The Birger exhibits at NAB 2011 were a smashing success.  Demos of the forthcoming adapters for the Panasonic AF100 and Sony FS100 were shown in the Birger, Panasonic and Sony booths.  Great thanks go to Jan Crittenden (Panasonic) and Juan Martinez (Sony) for ensuring wide customer access to these demos.  These were functioning product concept models showing smooth follow focus on both the Panasonic AF100 and the Sony FS100 utilizing Canon EF lenses.  The EF to AF100 adapter ship date will be announced about two weeks before shipping commences. The EF to NXCAM adapter, and remote control follow focus accessory, will both ship later this year.  Also announced were adapters for the Sony PMW-F3 and Arri Alexa.  Details and ship dates for these products will follow at a later date.  All Broadcast products will be sold through dealers.

The rumors are true!  Birger is coming out with a lens control system for EF mount lenses on the Panasonic AF100. Control for the iris, both auto and manual, will be from the camera.  Continuous (video-style) auto-focus will be supported on most Canon "L-series" lenses.  Power is provided by the camera for most lenses.  Image stabilization is supported on "IS" lenses, and this feature can be turned on or off from the lens.  Ship sate to be announced.  MSRP $700 for the adapter.  Optional cinema-style remote control, available at additional cost.  Sign up for the "General News" email list to receive updated announcements.  Photo below is a prototype on an engineering sample of the AF100, and a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 lens.

Please watch the following video to see the capabilities of our lens mount product for the Cinema market, as demonstrated on a RED camera. Canon EF lens mount for the RED one camera now shipping from stock.  To order yours, please fill out this form.