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    j-oc got a reaction from Bold in Seeking Info About the B&H Projection Lens   
    Jumping in here Boldy...
    I don't see why not, providing it doesn't vignette. The other thing is that when you are focusing that close the depth of field is so tiny that the image will start to break down if you push it much closer than 20 inches or so.
    I'm going to have to an hour or so after work tonight to play with this, so let me know if I measure something etc to help you out.
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    j-oc got a reaction from Jim Chang in [FS] B&H Projection Anamorphic - Focus Modded   
    Hi All - I'm selling a B&H Projection Lens which I've had modded at SK Grimes to allow for smooth rack focusing. £750 including insured delivery in the UK. It is a single focus lens. Here's the pics:
     


     
    SK Grimes rehoused the front element diopter so now it can close focus to at least 20 inches and it would be simple to attach a follow focus gear. Focus from near to far is approx 400 degrees, leaving lots of room for subtle focus pulls.
    It has a 58mm front thread for filters etc and I'll throw in the pictured Redstan XL clamp and step up rings I've been using to attach it to my Nikons.
     
    Quick n dirty rack focus here - password: olaf
    (5D II Raw 1344x1120, Nikon 105mm 2.5 @5.6, no grading)
     
    The Good
    Pretty pretty pretty image. Like, really pretty. It has a lovely look to the defocus areas and is as sharp as the taking lens you throw at it.  In terms of usability, it is the real deal. It is single focus, it just works.  Optics are clean and good on the front and rear anamorphic block. There is a very small cleaning mark on the diopter which I can't see effecting image quality and I certainly can't photograph it. Flares are controllable, but cool and blue if you want to force it. In terms of value, if you are looking to get started straight away with a 2x single focus unit then this is a solid alternative to Iscos or adding a Rangefinder etc to something else. The Bad
    The widest taking lens I've been able to use with these is a 105mm on a FF cam, which gives you a horizontal FOV roughly the same as a 50mm on a 5D, A7S etc. You still do get a vignette if you shoot 16x9 but you can either crop off the sides or shoot in a windowed RAW mode (hint: do this) to solve this. Alternatively, you can use a wide-angle adapter to get a wider image. Couple Notes on Usage
    The sweet spot on this lens seems to be 85mm or 105mm on APS-C sensors. My 7D (RIP) in raw gave a brilliant portraity / close-up shot through this lens. FF anamorphic is a BIG look but to be honest, the depth of field is so shallow that I'd rather use a smaller sensor cam. On some lenses you get better results in terms of focus from backing the taking lens a little off of infinity. Not exactly sure why this is but I assume it is to do with the distance between the taking lens and anamorphic, which is always slightly different with different lenses. If I had time I'd have looked more closely at this, but as it is no big deal in practice I left it as an enigma. Two Final Things
    I am not the guy selling disguised versions of these on eBay, he is in the US and I'm in the UK. His mod results in a push-pull focus, whereas the work I've had done gives you a standard rotate-to-focus system. I totally love Bold's DIY mod that he is doing on his lens, so this is not an attempt to steal his thunder or bogart on his hard work. But at the same time, I can't leave this hanging around on the shelf doing nothing when I'm basically going to be shooting BTS stills and run and gun doc stuff all next year. I love DIY projects but I had neither the time or expertise to do what he is doing, hence I sent it off to have it done professionally and to a far higher standard than I could ever do. If it doesn't sell at this price I'm going to keep it for a rainy day.   
    Let me know if you have any questions or if you want me to shoot something specific!
     
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    j-oc got a reaction from Bold in [FS] B&H Projection Anamorphic - Focus Modded   
    Hi All - I'm selling a B&H Projection Lens which I've had modded at SK Grimes to allow for smooth rack focusing. £750 including insured delivery in the UK. It is a single focus lens. Here's the pics:
     


     
    SK Grimes rehoused the front element diopter so now it can close focus to at least 20 inches and it would be simple to attach a follow focus gear. Focus from near to far is approx 400 degrees, leaving lots of room for subtle focus pulls.
    It has a 58mm front thread for filters etc and I'll throw in the pictured Redstan XL clamp and step up rings I've been using to attach it to my Nikons.
     
    Quick n dirty rack focus here - password: olaf
    (5D II Raw 1344x1120, Nikon 105mm 2.5 @5.6, no grading)
     
    The Good
    Pretty pretty pretty image. Like, really pretty. It has a lovely look to the defocus areas and is as sharp as the taking lens you throw at it.  In terms of usability, it is the real deal. It is single focus, it just works.  Optics are clean and good on the front and rear anamorphic block. There is a very small cleaning mark on the diopter which I can't see effecting image quality and I certainly can't photograph it. Flares are controllable, but cool and blue if you want to force it. In terms of value, if you are looking to get started straight away with a 2x single focus unit then this is a solid alternative to Iscos or adding a Rangefinder etc to something else. The Bad
    The widest taking lens I've been able to use with these is a 105mm on a FF cam, which gives you a horizontal FOV roughly the same as a 50mm on a 5D, A7S etc. You still do get a vignette if you shoot 16x9 but you can either crop off the sides or shoot in a windowed RAW mode (hint: do this) to solve this. Alternatively, you can use a wide-angle adapter to get a wider image. Couple Notes on Usage
    The sweet spot on this lens seems to be 85mm or 105mm on APS-C sensors. My 7D (RIP) in raw gave a brilliant portraity / close-up shot through this lens. FF anamorphic is a BIG look but to be honest, the depth of field is so shallow that I'd rather use a smaller sensor cam. On some lenses you get better results in terms of focus from backing the taking lens a little off of infinity. Not exactly sure why this is but I assume it is to do with the distance between the taking lens and anamorphic, which is always slightly different with different lenses. If I had time I'd have looked more closely at this, but as it is no big deal in practice I left it as an enigma. Two Final Things
    I am not the guy selling disguised versions of these on eBay, he is in the US and I'm in the UK. His mod results in a push-pull focus, whereas the work I've had done gives you a standard rotate-to-focus system. I totally love Bold's DIY mod that he is doing on his lens, so this is not an attempt to steal his thunder or bogart on his hard work. But at the same time, I can't leave this hanging around on the shelf doing nothing when I'm basically going to be shooting BTS stills and run and gun doc stuff all next year. I love DIY projects but I had neither the time or expertise to do what he is doing, hence I sent it off to have it done professionally and to a far higher standard than I could ever do. If it doesn't sell at this price I'm going to keep it for a rainy day.   
    Let me know if you have any questions or if you want me to shoot something specific!
     
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    j-oc got a reaction from nahua in FS: Kowanon Anamorphic RAW Starter Kit (Canon/Kowa/Helios)   
    2015 has been unexpectedly busy already work-wise. This is awesome but it means that I have no time for personal projects and so I'm selling my Canon/Kowa anamorphic setup. I've used this mainly for home movies and fun little things and just love that look.... but I can't justify it sitting lonely on the shelf like a guilty secret.
    Here's the breakdown from L-R:
    Komputerbay 64Gb 1066x CF card 2 x Canon batteries Canon 7D 3rd party battery grip Strap EOS lens cap M42/EOS adapter Helios 44-2 58/2 (has a 49mm-58mm ring glued to the front) 58mm-52mm ring Redstan Clamp Kowa 8-Z Anamorphic Redstan Filter Clamp 72mm-77mm ring 77mm lens cap All in really good condition apart from the helios which is in the condition of a helios! Oh, and a battery charger of course.
     


     
    And here is the last thing I shot entirely with this combo:
     
     
    If you are looking to get into anamorphic RAW shooting this kit is everything you need on the hardware side to get started. Blending the 7D raw with the helios and kowa gets you a look very like 16mm film to me with all of the incredible flexibility of raw video.
    £1000 including paypal fees and tracked UK delivery. Discounts for cash and you are welcome to come inspect in Oxford. Will post overseas at buyers expense. If you want me to shoot something specific or you have any questions message me!
     
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    j-oc got a reaction from Cosimo murgolo in FS: Kowanon Anamorphic RAW Starter Kit (Canon/Kowa/Helios)   
    ​It depends a bit on frame rate, normal vs 3x crop, continuous or buffer limited - but at 25fps I get:
    (1.2:1ish) 1504x1156 - continuous
    (4:3ish) 1600x1156 - continuous
    (1.5:1) 1728x1156 - 42 seconds
    (16:9) 1728x972 - continuous
    (2.39:1) 1728x724 - continuous
    These last two upscale to fill a 1080 frame really well. You can get all sorts of wacky huge resolutions in 3x crop mode but only nine or ten seconds of footage before recording stops.
     
    The Kowa is 2x. I shot that vid at 1472x1156, unsqeezed and scaled down to fit 1920x804, slightly cropping left and right.
     
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    j-oc got a reaction from Cosimo murgolo in FS: Kowanon Anamorphic RAW Starter Kit (Canon/Kowa/Helios)   
    2015 has been unexpectedly busy already work-wise. This is awesome but it means that I have no time for personal projects and so I'm selling my Canon/Kowa anamorphic setup. I've used this mainly for home movies and fun little things and just love that look.... but I can't justify it sitting lonely on the shelf like a guilty secret.
    Here's the breakdown from L-R:
    Komputerbay 64Gb 1066x CF card 2 x Canon batteries Canon 7D 3rd party battery grip Strap EOS lens cap M42/EOS adapter Helios 44-2 58/2 (has a 49mm-58mm ring glued to the front) 58mm-52mm ring Redstan Clamp Kowa 8-Z Anamorphic Redstan Filter Clamp 72mm-77mm ring 77mm lens cap All in really good condition apart from the helios which is in the condition of a helios! Oh, and a battery charger of course.
     


     
    And here is the last thing I shot entirely with this combo:
     
     
    If you are looking to get into anamorphic RAW shooting this kit is everything you need on the hardware side to get started. Blending the 7D raw with the helios and kowa gets you a look very like 16mm film to me with all of the incredible flexibility of raw video.
    £1000 including paypal fees and tracked UK delivery. Discounts for cash and you are welcome to come inspect in Oxford. Will post overseas at buyers expense. If you want me to shoot something specific or you have any questions message me!
     
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    j-oc reacted to richg101 in FS: Kowanon Anamorphic RAW Starter Kit (Canon/Kowa/Helios)   
    very cool setup
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    j-oc got a reaction from richg101 in FS: Kowanon Anamorphic RAW Starter Kit (Canon/Kowa/Helios)   
    2015 has been unexpectedly busy already work-wise. This is awesome but it means that I have no time for personal projects and so I'm selling my Canon/Kowa anamorphic setup. I've used this mainly for home movies and fun little things and just love that look.... but I can't justify it sitting lonely on the shelf like a guilty secret.
    Here's the breakdown from L-R:
    Komputerbay 64Gb 1066x CF card 2 x Canon batteries Canon 7D 3rd party battery grip Strap EOS lens cap M42/EOS adapter Helios 44-2 58/2 (has a 49mm-58mm ring glued to the front) 58mm-52mm ring Redstan Clamp Kowa 8-Z Anamorphic Redstan Filter Clamp 72mm-77mm ring 77mm lens cap All in really good condition apart from the helios which is in the condition of a helios! Oh, and a battery charger of course.
     


     
    And here is the last thing I shot entirely with this combo:
     
     
    If you are looking to get into anamorphic RAW shooting this kit is everything you need on the hardware side to get started. Blending the 7D raw with the helios and kowa gets you a look very like 16mm film to me with all of the incredible flexibility of raw video.
    £1000 including paypal fees and tracked UK delivery. Discounts for cash and you are welcome to come inspect in Oxford. Will post overseas at buyers expense. If you want me to shoot something specific or you have any questions message me!
     
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