Quick 101 for anamorphic shooting.

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Gonna shoot with the anamorphic adapter in 4x3. This is a documentary with the DVX100A in 24P Adv.

What are the do's and don't's of shooting like this? I want to maximize my shots and avoid goofy looking mistakes. I need a quick 101 course as I've never shot extensively with this camera. And I've never shot at all with an anamorphic lens. I want the best possible 16x9 image.

Thanks,

-DC-
 
Re: Quick 101 for anamorphic shooting.

..it shouldnt really change the way you shoot at all. you just have a more pleasing frame to compose with is all. otherwise you light, shoot,  move, and storyboard and whatnot evrything the same. just dont use it with ois on.. and be sure to get good focus. iris down and add more light if you have to  or move further back and push the focus out more thats about all.. otherwise all it does is change your composition from 4:3 to 16:9.

something which would help an any shooting situation would be a pro field monitor, with 16:9 and underscan . so you can see your full frame in 16:9. but you could also use a laptop for that
 
Re: Quick 101 for anamorphic shooting.

Ok, cool. Thanks.

Are there multiple anamorphic lenses available for the DVX100A? If so, which brands are best? And where could I order one for the best price to be shipped overnight?

Thanks,

-DC-
 
Re: Quick 101 for anamorphic shooting.

theres only the panasonic.  optex makes one desinged for cams like the pd150, but it vignettes on the larger lense of the dvx, and has to be attached with a step down set, and really isnt that great or worth it.  
century optics is purportedly in the works on one that will put the panasonic one to shame, but its reported to carry a price tag around 2000.00 and has been "in the works now" for quite a while.. alot of people think it may never happen, and if it does.. would it be worth it? who knows,, you can ask ken robbings from century optics, he might have some updated info on its progress for you. hes a user here on the board
 
Re: Quick 101 for anamorphic shooting.

...then there are the focus limitations at the extreme long and short ends of the lens.
 
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