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From this morning :)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAMPLES !
Sony A7 + Novoflex adapter ring + Nikon 50mm E Serie f1.8 + Redstan clamp + Bolex System Moler 16/32/1.5X anamorphic lens
 
More samples and larger on my Flick'r :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43243778@N04/sets/72157638698522816/
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This thread is dedicated to the discussion and testing of Rectilux FF single focus CinemaScope adapters   For product specification, pricing, availability and business matters please visit my web site below as a matter of courtesy to our host.   http://www.transferconvert.co.uk/cinemania/     The vintage look digitally remastered...    revisioneered   I have a vimeo channel set up for the tests here:   hxxps://vimeo.com/channels/rectilux              (passwords are on the web site)   I also have a flickr account set up to view stills, which is the best way to evaluate sharpness etc   www.flickr.com/photos/125986580@N05/sets/72157646313357302/   I will shortly have a blog up and running, but you are very welcome to discuss these breakthough products here.     Blog now set up at   http://www.rectilux.com        

Yes, great stuff
 
If you ever need to have your KOWA B&H transformed into single focus with a minimum focus of about 2ft, just let me know.

It's not as significantly heavier than the bare isco. I have never needed support puttin it directly on the taking lens. I find with the way they build the back end it screws in very securely to any 52mm or 58mm lens.

This new version is going to be modified for even closer focus but most important the shorter focus throw. This makes it much better for run find fun shooting. Feel free to email me with other questions.

Nice project guys.
 
As a 'rama user I might just be interested in this modification.  Though unfortunately my 'rama tends to only see use when setting up FF58io's of late :( - i think it needs to come out to play more!
 
Please consider these requests:-
 
1. incorporate a rear section that is made in two parts (the rear most part removable so user has option to allow the optic to protrude out the back slightly for use on lenses where seating the iscorama deeper into the front of the taking lens.  In effect the rear most part would be a threaded tube of 15mm length or so that can be taken off if required.   Additionally, the rear most portion could be interchanged with a donut type cup with the same mating thread for use when rigged and positioned in front of regularly changed primes.  - if the iscorama could be slid back and fourth on the mattebox rail support, and butted against compact primes etc, the rehousing will be great for hire outs.
1b.. definitely provide a removable lens support leg allowing coupling to rails(to allow sliding back and fourth for prime changes).  hiring something like this to a bunch of muppets on set who have never handled a iscorama would be a worrying prospect imagining them doing taking lens swaps over and over again all day. 
 
3.  maybe machine primary rehousing from ABS to shave off some weight?  As nice as the metalwork is, It would be nice to avoid adding any more weight onto the filter thread of taking lenses if possible.  No amount of body strength is going to save the 'rama if it is dropped due to a failure of a filter thread.
 
4. a lovely addition would be to have the focus mech non rotating.  The 150degree turn for 3.5ft-inf would be a dream.  if the diopter no longer rotated during focus, even better!!!  
 
xxx 

After some more experimentation, I have reached the conclusion that this lens is actually capable of producing a nice cinematic image after all. Here's clip that I shot with a Canon FD 50mm f1.8 and a +1 diopter: