SHIFT 4

LSAXBSC Masterclass - Introduction to Camera Operating and Grip.

It was a pleasure to once again, help our friends at BSC and LSA with another amazing workshop.

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Here we go again, BSC Expo 2024.

Why not popping over to our stand for a drink (yes we have a bar 😎) and have a look at some very interesting optical
projects that we’ve been working on.

Plus, the highlights of Shift 4 Cine (our newly opened cutting edge facilities), and why it’s becoming a talking point in the industry amongst DPs, ACs, Directors and Producers.

Image 1: OMG 37mm lens - an in-house project for those wanting a unique ‘out-of-this-world’ look.

Image 2: A comparison of 2 different looks from our Look Customisation System. Which empowers DPs to fine tune certain visual elements of a lens.

Image 3: Our modular Look Development Studio, specifically designed for lens and camera tests.

Image 4: Out prep bays and a 30ft projection room (all with MYT Opti-Glide systems)

We’ll be at stand 252, which is located towards the beck of the hall, right in front of the Seminar Theatre.

See you then

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If you work in TV Production, and have experience in organising shoots and dealing with rental houses, this might be the perfect time to use your skills in a new part of the industry.

We're looking for people to join our London team of Account Managers.

Full details > https://www.shift-4.com/jobs-at-shift-4/

Just Arrived 🙌 | IronGlass Soviet MKII

Rehoused by , this Soviet Set consists of six classic lenses from the USSR, including the legendary Helios 44-2. Featuring slightly overcorrected bokeh, exaggerated spherical aberration (dream effect), gorgeous yet interesting focus falloff, and out of this world flares, these lenses are like nothing else available. With more than Full Frame coverage across the set, the MKII rehousing makes mechanical and material improvements over the original rehousing.

They use a “hybrid focus system”, which is a combination of a new & refined helicoid combined with technology generally found in CAM-driven focus systems. The result is a very reliable, rugged focus system that feels like a CAM-driven focus ring, even on lenses with weighty optical blocks such as Helios 40-2 and Tair-11A. Combined with an internal focus design that no longer limits the clip-on Matt Box weight, these lenses are now an absolute joy to use, which is what MKII rehousing is all about

Some of the Close Focuses have been improved from the original lenses.

20mm MIR-20 • T3.6 • CF 7"
28mm MIR10A • T3.6 • CF 8"
37mm MIR-1V • T2.9 • CF 1'10"
58mm HELIOS 44-2 • T2.1 • CF 1'8"
85mm HELIOS 40-2 • T1.6 • CF 2'6"
135mm TAIR-11A • T2.9 • CF 3'11"

Who wants to come for a lens test? Drop us a DM.

We are happy to be supporting SHIFT 4 with SP3 for their lens and social event in Manchester on October 4. It will be a great opportunity to test the new SP3 lenses if you are in the area.

To register for the event please contact [email protected].

Our Manchester office is hosting one of its regular Social and Lens Events - 4th October - focused on Full Frame lenses with the Cooke SP3's!

It has limited numbers - reach out to [email protected] to register your interest.

The new Angenieux Optimo Ultra Compact 37-102mm

It's the successor to the highly popular Optimo 28-76mm zoom lens. The optics have been redesigned to produce the same look, but to cover full frame with the equivalent field of view. And all kept to a similar compact and lightweight design of the original Optimo zoom. They have also incorporated the interchangeable rear element design from the EZ series, meaning this lens can be switched to cover U35 and become a 28-76mm T2.2.

In the LOOK DEVELOPMENT STUDIO - lens test & LUTs grade at Shift 4 Cine with & .tspl

DP Santonio Terzio & Director Phillip Shaw came in to shoot a lens test for their upcoming project, and with help from our in-house DP Colin Coomber, they developed the look they wanted with the Cooke S8s & Alexa 35 as well as their LUTs.

Who's next?? Get in touch

We know this is a precarious time for everyone in the industry, but this is the perfect opportunity to get creative and push your ideas at Shift 4 Cine.

Optics

BLACKWING7 T-TUNED

BLACKWING7 T-TUNED

These beauties are always in high demand - our sets are rarely on our shelves!

They're seriously popular for a reason. Designed with a tuneable vintage style, these full-frame primes are compact & modern, with softness and medium flaring.

Classy, classic & smooth.

Sky-high with the brilliant , shooting on the VENICE + CANON FD 50-300 T4.9 FF Zoom.

Thanks to .mroc for this great BTS shot!

BAUSCH & LOMB SUPER BALTARS - TLS Rehoused

Originally built in the 1950s, these S35 lenses produce really vintagey, warm, low-contrast images with lots of flaring, with fast T stops at T2.3 for most of the set.

Lovely.

PLAGGY BAG - an exciting new short film.

When working-class Zoe meets her best mate’s privileged friends, she tries to ignore the chip on her shoulder and make a good impression. But when a single-use plastic bag comes to life and hunts down the group one by one, Zoe must face her inner rage head-on.

Director/Writer: Alex Withers
Producer: Fatosh Olgacher
Producer: Mark Campbell Garrity
Executive Producer: Alex Withers
DOP: Fatosh Olgacher
Steadicam Op: Lee David Brown _steadilee_
1st AC: Kristiana Zhekova
2nd AC: Beanie Baker