JordanWright Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Im looking to experiment with the anamorphic modes on my GH5. I require a single focus solution with 1.5-2x crop. Also looking for a nice set of taking lenses. Im using a Speedbooster x0.71 to EF. Currently looking at the ISCO WIDE-SCREEN 2000 1.5x however I can't find one anywhere (UK) Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanWright Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-star-cinemascope-attachment-ISCO-Optic-Ultra-MC-Projection-Projector-Lens/202109235836?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l9372 Looking at grabbing this one for the projector, anyone had any experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnes Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Get my Kowa 8z and buy a FM lens or HCDNA for it. If you really want an anamorphic setup that isn't a headache don't waste your time on the bigger projection lenses and be weary of rear diameters with your current taking lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweak Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 1.5-2x single focus at cheap price doesn't really exist. Try dual focus first to test if you like anamorphic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raf702 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 With the GH5 or any 4:3 capable modes. Shooting 2x is your best option to get 2.67 aspect ratio when desqueezed in post. Any small sized 2x with Hardcore DNA is a great setup. Or if your keen to finding a 1.5x, then shoot in 16x9 mode with any camera. But you will be waiting a long time and spending $$$$ for a 1.5x single focus. Thank God I was able to find a Iscorama pre-36 on eBay just over a year ago. Best investment ever for an anamorphic lens solution imo. The Kowa 16H, 8z, etc. are the ones to look out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I have the GH4 and there is also a very convenient combo especially for run and gun: You can pair the 35-100 2.8 quite nicely with the Iscorama. You have a light weight, stabilized zoom combo. Even autofocus does work (so so). Of course it has not the character like a combo with old basic-vintage primes but it works quite nice and adds some character to the sterile GH4/5 video. ....Ah sorry.... got something wrong here: I read Iscorama and 1.5 stretch... and thought you own one :-) You should also watch out for ELMOSCOPE II They are cheaper then Kowa B+H and I am sure they are on the same level (sorry Tito: loved your comparison but I think you had a bad Elmo for the test ;-) ) In fact Elmo had and still has the best reputation and made the best projectors and fantastic projection lenses. I own four projectors and several lenses. My Elmoscope II is brilliant and easily as good as my Iscoramas and Moeller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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