Cinematography Electronics Inc. began designing and manufacturing equipment in 1976 using an electronic tech bench in the bedroom and a small milling machine in the garage. With a commitment to quality and service, their reputation grew along with their product line.

Many of their professional camera accessories are now recognized as industry standards and have been honored with a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Their outstanding technical staff (with over 50 years of combined film industry experience) are continually working on new ideas with one goal in mind: To provide the cinematographer with the finest, most innovative products.

Over the years Cinematography Electronics Inc. has experienced many changes, but they are proud that one thing has always remained the same – the quality built into each of their products.

FEATURED PRODUCTS...

INTELLIGENT LENS DISPLAY
CINE TAPE MEASURE
INTERVALOMETER
CINE-CHECK

THE iLENS DISPLAY

The iLens Display Unit offers you at-a-glance graphic depiction of depth-of-field, lens focus and -- in conjunction with Cinematography Electronics Cine Tape Measure -- the ability to see the subject's actual focus distance. The control jog wheel (lower right of photo) allows you to display different information in the top window, such as: hyper focal length, subject distance and focus marks. In addition, you can also display the entrance pupil position and angle-of-view, information that could save you hours of prep time before a motion control shoot.

Now you will be able to see the actor in front of you and the focus setting on the lens beside you without turning your head or even having to move your eyes too much.

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CINE TAPE MEASURE

Measuring distance just became easier with the new Cinematography Electronics CINE TAPE MEASURE System. This versatile ultrasonic system continuously calculates the distance between a subject and the camera's film-plane. By continuously measuring distance during a shot, small or subtle subject movements are no longer a problem. With non-stop measurements, focusing a camera lens is simplified which saves time, avoids retakes and reduces production costs.  The main components of this system are the CINE TAPE MEASURE CONTROL and the SENSOR ASSEMBLY. The control displays accurate distance measurements from the constant stream of data that is received by the sensors. 
 
The CINE TAPE MEASURE System is a small, rugged, lightweight, and quiet ultrasonic range finder. It is compatible with all lenses, film cameras and video cameras. In addition, the system is easy to set up and use, making it the first choice of professional filmmakers. The stylish Cinematography Electronics CINE TAPE MEASURE CONTROL is the brain of the system. It continuously computes the distance between the camera's film plane and the subject. A simple one-time Film-Plane offset adjustment programs the relationship of the film plane to the sensor position. When the control detects a subject, the green Sense LED glows and the calculated distance is shown on the LED display in either feet-inches or meters-centimeters. Adjustable brightness levels for the large red LED display offers comfortable viewing under different lighting conditions. The digital Sensitivity adjustment feature fine-tunes the system range, which is also helpful with different subject reflectivity. The Close Focus feature sets the minimum sense distance. Objects within this area are disregarded. All of the functions are set and stored digitally, which safeguards against accidental changes and provides accurate repeatability between units.  Sensor Assembly

The innovative Cinematography Electronics SENSOR ASSEMBLY consists of two small cone-shaped "horns," a miniature pan tilt mechanism, a mounting stud, and an electrical connector. The horns send and receive ultrasonic signals that are used to calculate the distance measurement. Mounting the SENSOR ASSEMBLY onto a camera package is simple with the combo stud. With its pan and tilt adjust/lock knobs, aiming the horns towards the subject is quick and straightforward. The SENSOR ASSEMBLY interfaces to the control via a short detachable Sensor Cable. A spring-loaded holder permits laser pens to be attached parallel to the sensors, providing a visual reference during calibration.  
Remote Controller

A REMOTE CONTROLLER is available for filming conditions when the camera is mounted on a crane, mounted in an isolated location, or when a second displayed measurement is required  on the opposite side of the camera package.

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INTERVALOMETER

Add another dimension of creativity to your photography with the Cinematography Electronics INTERVALOMETER. It makes time-lapse photography simple. With this INTERVALOMETER, a relatively slow changing event can be recorded on film and then projected over a few seconds or minutes. For example: photograph a sunrise, sunset, a flower slowly opening, building construction, traffic flow, or weather patterns and compress the actual time to suit your needs.

The Cinematography Electronics INTERVALOMETER is compatible with many 16mm and 35mm cine and still cameras including Arriflex, Mitchell, Nikon, and Canon. Choose from 300 highly accurate crystal interval settings from 1 second to 100 hours. Actual exposure time will be determined by the camera used. The INTERVALOMETER has an LED digital counter with reset that displays the number of film frames that have been exposed. It also has a manual trigger button for special intervals or testing.

In most cases, a single cable connects the INTERVALOMETER and the camera. Battery power and camera trigger connections are made through this cable For cameras that cannot furnish the proper voltage (12-40 V), an additional auxiliary battery cable is available. This INTERVALOMETER will trigger the camera with either a shorting contact or a positive trigger pulse and is not polarity sensitive. To interface with the Cinematography Electronics INTERVALOMETER, cine cameras must have single frame capability and still cameras must be equipped with a motorized winder and external trigger connector.

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CINE-CHECK

The Cinematography Electronics CINE-CHECK is a small hand held optical tachometer designed specifically for the motion picture industry.The CINE-CHECK identifies inaccurate frequencies of AC power sources that produce flicker on film when using HMI lights or fluorescent lights. The CINE-CHECK is also an effective tool for measuring the scan rates of computer and video monitors. When the filming speed of the camera is set to the measured scan rate of the monitor, the monitor can be filmed without an irritating roll bar. In addition, the CINE-CHECK measures the speed of motion picture cameras. The compact design, crystal accuracy, bright numeric LED display and ease of use have made the CINE-CHECK a standard accessory for directors of photography, assistant cameramen and gaffers.The CINE-CHECK’s optical sensor detects pulses in the light source, computes the frequency in either frames per second (fps) or Hertz (Hz), and indicates that frequency on the bright numeric LED display.

The optical sensor is activated by pointing the CINE-CHECK toward an AC light source and pressing the On/Off membrane switch. While holding the On/Off switch for a few seconds, the measured frequency is displayed. The displayed units are in fps or Hz (from 1.00 to 99.99), and are determined by the position of the mode switch. These features make the CINE-CHECK the ideal diagnostic tool for measuring the frequency of AC power sources, the scan rate of computer and video monitors, or the speed of motion picture cameras. Flicker on film is a common problem caused by the rhythmic changing of the light level within the scene. This changing light level is the result of exceptionally small inaccuracies in the frequency of the AC power source or camera speed. The CINE-CHECK is an excellent tool for identifying inaccurate frequencies of the AC power, and allows the user to make necessary adjustments before filming. It only takes a few seconds to measure the frequency of the AC power with the CINE-CHECK. By setting the mode switch to the Hz position and pointing the optical sensor towards the area lit with HMI lights or fluorescent lights, the displayed reading is the frequency of the AC power source.The CINE-CHECK is capable of measuring the speed of any motion picture camera. A constant light source, such as a flashlight or sunlight, must be directed into the lens or lens port of the camera. By switching the camera on, a light to dark transition is generated by the shutter on the ground glass.

With the mode switch set to the fps position and the CINE-CHECK aimed into the eyepiece, the camera speed is quickly measured in frames per second, accurate to 0.01 fps. Unlike patterned LED-oriented speed checkers, the CINE-CHECK displays the camera speed measurements in easy-to-read numerals.When filming computer or video monitors, it is very important to film at the proper speed. Otherwise, an irritating roll bar will appear on film. To select the proper filming speed, the scan rate of the monitor must be determined. By using the CINE-CHECK, the scan rate is established in just a few seconds. With the mode switch in the Hz position and the optical sensor aimed at a bright area on the screen, the measured reading is the filming speed when using a 180 camera shutter.

The CINE-CHECK is powered by a 9 volt alkaline battery and indicates a low battery voltage by illumination of all four decimal points on the LED display. A protective leatherette carrying pouch with belt loop is included.

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