I'm offering a different lens type for my integrated torch spotters. I think the new type are the same as those used in the Pitch Black rig that was around a year or more ago. I will be using 50mm and 35mm focal lengths.
Although the 1/3" format lens are quoted at F1.2, I'm not 100% convinced they let in more light during my low light comparisons than the 2/3" format F1.4 C mount lenses that are commonly used for spotters but they have subtle advantages for truck spotter use:
Their fine M12x0.5 fixing thread allows much better focus precision than the coarser adjustments of other lenses - this makes the spotter much more point and shoot friendly over a much wider depth of focus - and handling won't accidentally nudge them out of focus.
They're slightly slimmer - leaving more space for a larger torch head on a small box.
And they don't need as much of the E700 camera neck removing.
I don't want to say where they are coming from just yet and they won't be much use to anyone on their own because they are too likely to get knocked out of position during handling in the dark for example as seen here:
I have made a 4 screw supporting lens shroud to prevent knocks or handling/storage pressure from pushing them off aim.
