This intuitive design makes changing colors or finding a setting easier than ever before. In addition, the control panel is removable and can be used handheld with the aid of a control panel cable.

Fresnel lens

ARRI accessories like the 4- (L2.40950.0) and 8-leaf (L2.40960.0) barndoors can be added to the new Orbiter Fresnel Lens to enable a perfect cut. Physical gels can also be used in addition to the more than 300 already pre-programmed gels available for Orbiter.

Fresnel Blender

So, if you use a 100mm focal length lens on a full-frame camera, your images will truly reflect 100mm. If you use a 100mm focal length on a Canon crop-sensor camera, your lens functions more like a 160mm focal length lens.

Fresnel Shader

The Open Face Optics produce a high-output, directional beam of light in several different beam angles including 15°, 30°, and 60°. They are perfect for throwing light long distances or providing a broad swath of light. The accessory slot can be used with modifiers such as barndoors or snoots.

The ARRI Orbiter is a versatile, tuneable, and directional LED fixture including a six-color light engine. With its changeable optics, Orbiter can transform into many different types of lamphead.

Professional photographers usually purchase wide-maximum-aperture camera lenses with f/1.4, f/1.8, or f/2 apertures. With these wide apertures, you can shoot in any environment regardless of available light. That’s why these are among the best lenses on the market.

Fresnel equation

Orbiter’s unique Quick Lighting Mount (QLM) system allows the Orbiter Fresnel lens to be mounted safely and quickly. ARRI accessories like the 4 and 8-leaf barndoors can be added to the new Orbiter Fresnel lens to enable a perfect cut. Physical gels can also be used in addition to the more than 300 already pre-programmed gels available for Orbiter.

Many photographers feel that they need to invest in name-brand lenses to use with their name-brand cameras. If you’re looking for a way to save some money, you can investigate third-party lenses. Brands like Rokinon, Sigma, and Tamron produce similar lenses to brands like Nikon, Sony, and Canon at a reduced price.

It depends on your needs. Keep in mind that lenses control the outcome of your photos, so think of the type of photos you’d like to shoot. For example, if you want to take portraits, invest in a prime lens. If you’re more into landscape photography, then a wide-angle lens is your best bet.

In most cases, wildlife and nature photography requires long focal lengths in the 300mm to 600mm range. With those focal lengths, you can get nice, tight shots of birds and wildlife without scaring your subjects away.

Fresnel effect

The Orbiter Fresnel Lens creates a precise light spot with a soft single shadow, and it delivers true Fresnel output with a real Gaussian field of light. The light output of Orbiter with the Fresnel lens is comparable to the ARRI L-Series L10 and True Blue ST2/3 with 2000 W Tungsten bulb.

Most crop-sensor camera lenses only work with crop-sensor cameras, so before you purchase different lenses for your DSLR or mirrorless camera, make sure they are compatible with your camera body.

The Fresnel lighting character works best with a large aperture and a wide zoom range. Despite its large aperture, the Orbiter Fresnel lens housing is compact (approx. 340 mm x 380 mm x 370 mm / 13.4 in x 15 in x 14.6 in) and lightweight (~ 4.5 kg / 9.5 lbs). Its lens diameter of 285 mm / 11.2 in equals that of the True Blue ST2/3 and T5. The large zoom range of 15 to 65° is fully motorized and can be precisely positioned while being controlled locally via Orbiter’s Control Panel or remotely by DMX/RDM or IP based (ArtNet or sACN). The Orbiter Fresnel lens will be available in black.

Equipped with a display, status LED, and a high-resolution encoder, the Orbiter Fresnel lens offers information that is easily accessible. The display backlight can be adjusted, and status information and zoom angle are available via the metadata for maintenance and postproduction needs.

The Orbiter Fresnel Lens has a zoom range of 15 to 65°. Also, it is fully motorized and can be precisely positioned while being controlled locally via Orbiter’s Control Panel or remotely by DMX/RDM or IP based (ArtNet or sACN).

On the other hand, if you want to get as close as possible to your subject, go for a telephoto lens with focal lengths that usually range from 50mm to 100mm. Just make sure that you get one with an f2.8 aperture so that adequate light can still pass through.

With the many options out there, we know how overwhelming it is to find the right lens for you. Here’s a quick camera lens guide for choosing the right first lens to buy.

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In digital cameras, the sensor is the part that records the image when you press on the shutter, as opposed to the film in analog cameras. Sensors in most DSLR cameras and mirrorless cameras are bigger than sensors in point-and-shoot cameras, so resulting images are clearer and more realistic.

Fresnel Light

No single lens works for everyone, as each photographer has his own unique needs. What works for one may not work for another. So know your photography requirements first before you look for a lens. To narrow down your choices, consider these five factors when exploring different types of lenses:

Your ARRI Sales representative will be happy to give you a demo—live or remotely. Please contact your local dealer at www.arri.com/en/contact to see when they have the Orbiter Fresnel Lens in stock.

The Orbiter Fresnel Lens creates a precise light spot with a soft single shadow, and it delivers true Fresnel output with a real Gaussian field of light. The light output of Orbiter with the Fresnel lens is comparable to the ARRI L-Series L10 and True Blue ST2/3 with 2000 W Tungsten bulb.

Some photographers prefer to use different lenses for each focal length, so they rely on prime lenses over zoom lenses. This prime vs. zoom camera lens guide can help explain the most important lens buying considerations:

DSLR cameras and mirrorless cameras are available in two formats: crop sensor and full frame. When you use a full-frame camera, the focal length listed on your lens functions normally and will be accurate in the photographs you take. However, crop-sensor DSLR cameras have a magnification factor between 1.5x and 1.6x depending on the brand you use. Crop sensor mirrorless cameras, also called micro four thirds cameras can have a multiplication factor of up to 2x.

If you’re interested in portrait photography, the best lenses are between 45mm and 85mm. At these focal lengths, the proportions of the face and body are true to life and flattering.

These models aren’t quite as fast as more expensive lenses and you can’t achieve the same shallow depth of field with them. But they are much more affordable and are useful for learning photography. For that reason, an f/4 or f/5.6 is often the best first lens to buy.

In any kind of photography, using the right camera lens — which is the most important part of the camera—is crucial for achieving the perfect shot. And maximizing the use of your camera’s interchangeable lenses can turn your photographs from amateurish to professional. So choose your lens wisely.

Ultimately, different types of lenses will have very different price points, so be sure to explore all of the other factors listed above when deciding on a lens.

There are two types of sensors available: the CCD (Charged-Couple Device) and the CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). The latter is larger than the former and can capture more light, which allows it to produce higher-quality images than the CCD. But this difference in size can also affect the structure and overall function of your camera, so make sure the lens you’ll get is compatible with your camera’s specs and body.

If you want to fit more into your frame, you might want to look into wide-angle focal lengths: 14mm, 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm.

Fresnel diffraction

Fresnel pronunciation

As with everything, you have to consider how much you’re willing to pay for a lens. This will narrow your choices down to certain brands and models.

There’s also the macro lens that can either be a prime lens or a zoom lens. Not to be mistaken for the telephoto lens, the macro lens allows taking photos of minute objects and creatures like insects and food, making them appear bigger than they actually are.

An aperture is the measure of how much light can enter your camera. It’s represented by the letter f and corresponding numbers, collectively known as an f-stop. A small aperture number like f1.2 means its opening is wider, which allows more light to come into the lens, making it great for shooting in low light.

The yokes for Orbiter come with a newly developed release system that allows for quick change from a manual version lamphead to a pole operated version. The 28 mm spigot (Junior pin) is already mounted on the yoke. No tools needed for setting up Orbiter.

Before investing in a zoom lens, note that zoom lenses tend to have narrower maximum aperture the more you zoom in. At the shortest focal lengths, you’ll be able to shoot with a much wider aperture than at the longest focal lengths.

A focal length is the distance (in millimeters) from the center of the lens to the sensor when the subject is in focus. The lower the number, the wider the shot. The higher the number, the longer the zoom.

If you’re hoping to purchase a single lens that can accommodate many different types of photographic subjects, then a zoom lens is probably the best choice for you. You can shoot landscapes and architecture with the zoom lens’s wider focal lengths, shoot portraits with the mid-range focal lengths, and shoot wildlife photography with the longest focal lengths.

On the occasion of our 100th anniversary of ARRI Lighting in 2024, we are giving you 3 Open Face Optics (15°, 30°, 60°) on top of every Orbiter Beam Set.

In most cases, selecting the right focal length relates to what sort of subject matter you’re interested in photographing. Different applications benefit from different lenses. Landscape photography leans toward wider angle lenses with 14mm to 35mm focal lengths. Architecture photography also works better with wide-angle lenses.

Get a prime lens if you want to incorporate more brightness into your shots and be able to tweak and correct shooting errors easily. But if getting as close as possible to the subject is your main priority, then you should get a zoom lens. Enter, the prime vs zoom lens debate.

Some brands may also have multiple versions of lenses available at various price points. If you’re hoping to save some money, you can buy a lens without lens functions like image stabilization or auto-focus motors. Manual lenses take more practice to use, but are often much less expensive.

Photographers have varying opinions on which photo lens is the best for which situation, but it all boils down to personal preference. The best way to go about finding the right lens for you is to try them out for yourself. See which works best for your needs and the mood or effect that you’re trying to achieve in your photos. Finding the right digital photography gear is really a series of trial and error. May this quick guide serve as a good starting point in your hunt for the perfect lens.

Combined with Orbiter’s ARRI Spectra light engine, the high-end optical system is perfectly suited for cinematic application, broadcast studios, as well as theaters or live productions. The Orbiter Fresnel lens is a great addition to the already existing Orbiter Open Face Optics 15°, 30°, and 60°.

Redesigned from the ground up, the Orbiter control panel is an evolutionary step in light fixture control. Including a 4" full-color display, quick navigation buttons, and integrated sensors, the Orbiter control panel allows for easy use with a graphic user interface. Simplified menu structure and reimagined user interfaces provide one-glance operational views and uncluttered screens.

One caveat is that the wider your lens’s maximum aperture, the more expensive your lens will be. Most beginner photographers can get away with f/4, or f/5.6 lenses.