Canon Uhdgc 2/3-inch Portable Zoom Lenses 4k Uhd Broadcast Cameras Introduction Date Patched

The Canon UHDgc series is a lineup of portable zoom lenses engineered to support 4K UHD broadcast cameras with 2/3-inch sensors. Introduced to facilitate the industry-wide shift from HD to 4K, these lenses offer exceptional optical clarity in a lightweight, compact design ideal for Electronic News Gathering (ENG), sports reporting, and field production.

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"It's not just about pixel count," said Larry Thorpe, then National Marketing Director for Canon's Broadcast & Communications division, at the launch press event. "A 4K camera without a 4K lens is a sports car on flat tires. The UHDgc series ensures that every photon that hits the sensor is worthy of the UHD transmission path." "It's not just about pixel count," said Larry

– Canon Inc. is proud to announce the introduction of the UHDgc series , a new lineup of portable zoom lenses designed specifically for 4K UHD broadcast cameras equipped with 2/3-inch sensors. Unveiled in 2019 , this series bridges the gap between high-definition portability and Ultra High Definition optical performance. is proud to announce the introduction of the

Following the initial 2017 launch, Canon expanded the UHD-GC family to cover a wider range of focal lengths. Key additions included the CJ18ex7.6B and CJ15ex4.3B, which arrived in 2018 and 2019 respectively. These lenses were designed to be lightweight—often weighing around 4.5 lbs—making them ideal for shoulder-mounted 4K UHD broadcast cameras. This portability allowed camera operators to maintain the mobility of traditional ENG (Electronic News Gathering) setups while delivering four times the pixel density of HD.

As the broadcast industry transitions fully to 4K output, the demand for lenses that can deliver high resolving power in a rugged, portable form factor has surged. The UHDgc series meets these demands head-on.

Canon UHDgc 2/3-inch Portable Zoom Lenses Category: Broadcast Lenses for 4K UHD Cameras Introduction Date: 2019