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German rehousing specialists — Genesis series transforms vintage stills glass into cinema optics with the renowned Vintage '66 look.

Gecko-Cam transforms vintage photo lenses into professional cinema glass: genuine PL mounts, uniform front diameters, cine gears, parfocal adjustment. The Genesis G35 Vintage '66 — rehoused Carl Zeiss Jena from the GDR — has achieved its own cult status.

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