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    The FM lounge (Discussion of anything not related to FM price and discount)

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    Hello everybody, can someone tell me whats the difference in use with the FM lens, between the Schneider Cinelux with the flat front and the Schneider Version 1 with the small 'hood' and the focus + lock screw coming out of the front side. Like in the picture up here. Will i loose minimal focus distance because the Schneider Version 1 can not go in as close to the internal FM lens as could the Schneider with the flat face ? Is there a risk to scratch the in-side of the FM lens with those protruding elements?

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    Hi Joedal

    ​I have both and can tell you that they are pretty similar in terms of performance.  I haven't noticed any difference in the close focusing distance but if I get a chance I will do a test and find out.  In terms of scratching the inside of the FM, the metal hood is right on the edge and protected by an edge within the FM module.  I would say that my v1 is a lot sharper and has a smoother action than my flat fronted Schneider but I have put this down to how the lenses have been cared for.

    The FM lounge (Discussion of anything not related to FM price and discount)

    In: Cameras

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    Hi Joedal

    I have both and can tell you that they are pretty similar in terms of performance.  I haven't noticed any difference in the close focusing distance but if I get a chance I will do a test and find out.  In terms of scratching the inside of the FM, the metal hood is right on the edge and protected by an edge within the FM module.  I would say that my v1 is a lot sharper and has a smoother action than my flat fronted scheider but I have put this down to how the lenses have been cared for.

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    The FM lounge (Discussion of anything not related to FM price and discount)

    In: Cameras

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    Thanks anti12

    I have had a good look at the items you mention and I can see why you have recommended them.  I am looking for something like this to be honest (hopefully there is an image below, it crashed the forum when I tried yesterday!!)

    So I can see that the FOTGA support system with adjustable camera mount is right, I will have to swap out those cheap looking blue tightening screws though.

    vm fm image.jpg

    The FM lounge (Discussion of anything not related to FM price and discount)

    In: Cameras

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    Thanks Chris.

    Wow, rigs are a big thing!  After some research I have narrowed it down to these two components.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AZFJRYU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AHZUEEDVWE16K

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00R7DVC3W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AHZUEEDVWE16K

    I am hoping that this is enough for now.  I love the idea of a custom follow focus and viewfinder/Atomos setup at some point but for now I am looking for the minimum equipment necessary in order to attach the FM module and a monopod.  Does this look like it would be enough?  Thanks in advance.

    The FM lounge (Discussion of anything not related to FM price and discount)

    In: Cameras

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    ​Another fellow Bristolian eh!?

    Cinelux + FM lens on 5D3 I've personally found that an 85 &100mm taking lens works well. I use the Olympus OM 85mm f/2 and the 100mm f2.8.

    I shoot using Magic Lantern raw on my 5D3, using the 4:3 aspect - this seems to get the best 'center cut' area from the cinelux and avoids the edge warp that the lens seems to have. Shooting full frame and at wide apertures with the FM lens attached is not totally it's happy place. You will need to stop the taking lens down to f/4 to get things sharp and not glowing on high contrast edges/ highlights. f/2 -2.8 can work well for dreamy ultra shallow depth of field looks, but the realistic widest shooting aperture I would recommend on the FM lens that has manageable depth of field to pull focus on moving objects is f/4. This may sound fairly boring - but the bokeh is still pretty wild, as the diopter focus method of the FM lens boosts the bokeh anyway.

     

    ​Aaaaarp!  Thanks Hans!

    I have just finished reading another post on this great forum that said the same thing, about f2.8 and 85mm so I am going to take that as golden and start honing my eBay skills once more. I am using ML also so your advice on this is welcome too.  I look forward to trying it all out and posting some footage of our great city on this thread.  Just one more thing... Do I need to start looking for clamps to attach everything together still? i.e. the Redstan clamps, and do you have to always have the lenses on rails?

    The FM lounge (Discussion of anything not related to FM price and discount)

    In: Cameras

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    Yes...and that looks like the same seller I bought 2 from.

    He must have a warehouse full of em.

    ​It looks like I might have just bought the last one...  Oh no, there is another last one...  No harm, I have been staring at anamorphic lenses on ebay for months, yesterday I stumble across the FM adapter and bang my paypal finger goes crazy.  Very much looking forward to testing out the Cinelux with a 5D3, any tips on which focusing lens to buy?  By that I mean the one that goes between the anamorphic lens and the camera, you do need that still I assume?

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