Ian Edward Weir

2 hours ago, victorshoots said:

Finally all as one!

Does your Inflight have an orange or purple coating / flare?

9 hours ago, nahua said:

Yes I got the new sleeve for the Baby Hypergonar.  With the Rangefinder and Vari-ND filter, it becomes a very front heavy setup.  I find I can go with 35mm as widest, with the Vari-ND I get a lot of vigenette.  I tried a 28mm but it just was too much.  I hope to get the CoreDNA when it's available in June, and then test it out again.

Nice. I got this one as well. You might want to check out the Focuser 8. I got two on the way now.  

1 hour ago, nahua said:

Thanks again Ian.  I did get Redstan's clamp and it works well.  I have to get a step ring for my rangefinder, but I'll be testing it soon.  Just wondering what is the widest you can go?  I have a GH4 + Metabones speedbooster, and I can use a 35mm with slight vignette in 4:3 mode.  If I crop the edges it comes out well.

Hello, I need to double check but 28mm is the widest I can go with GH4 and Baby Hypergonar. 16:9 or 4:3. You got the new version of Baby Hypergonar jacket?

6 hours ago, deedive said:

Thx alot Ian for your help. Definitely helped with my hardcore dna.

Just wanted to add. I tried buying those grub screws but after a month they never came. Company was nice enough about the refund tho.

Also i'd like to add thick rubber bands (or cut up a bike innertube) to your list. Used to protect anamormorphic from the DNA grub screws.

That's a good idea! Thanks. Sorry you did not get grub screws. They are nice. Cheers!

2 hours ago, Flynn said:

In the vid I posted they said they were shooting on m43 with a vintage 35mm lens at f2.4. If they can get a usable m43 image at f2 that would be fantastic. I'm not bothered by a little softness. This might be a dumb question, but is it better to use a taking lens where the filter size is at or smaller than 52mm?

It's only better to have a taking lens with a front filter because you don't need to deal with step up or step down filter. Always go for the best taking lens regardless of front filter size. Only when going as wide as you can might it be a issue with slight vignetting in the corners.  

13 hours ago, Vladimir said:

Seems like a good compact option for run-n-gun or travel. I'd really like to see how it combines with some 50/1.2 on APS-C (or speedbosted m4/3) .

Earlier was said that it doesn't produce great result on FF until f5.6. Is new diopters was improved that?

Hi Vladimir, so the new variable diopter that goes in front is really designed for M4/3 so I'm not sure it will work with APS-C. I have never used speedbooster yet. The good news is it's small and should work with other small 8mm scopes. I'm hearing 2 or 3 F stops sharper with variable diopter attached. F2 or F2.8 would probably be the limit but don't want to make any claims till I see. The last footage I posted looks very promising. 

4 hours ago, Flynn said:

Ian, if your taking lens accepts 52mm filters would the Aivascope just screw right in, no need for step up rings? Also, since you focus via the taking lens shouldn't autofocus work? I know you probably don't use autofocus, but the reason I ask is I'd be interested in using it for photography, not filmmaking. One final question. I know they recommend it for use with sensors no bigger than m43. Any idea how fast of an aperture you can use with m43 before the image is unusable? Wondering if f1.4 or f1.7 would be okay. No problem if you can't answer these questions, still appreciate you starting this thread.

Yes, you can just screw Aivascope in front of your taking lens. I think ultimately, you are going to want to use the new variable diopter with Aivascope, so no auto focus. I have not gotten info about if the F stop would be better with variable diopter but I think it will improve. Currently, I would not shoot below an F4 with Aivascope. With diopter I'm hoping around a F1.8 or F2. Thanks Flynn!

32 minutes ago, Vladimir said:

Seems like a good compact option for run-n-gun or travel. I'd really like to see how it combines with some 50/1.2 on APS-C (or speedbosted m4/3) .

Earlier was said that it doesn't produce great result on FF until f5.6. Is new diopters was improved that?

I asked and will keep you posted. 

This video blows away anything posted yet for Aivascope. This is with his new variable diopter attached. I did not want to shoot anything else till I had one on as well.  

15 hours ago, nahua said:

I have a question about the Rectilux - does it mount directly to the taking lens?  How does the baby hypergonar mount?  Or are you using another clamp like redstan's?  Thanks!

I also wanted you to know, that this was the older version of the Baby Jacket. The new version is much nicer with a kerned rim but will not slip into the Core DNA. You can make a custom clamp out of lens hood and then connect it to new Baby Hypergonar Jacket clamp from Redstan. He make the best Baby Hypergonar gear.

6 hours ago, nahua said:

I have a question about the Rectilux - does it mount directly to the taking lens?  How does the baby hypergonar mount?  Or are you using another clamp like redstan's?  Thanks!

Hi Nahua, The Baby Hypergonar is in a Redstan jacket clamp and then that fits inside of the Rectilux Core DNA.

On 8/9/2015 at 10:31 AM, Julian said:

Get a 50D instead of a 550D. The 550D is seriously bottlenecked by the SD card, the 50D can handle higher resolutions.
The 50D doesn't record audio though, so you have to do that externally.

7D is also a good option, but not as cheap as the 50D. 5D Mark II is even better, and pretty great combined with a VAF anti moire filter. Gets you close to 5D3 performance/resolutions.

My Canon EOS 50D is for sale by the way

Here you can see al the Canon cameras and their ML raw capabilities (it doesn't list 4:3 modes though):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgQ2MOkAZTFHdFFIcFp1d0R5TzVPTVJXOEVyUndteGc#gid=5

I shot this in 1280x960 24 fps, but I think you can get a bit higher. I don't know what are the 4:3 options in the recent ML builds.

 

Wow Julian! Best Kowa B&H footage I think I have even seen. Thanks!

23 hours ago, Manjeet Singh said:

Hi Ian, how sharp is this lens wide open? Or you have to shoot at f4 atleast to get a sharp image?

Hi Manjeet, I would say f5.6 to get sharp image. I think at f4, the footage is usable. Even better with a diopter. 

19 hours ago, Flynn said:

The footage is very nice but for me, after watching several videos, the lens doesn't seem to do a good job producing the waterfall bokeh that is what I'm most drawn to. Just about all the footage I've seen seems to be deep focus and when there is some bokeh, it doesn't feel special to me. In no way is this a criticism of the OP and I know there are people who prefer deep focus and like anamorphics for other reasons.

That's a fair assessment. this was a run and gun test in the worst possible lighting, with a vintage taking lens. I'm going to do a more controlled shot with this lens and it will shine more.

1 hour ago, Rudolf said:

Lovely!!! Some really stunning shots. I enjoyed it very very much. Music is great. I will watch it again on the my screen. Yeah... great lenses and another proof that the GH4 is a very good camera

Thanks Rudolf! Can't wait for 6k GH5. It takes 15mins just to dump out a 7 sec shot at 4K.  Please watch on big screen. 

2 hours ago, Timotheus said:

Yeah, beautiful Ian! And what a lens selection omg hahaha

It's a blessing and a curse. I'm in debt and my relationships suffer and can never make up my mind which one to use. 

1 hour ago, Flynn said:

There are some truly beautiful shots in this. Great choice of music. I need to watch again and make note of my favorites.

Good grief, this is just stunning.

Thanks Flynn!

This is a new video where I mix three years of CinemaScope footage from 4 different lens. A surreal nature reel. I hope you enjoy.

Filmed on a GH4 in 4k. Finished in 2.35:1 CinemaScope

Anamorphic lens used - Baby Hypergonar 1.75x 8mm, Bolex 16/32 1.5x, Kowa C-35 1.5x and Kowa 1.75x Inflight

Rectilux Core DNA and 3FFS were used.

2 hours ago, Grimor said:

1.75x is for people who have "it" small...

 

 

Having a Kowa 35 1.75x Inflight is not small  The Baby Hypergonar is da bomb as well

1 hour ago, Sebastien Farges said:

this app is a good idea, but maybe you can had the 1.75x option in the next version

I asked a few weeks ago. He said he is working on custom setting, which would allow this

I made this for fun. I always wanted to do a drum video with three anamorphic lens. I hope you guys dig it. Cheers!

2.66:1 ratio

Camera 1: (Front) GH2 with Kowa C-35 1.5x anamorphic lens + Zeiss Ultron 50mm f1.8
Camera 2: (Side) GH3 with Bolex 16/32 1.5x anamorphic lens + Voigtlander 28mm f2.8
Camera 3: (Top) GH4 with Bolex 8/19 1.5x + Olympus Zuiko 38mm f1.8 and Canon C8 wide angle adapter.

On 11/11/2016 at 7:15 AM, Leepatterson said:

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the work:)

Thanks for watching Lee! Cheers.

13 hours ago, Bold said:

Is the 38mm the widest you can go with the GH4 in 4:3 mode?  So far, how do you like it in terms of size, weight, mounting, and IQ?

They claim you can go as wide as 25mm. I have not tried yet. 28mm is fine even in 16:9. Size and weight is great, quality build is great as well as mounting. I think with a variable diopter, a lens hood to cut down on flares and shooting at f4 or f5.6, you can get a very nice image. I think it will do a good job at translating what ever your taking lens is in terms of character. I love that it is 1.75x so you can get the 2.35:1 ratio or 2.76:1. I wish it was multicoated and wish it flared a little less but it's a nice lens that has potential. I took this still with it. More to come. 

Here is the first thing I shot with the Aivascope. 
Filmed on a GH4 in 4k 4:3 for 2.35:1
Lens used - Aivascope and Olympus Zuiko 38mm f1.8 as taking lens. +1 diopter for a few close up shots. I use a lens hood to minimize flares. I shot at f/5.6 Quick coloring in Film Convert. Super harsh lighting but quick real world look. Flares would also be totally horizontal if I were on a tripod but it's mostly handheld.

I wanted to share my new video I shot with the Baby Hypergonar. Olympus Zuiko 38mm f1.9 was taking lens. 60 time lapse over 3 months. Watch with a glass of wine before bed because it's a real sleeper

2 minutes ago, bzpop said:

:)))))) i just did

 

You just made him offer?

9 minutes ago, bzpop said:

just saw it, man price is goin up

It's only going to get worse as time goes on. If this lens could be cleaned, I would offer him 1k. There is a chance it can't be opened up. I had one serviced and the guy could not get it open because of age or someone glued it. I have seen vinegar do wonders on lens mold?