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www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 6 - Issue 2 | February 2016

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FUJIFILM Europe Delivers
4K Optics To Vatican TV
Vatican television recently upgraded its outside
broadcast acquisition infrastructure to 4K UHD
format...

C

entro
Televisivo
Vaticano
(CTV) recently produced the
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in 4K
UHD.
The ceremony, which is a major
event in the Catholic Church,
commenced with the "Feast of
Immaculate Conception" on December
8, 2015, with the opening of the "Holy
Door" (porta sancta).
All four Papal Basilicas in Rome have
such a holy door. The holy door is a
symbol for those who enter will receive
mercy and forgiveness'. Numerous
cathedrals and churches around the
globe have also opened their holy
doors to the public during the twentyseventh holy year.
The opening ceremony from the St
Peters Basilica was broadcasted live to
a global audience.

Fujifilm UA22x8
(8-352mm) 4K UHD 2/3" lens

The event was covered by eight Sony
HDC-4300 cameras in combination
with a total of eight 4K UHD Fujinon
lenses (3x) UA80x9 (9-1440mm) and
(5x) UA22x8 (8-352mm) positioned
in and around St. Peters Basilica. In
addition, to seven Sony F-55 cameras
with PL-mount 4K Fujinon ZK-Series
lenses (range up to 300mm).
CTV Technical Director Stefano
D'Agostini commented: "After closely
following technological advancements
in recent years; CTV decided that
it was time to upgrade its outside
broadcast acquisition infrastructure to
the new 4K UHD format in light of the
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy.
"Our target is to provide the best
viewing experience to our global
audience. This can only be achieved
with
cutting-edge
acquisition
technology.

"That's why CTV selected 4K 2/3"
Sony HDC-4300 cameras and 4K
Fujinon UA80x9 & UA22x8 lenses,
which have a very high dynamic
range (HDR), these contribute to the
desired look and image purity which
is essential in 4K HDR broadcast
productions.
Fujifilm Regional Sales Manager,
Djamel Djadi stated: "We feel
honoured to have been part of this
prestigious project. The cooperation
with CTV and Sony Italy was more than
excellent. As we delivered the most
advanced optical technology with the
most attractive after sales/service
package."
4K UHD 2/3" Lenses
The UA80x9 (9-1440mm) with
OS-TECH (optically stabilised) and
UA22x8 (8-352mm) next generation
2/3-inch 4K UHD broadcast
zoom
lenses
with
16-bit encoders are
compatible with 4K
cameras.
The applied EBC
coating
(electron
beam) and "floating
focus systems" which
control multiple lens groups
according to the shooting distance,
delivering
high-resolution,
HDR
images through the entire focal range,
from close-up to infinity; enabling 4K
HDR video production with a realistic
visual sensation with premium picture
quality.

CTV's 4K UHD capable OB truck

Djamel Djadi (Fujifilm Europe) with

Fujifilm will continue to tap into
Stefano D'Agostini (CTV)
its optical, high
precision forming
and
assembling
technologies,
that have been
nurtured
over
many years to
develop
and
supply innovative
p r o d u c t s
Fujifilm UA80x9
that
address
the (9-1440mm) 4K UHD 2/3" lens
diversifying needs of
broadcasting production.
Fujifilm has been engaged in the
development and production of
Fujinon TV & Cine lenses for over 50
years, enabling exceptional content
creation around the globe.
The Vatican Television Center
As a three-time recipient of
(Centro Televisivo Vaticano - CTV)
the Emmy Award for outstanding
was created in 1983.
technological developments, the "IF
In November 1996 it was officially
Design Award" and "Red Dot Design
recognized as an organisation fully
Award" - Fujinon broadcast and
associated with the Holy See.
cine lenses have repeatedly set the
The principal aim of CTV is
benchmark in the evolution of optical
to contribute to spreading the
technology.
universal message of the Gospel by

Centro
Televisivo
Vaticano

using television to document the
Pope's pastoral ministry and the
activities of the Apostolic See.
The main services offered by CTV
include live broadcasts, production,
archiving, and daily assistance to
other broadcasters.
Every year CTV conducts around
130 live broadcasts of events inside
the Vatican, such as the Angelus, the
Pope's General Audience, and many
other events or celebrations.
In addition there are the live
broadcasts associated with the Holy
Father's trips in Italy and abroad.
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