Tito Ferradans

I shot a small narrative (I won't call it a "short") mixing all 1.33x anamorphic adapters with various taking lenses. The goal was to test out if all that talk of "this adapter is good, this one is bad", to see if we can actually notice the difference between lenses when there's a story being told. I included both well lit and low light shots to evaluate performance with different apertures. The camera used was Kinefinity's Kinemini 4k, and I shot it all raw for more flexibility in post. Taking lenses were all Russian, from 28 up to 135mm. The blog post has a cheat chart with all the data for each shot.
Can you tell when this or that lens is being used? Is there anything in particular that bugs you? Do you think this test makes the difference between 1.33x adapters easier to notice?
Lenses used were Century Optics WS-13, Panasonic LA7200, Isco 16:9 Video Attachment I, SLR Magic Anamorphot 1.33x-50, Century Optics 16:9 (the small one).
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8333
There's more info on the blog post above, but if you're feeling lazy, here's the video.
 

ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - HELIOS 44 EXTREME MODDING
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8920
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - 1.33X SHOOTOUT: "INTRUDER"
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8333
ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - MAGIC LANTERN
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=9001
ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - SPLITTING DIOPTERS
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8922
Some of my favorite posts in all series are among this last batch. Summer is time for DIY, and there's still A LOT to come. If you haven't yet, I recommend you subscribe (www.youtube.com/tferradans)

Thanks a lot, Rick! Well, your comment inspired me to shoot an episode about the Isco Widescreen 2000MC, let me know what you think of it!
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - SLR MAGIC EP04 - ACHROMATIC DIOPTERS.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8334
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - SLR MAGIC EP05 - VARIABLE ND.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8335
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - ISCO WIDE-SCREEEN 2000 MC.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8718
ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - CORNER PIN.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8241
I also opened a small "store" for the lenses I have lying around that deserve a better home, where they'll be loved and - most importantly - used. AND, the amazing Cinemascope t-shirt.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?page_id=8739

First three episodes of the SLR Magic series! Next one is about the achromatic diopters and then variable ND!
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - SLR MAGIC EP01 - ANAMORPHOT 1.33X-50.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8330
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - SLR MAGIC EP02 - ANAMORPHOT 2.0X-50.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8331
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - SLR MAGIC EP03 - RANGEFINDER.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8332

ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - DSO EP01 - FLAREFACTORY58.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8135
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - DSO EP02 - TRUMP 58.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8137
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - DSO EP03 - OPTICAL ATTACHMENTS.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8140
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - ISCORAMA 36 (PRE36, CINEGON)
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=8183
went over all of DSO's gear and now the classic Iscorama 36.

It's been on my plans for a while, but I want a real script instead of just random shots for these, as I'm not really testing anything, just showcasing. :P
As for the purple aperture, I did very few tests before sending it away, and there was just NO WAY to compete with the orange/amber version.

ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - ISCOMORPHOT 8/1.5X
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=8997
ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - ANAMORFAKING THE PENTACON 29mm
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=9042
ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - EL-NIKKOR 63mm f/2.8
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=9100
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - HELIOS 44-2 CAT EYE MOD
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=9166
ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - FLIPPING THE CENTURY OPTICS
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=9160
plus the amazing story of...
HOW I FELL FOR A LOMO ANAMORPHIC SCAM
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=9173

ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - ISCOMORPHOT 8/1.5X
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=8997
ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - ANAMORFAKING THE PENTACON 29mm
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=9042
ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - EL-NIKKOR 63mm f/2.8
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=9100
ANAMORPHIC ON A BUDGET - HELIOS 44-2 CAT EYE MOD
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=9166
ANAMORPHIC CHOP SHOP - FLIPPING THE CENTURY OPTICS
http://tferradans.com/blog/?p=9160
plus the amazing story of...
HOW I FELL FOR A LOMO ANAMORPHIC SCAM
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=9173

hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!! never!!!!!!  

if you don't wanna pay for the EOSHD guide, mine is free. (and better. hehehe)
www.tferradans.com/anamorphic

magellan, welcome!
There's really no one piece of advice that's going to fit everyone's needs.  The best way to decide on your first anamorphic is to research, research, research.
Tito's Anamorphic blog is one of the best starting points.  And you won't find a larger collected body of anamorphic knowledge than this forum.  Search it deeply!  Also look at test footage on Youtube and Vimeo of various lenses to see if a particular brand of lens produces an aesthetic that really appeals to you.
Ultimately there is no perfect anamorphic solution.  Every choice has benefits and drawbacks.  The only way to know the best choice for your is to list our your needs, search through the options, and find the type of lens that most closely matches your needs.
Once you find a lens or two that falls within your budget, search EOSHD and other forums to see what others have built to get the most out of those lenses.  You'll find that there are different strategies to mounting them... from 'bailing wire & bubble gum,' to buying specialty parts, to custom-fabricating parts on your own, and many options in between.

Here are some other thoughts, in no particular order:
1.33x adapters don't have the sharpest image quality and don't do well in low light, but are often the easiest to use.  They tend to be lightweight and adapt easily to taking lenses.  Usually good flares but less oval bokeh.  They are relatively easy to acquire and will run you between $500-800.  Not a bad choice for starting anamorphic.
Big projector lenses will give you that nice 2x oval bokeh, but vary wildly in terms of flare and image quality.  They are invariably heavy so they require a certain amount of adaptation and support (which adds even mre weight).
Although I don't have one, there are some dual-focus lenses that appear to deliver great images.  But dual focus seems to present another set of headaches if you're shooting something with lots of movement.  Probably not something you want to take on as a beginner.  Dual focus owners can speak better to the learning curve and the time involved to get good focus during dynamic/complicated shots. 
Watch some films shot with anamorphic.  I just rewatched the original Mad Max, and realized there are some shots with horrible aberrations at the edges, and the film has barrel distortion throughout.  But you know what?  It doesn't matter.  What matters is how the images made me feel, not how razor sharp or technically precise they were.
What Bioskop said. It is okay if your anamorphic images aren't perfect - they aren't meant to be.  
Most importantly, MONEY = TIME.  If you save money buying a cheap anamorphic, the more time you'll have to spend getting it to work.  So they key the questions are: what's your total budget, and how much spare time are you willing to spend building your rig?
I saved money buying some B&H's, but the time it took me to get them to where I needed was enormous.  If I had to do it over again, I might have chosen a different route.  Then again, I learned a LOT in the process.
I hope this helps!

if you don't wanna pay for the EOSHD guide, mine is free. (and better. hehehe)
www.tferradans.com/anamorphic

Yeah, mine was Mk I, and it was 0.75. I used regular chinese step rings on it.
http://www.tferradans.com/blog/?p=7901
If yours says 16:9 video attachment, the stretch is 1.33x, because it was designed to turn 4:3 projectors into 16:9

Internal Prism design

if you don't wanna pay for the EOSHD guide, mine is free. (and better. hehehe)
www.tferradans.com/anamorphic

if you don't wanna pay for the EOSHD guide, mine is free. (and better. hehehe)
www.tferradans.com/anamorphic

if you don't wanna pay for the EOSHD guide, mine is free. (and better. hehehe)
www.tferradans.com/anamorphic

if you don't wanna pay for the EOSHD guide, mine is free. (and better. hehehe)
www.tferradans.com/anamorphic

Awesome @Tito Ferradans, hope it works out!

I just took some calipers to the locking screw of my DS-1609-SB, looks like a 3mm diameter.
I would say take it down to Pacific Fasteners on 1st near Boundary maybe. They have a warehouse full of fasteners. I took my Redstan down there a little while ago to get longer nylon screws. 

Come and join the party in the main section of the forum, bring your story and some email screenshots, drinks and snacks are ready and plenty.
 

Yeah, in the context of what's happening in France this is all peanuts...so so sad for all those people just having a good time :-(
Thanks Ebrahim Senior for replying (at least, if that's really you...). If what you're saying is true, I feel for you.
However, please consider, and if possible, clarify the following:
WU money transfer pick ups require an ID. I provided the name Ebrahim Ebrahim Saadawi. Collection of the money was confirmed. The conversation @IshootbeforeItalk had on facebook was with someone using your grandsons personal account, that's where that chat is coming from. So if hacking was involved, it is rather extensive... I emailed you wednesday July 13th on the emailadress you mentioned above (so before this forum post). You did not reply.  
Man, this thing is getting super weird. Fake identities, possible hacking. Like a Philip K. DIck novel..."A Scammer Darkly"

As bad as this is, in my opinion you should hold a bit back @Ed_David. I get the feeling we get back to medieval age when I read that we should "embarass him" and "destroy his reputation", especially since I get this dejavu with Philip Bloom.

His profile says he last visited a couple hrs ago. That 'you've been scammed, come and get me' reply posted is a serious dick move. 
Too bad, Ebrahim contributed a lot. I hope he makes it right. 
I'd post this to his ads so nobody else gets scammed, especially that reply. 

Wow that reply on facebook makes me sick.