2X Tele-Converter The perfect tool when it s inconvenient, dangerous or impossible to move as close to the subject as you d like. It instantly shifts the focal length range in the telephoto direction and alters it from to mm. DS-55WA-37 DS-HR65-37 DS-FEWA-37 DS-HR20-37 DS AD X Wide Angle Adapter Get 45% wider angle of view without noticeable distortion. Allows close focusing right up to the lens front on many camcorders. Partial zoom capability..65x HR Wide Angle Converter For a high resolution, wide angle of view with complete zoom-thru capabilities, add the.65x Wide Angle Converter to the camera lens front. Yields 35% wider angle of view across the zoom range, wide angle or telephoto. Realize best resolution with 3-chip cameras. Get eye-popping distortion. This 5 ounce powerhouse features an ingenious design that allows easy handling and functions as an integral shade. Yields 130 horizontal and 180 vertical angle of view. Partial zoom capability. 2X HR Tele-Converter Capture far-away action close-up. This hi-resolution converter instantly doubles focal length range in the telephoto direction. 16:9 Widescreen Adapter Grabs a widescreen image and squeezes it onto a camcorder s 4:3 chip, using every pixel. When viewed on a widescreen monitor, the image spreads out to fill the frame. Achromatic Diopter in +2.5 Maximize magnification & image clarity when focusing tightly on small objects in tabletop, miniature & flat field work. These macro-zoom attachments yield more close-up range and preserve zoom capability. Stackable. 9 AD-5820, AD5840, AD5870 DS-LCDM-00 Achromatic Diopters in +2.0, +4.0, & +7.0 Thread-on this 58mm front-mounting add-on. These macro-zoom attachments maximize magnification and image clarity when focusing tightly on small objects in tabletop, miniature & flat field work. Stackable. LCD Magnifier Slips over existing flip-out 2.5 diagonal LCD screens. Offers 1.8-2X magnification and incorporates superior quality multi-coated glass element for minimized refraction and crisp viewing even in bright sunlight. Weighing just 2 oz, it slides on and off in seconds. Canon ELURA with Century Accessories 10

7 COMPACT DV MATTE BOX MKII SYSTEM FOR 4X4 FILTERS WIDE ANGLE DV MATTE BOX MKII SYSTEM FOR 4X4 FILTERS Century offers the benefits of professional light control and filtering with the MKII Compact and Wide Angle DV Matte Box Systems. Precision engineered and manufactured of the finest materials, the Century DV Matte Boxes are packed with creativity enhancing features and come equipped with everything needed for typical production. Century s Compact and Wide Angle DV Matte Box MKII systems are ideal for use with Century add-on lenses up to 105mm O.D. Century DV Matte Boxes work with popular professional 4x4 glass filters, such as those from Schneider Optics. Famous worldwide for their sophisticated design and unsurpassed quality, Schneider offers a wide array of filters, including clear, Classic Soft, Black Frost, White Frost, True-Pol and many others. Compact DV Matte Box MKII The Century Compact DV Matte Box accommodates many mini DV cameras. This innovative system features patented moveable eyebrows to reduce flare, 2 stages (1 fully rotatable, 1 fixed), (2) 4x4 filterholders, and an accessory shoe for light or microphone. It is available with 12mm cine-style rail or quick-lock clamp-on camera mounting system. Compact DV Matte Box MKII with Cine-Style Rails Century s Compact DV Matte Box Kit features the complete Matte Box system plus 12mm rails with camera bracket for solid, adjustable support. The flexible Adapter Ring kit includes 6 interchangeable soft rubber rings for universal fit and lens safety. Compact DV Matte Box MKII Clamp-on Kit Century s Compact DV Matte Box Clamp-on Kit attaches directly to the front of the camera lens (105mm O.D.) via a convenient quick-lock mechanism for ultra-compact & lightweight use. Includes mm and mm rings. Wide Angle DV Matte Box & Sidewings with Canon XL2 Wide Angle DV Matte Box MKII The Century Wide Angle DV Matte Box is ideal for cameras such as the Sony HVR-Z1U and HDR-FX1, Panasonic DVX100A/100, Canon XL2 & other similar size cameras as well as most Broadcast IF Pro lenses. The full-size wideangle hood Matte Box housing comes equipped with (1) fully rotatable and (1) fixed 4x4 filter stage and a French flag for reduced flare. Available with 15mm cine-style rails or quick-lock clamp-on camera mounting system. Century also offers an optional Sidewing/French Flag Kit. Wide Angle DV Matte Box MKII with Cine-Style Rails Century s Wide Angle DV Matte Box includes the complete system plus 15mm rails with camera bracket for secure camera support. The flexible Adapter Ring kit includes 6 interchangeable soft rubber rings for universal fit & lens safety. Compatible with accessories such as follow-focus systems. Wide Angle DV Matte Box MKII Clamp-on Kit The Century Wide Angle DV Matte Box Clamp-on Kit attaches directly to the lens front (105mm O.D.) with Century s quick-lock mechanism for ultra-compact and lightweight use. Includes mm & mm rings. *Note: Matte Box system also accommodates 3x3 filterholders. May be purchased separately. Compact DV Matte Box 12mm rod support with Sony PD170 Compact DV Matte Box Clamp-on with Sony PDX10 Wide Angle DV Matte Box 15mm rod support (DS-MB44-HSW) with Sony HDR-FX1 11 Compact DV Matte Box 15mm rod support with Panasonic AG-DVX100A Wide Angle DV Matte Box 15mm rod support (DS-MB44-XLW) with Canon XL2 Wide Angle DV Matte Box 15mm rod support (DS-MB44-KTW) with Panasonic AG-DVX100A 12

8 SCHNEIDER OPTICS SUPERIOR FILTERS SUNSHADE/FILTERHOLDERS Century offers a growing line of sunshade/ filterholders and specialty filters for a broad range of DV cameras. These products offer a compact and cost-effective means of adding creative capabilities to existing cameras. Please check compatibility. Wide Angle Sunshade/Filterholder on Sony HDHDR-FX1 Clear & Optical Flats Add an unobtrusive safeguard to camcorder lenses & other filters. Made of crystal-clear water-white optical glass, these filters protect your lens from scratches, pitting, hazards like dust, moisture and fingerprints. DS-FA82-00 DV Series Rectangular Sunshade This cost-effective tool slips onto the front of 75mm and 80mm (outer diameter) accessories. Includes provision for one 82mm Screw-in filter. Classic Soft Get a precisely controlled soft image that is overlaid on a sharp, in-focus image. Ideal for blending small wrinkles and blemishes while maintaining overall sharp focus, without revealing a softening filter is at work. Black Frost Take the edge off video for a more filmlike look. These filters flare highlights, mute colors, and tone down contrast, while retaining rich blacks. Used for styling or mood modifying, Black Frosts subtly enhance a scene without degrading image quality or black saturation. White Frost Ideal for picture styling or mood altering, these filters subtly flare highlights and slightly tone down contrast, with no effect on image resolution or color reproduction. Ideal for adding a halo around a light source, blown windows, or other areas of high exposure. True-Pol This polarizing filter is unmatched in its ability to reduce glare and unwanted reflections, saturate colors, deepen blue skies, improve contrast & penetrate haze. ND, Grads & Color Correction Century offers an array of Schneider optical glass Neutral Density, Graduated Color, and effects color filters to expand your range of creative options. DS-FH44-00 VS-SS05-00 VS-FH44-00 VS-FA95-00 DV Series Rectangular Sunshade/Filterholder Ideal filtering solution for Mini DV camcorders like Canon s GL2/GL1, Sony s DCR-PD170/150, VX-2100/2000 VX1000, & similar size camcorders. Accepts two 4 x4 glass filters. Wide Angle Sunshade/Filterholder Designed for use with the.7x HD Wide Angle Converter. This lightweight, 105mm Clamp-on sunshade is a costeffective means of light management for Sony HDV camcorders. Offers a provision for (1) 4 x4 glass filter in a holder. Weighs only 6.5oz. Pro Series Sunshade/Filterholder 4x4 Featuring a soft non-reflective round shade and an integral filterholder for up to two 4 x4 glass filters. Ideal for cameras without internal focus lenses. Pro Series Sunshade/Filterholder Featuring a soft non-reflective round shade and an integral filterholder for one 4.5 round drop-in filter. Ideal for cameras without internal focus lenses. Matte Box and Sunshade Cover Here s the neat way to protect your Century DV Mattebox, or similar size rectangular sunshades, from dirt and dust. Made of black faux leather. Slip-on design. DS-MBLC-00 LCD Hood The Century LCD Hood is designed to fit most camcorders that feature a 3.5 diagonal LCD screen. Weighing just 3.8 oz., the durable matte black hood slides easily over the camcorder s flip-out screen. Once in place, it facilitates glare-free viewing even in bright sunlight. 13 DS-MBLC-00 Check out Schneider s wide range of optical glass filters at 14

9 15 BROADCAST SERIES LENS ACCESSORIES The Broadcast Series has been expanding the capabilities of broadcast camerawork since the early 80 s. WA-7X5X-00 WA-8XCV-00 WA-FESU-00 XF-212B, XF-223B TC-16CV-00 AD-8616, AD-8620, AD-8626 Wide Angle Adapter Set The Wide Angle Adapter Set is the industry standard. The.7X attaches to the front of a video zoom lens to increase coverage by 30%. Adding the Super Wide to the.7x yields 50% more coverage than the lens alone. No exposure compensation required. Non zoom..8x Zoom-Thru Wide Angle Converter The.8X Wide Converter attaches to the front of a zoom lens, effectively shortening its focal length retaining full zoom range. Attach the.8x to the lens front for 20% more coverage when set to wide angle, tele or anywhere between. The.8X reduces minimum object distance (MOD) allowing the camera to move closer to the subject & maintain focus. Full zoom capability. Super Fisheye Adapter The Super Fisheye produces an extraordinary degree of barrel distortion & a magnification factor of approximately.55x. Adding the Fisheye to a 15X8, results in a 116 horiz. angle of view a remarkable 145 when measured diagonally. 2X Tele-Extender Mount a Century Tele-Extender between camera and lens to double focal length. The 2X Tele-Extender turns a 9-144mm zoom, into a mm. Characterized by shallow depth of field, Tele-Extenders help isolate a subject from foreground and background. Two-stop exposure compensation. 1.6X Tele-Converter Shift focal range in the telephoto direction with no effect on exposure. A lens with a built-in tele-extender, can achieve the longest reach by adding the 1.6X Tele- Converter. Thus, engaging the internal 2X extender converts an 8-120mm f/1.7 lens to a mm f/3.4, (two-stop loss). Add a 1.6X Tele to the front and it becomes mm f/3.4. Achromatic Diopters in +1.6, +2.0, +2.6 Century s macro-zoom attachments provide video zoom lenses with more close-up range. Maximize magnification and image clarity when focusing tightly on small objects in tabletop, miniature and flat field work. Stack for more magnification. Adapter Rings required when ordering above accessories. IF BROADCAST SERIES FOR INTERNAL FOCUS LENSES IF Series technically & aesthetically compliments IF Broadcast, Pro & Pro Classic lenses. Century IF accessories are truncated on the top and bottom for reduced weight, more practical shading, better balance and access to a wide range of filtering options. WA-8XIF-20 WA-FESU-20 WA-8XIF-00 WA-8XLC-00 TC-16LC-85 For 17X, 20X, 21X & 22X Broadcast lenses:.8x Zoom-Thru Wide Angle Converter The.8X Zoom-Thru Wide Angle Converter is a front mounted accessory with revolutionary lightweight truncated design, provides 20% more coverage throughout the zoom range. The IF Pro.8X Wide Angle Converter is only 1-lb. 15-oz.(886g). Optional Sunshade/Filterholder. For 17X, 20X, 21X & 22X Broadcast lenses: Super Fisheye Adapter For the widest possible angle of view, add Century s Super Fisheye Adapter. Unique truncated lightweight design. Exaggerates depth, pulling nearby objects closer and causing distant objects to recede into the background. For 15X and 16X IF Broadcast lenses:.8x Zoom-Thru Wide-Angle Converter The.8X Zoom-Thru Wide Angle Converter is a front mounted accessory with revolutionary lightweight truncated design, provides 20% more coverage throughout the zoom range. The IF Pro.8X Wide Angle Converter is only 1-lb. 11-oz.(771g). Optional Sunshade/Filterholder. Adapter Rings required when ordering above accessories. For 18X/19X Canon IF Pro and 19X/20X Fujinon IF Pro Classic lenses:.8x LC Wide-Angle Converter Discover the quality, economical way to expand a lens angle of view while retaining the zoom function. Mount this professional.8x Wide Angle Converter to the lens front, then zoom on for incredible 20% more coverage at wide angle, tele or anywhere between. Includes 85mm Clamp-on Ring. Not available in truncated version. 1.6X LC Tele-Converter Simply attach to the front of the shooting lens, instantly shifting focal length in the telephoto direction. Unlike most extenders, Century units require no exposure compensation and are ideal even in low light situations. Includes 85mm Clamp-on ring. Vignettes at wide angles. Shades with filter options also available. Inquire. 16

10 HD CINEMATOGRAPHY TOOLS OTHER SHOOTING TOOLS 17 HD-CI50-00 HD Collimator The Century HD Collimator is ideal for checking backfocus when changing lenses on the set, and for confirming that backfocus has not shifted due to temperature changes. Compatible with HD prime & zoom video lenses including Canon, Fujinon, Zeiss & Angenieux this convenient and easy to use accessory ensures fast and accurate backfocus adjustment. HD Tilt-Focus Lenses Including: 24mm, 45mm and 90mm in B4 mount. Providing 360 of rotation and 8 of tilt in any direction, offering remarkable control of the subject focus plane. Innovision HD Probe II Plus Made by Century, compact high-resolution, periscopic attachment lets camera operators shoot from an ultralow perspective. Featuring a 15 long lens barrel and 1.7, diameter, Probe II Plus lets the operator get over, under, and through objects for a novel range of shooting possibilities. Digicon TM For a filmic look when shooting with digital cameras. When used in front of the lens, optically raises black levels while lowering highlights. By compensating with in-camera gamma settings, a higher dynamic range can be recorded than the camera alone can achieve. The result is more detail in highlights and shadows with no effect on resolution & no color shift. Highlight areas remain clean and halo-free. May be used on a 35mm cine camera to approximate the look of a lower contrast film stock. S2000 Century/Canon 17-35mm T3 and S2000 Century/Minolta 28-70mm T3 Canon Prime Modifications Century/Canon 200mm T2, 300mm T3, & 400mm T3 Mark II conversions are adaptations of Canon's EOS SLR lenses. The Century/Canon Mark II lenses combine Canon's superior photographic optics with easy-to-use, cinema-friendly features. Lenses & Specialty Optics Century offers a broad range of lenses and accessories for 16mm & 35mm film and video. Our award-winning cine lens conversions are used by the finest filmmakers. Low Angle Prism Low Angle Prisms will take you down to points of view a few inches off the floor. When the situation calls for an extremely high angle such as shooting over the driver s shoulder in a car, down off a ceiling, or from the canopy of a cockpit, a Low Angle Prism may also be the perfect solution. The units simply invert to cover high angle shots as well as low. Clairmont Swing-Shift Lens System The Clairmont Swing/Shift System utilizes bellows, swings, tilts, rises, falls & shifts to provide view camera controls to film cameras. Filmmakers can distort the shape of a subject, remove unwanted object from the frame, or shoot straight into a mirror without catching the camera s reflection. Steady Tester Film registration test device that hard mounts to the camera eliminating camera movement & vibration relative to the test target. The Steady Tester hard mounts to the camera with the Century Interchangeable Mount system like a prime or zoom lens. This eliminates camera movement and vibration relative to the test target. Because the grid target is at the front of the camera, the frame is automatically filled with the test image. Lens Test Projector Specifically designed to test professional motion picture and video taking lenses. With this system, the taking lens is used as a projection lens, yielding a projected image which may be quickly and efficiently analyzed. Used by manufacturers, rental houses, & government facilities to maintain a constant check on lens image performance. Periscope Systems Periscopic relay systems for both film and video. The top-ofthe-line S2000 Mark II Periscope offers superior resolution and is available in straight or 90 configurations GCA 6K Printed in the U.S.A. 18