Snowfun Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Into anamorphic waters... its confusing! For use with BMMCC plus whatever lens might be recommended. The SLR anamorphic adapter - any good? The "gold" and red geared ones on eBay (around $480) - any good? Or is it really necessary to spend thousands to get decent results? Any advice appreciated... tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bacle Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, Snowfun said: The "gold" and red geared ones on eBay (around $480) - any good? Or is it really necessary to spend thousands to get decent results? Any advice appreciated... The cheapest you can go with good quality is with buying either : - an Isco Ultra-Star (the golden or red version) you should be able to find some around $200 (got mine for a lot less) - a Sankor 16D (or similar : Singer 16-D, Elmoscope I) You'll get a dual focus system with great optical performance (Isco is super sharp but doesn't flare, 16D is not that sharp at wide apertures, but it does flare) Either way, you should pay more than 200€ for that anamorphic adapter. You'll then need to find an adapter to be able to use it. Go grab a Redstan clamp, Rapido Clamp (or a vid-atlantic clamp if you're really down on money) usually between $50 and $100 So, No, you don't need to spend thousands to get decent quality. You just need to spend wisely. (Of course there are better anamorphic lenses out there, but as you are just dipping toes, there's no rush !) Be careful, by tipping a toe, you are entering the madness of anamorphics. Once you bought one adapter, there is now coming back. This is a point of no return !!! :D Bold and Grimor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowfun Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Thanks for the wise words! I think I'll opt for the Isco ultra star and see where I end up... Justin Bacle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bacle Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Slight correction I just noticed : Either way, you shouldn't pay more than 200€ for that anamorphic adapter. Snowfun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowfun Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Yes - I guessed that! Justin Bacle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotophorus Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks for the advice, im dipping the toe too. I can't find on ebay any red ultrastar that's bellow 200$ that ships to Ecuador, some even reach 600 bucks :/ guess i'll have to wait. Pd. English is not my native language :c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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