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JDC Xtal Xpres SpeedStar Anamorphic 100mm T2
Summary
Developed in the 1980s by Joe Dunton Cameras (JDC) company (which was subsequently acquired by Panavision), JDC Xtal Xpres (pronounced “crystal express”, often erroneously labeled Xtal Xpress or Xtal Express) have been used to lens many high profile feature films, including Star Wars Episode VI, Layer Cake, Guardians of the Galaxy and Ex Machina.
Christopher Probst, ASC has described Xtals, Cineovision, Todd-AO, and Nippon Scopes as part of the “Japanese New Wave” of anamorphic lenses being developed in the 1970s and 1980s. Many of them share the same anamorphic DNA which includes the amazing anamorphic cylinders and focusers made by Shiga. They also share similar mechanics. Xtal Xpres anamorphic primes have been built using CookeS2/S3 and Panchro, Canon, and Zeiss spherical lenses.
Tech Specs
| Manufacturer | JDC |
| Series | Xtal Xpres SpeedStar |
| Model | Anamorphic Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | T2 |
| Min Aperture | - |
| Format | Super 35+ |
| Image Circle | - |
| Minimum Focus | 48 in. |
| Focus Rotation | - |
| Iris Blades | - |
| Optical Design | - |
| Squeeze | - |
| Front Diameter | 110mm |
| Filter Thread | - |
| Focus/Zoom Rod | - |
| Native Mount | PL |
| Data Protocol | - |
| Length | - |
| Weight | 2495 g |
| Body Telescope | none |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Focus Drive | Manual |
| Iris Drive | Manual |
| Zoom Drive | n/a |
History
Country of Origin: Russia
Release Date: -
Launch Price: -
Design Revisions: