Relations between the cinematographer and director vary; in some instances the director will allow the cinematographer complete independence; in others, the director allows little to none, even going so far as to specify exact camera placement and lens selection.

Precise in his lens selection and use, Baer used a wide range of lens focal lengths from a 120 mm wide angle to a 19" (480 mm), what he called his 'long lens'.

Starting in September, it will offer full-day weekend classes on new concepts in metering, lens selection, composition, films, filters, electronic flash, light and closeup photography.

Other improvements include a low light boost, faster action capture and improved lens selection.

The Optical Wizard received a patent from the US government in 2006, as the first automated lens selection tool of its kind.

This was the largest and widest ranging lens selection in the world at the time.

Using existing lenses meant that the field of view was reduced by around 1.6x, but had the advantage of a larger lens selection.

(Most portrait photographers use 2x magnification) For $6k you get both the image quality and the lens selection, plus the features and durability of a pro body.

This was the largest lens selection in the world by far.

However, current lens selection, though growing, is still relatively limited and expensive compared with the very well-developed DSLR lens market.