Looks like tilt is coming to XT natively

[Paul Spinnler]

Posted one hour ago. Suppose the blue ring is either the 40mm or the 50mm.

Wonder if one can retrofit the other lenses. If they implement auto LCC in C1 + bring out a bigger shift capable XT they have a pretty much completed a differentiated system.

 

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

Where do you see any reference to tilt - I'm mystified!

 

[Qamaro]

I got the same impression by the knob at the top, that the video focuses on, as I don't see that in any previous image of the XT with lens mounted. Reminded me of the scroll wheel on the rm3di.

 

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

You're likely right - my XT has no such knob.

 

[Ray Harrison]

Yes, it looks like the t/s knobs on my Cambo/Rodenstock lenses with X-Shutter. It will be interesting to see what they do.

 

[bshigeta]

Looks like someone posted the lens on Instagram…
http://instagr.am/p/Cfvhna1J9pO/

 

[buildbot]

Looks like you can see wires going to small encoders on each knob for each axis - I bet metadata will be recorded! Very cool.

 

[Paul Spinnler]

It seems they found a solution to keep it cable-less and it also seems that Cambo is mounting them. I hope one can retrofit lenses (eg 50,70) as this was one of the missing parts of the system. Alpa reigns supreme on all things stitching, but this is a compact solution for everything from 50 and below.

If now only they'd finally find a way to implement auto LCC in C1 ... to really make use of the shift metadata ...

I think we are looking at 10k EUR+ here for this lens, in line with the 90 HR price point ...

Also a bit surprised it comes first with the 40 HR - DoF is not too bad at this focal length ... but I suppose they needed time to implement the workings / mechanics.

 

[GrahamWelland]

Hopefully the lens and tilt meta data also add to the shift data in the image data.

 

[TechTalk]

Looks like someone posted the lens on Instagram…
http://instagr.am/p/Cfvhna1J9pO/

The Instagram photo is the same product photo that Cambo has used for their WTSX-40 tilt/swing X-shutter version of that lens on their website for some time. Except for a blue tint in the Instagram photo, the photos are identical.

 

[Paul Spinnler]

Yes the tilt knob looks different

 

[TechTalk]

Hopefully the lens and tilt meta data also add to the shift data in the image data.

I would expect that to be the case. Otherwise, I'm not sure what the practical advantage would be compared to the Cambo version.

 

[Paul Spinnler]

The practical difference would be still to not have to use a cable which is more convenient

 

[TechTalk]

Yep. That would be the difference.

But, It would surprise me if they didn't use a control knob with a sensor to record angle data with the image metadata. They say we'll know "soon".

 

[Paul Spinnler]

Probably will coincide with a new firmware update, which could mean some new features!

 

[Steve Hendrix]

Looks like someone posted the lens on Instagram…
http://instagr.am/p/Cfvhna1J9pO/

FWIW - This image is not an image of the new product.


Steve Hendrix/CI

 

[JeffK]

To @Steve Hendrix 's point. The build of the actual product is very different. The dial is clearly nested in the structure. Very suggestive the mechanics have more to them then just dials. Imagine being able to adjust from the digital back!!! Better buy more batteries!!

 

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

My dealer in Canada is under an ND agreement but says he'll tell me more next week.

 

[JeffK]

My dealer in Canada is under an ND agreement but says he'll tell me more next week.

I have the same dealer. You have an inside scoop. I’m just guessing at functionality based on design from the YouTube video.

 

[TechTalk]

Encoding tilt data, along with shift, for automatic lens corrections certainly makes sense given the nature of the system and its price point. Built-in encoders for tilt/shift metadata with automatic lens corrections have been in use since 2008, so I think the time has long since arrived for it to be more widely adopted.