Kristoferman Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Kowa B&H will not fit unless you take the metal focus 'shroud' off first - unscrewing the front retainer ring (3 small screws) - then unscrew the focus shroud from helicoid by hand, leaving inner assembly. Fix the Kowa's focus to infinity with tape, then insert into aluminium mounting tube that comes with the FM lens. Have you done this? Has anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Have you done this? Has anyone?I did it to my sankor 16D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 I did it to my sankor 16Dand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 That's my set up at the moment, I am very happy with it, I didn't get how to calibrate the FM focus soon, but thanks to Hans and the anamorphic guys I managed to get the FM focus right.Next I am going to try to fit the proskar and the sankor, if I can.At the moment I didn't have time to make a video, very busy flying around, I am looking forward to play with my toy soon.I am so excited !!!!The combo in the photo includes schneider cinelux with lips and olympus 100mm f2.8.http://http:// nahua 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 IMO, EF 100 F2 is the best lens for Canon with anamorphic shootings. It is better than EF 85 1.8. Micro lens would not be a good choice if avoidable.EF100 and EF85 look like the same, but EF100 has the metal thread, which is rare in modern lens. Its edge's sharpness is better than EF85 1.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahua Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Kowa B&H will not fit unless you take the metal focus 'shroud' off first - unscrewing the front retainer ring (3 small screws) - then unscrew the focus shroud from helicoid by hand, leaving inner assembly. Fix the Kowa's focus to infinity with tape, then insert into aluminium mounting tube that comes with the FM lens. I'm really bummed by this. Might have to buy an Isco then. I was really looking forward to this working with my Kowa. Caleb Genheimer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahua Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 That's my set up at the moment, I am very happy with it, I didn't get how to calibrate the FM focus soon, but thanks to Hans and the anamorphic guys I managed to get the FM focus right.Next I am going to try to fit the proskar and the sankor, if I can.At the moment I didn't have time to make a video, very busy flying around, I am looking forward to play with my toy soon.I am so excited !!!!The combo in the photo includes schneider cinelux with lips and olympus 100mm f2.8. Damn that thing looks huge. Can't wait to see more tests. I'm waiting for mine I hope to get it soon. Thanks again Cosimo for setting up the group discount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Punk Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I'm really bummed by this. Might have to buy an Isco then. I was really looking forward to this working with my Kowa.Dismantling the Kowa (or similar) to fit inside is far from ideal - but can be easy to do and straightforward to reassemble without incident. The most important thing is to use correct sized screwdriver - and not to loose the screws!I think it may have been optimistic of the FM makers to state compatible lens brands to fit inside - it is far better to follow the maximum 71mm diameter rule.Some digital calipers (cheap) to check the widest diameter of the anamorphic beforehand would be a good investment to those who may have a selection of lenses they might want to try inside the FM housing. nahua 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Damn that thing looks huge. Can't wait to see more tests. I'm waiting for mine I hope to get it soon. Thanks again Cosimo for setting up the group discount!The Hawk in the photo it's huge and expensive, FM it's only heavy , you are welcome Nahua. nahua 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristoferman Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 sexy though...big 'n sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahua Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Dismantling the Kowa (or similar) to fit inside is far from ideal - but can be easy to do and straightforward to reassemble without incident. The most important thing is to use correct sized screwdriver - and not to loose the screws!I think it may have been optimistic of the FM makers to state compatible lens brands to fit inside - it is far better to follow the maximum 71mm diameter rule.Some digital calipers (cheap) to check the widest diameter of the anamorphic beforehand would be a good investment to those who may have a selection of lenses they might want to try inside the FM housing.I wish they actually tried different lenses to see which really fits. I saw the demo so I kinda knew I'd have to get an Isco or Schneider. Still my anamorphic collection is growing. I'd really like to pare it down and I sure hope the FM works well. Caleb Genheimer and Hans Punk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahua Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 The Hawk in the photo it's huge and expensive, FM it's not expensive at least , you are welcome Nahua.Thanks Cosimo! And you wait till you see my crazy lens contraption for surfing videos. It's nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artiswar Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 https://www.dropbox.com/s/oa3tmrtw8d3stn6/Screen Shot 2014-12-22 at 9.43.18 PM.png?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/6v9z5z6eim4kc88/Screen Shot 2014-12-22 at 9.42.56 PM.png?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/9rcnqo8etwrcwfh/Screen Shot 2014-12-22 at 9.43.27 PM.png?dl=0Screenshots and the video should be live below shortly. richg101, valid, Cosimo murgolo and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 https://www.dropbox.com/s/oa3tmrtw8d3stn6/Screen Shot 2014-12-22 at 9.43.18 PM.png?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/6v9z5z6eim4kc88/Screen Shot 2014-12-22 at 9.42.56 PM.png?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/9rcnqo8etwrcwfh/Screen Shot 2014-12-22 at 9.43.27 PM.png?dl=0Screenshots and the video should be live below shortly. just one word, marvelous!!!!! it looks very cinematic, I love it.Thanks for sharing richg101 and artiswar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg101 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 looks like 'Real anamorphic'. Like real lenses shotting on 4 perf 35mm film. the locations are wonderful. And the weight of the entire rig appears to be translating into a rather solid look to the handheld shooting. Cosimo murgolo, Julian, nahua and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Punk Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Great stuff Jesse!If I did not know different, I'd be assuming this was shot on 50 and 80mm Lomo Anamorphic.Also agree with Rich - rig weight is such a great thing as it translates into a more filmic aesthetic. No wobbly headache inducing microshake Cmount baby anamorphot here! Cosimo murgolo and artiswar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artiswar Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hans and Rich,So interesting that you picked up on the weight. That has always been a huge part of this whole DSLR takeover for me. Adding weight makes SUCH a difference. Thanks for all of the compliments! Stoked on what I'm getting out of it. Being in New Mexico definitely has its pluses. Cosimo murgolo and Hans Punk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 I spent the whole morning trying to fit my Isco animex s8/2x inside the FM, at end I did it. Next I am going to try to with my ishico proskar and last the Sankor 16D. I am crossing my fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Garcia Fernandez Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 My FM is now giving the second round to the world thanks to FEDEX.....Im sure Santa is not coming to the town this Christmas..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 My FM is now giving the second round to the world thanks to FEDEX.....Im sure Santa is not coming to the town this Christmas..... I am very very sorry to hear that, I know how it feels, puta mierda!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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