Sebastien Farges

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Oh Seb, that was stunning, better than being at Scala di Milano :)

Excellent !

 Thanks Yiannis ! ;)

I'm thinking of looking into c-mount lenses too. But not sure what works with the GH2-GH4 and bmcc.

 

Quite everything beyond 25mm on 4/2 systems

Here is the beast :)

 

Nice vid, sharp anamorph lens too. What c-mount adapter did you use with this? And did you modify the c-mount lens as well?

 

Thanks raf702. I have a Metabones adapter, and yes, the rear barrel of the lens is limed, because it was too large for the adapter to be fully screwed

Hi guys !

 

Yes I have just received the GH4 this morning :)

1st test : why not put my 60’s baby Hypergonar anamorphic 1.75X lens in the 4K cinema mode ? :)
Fast filming, run and gun documentary style, focusing improvisation

Doing 4K is for me like in 2006 when I went from SD to HDV. A huge orgasm ! Viva GH4 ! :)

Baby Hypergonar anamorphic 1.75X lens
on Qioptiq LINOS Mevis-C C-mount lens 35mm f1.6 (most of the shot were taken at f2)
No diopter, no CC, variable Cokin ND filter
EOSHD guide cineV preset settings
4KC mode
1080P streaming version on Vimeo, 4K version available for download
180° shutter speed
200 ASA

 

 

 

So, I have an Iscorama and a collection of vintage lenses (including the DSO Flare Factory).  I've been shooting on the GH2, but would like to upgrade.  Of the latest crop of affordable cameras (GH4, BMCC, A7s) which would make the best pairing with my set up?  Thoughts?

 

GH4, of course ! ;)

Here is a movie done with the SLR Magic Anamorphot 50, a 1.33X anamorphic lens.

All the details are subtitled in the movie, here are the material :

SLR Magic Anamorphot 50, 1.33X anamorphic lens
1-On Sony A7 with Konica Hexanon 40mm f1.8 pancake lens
2-On Olympus OM-D E-M5 with Nikon E Serie 50mm f1.8 pancake lens and Lumix 20mm pancake lens

Some of the shots done with the focal reducer TurboLens, a cheaper version of the SpeedBooster
Some of the shot done with SLR Magic achromatic diopters (0.33X and 1.3X) and Tokina 0.5X diopter
ND variable filter
No color correction

 

Great ! send us some pictures ! :) How much does it cost ?

I'm using it with SLR achromat heavy diopters, no problem... I also tried with two achromat diopters.... :) But obviously you have to be a little careful ;)

Yes baby Hypergonar, for sure ;)

for personal reason I have to sell my SLR Magic Anamorphot.

 

I'm coming here first but if there is no proposition I will put it on auction tomorrow on Ebay.

 

the sale is for the lens only with its caps and its box. The lens is like new.

 

Send PM for proposition.

 

 

Thank You

 

 

how did you attach the nikon lens to the anamorphic lens?

 

With REDSTAN adapter :)

Hey, 

 

I randomly came across this on ebay:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xume-72mm-Camera-Lens-Filter-Adapter-Ring-holder-Pro-kit-Kenko-Hoya-B-W-fit-/171066254292?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d457e3d4

 

 

Sounds like it would be great for faster Diopter changes. Few of my concerns (besides a hundred bucks for magnets) are possible vignetting? I know I get some vignetting when I stack diopters on my isco 36, full frame.  

 

Anyone have any experiences with these?

 

Yes me, it's working perfect ! I have also put it on variable ND, so I can put the diopter alone, the ND alone, or the diopter + the ND.

It's enough strong to carry all this, even with my heavy achromatic diopters.

 

Sometimes there is nice d-mount ;)

 

I'm thinking, Pentax Q sensor? Super 8, probably quite fun to use, hope it is c-mount not d-mount!

 

Sometimes there is nice d-mount ;)

 

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=331129090888&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Bravo Erik ! :)

Wide open samples please :) If you're shooting at f/4 the focal reducer doesn't really make sense imo. You could just use a 35mm...

Sure, but... There is always a but ;) anamorphic does not like fast aperture... But i will do some wide open aperture tests.... :)

Avez-vous du vidéo comme example?

 

Not video yet, but it's coming ;)

OM-D + Zhongyi Lens Turbo + Nikon 50mm f1.8 @f4 Serie E + SLR Magic anamorphot 1.33X - 50 (focus ring in near mode) + No Diopter (SLR Magic in near mode) :

 

OM-D + Zhongyi Lens Turbo + Nikon 50mm f1.8 @f4 Serie E + SLR Magic anamorphot 1.33X - 50 (focus ring in near mode) + SLR Diopter 0.33X achromat :

 

Hi anamorpholovers ! :)

 

A friend of mine gave me for few days the Zhong Yi Lens Turbo M43/Nikon, a cheaper cousin of the Speed Booster from Metabones :

 

 

What is it going to give ? 

 

Olympus OM-D E-M5 + Zhongyi Lens Turbo + Nikon 50mm f1.8 E Serie

 

More to come, any dream welcome ;)

 

 

 

 

My baby Hypergonar.... But it's mine ;)

 

hyperfocal, 1.75X, but sorry 85mm on FF (maybe 70mm but did not found the lens yet), 35mm on M43

There's a combination of factors here, from the sensor to codec and how all the highlights are being handled.  They seem a touch more harsh at times, in certain scenarios here, than what I'm seeing on the GH2 + Driftwood patch through a more vintage Nikkor.  

 

I'm liking how the Anamorphot is a bit quicker to flare, with sharper flares, compared to my Century Optics adapter.

 

I'm going to have the pancake 40mm Konica F1.8 Hexanon. Apparently it is working good with the SLR anamorphot, more tests soon. 

Im in a bad situation right now. I need to find myself a stills camera, as the C100 will maintain as my camera for shooting vids, but that axis stabi kills it for me. Thats just amazing. On the other hand RAW files from the A7 look amazing. Would that Olympus be cheaper I'd really think about forgettin sensor size and go with the crop. 

 

Ive watched the first 5min and the Sony a7 looks a lot softer to me. Also the flares aint that good. 

And I might say this cause I owe one, but that look just aint no Iscorama look. :)

 

Seb, you have both cameras... what would be your recommendation? Should I go with the Olympus or the A7? 

 

The 1st minute is OMD, then Sony A7 up to 4:35, then OMD then A7 coming back at 6:55....

The choice is very difficult. Personally I prefer the A7, especially for it's stills, but the stabilization of the OMD is tremendous...

 

Apparently the video mode of the next OM-D generation is better, you can read the post of EOSHD.

 

I think the best camera isn't out now, maybe the upcoming 4K from Sony will have the stabilization ? Apparently the GH4 does not have it :p

 

Seb

It's not fair, lol, Seb and Andrew having such interesting environments to shoot in!

 

:P

 

Hahaha the environment takes live thru the eye of the videographer ;)

Very nice work!  This is the first footage from this adapter that has impressed me. Great job with focus too!

 

The flares look silly to me, but I guess it's personal taste :P

 

Well done man 

 

Thanks Lucian :) I've filmed flares to show how they look. But it is also a personal taste ;)