Sankor/Kowa Anamorphic Lens Discussion and Footage

rhervag's link of that adapter looks like the best solution... my notes tell me that the Inflight 1.5x has series-7 rear threads... but, I also once read that the series 7 didn't work and it was like a 53mm or some really odd size. There are a couple diff series-7 rings on ebay as well as 53mm & 53.5mm. I would try cheaper rings first, unless you wanna splurge on that expensive adapter.
 
FoodDude said:
rhervag's link of that adapter looks like the best solution... my notes tell me that the Inflight 1.5x has series-7 rear threads... but, I also once read that the series 7 didn't work and it was like a 53mm or some really odd size. There are a couple diff series-7 rings on ebay as well as 53mm & 53.5mm. I would try cheaper rings first, unless you wanna splurge on that expensive adapter.
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Yes I already bought this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250522264615

But the S7 54mm end is too large on the Kowa's threads. Could you advise any particular ring on ebay or store?
I can't find any rings with female 53 or 53.5mm threads.
 
I am interested in how people are able to straighten up the anamorphic lens, be it Kowa, Iscorama or any other with a rotating thread fit, because often the lens thread tightens up in a slanted position.

I have searched the forum, but it is very little spoken of, if not at all!

Can anyone suggest any solutions, or is it simply a case of going through a few adapter rings with different threads until you hit the right one?

Is there any ring with a rotating mechanism and thumbscrew lock like on Panasonic LA7200?
 
Finally Philip Bloom has gotten around to messing with anamorphic adapters. He posted this on Twitter this morning.

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Not to tear you guys down, but a lot of the footage shot on a DSLR+anamorphic lens is really crude. It's shaky, not focused well,
isn't shot in the best conditions for the lens, and really doesn't convince me to purchase one. Yet I realize that it's a rough test, so I accept
that much better quality can be obtained.

I'm excited about seeing what Philip shoots, as he's going to push it to the max.
 
jeremiahjw said:
I'm excited about seeing what Philip shoots, as he's going to push it to the max.
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By pushing it to the max are you describing locked-down timelapses?

I think you haven't look around enough at some of the work being produced by some of the non-english types around here and surely not giving enough credit to the people who have been posting their findings for everyone's benefit.
 
I think you haven't look around enough at some of the work being produced by some of the non-english types around here and surely not giving enough credit to the people who have been posting their findings for everyone's benefit.
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I'm not trying to discredit them. I appreciate those who've posted their footage, but 99.9% of what I've seen has been test shooting. It was not filmed for a commercial project, thus it has a lot of roughness to it.
 
digiscoping (telescope/microscope...) adapters ; steprings and JBWeld ; DIY from plumbing stuff from homedepot, etc... everything goes if you're handy and adventurous enough.

most of the cheap glass options are still affordable because of odd thread size or no mount at all. too hard to keep upright and focused for serious work so they have little resell value.
you've got to be creative to build a custom mount to get past the initial handheld tests on these... proper support helps really : it doesn't need to be screwed, just pretty close to the front lens and very tight to avoid light leaks.
 
hyalinejim said:
I stuck a Sankor-type 2x on sideways to yield a square image:


Forget about 3.56:1, that's so early 2010. It's all about the 1:1 now!
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Hahahaha It seems I´m not the only one using the anamorphic adapter in horizontal position. That gives me the "medium format" feeling.

I have taken several photos like this and they look fun:

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jeremiahjw said:
Finally Philip Bloom has gotten around to messing with anamorphic adapters. He posted this on Twitter this morning.

8c86b1879303c9180d00fcfa22704f85_view.jpg


Not to tear you guys down, but a lot of the footage shot on a DSLR+anamorphic lens is really crude. It's shaky, not focused well,
isn't shot in the best conditions for the lens, and really doesn't convince me to purchase one. Yet I realize that it's a rough test, so I accept
that much better quality can be obtained.

I'm excited about seeing what Philip shoots, as he's going to push it to the max.
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i am looking forward to it also.
 
deadfish said:
i am looking forward to it also.
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While I shot this on a GH1, not a Canon, there are some anamorphic shots in this teaser (was just meant for cast/crew) for a film that we're working on as we speak using the Panny 7200.

Shot #6 in this clip is by far the best I've gotten with the anamorphic adapter.

Don't make fun of the sync music - like I said this was meant for cast/crew only :)


http://vimeo.com/10509836
password: "dragons"

Notes on lenses:

1st shot: Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 (Rollei Sl35 Mount - West German)
2nd shot: Olympus 17mm f/2.8 pancake m4/3 mount
3rd shot: Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 (Rollei Sl35 Mount - West German)
4th shot: Olympus 17mm f/2.8 pancake m4/3 mount
5th shot: Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 w/Panasonic Anamorphic 1.33x Adapter
6th shot: Canon FD 24mm f/1.4 L w/Panasonic Anamorphic 1.33x Adapter
7th shot: Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 (Rollei Sl35 Mount - West German)
8th shot: Olympus 17mm f/2.8 pancake m4/3 mount
9th shot: Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 (Rollei Sl35 Mount - West German)
 
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