silkey Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks anti12I have had a good look at the items you mention and I can see why you have recommended them. I am looking for something like this to be honest (hopefully there is an image below, it crashed the forum when I tried yesterday!!)So I can see that the FOTGA support system with adjustable camera mount is right, I will have to swap out those cheap looking blue tightening screws though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 FM Collar 24Anamorphic lens holderSuitable for:Isco Blue Ultra StarMoller AnamorphotProskar AnamorphicSun AnamorphicMini Hypergonar Benoist-BerthiotAnd many othersTechnical details:FM Collar 24 outside ø 70.6mm, FM Collar 24 inside ø 55mm, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg101 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 very nice. be sure to change those internal set screws for nylon ones though! Cosimo murgolo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleene Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I've noticed there are several different focal length Cinelux's on ebay, does it matter or are they all the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I've noticed there are several different focal length Cinelux's on ebay, does it matter or are they all the same?For anamorphic lens part, they are all the same. But blue star and blank star lenses have different coatings, and mc lenses is different too. So flares are all different. Blue star lens has no flare basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristoferman Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 FM Collar 24Anamorphic lens holderSuitable for:Isco Blue Ultra StarMoller AnamorphotProskar AnamorphicSun AnamorphicMini Hypergonar Benoist-BerthiotAnd many othersTechnical details:FM Collar 24 outside ø 70.6mm, FM Collar 24 inside ø 55mm, This work with the Kowa B&H? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Punk Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 This work with the Kowa B&H?Not without partial disassembly (removing focus ring) - the Kowa would sit in this adapter in the same way as the Ultra-star...front half being out of the clamp, rear part being in the clamp. The only difference is that the kowa's focus ring needs to be first removed to get the front diameter down to 70mm. Cosimo murgolo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anti12 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 On the focus gear front, I had good luck with helicoptersean on ebay. 3D printed from measurements I gave him from calipers he shipped me. Easy and a snug enough fit without any screws or adhesive.Will helicoptersean now offer this Gears? What did you pay? What is the weight? (The RafCamera Gear seems quit heavy @ 240g)Can you take a picture of your setup?Thanks for your efforts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Good news, anamorphic shop has included the FM collar 24 in the box when you get the FM, now you have the freedom to try different anamorphic lenses with your FM. silkey, EeeCeeGee and anti12 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Tubby Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hi guys. Has anyone used the FM with a Kowa 8-Z / 16H? Would it strip down in the same way as a Kowa Bell & Howell to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 THIS IS REAL NOT A PRINTED CAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Punk Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Here is confirmation that the Kowa for Bell &Howell (after partial dis-assembly) will fit inside the ORIGINAL FM lens mounting tube ( not the new FM Collar 24 which has a smaller 55mm internal diameter). The aluminium tube pictured is the basic version of the mounting collar that came with the first batch of FM lenses, I cannot 100% confirm if other kowa models such as Kowa 16H/8Z will fit exactly the same, as I do not currently own that lens type, but the dis-assembly process will be identical to my previous video:https://vimeo.com/115331343If you are a new FM lens customer and do not receive the original/ larger mounting tube and want to mount this kowa type, you could ask Anamorphic Shop for advice...or simply cut the correct sized tube yourself: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-75-70mm-0-5metre-500mm-Long-T304-Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-Repair-Tube-Pipe/251270459252?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D256b0a78fb8149c69fcf994f2410a88c%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D280769110571&rt=nc Cosimo murgolo, Dan Tubby and Mario Gorlas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 AND THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNINGif you have any doubts or questions about anamorphic lens compatibility ask hereor here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/514311352043955/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joedal Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hello everybody, can someone tell me whats the difference in use with the FM lens, between the Schneider Cinelux with the flat front and the Schneider Version 1 with the small 'hood' and the focus + lock screw coming out of the front side. Like in the picture up here. Will i loose minimal focus distance because the Schneider Version 1 can not go in as close to the internal FM lens as could the Schneider with the flat face ? Is there a risk to scratch the in-side of the FM lens with those protruding elements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkey Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hi JoedalI have both and can tell you that they are pretty similar in terms of performance. I haven't noticed any difference in the close focusing distance but if I get a chance I will do a test and find out. In terms of scratching the inside of the FM, the metal hood is right on the edge and protected by an edge within the FM module. I would say that my v1 is a lot sharper and has a smoother action than my flat fronted scheider but I have put this down to how the lenses have been cared for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkey Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hello everybody, can someone tell me whats the difference in use with the FM lens, between the Schneider Cinelux with the flat front and the Schneider Version 1 with the small 'hood' and the focus + lock screw coming out of the front side. Like in the picture up here. Will i loose minimal focus distance because the Schneider Version 1 can not go in as close to the internal FM lens as could the Schneider with the flat face ? Is there a risk to scratch the in-side of the FM lens with those protruding elements?Hi JoedalI have both and can tell you that they are pretty similar in terms of performance. I haven't noticed any difference in the close focusing distance but if I get a chance I will do a test and find out. In terms of scratching the inside of the FM, the metal hood is right on the edge and protected by an edge within the FM module. I would say that my v1 is a lot sharper and has a smoother action than my flat fronted Schneider but I have put this down to how the lenses have been cared for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwijip Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 FM Lens rack focusing test #FMLens #Anamorphicshop Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Isco Ultra Star Anamorphic Lens, Panasonic GH4 Did some tests with the FM. So far loving it, its working perfectly now that I've gotten used to it a little bit and also solved the slouching problem i had initially. It takes some time to get it configured to your rig and camera but oh man smooth rack focusing is orgasmic after a long period of painful double focusing. And I like the fact that it protects the anamorphic glass elements inside. Only downside I see is your rig becoming considerably heavier but thats not always a bad thing. Will do a review and full test at some point. Hans Punk, nahua, bootsie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahua Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 FM Lens rack focusing test #FMLens #Anamorphicshop Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Isco Ultra Star Anamorphic Lens, Panasonic GH4 Did some tests with the FM. So far loving it, its working perfectly now that I've gotten used to it a little bit and also solved the slouching problem i had initially. It takes some time to get it configured to your rig and camera but oh man smooth rack focusing is orgasmic after a long period of painful double focusing. And I like the fact that it protects the anamorphic glass elements inside. Only downside I see is your rig becoming considerably heavier but thats not always a bad thing. Will do a review and full test at some point.Yes you will need some sort of lens support. If you think it sags down now, wait awhile and see... I really wish Panasonic released a firmware patch for external monitoring in 4K photo mode. Really frustrating to shoot 3:2 or 4:3 with no monitor support. dwijip and Cosimo murgolo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwijip Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes you will need some sort of lens support. If you think it sags down now, wait awhile and see... I really wish Panasonic released a firmware patch for external monitoring in 4K photo mode. Really frustrating to shoot 3:2 or 4:3 with no monitor support.I've got a lens support for the rig I can use but the thing is the front rotates so thought it wasn't a good idea to put it there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwijip Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes you will need some sort of lens support. If you think it sags down now, wait awhile and see... I really wish Panasonic released a firmware patch for external monitoring in 4K photo mode. Really frustrating to shoot 3:2 or 4:3 with no monitor support.I'm wishing for the 4K photo hdmi out and a slog profile, but oh well, we will see nahua and Cosimo murgolo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.