DanielBroadley

I didn't even notice that clamp, you're right, I thought mine was snug but that thing is as close it gets. Let me know if you even do find one like that, would be nice to tidy mine up with one

Thanks guys, I've already been using a cheap +1 with the taped on filter thread which has got my through a few rounds of test filming, I'm going to grab a few low powered diopters and test this out a little more. Thanks for all the advice!

Hey, so this is my first post, I've just entered the whole DIY budget anamorphic scene, I recently managed to get my hands on the 1.5x isco widescreen 2000 for a good price and it's actually a really nice image... But as we all know the focussing (or lack of) is a pain, it has a small throw which you can do with the taking lens but not enough to allow any sort of freedom. Obviously the solution is a rangefinder or fm module but I like to get creative before I empty my pockets. I realise that those expensive solutions are just variable diopters and it seemed odd to me that no one has needed this kind of solution before in the history of focussing lenses (anamorphic or not) so I searched a few different terms and found that something like it does/did exist! variable close up lens - http://ebay.to/1Os2ORH This wouldn't do the job for me but there must be more like it and perhaps with a longer focus throw? Anyone know any more about this or had similar thoughts?