Leitz Cine has introduced the Leitz iD Mount, an optional mount with a metadata interface for Leitz HUGO and Leitz SUMMILUX-C lenses. Compatible cameras can recognize the lens and record a package of static /i metadata with every clip, including the lens name, focal length, serial number, distortion map, and shading map.

By keeping this information with the footage through dailies and post production, the iD Mount can reduce manual lens logging, make it easier to identify the exact lens and focal length used for reshoots, and give visual effects teams immediate access to useful optical data. The recorded maps can support plate undistortion, compositing, lens matching and emulation, and reapplication of the original lens characteristics after visual effects work is complete.

Note: The iD Mount provides persistent lens identity and characterization data rather than full lens telemetry. It does not transmit live, frame-by-frame focus or iris positions, or calculations based on changing lens settings.

New HUGO and SUMMILUX-C lenses can be ordered with the optional iD Mount installed and programmed at the factory. Owners of existing lenses can purchase mounts as upgrades. The SUMMILUX-C version uses a PL mount, while the HUGO version uses an LPL mount. The Leitz iD Mount is priced at €500 per mount. The Leitz iD Mount Update Base is priced at €320 for either the PL or LPL version.

More information can be found at: https://www.leitz-cine.com/product/id-mount