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Can anyone here confirm if the Metabones .64 Xl for Nikon works on the G85?

you will want to test the cinemorph filter with that lens, it will likely only work in maybe the 40mm to 80mm range, depending on how close the front element is to the filer threads, I have found it doesn't work with any of my native Panasonic lenses, mostly just my 50mm Nikon.

So I recently purchased a used SLR Magic Anamorphot adapter from Adorama via Ebay.  it didn't come with the ring with the set screws.  I found two different pics of the same item:

 mine looks like the one on the top:

40 minutes ago, funkyou86 said:

Great! Ebay?

yes,  Ebay.

so I found a good deal on a gently used 1.33 anamorphot setup.   I figure I got into it cheap enough I should be able to flip it if I don't dig it.  It should be here Wednesday, I will spend next weekend getting aquainted and testing it out. I will post some footage once I get it sorted out.

Thanks everyone for all of your help.

Funkyou, what about this one,  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schneider-Super-Cinelux-Anamorphic-2x-Scope-Lens-TESTD-Canon-60D-APS-C-Nikon-559-/111953241767?hash=item1a10eee6a7:g:e9QAAOSw~bFWNoJM

Seems like a good cheap way to try out 2x

5 hours ago, funkyou86 said:

The 2x anamorphic lens won't work with focal lengths shorter than 80mm (on fullframe). So Nikon 50mm f1.8 will probably work but the others won't.

SLR MAGIC says:

So not sure if it will work with the zoom lenses. Like Tweak said, get som cheap vintage lenses, they will do the job. Get a Pentax SMC, old Canon FD's or other lenses.

 

Few more things that you need to be aware of, before buying a 2x anamorphic lens.

1. If you're looking for a true focusthrough anamorphic, SLR magic may be not the one. The lens has 2 modes, Near and Far. You have to set your anamorphic lens attachment according to the focus distance.
2. Using 2x anamorphics won't let you shoot slowmo. The 4:3 mode is accessable only in 4K photo mode. No 1080p! Well, you can shoot with it in 1080p, but your final image will be 3.66:1.
3. You can't go wide with 2x lens. The min. focal length is 80mm (on fullframe). With the 1.33x you can shoot at 40mm (FF).
4. You have to shoot really stopped down to avoid soft image. Some says F5.6-8.

These are just few things I found out before I purchased my lens. These are just some downsides, of course it has a brighter side as well  You get the oval bokeh, flares and the waterfall look. So, it's your preference

funkyou86 - Thank you for the great reply.  The whole 2x vs 1.33 is a struggle for me.  Good to know at least one of my lenses will work.  if any of you see anything for sale that you think will work, either pm or add it here.  I am going to poke around ebay.

1 hour ago, tweak said:

Buy some cheap FDs or Takumars. 24 or 28, 35 and a 50 should cover most situations. Newer lenses with complex designs and zooms don't tend to work as well. You can get those lenses I listed for pennies.

Also I would advise getting a vintage 2nd hand 2x adapter rather than the SLR, you will save a ton of money, put that into lenses and diopters.

 

Thanks Tweak!

Folks thank so much for your sharing.  So yesterday day my minty used GH4 showed in the mail. So now, I need to pull the trigger on an anamorphic adapter.  This is the most agonizing decision I have ever had to make buying camera gear.  I had my heart set on the SLR Magic 2x with Range finder, but the $1400 price tag has got me on pause.  I just want to make sure I make the right decision.

My current taking lens choices are:

1. Tokina 11-20 2.8
2. Panasonic 20mm 1.7
3. Sigma 18-35 1.8
4. Nikon 24mm 1.8D
5. Nikon 50mm 118D
6. Sigma 24-70 2.8
7. Tokina 100mm Macro
8. Nikon 70-200 VR 2.8

From what I have read only 3,4, and 5 will be compatible with the 2x SLR Magic. My biggest concern is getting the adapter, then having to go out and spend even more on lenses to get an assortment of wide, medium and close up shots. 

Shane

Eric, Thanks for sharing, I really like what I am hearing and will be putting it to good use. 

Thanks Tweak!

i have been watching this cam, waiting to see it if can provide the filmic look. 

On ‎3‎/‎14‎/‎2016 at 1:14 PM, tweak said:

GH4 -

Scopes used - Kowa Elmo II, Kowa B&H (same as ElmoII, need to sell), Kowa 8z, Isco s8.

Taking lenses used most - Canon nFD's, 24mm 2.8, 35mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 100mm 2.8.

Process - GH4 4:3 anamorphic mode. After shooting I put it through Alex D's script to down-sample, de-noise, sharpen and stretch back to 1080p 2.67aspect. 

I'm really amazed by how well this works, down-sampled 4K anamorphic from GH4 has such little noise I can shoot up to 1600ISO.

can you share more info about Alex D's script?

Thank you Freeman!

I have been messing with 4K photo mode on my G7  in prep for getting a Anamorphic lens soon, and it of course doesn't record audio, But can I get audio with the GH4 in anamorphic mode?

Thank you so much for sharing Andy. 

great screen grabs.  Are you using 4K Photomode for the anamorphic? Adding the bars in post? 

well done, I dig it.

so I have been messing with 4K photo mode on my G7.  Do any of you have the GH4 with the anamorphic update?  I get no audio in 4K Photomode, which makes sense.  But can I get audio with the GH4 in anamorphic mode?

I use the original .74 I think Metabones that I got for a steal over at Fred Miranda. I use this on my G7 with no issues on all my Nikon lenses.  The only issue I have had is with my 1.7 extender from Nikon, it got stuck on the Metabones, I thought I might break both to get them apart, but I was finally able to get them loose.  I am looking to get a second G7 and another Metabones, probably the XL, or try one of the cheaper ones.

Andy,  what cages are those?  I have been looking for a cage for my G7.  can you access the battery and SD card slot.

13 hours ago, andy lee said:

G7 is a totally natural progression from the G6 , it does all the G6 does plus more - so sell your g6 and buy a G7

Dang,. This is good news.  I was all set to get a GH4 to go with my G7, but I think I may with this news invest in another G7 and an Atomos Ninja Assassin.  I was planning on buying a 7" monitor anyway. 

Teemu, Thanks for the great response.   I love the Cinemascope banner

On ‎2‎/‎20‎/‎2016 at 11:05 AM, Teemu said:

Rectilux is a tad sharper than FM Lens. My story between these two is following:

I first ordered the Rectilux. I was in the line for the first patch. Well when got it there were some quality check issues in first patch. So the focus wasn't as smooth as should and there was few screws missing... So I was a bit disapointed after the long wait and for the focus quality. So I returned it and bought FM Lens instead. 

But I ordered the FM Lens from one German guy who customs FM lenses.
anamorphic-germany.com
And here is the guys Vimeo profile: vimeo.com/user37855100

He makes possible to mount Kowa 8z inside the FM Lens, but I had to send it for him to but it insde. So it's Kowa lens only now. But I don't mind. He made it focus as close as possible (40cm), installed focus gears on it and made possible to mount very good quality ND fader infront of it.

SO the conclusion. Both have goods and bads. Rectilux is a tad sharper which I regret a bit. But FM Lens was so much betterly assembled straight from the box. Also mine focuses extra close now that I asked that option to be added.

Kowa 8z by itself is one of the best glass investments. Really like how it performs.

On February 19, 2016 at 7:43 AM, Teemu said:

Here is from last summer a little test between FM Lens and Rectilux adapters. Kowa 8z inside on both.

 

The Rectalux footage looks much better to me,. The fm seemed to have barrel distortion on the sides.  Beautiful shots from the Rectalux.  Can you tell me more about the kowa 8z?

Thanks for sharing.  Richie, I like the look of the boxing video.