NBC Using Canon 4K Lenses For Tokyo Games

NBC Olympics has selected Canon U.S.A. is providing a wide variety of 4K UHD and HD Field, Portable and Studio lenses for NBC’s production of the Tokyo Olympics.

A broad array of Canon broadcast lenses are being used, including the UHD-DIGISUPER 90 long-zoom field lens, which provides 4K UHD imagery. Canon’s 4K and HD lenses will be at every venue and studio in Tokyo, allowing viewers to see NBC Olympics’ presentation of all the action. In addition, Canon service technicians will be on-site in Tokyo to ensure that every piece of equipment is in peak operating condition at all times.

“We are honored to once again be able to showcase our finest broadcast digital imaging solutions and to be chosen as the broadcast lens provider for NBC Olympics,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and CEO, Canon U.S.A.

Chip Adams, VP of venue engineering, NBC Olympics, said: “With today’s multi-format camera systems, Canon has shown that it is on the forefront of providing advanced optics for today’s UHD and HDR capable cameras, which we are utilizing at the Olympic Games. The images, equipment and the support we receive from Canon are always exceptional and we look forward to partnering with them again for the Tokyo Olympics.”