The LensReader by Transvideo is a unique tool that displays as virtual scales lens metadata: focus with depth of field and hyperfocal point, iris, zoom (if any). It gives to the DP or to the focus puller an amazing graphical view of the settings of the lens in real time.

Two graphics are available: Mobile where the focus/iris/zoom scales are moving as on a real lens; Static where the markers are moving on the scales.

Supported lenses

Angénieux Optimo DP 25-250

the lens has a RS232 connector and is connected to the monitor with a special cable provided by Transvideo

Arri/Zeiss Ultra Prime LDS
Arri/Zeiss Master Prime
Arri/Zeiss Master Anamorphic
Arri/Fujinon Alura Lightweight zooms

through the SDI outputs of Arri Alexa SUP 7 (or up)

Cooke 5/i
Cooke S4/i
Cooke miniS4/i
Cooke Anamorphic/i

5/i and S4/i have a RS232 connector and are connected to the monitor with a special cable provided by Transvideo
or through the SDI outputs of Arri Alexa SUP 8.1 (or up) or Sony PMW- F3/F5/F55/F65 (hardware & firmware dependent)

Fujinon Cabrio series

through the SDI outputs of Arri Alexa SUP 8.1 (or up) or Sony PMW- F3/F5/F55/F65 (hardware & firmware dependent)
This table is given for CineMonitorHD Evolution SW7 (software 7.xx). The CineMonitorHD Evolution SW5 and SW6 only support Cooke S4/i and 5/i metadata (lenses must be connected to the monitor with a special cable provided by Transvideo).

/i Technology

/i Technology is a metadata system that enables cameras and other devices to automatically record key lens data for every frame shot. This revolutionary technology has been introduced by Cooke™ in 2005. It is open source technology that many influent companies of the Cinematography industry have incorporated in their products.

ARRI™ Lens Data System

The Lens Data System (LDS) by ARRI™ is a metadata system that enables cameras and other devices to automatically record key lens data for every frame shot. The advantages of the LDS were first introduced with the ARRICAM System and then expanded to other cameras, such as the Alexa.

About the Angénieux Optimo DP 25-250

The Angénieux™ Optimo DP 25-250 includes the /i protocole. The data transfer is done through the PL-mount contacts or through a special RS232 cable from the lens to the monitor.

About Fujinon™ Cabrio Serie

The Fujinon™ Cabrio Serie can be configured as a /i or a LDS lens. The data transfer is done only through the PL-mount contacts. Please read the user manual to choose the appropriate setting depending of the camera you are using.

Cine Tape Measure

This versatile ultrasonic system from Cinematography Electronics continuously calculates the distance between a subject and the camera's film-plane.

When connected to the CineMonitorHD Evolution, measured distance is displayed on the focus ring. The Cine Tape Measure is connected to the monitor via a special RS232 cable provided by Transvideo (P/N 906TS0165).