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The Viewing Glass — Brass
BSC 75th Anniversary Viewing Glass — Brass
Commissioned by the British Society of Cinematographers to celebrate its 75th anniversary, marking its inauguration in 1949. Designed for cinematographers, gaffers and collectors, in collaboration with James Friend ASC, BSC and ArKane.
Limited to 250 numbered pieces
Inspired by the iconic shape of the President’s Viewing Glass presented by the BSC Board, the eyepiece is CNC-machined from solid brass, laser-engraved and hand-finished to a high polish. Each piece is individually numbered and registered to its sale.
Optics and craftsmanship
- Tiffen NATural ND 3.0 (FSND) optics, equivalent to 10 stops of neutral density.
- Solid-brass eyepiece with a polished, laser-engraved finish.
- Brushed-aluminium anodised hood.
- Metal parts made and finished by ArKane in the UK; Tiffen filter made in the USA.
What’s included
- Solid-brass 75th Anniversary viewing glass.
- Tiffen NATural ND 3.0 (FSND) optics and anodised hood.
- Soft portable pouch.
- Filter cleaning cloth.
- Black cord lanyard.
- Registered limited-edition number.
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