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I finally got to try these out. Just thought I'd share: https://vimeo.com/42505123

SmallHD DP4 does it (so does DP6 but it's more expensive). It has presets for some of the aspect ratios but for 3.55:1 (2x) you can manually skew the image and save it within a preset for quick access. Personally I don't like to skew the image that much because it's hard to check your focus at that size. I usually just use the 2.66:1 (1.5x) preset. The DP4 has something called 'Focus Assist +' that is very similar to peaking, but I think that it's even better. It costs $449 without the EVF. It is one of the most useful pieces of kit that I own.

[quote author=Andrew Reid link=topic=694.msg5515#msg5515 date=1337479218] The Hypergonar is one I've not yet tried - and I might be interested in doing so - however do you need to rack focus with both the prime AND the anamorphic, or just on the anamorphic? [/quote] I am not sure about the 16mm version, but I have the 35mm Hi-Fi 2. For that, you do need to focus both elements. I also have the 8mm "Baby" version (still waiting on mounting hardware to try it out) and I was under the impression that both elements on that had to be focused. However, there does not seem to be a focus ring on it, so perhaps not!

I have a Lomo squarefront in OCT18 mount but someone is telling me that it would be worthwhile to have it switched over to the OCT19 mount. To be honest I don't understand what the advantage of this would be, or if it is something that I should even consider. Can anyone weigh in on this? Here is a photo that Ed Lee took of two similar lenses with different mounts: http://www.flickr.com/photos/edwinylee/5498455467/ Thanks.

Andrew recommends Canon FDs in his Shooter's Guide but I have also seen great results with the old Nikkor AI lenses on Vimeo. I have a Bell & Howell Kowa (similar) and so far the Canon FD 50mm f1.4 has done pretty well for me on my GH2vk. I am not sure how much of a difference it makes but I went for an older chrome-nose version hoping that the earlier technology might not have the same coating density as the later models. It only cost me about $100 used on eBay (and around $50 for the ciecio7 adapter). I haven't had a chance to shoot with it extensively but I have been pleased with the tests. I don't think that the bokeh is perfectly round though.

Does anyone have one? Condition of the item does not matter, I just want to send one to Olex Cameras for more accurate collimation. Please PM me.

I ordered one of these nifty lens supports ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/230749873410?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1233wt_1398 ) to take some of the weight off of my GH2 when I have my Canon FD 50mm and Bell&Howell mounted on it. It works, but between two focusing mechanisms and an aperture ring, the only non-rotating part to brace the support against is the mounting clamp, and that has a screw holding/mounting it to the anamorph so I cannot remove it (otherwise, there will only be two screws holding it in place and it will drop the lens). When I do mount it this way (i.e. lens support only making contact with 1/3 of the lens clamp), I get a lot of drag when focusing my taking lens. I am looking for a better solution. Has anyone come across this issue before?

https://www.schneideroptics.com/ecommerce/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?CID=91&IID=814 Not that it's in my price range, but does anybody know anything about this in terms of DSLRshooting? My guess is that it is multi-coated and won't flare much.