Mondo Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hey guys, Just got my anamorphic rig set up and was wondering if anyone had any good recommendations for lens support? When I have my Kowa 16-S on my Canon 50mm f/1.4 and pull focus, it looks a little wobbly. I'd like to have something to support the set up in between both lenses. I have RedStan clamps. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickHitRecord Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I had the same issue. After much searching I ended up buying this: http://www.cavision.com/rods/R15-60LS06U.htm It worked great the first time out, but the second time I overtightened it and one of the end-pieces snapped. Cavision sent me a replacement for free but I have yet to set it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 I was looking into that one as well as the D Support. I just need that extra point to hold everything up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickHitRecord Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I was looking into that one as well as the D Support. I just need that extra point to hold everything up. Interesting. I never came across that one and I think that it looks like it might work. In fact, I'd go for that over the Cavision; the velcro straps won't snap like the ABS can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 My thoughts exactly! I'll probably be ordering one today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpb7 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I use a 90 degree 15mm rod clamp with a short 15mm rod to add vertical support to the RedStan clamp. I'm using an ISCO Widescreen 2000, so I'm only focusing the jupiter 9, and the cap on the end of the rod slides very smoothly on the clamp when focusing, taking the weight off of the Jupiter 9. Without the support, the ISCO puts too much stress on the Jupiter and it's harder to focus. It's basically like using one of the cheap lens support options on ebay, but the plastic rod cap slides easier on the clamp when focusing, doesn't scratch the clamp and doesn't get stuck on the clamp screws. Hope this makes sense. When my footage is too shaky, I use the Warp Stabilizer in Premiere and it works pretty well... so does the smooth cam stabilizer in FCP. I don't really understand how the Cavision clamp will be able to hold the anamorphic adapter in place, since it has to be able to move forward and backwards, when focusing. Unless you're using prime lenses that don't move when focusing, but all of mine do. Let me know if I'm missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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