yannis.zach

I had recently 2 awful experiences as a buyer, with this quite new "shipping+taxes" option (or "Global Shipping Program") that eBay uses:
 
I bought the first item and eBay's shipping company had it for days in their storage place, without never contacting me for delivery. I tried to contact them, and I had to pay for the call €5 (~$6.5), as they charge €1.34 the call, then 0.36/min and they have you waiting for at least 10-12min, without finally accepting your call, with the excuse that the lines are too busy and that you'll have to call later again...
Finally, one day, they came to deliver, but without even ringing my bell, they put it (a signed-for shipment) inside my box...
 
The second one, they never delivered any parcel, but their tracking status indicates that they did delivered to my hands and that they've put my name as the person who received the parcel... When I opened a dispute on PayPal for this, Paypal in dt time, closed the case, with the excuse that they can't help on this and that I have to find a solution with the seller!... In any other similar case, if the seller had shipped via any other carrier, they could ask him to show them (to PayPal) the proof of delivery, asking this from the shipping carrier... If the shipping company couldn't prove that they had my real signature, then the money had to be returned to me. But as this new company is eBay's (so & PayPal's) business, they of course closed their eyes, as they can't blame their own company. SO, I lost $273.76...
 
I will NEVER-EVER buy any item from sellers that they are using this "Global Shipping Program" again! NEVER! I've found though that there are hundreds of others with similar, like mine, problems...
 
If you are selling on eBay and you want to avoid any negative feedback caused by similar cases, never use this option again please.
To be able to do so, please follow this next steps, to block this shipping option from your sales:
Your ebay>>account>>site preferences>>posting and packaging preferences>Offer the Global Shipping Programme, then on the right hand side of the screen change yes to NO and save changes.
 
By the way I have to say that, with this "Global Shipping Program", buyers are paying more on import taxes, than if they had to pay straight to their customs...
 
That's all from me.

If he doesn't want to sell that lens outside Germany, he will get much less than €2000. Another german Isco sold for roughly €1000 a few weeks ago, in perfect nick!

If not push/pull way, looks there is two rings, front one rotating to lock/unlock.

If you come across another iscorama, just buy it, don't put it on forums ;)

Lol never post an ebay link on a forum if you plan on getting it. (unless this is your special way of promoting your own auction)

I'm in as I've said already, I like the test results, just a note:
when they made the first copies of their VM 1.5x anamorphic, I bought one and the results weren't so good. Hopefully, the second/recent/newest example that they made, was much better...
So, based on this experience, I'm not sure if in the (not far from now) future, they will make an even better copy of the FM too. And all of us who will buy the first examples will run to sell them so to buy the evolution of the first FM examples...
Just my thoughts ;)

I'm in as I've said already, I like the test results, just a note:
when they made the first copies of their VM 1.5x anamorphic, I bought one and the results weren't so good. Hopefully, the second/recent/newest example that they made, was much better...
So, based on this experience, I'm not sure if in the (not far from now) future, they will make an even better copy of the FM too. And all of us who will buy the first examples will run to sell them so to buy the evolution of the first FM examples...
Just my thoughts ;)

no - there are some very very good projection lenses by Schneider and Isco - optically they are $5000 lenses new
so check them out they are cheap on ebay in your budget
Schneider integrated cinelux and isco integrated ultra star - goth great small lenses

Hi all,
 
A footage with the GH4 in 4K anamorphic, using the baby Iscomorphot 8/1.5x.
In only one shot, I used a Tokina +0.4 achromat diopter. All shots at f/2.8!
Lens was the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E, along with the Metabones Speed Booster.
Both this lovely anamorphic & the Tokina are for sale. PM for details.
Enjoy!
 

Very nice!

@ Yannis
 
Lovely!!! 

Hi all,
 
A footage with the GH4 in 4K anamorphic, using the baby Iscomorphot 8/1.5x.
In only one shot, I used a Tokina +0.4 achromat diopter. All shots at f/2.8!
Lens was the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E, along with the Metabones Speed Booster.
Both this lovely anamorphic & the Tokina are for sale. PM for details.
Enjoy!
 

I shot the following test footage of an artist friend building a custom wooden picture frame.
Filmed on the Sony A7s, bolex moller anamorphot 1.5x with Helios 44-2 58mm f2 taking lens.
This was a good exercise in practicing how to find focus quickly and accurately.
I certainly didn't nail every shot, but I'm pleased with the results so far.
Any suggestions or constructive criticism are welcomed.
 

Pass: Centascope


Although this is not a great test of sharpness per say - it was to see how it performed at f2 with and without diopters.Looked pretty decent to me when set to minimum focus. Very little image aberration considering it's simplistic and compact design.

why have you removed the rear part of the lens? front and back elements are no longer now aligned at all!

Hey guys
 
Just stopping in to show you my latest short.
 
GH4 anamorphic
 

 
a lack of color film
 
shot and directed by me.
 
"spring. a time of phenomenal renewal; she re-awakens from the depths of her winter slumber, dripping the essence of new life in an untouched world. a closer look into the new spring/summer 2015 collection by lack of color hats"
 
www.lackofcolor.com.au

Some moods testing the new photo mode in the 4:3 ratio with my 2X kowa anamorphic adapter. More in the description. Very nice feature to have now.
 

This lens is in a new condition, that makes a big difference and the price is fair. 
There are MANY Kowa's which sold for much more. 
So please people (araucaria, ken) mind your own business, no one forces you to buy anything.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kowa-Bell-and-Howell-Anamorphic-Lens-2x-Iscorama-Prominar-8z-16H-Tested-/181473190289?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item2a40a52191
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kowa-Prominar-16H-8z-2x-Anamorphic-Lens-kit-with-Vid-Atlantic-Lens-Clamps-/151369767726?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item233e575b2e&nma=true&si=%252FvLUaT0b9WSuC4GL4HQP8mmYe5M%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Hey there, I wanted to share my first test with my SLR Magic Anamorphot adapter and see if anyone else is using this adapter and what lenses they've found work well.  Specifically for EF mount.  
 
I shot this with a Canon C100 using the Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens, which worked beautifully.  I'm looking to find other lenses that will work well which I've had little luck.  I think it works best with lenses that have a narrow front lens element.  Any info would be greatly appreciated!
 
Here is the video: 

The new GoPro is out. 
 
As planned: 
4K 30fps
2.7K 50fps (great for fast action with good quality)
1080p 120fps (great for slowmo)
 
Interesting stuff:
Protune in video but also now in photo
Edit : max iso only ..  FULL MANUAL control in video (ISO, Aperture...)
 
Surprising:
Black edition get the new features but the silver (no 4K 30fps ...) gets a touchscreen ...
 
The bad:
1150mha battery, it will be 30-45min in 4K / 2.7K 50fps ...
 
Video:

GH4 new 4K photo mode firmware in anamorphic 1.75x quick test   Here is a quick test with the new firmware V2 "photo mode" 4K in 16:9, 3:2 and 4:3 Sorry I forget the 1:1, anyway for my 1.75x anamorphic... :P   GH4 4K photo mode baby Berthiot Hypergonar 1.75x lens Qioptiq LINOS MeVis-C C-mount 35mm f1.6 @ f1.6 with the diopters and f4 for the others shot SLR Magic 1.3x + 0.33x diopters Vcine mode with EOSHD setting Premiere Lumetri 60's color correction + levels adjustments     Video stills (video available later)              

I 've just won mine today, I am really excited to mount it on the FM with my 5D.
I hope I didn't get a crappy one. paid 106 euro

My flare test with the Schneider:

To be fair, if you read the thread:

What is being discussed is a checking of interest in the focus module to push prices down, not a reselling by comurit. And so far it's at the early stage for interest-checking, there has not even been a discussion yet for how a possible discount would be given.

I can agree on the part that we really need more information about Anamorphic shop before ordering anything from them. No website so far, only a Facebook page. I'd rather know who's behind it all before ordering anything from them, discount code or not.

I must agree on what came up in the earlier thread: You as a moderator are biased - you are using the rules for selling on the forum, when the discussion is on the topic of interest-checking and discount - something that could be a nice thing for every user of the anamorphic forum. (Not too different from when Andrew got early-buyers discounts on the SLR Magic for the joy of the forum users). I see these kind of community efforts as something that adds to this community, not subtracts.

Could it possibly have something to do with the fact that you have anamorphic business yourself that you want to protect? I'm a longtime reader of this forum and I'd want unbiased moderation on this forum.

Threatening to purge a thread sounds like you do it for your own good, to be honest. I have a hard time seeing it any other way, however much I'd like to.