Making Every Lens Smart
Digital Camera Systems (DCS) is a UK-based film technology company specialising in lens metadata recording and streaming solutions for film and virtual production. Since 2017, DCS has been the dedicated solution bridging the gap between lens control systems and cameras, supporting over 100 productions worldwide.
The LDT Ecosystem
The LDT (Lens Data Translator) range provides frame-accurate focus, iris, and zoom metadata recording for any lens. Connecting directly to Preston MDR, LCUBE, CMotion FIZ modules, or smart lenses, LDT systems translate lens movements into metadata that’s embedded directly into RAW camera files in real-time.
Core Products:
The LDT-M2, LDT-A2, and LDT-R2 deliver compact metadata recording across ARRI ALEXA, RED, Sony Venice, and DXL camera systems. The LDT-V2 adds integrated wireless streaming capabilities, whilst the LDT-F1 combines lens data recording with video processing—offering customisable overlays, framelines, and live monitoring.
NEW: Lens Link – Long-Range Lens Control
DCS is showcasing Lens Link, a professional range extension system enabling wireless or network-based lens control up to 2km. Built with DITs in mind, Lens Link extends existing Preston systems for large sets, outdoor locations, and any scenario where distance matters—without adding bulk to the camera package.
Post-Production & VFX
By capturing comprehensive lens data at the point of capture, DCS eliminates data gaps that slow down post-production. VFX teams receive frame-accurate lens information for every shot, enabling accurate focus, iris and zoom tracking without guesswork.
Industry Adoption
DCS systems are trusted by top-tier rental houses, film studios, Virtual Production Studios and VFX companies globally, such as Disney, Warner Bros., Netflix, Arri, Panavision, Keslow, WETA, Amazon MGM, Pixomondo and more. From major features to cutting-edge virtual production stages, DCS technology has become integral to modern film workflows.
