Construction is finally over (for now) and we're getting settled into the new location. But space is tight, so some of the older stuff has to go... at bargain prices. Check the list.
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CinemaTechnic specializes in motion picture camera technology support for professional cinematographers. We offer service, upgrades, modifications and sales of professional motion picture equipment. Our main focus is on film based (analog) technology, still the dominant and superior quality imaging technology.
But we are also involved with the emerging world of Digital Cinema NOT video, but superior quality digital motion imaging, not based on any broadcast standard.
CinemaTechnic offers factory trained service for ARRI cameras, Cooke optics (up to S4 / S4i / S4K primes), and Zeiss optics (T2.1 Standards, T1.3 Super Speeds and T1.9 Ultra Primes). We specialize in providing expert support for the S16mm format, including camera and lens conversions.
CinemaTechnic specializes in the Super 16mm format. We were way ahead of the curve on the Super 16 (S16) resurgence, promoting the format since 1998. Our founder, Jorge Diaz-Amador, is a recognized expert in the S16 format, and has led S16 format seminars for Eastman Kodak Entertainment Imaging and participated as a speaker in CineGear Expo's Super 16mm Master Class led by Jon Fauer, ASC.
Now that there is so much interest in the S16mm format, make sure you talk to the the people with real experience.
We are now extending our focus to encompass professional digital cinema imaging. We define this as true High Definition (720p / 1080p / 2K / 4K) formats (ARRI D-20, Dalsa, RED One etc). We strongly feel that anything less than uncompressed 1080p (HDCAM-SR) does not provide enough image quality for cinema presentation, and anything less than 720p with minimal compression (VariCam, HVX-200 recording to P2) is unsuitable for television viewing. 2K and especially 4K (like the RED One) with advanced wavelet compression hold the promise for digital cinema capture without compromise in image quality.
We do not deal with consumer / hobbyist formats such as DV or HDV. Interlaced Mini DV is quickly being left behind as an inferior format, which we always believed it was, having image quality that is barely sufficient for 480i NTSC television.
We NEVER supported Interlaced DV, refusing to participate in the exploitation of inexperienced filmmakers by selling them an inferior product.
HDV appears to be aimed at consumers with excessive compression and motion artifacts. The interlaced scanning (on some cameras) and extreme compression artifacts of HDV make it unsuitable for professional work. However, the new cameras recording with minimal compression to solid state media (P2 cards) seem to hold some promise.
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EQUIPMENT WE WISH TO PURCHASE:
We are currently looking for Carl Zeiss Super 16mm or 35mm format Super Speed (High Speed) lenses,
Mk. 2 or Mk. 3 version only (original 80mm diameter front and original focus gear). Complete sets are preferred.
16mm format lenses can be Bayonet or PL mount.
We also also looking for individual lenses: 16mm format: 9.5mm, (12mm need Mk.3 only), 16mm, 50mm and 35mm format: 65mm and 85mm
Please e-mail
with description, and photo, and your name and location. We are ready to purchase.
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Originally titled "Heavy Southern Nights" this feature length independent film was shot entirely in Super 16mm. Jorge Diaz-Amador was the director of photography and used the CinemaTechnic Arriflex 16SR-II Super 16 camera package. Check back for a lot more info on this movie to be posted here soon. Features will include an interview with the director M.D. Selig, and D.P. (Jorge) as well as full technical details of production and post production. if you are considering shooting a feature in Super 16, this will be an invaluable resource.
SOUTHERN JUSTICE will air on TMC Xtra on July 17 (10:45 PM), July 22 (4:20 AM) and July 26 (11:00 PM); and the airtimes for SHOWTIME EXTREME are August 1 (10:00 PM) and August 6 (10:00 PM). All times Eastern. As you've heard many times before: check your local listings.
Link to SHOWTIME NETWORKS info page on SOUTHERN JUSTICE
If you are interested in purchasing a copy of SOUTHERN JUSTICE CLICK HERE
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KODAK'S STOP BY - SHOOT FILM SEMINAR COMES TO FLORIDA - LEARN TO SHOOT SUPER 16mm FILM!
Designed for anyone interested in discovering how fun and easy it is to use motion picture film. Stop By. Shoot Film. is a hands-on opportunity for you - the producer, director, videographer, student - to experience film capture using a 16mm motion picture film camera. Stop by and experience the ease of capturing beautiful images on Super 16mm film for yourself. (And you'll get a chance to see Kodak's Arriflex 16SR upgraded to Super 16 by CinemaTechnic!)
This 90 minute experiential learning opportunity is brought to you by Kodak.
FREE!; Space is Limited CLICK HERE
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Once again proving the continued viability of the Super 16 format, Cooke Optics of England, makers of the very highly regarded Cooke S4 series of prime lenses for Super 35 cinematography, introduce a pair of wide angle lenses designed specifically for Super 16. The new Cooke SK4 9.5 mm and 12 mm T2. This allows cinematographers to use the 35 mm format S4 set down to 16 mm focal length, and use the two new lenses below that. Also forthcoming from Cooke is an optical conversion kit, SK4 R953 that converts a 35 mm format 18-100 mm T3.1 zoom to a 9.5-53 mm T1.6 zoom for Super 16. Click here for details on these exciting new products.
We also have fully refurbished pre-owned Zeiss Mk. II Super 16 prime lens sets available!
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NEW PRODUCT AVAILABILITY • WEBSITE UPDATE •
After a long delay, the Kish Optics Kish Eye JR Super Wide Angle Eyepieces are available again. These eyepieces are perfect for 16SRs upgraded to Super 16. See the entire Super 16 ground glass without eyestrain. We are also working with Kish Optics on a new extension eyepice for the 16SR cameras that will offer improved optical quality and a 2x magnifier for critical focus. Please contact us via e-mail for more information.
The CinemaTechnic website passed the milestone of one million hits and reached 1,178,000 hits at the end of 2004. Look for exciting new content to be added gradually over the next few months.
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GOT (ZEISS) PARTS?
We are interested in buying ZEISS spare parts and service tools, primarily for the Standard and Super Speed lenses. We will consider buying complete damaged lenses. Even "total loss" items may be of some interest. Please e-mail with description and photos of the parts you have:
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SERVICE FOR COOKE AND CARL ZEISS CINE LENSES
CinemaTechnic is proud to offer in house service by Jorge Diaz-Amador, factory trained by both Cooke Optics and Carl Zeiss. We can service most Cooke/Zeiss cinematography lenses.
Cooke lenses serviced include the S4, S4i and S4K prime lenses, the older Series 2 and Series 3 primes. Zoom lenses serviced are the 5:1/5.5:1 (20-100mm/18-100mm) Mk. II / Mk. III and the 10:1 (25-250mm) Mk. II / Mk. III, as well as the 5:1 9-50mm (16mm) and 10.4-52mm (S16mm).
Zeiss lenses serviced include the Standard Speed (T2.1, std / Bayo. / PL), Super Speed (T1.3, Mk. I / II / III) and Ultra Prime lenses, as well as the Vario-Sonnar 16mm/S16mm zooms. We can also arrange service at the Carl Zeiss factory in Oberkochen, Germany for lens types that require factory service (such as the Variable Primes).
We have a fully equipped workshop with a Möeller-Wedel Autocollimator, a Century Precision Lens Test Projector, laminar flow clean-air booth and Cooke Optics / Carl Zeiss service tools. The most common replacement parts are kept in stock. Other needed spares can be quickly dispatched from the manufacturer.
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CINEMATECHNIC CELEBRATES 14 YEARS IN BUSINESS!
We are celebrating 14 years in the motion picture camera equipment business. We were originally incorporated as Diaz-Amador Productions, Inc. on 17 March 1994, and have been doing business as CinemaTechnic since January 1, 2001. We thank all our customers for their support through the years.
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KODAK INTRODUCES THE SHARPEST COLOR NEGATIVE FILM EVER!
New Vision 2 filmstock: Vision 2 5201/7201 50D
Currently in trade testing, will be available for general sale in October 2005. No info on Kodak's website as of now. We are preparing to test this new stock and are expecting superb image performance. Consider that the 15 year old 5245/7245 stock has MTF performance of 50% at 95 line pairs per milimeter. Check this site for results of the test.
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We do not list a telephone number on this website. We simply do not have staff dedicated to answering phones. Rather than go through many voice mail messages, we ask that all new or potential customers contact us via e-mail first.
The reason for this is that we are ALWAYS very busy in the shop and don't answer the phone during the day. It is much more effective to e-mail us rather than calling, and you will get through QUICKER. E-mail is also better because we get your contact information, what it is your are looking for, and we can give you a more considered reply.
IMPORTANT: We are getting a LOT of spam (junk e-mail). Please make sure your e-mail does not resemble spam. Make sure you describe what you are looking for in the subject line. If your subject line is blank or is a very simple one word subject like "inquiry", "Question", our software will mistake it for spam and you won't get an answer. Please include your name and location with all e-mail inquiries. Anonymous inquiries will NOT be answered.
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In addition to our own unique products for cinematography, CinemaTechnic represents the finest products in the motion picture industry. We are completely familiar with all these products and can help you choose the right product for you.
CinemaTechnic are dealers for:
ARRI / Arriflex Corp. USA (Arriflex/ Arricam 16mm & 35mm Cameras & Lightning, Carl Zeiss Optics), Angenieux (Super 16mm and 35mm Optics), CEI Technology (Video Assist), Chrosziel Follow Focus, Matte Box and other Accessories, Cinematography Electronics (Electronic accessories and upgrades for Aaton, ARRI, Moviecam), Jurgen's Inc. (Video Assist), Harrison & Harrison (Filters), Illumina Prime Lenses for Super 16mm, PED Denz (Nikon Mount for 35IIC/ 35III, Video Assist for 35III, Camera Upgrades), P+S Technik (Super 16mm and Super 35mm Evolution Camera Upgrades, East Coast USA Service), Schnieder Optics / Century Precision (Filters and Lens Accessories), Tobin Cinema Systems (Crystal Sync Motors & Conversions), W.W. Fischer (Electronic Connectors), ZGC, Inc. (Cooke Optics, P+S Mini 35 Digital for USA, Optex Products).
In addition, we provide service for the following equipment not mentioned above:
Bolex (16mm cameras and lenses, Super 16 conversions), Cooke Optics (prime and zoom lenses), Moviecam (basic maintenance).
CinemaTechnic Product News
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CinemaTechnic
d/b/a Diaz-Amador Productions, Inc.
P.O. Box 522163
Miami, FL 33152-2163
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NOTICE: This site contains original images that are copyright by Diaz-Amador Productions, or where noted, other copyright owners. Reproduction of these images in any form without the written consent of the copyright owner is prohibited.
WARNING: All CinemaTechnic copyright images on this site have been digitally watermarked.
Diaz-Amador Productions dba CinemaTechnic recognizes all trademarks contained in this site, which are used for reference, and disclaims any proprietary interest in their use.
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NOTICE: This site contains original images that are copyright by Diaz-Amador Productions, or where noted, other copyright owners. Reproduction of these images in any form without the written consent of the copyright owner is prohibited.
Diaz-Amador Productions recognizes all trademarks contained in this site and disclaims any proprietary interest in their use.
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Images and text (entire site) © 1997-2008 Jorge Diaz-Amador, all rights reserved
CinemaTechnic is a trademark of Diaz-Amador Productions, Inc.
Last Update 25 March 2008
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CinemaTechnic.com: over 2.8 million hits since January 1, 2005!
Ranked #1 on google.com for "Arriflex Super 16"
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