Ian Edward Weir

Thanks for watching Lee! Cheers.

They claim you can go as wide as 25mm. I have not tried yet. 28mm is fine even in 16:9. Size and weight is great, quality build is great as well as mounting. I think with a variable diopter, a lens hood to cut down on flares and shooting at f4 or f5.6, you can get a very nice image. I think it will do a good job at translating what ever your taking lens is in terms of character. I love that it is 1.75x so you can get the 2.35:1 ratio or 2.76:1. I wish it was multicoated and wish it flared a little less but it's a nice lens that has potential. I took this still with it. More to come.

Here is the first thing I shot with the Aivascope. Filmed on a GH4 in 4k 4:3 for 2.35:1 Lens used - Aivascope and Olympus Zuiko 38mm f1.8 as taking lens. +1 diopter for a few close up shots. I use a lens hood to minimize flares. I shot at f/5.6 Quick coloring in Film Convert. Super harsh lighting but quick real world look. Flares would also be totally horizontal if I were on a tripod but it's mostly handheld.

I wanted to share my new video I shot with the Baby Hypergonar. Olympus Zuiko 38mm f1.9 was taking lens. 60 time lapse over 3 months. Watch with a glass of wine before bed because it's a real sleeper

You just made him offer?

It's only going to get worse as time goes on. If this lens could be cleaned, I would offer him 1k. There is a chance it can't be opened up. I had one serviced and the guy could not get it open because of age or someone glued it. I have seen vinegar do wonders on lens mold?

It has issues but don't we all. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Bolex-Anamorphic-16-32-1-5x-for-M39-Leica-Mount-w-H16-RX-Ring-4089-1210/322304772616?_trksid=p2050601.c100574.m4253&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37338%26meid%3D5aba7c731b164f54a50766dbc71c4329%26pid%3D100574%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D401205051543

Looks good to me

Boom! Get it while it's hot! 16/32 flea bay! Nice! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bolex-Anamorphic-16-32-1-5x-/262663514403?hash=item3d27f72923:g:gzUAAOSw4shX-BPo

There is also a 16/32 on ebay now. Price is high but there it is. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bolex-Anamorphot-16-32-1-5x-1-5x-Lens-Rare-w-Mount-Case-System-Moller-768432-/381799258048?hash=item58e50257c0:g:NnIAAOSwOyJX892O

Here is my new video "The Dark Side of the Aquarium" A meditation on our environment and the state of humanity. Also a lens test 4K Baby Hypergonar 2:35.1 Georgia Aquarium footage cut to Pink Floyd. Please watch on big screen with big sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKO5K0_68S0

Thanks Core Dna is around 600 uk or $800 us. It's quality is amazing and will help and anamorphic lens shine.

I love my Baby Hypergonar in my 3FF-S. It does have a rotating front, which sucks for polarizers. You could put your Moller in a threaded clamp and then use CORE DNA. That is what I do with my other Baby Hypergonar. Similar in size to Moller.

Why not get one CORE DNA and use it with all your anamorphic lens. The DNA does not have a rotating front. I think the 3FF-S does? I get sharp images at f1.2 with Core DNA. Iscorama lowest f stop is f2.8 for sharpness I believe. Just my advice.

I have used the 77mm to 75mm step down ring and have not noticed any vignetting with the CORE DNA. That step down ring is stupid rare. If I were you, why not just put the front of the anamorphic into the back of the CORE DNA and align / tighten down with hex screws? You will not hit the back of the CORE DNA if you have a 72mm step ring in front. I find it quicker and more stable just loosen and tighten three screws verses the screwing in. Both will work.

I have exported out a tiff sequence from Premiere and then you can correct one frame in Lightroom and apply correction to the rest. I don't know any other way. Cheers!

Me personally, I would avoid a lens with fungus unless you know you could clean it out. A trusted lens technician I know said to avoid fugues in lens to avoid spreading spores to the other lens. I don't know but if it's a great deal and you have lens in safe and dry area or case then go for it. I have seen many great samples from so many different anamorphic lens and adapters on this forum. Kowa's SANKOR 16C, Bell and Howell, Moller Anamorphot 32/2x are others lens to check out as well. Just go for the lens that speaks to you and you can afford.

Well... first off the -Hypergonar Baby 1.75x is going to be hard to find. You will have better luck taking a picture of Big Foot. The Hypergonar Hi fi 2 has a lovely cinematic image but is very cumbersome from what I hear and a beast to use. Might be worth it. -Hypergonar mini STOP 2x - There is a nice one on eBay now with a descent price. I almost want to buy it. Have to many. It's addicting. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYPERGONAR-CINEMASCOPE-16-m-m-BENOIST-BERTHIOT-ANAMORPHIC-FRENCH-LENS-H-CHRETIEN/322250633294?_trksid=p2050601.c100607.m4280&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37338%26meid%3D57e14076fc5b4103807253a616f6344e%26pid%3D100607%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D322250633294 There are also mounts available and videos on line as you know. I went crazy for two years until I got my hands on a Baby Hypergonar. I will be taking it to the grave. I'm sure someone here might dig me up for it Get what you can and use it and keep an eye out. Cheers!

Like Tito said, you want both. I have the Core DNA and use 86mm diopters in front to get close ups and macro shots. I have the 3FF-S and use 72mm to 82mm diopters in front of that as well.

Thanks so much! That's the magic of the Baby Hypergonar :). I feel the same and can push the look in a more vintage or modern direction based on what my taken lens is. I'm old school to where I use filters and lens to create the look and color. I really don't due much with grading but crush blacks, add contrast and level out the image. Thanks Tellure!

I be interested to see your setup once machining is done. I shot this with my Inflight with three different taken lens. Two vintage and one modern. Was slightly off on my height calculation. I had it at 62% and it should 57%.

Your lucky, one popped up. Get it or regret it. I have not seen one pop up for a long time. Cheers. https://www.ebay.com/itm/322230963843

I saw this a few weeks before you Almost bought it but I already have 2 and have the CoreDNA as well. It's very nice. I compared it to the Bell and Howell and it was much sharper and shines the same as the Kowa 35 1.5x. Jim at Rapido designed a front filter holder of 77mm and a back connecter for me. Works well but Hans set up is very nice http://www.rapidotechnology.com/products-services/customized-step-up-down-rings/adapter-for-kowa-lens/kowa-pa-35-in-flight http://www.rapidotechnology.com/products-services/rapido-front-filter-adapter-for-anamorphic-lens