Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 2, 2015 Administrators Share Posted March 2, 2015 A normal customer gets his information before buying the FM, they don't just wake up and buy the stuff, you as professional should have been informed more than a normal customer.I didn't have the time to read the 16 page thread on something I didn't yet even own.Although I did mention I'd be using it with my Kowa 8Z in just about every email to you, with not a single correction from you until after it arrived.Bloody hell, it's on your blog and you don't know nothing about it, even my kid knows that the FM works straight out the box with the schneider cinelux and the Isco Ultra Star.And as late as the 30th Jan was ready to "dust it off" on your advice...We thought that you as a professional filmmaker wouldn't had any problem to get the right anamorphic to work straight away with the FM, that's all.Not very nice to blame me for being unprofessional and for not having the right anamorphic to fit it.You were supposed to send the FM with the Cinelux, which is what I was expecting to review... pretty impossible otherwise.That's what you said would happen!I haven't treated your blog as a market.The blog certainly isn't a market, although sometimes it feels like one.Mindaugas at the Anamorphic Shop is first to admit the project has benefited from this forum and my members...Yet you still cannot find within yourselves the gratitude to properly inform me, to not mislead me, or even to send me the proper kit so that the review is not impossible. valid and Cosimo murgolo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Just buy this one and send it to andrew if you are out of lenses and can't find new ones (only reasonable explanation I could image)http://www.ebay.de/itm/ISCO-OPTIC-Ultra-Star-HD-80mm-3-15-Cine-Projection-Lens-/111606927809?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fc4a91c1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 This is the answer Andrew, a customer feedback.Let's move on man, I do apologize to you again, really sorry!!!I bow to the man with all the power. Thanks for having me on your forum, what else you want me to do. nahua and Rudolf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Copoeru Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 You guys are acting like a bunch of kids. It's really painful to watch. anti12, Mario Gorlas, Liszon and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted March 3, 2015 Administrators Share Posted March 3, 2015 Painful to watch maybe, but going to keep the thread open. Back on topic please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anti12 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Using the Vizelex ND Throttle (Lens Adapter with build in variable ND) will change the character of the Lensflares.First image plain Adapter (Nikon G to M43) Second image with Vizelex ND Throttle.Both at f2,8. Vizelex @ minimum setting will take at least on stop, compensated here with shutter speed adjustment. Cosimo murgolo and nahua 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valid Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I was also planning on using the FM with my Kowa B&H (which they promised to be compatible) - only to find out at the very end that it won't work. Luckily I waited until after the first batch received theirs, otherwise I would've missed that.To be fair I think it was just shitty organisation and testing on their part, rather than deliberately misleading - but in any case I won't be ordering a FM any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwijip Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Wow so much drama people, chillout. Everyone has different views, getting angry at each other won't help anyone. Well I had much scepticism with the FM before I bought it because it was only a prototype product and the company wasn't being exactly clear on how to use it etc. However, the important thing is, it is of some use for budget end filmmakers like me who can't afford single focusing anamorphics. I find it definitely helps me quickly get shots when I'm out shooting because of the single focus. It's still got a lot of quirks but to the right people it is valuable. Anyway back on track, did a little test, getting shots have become much quicker since I can single focus with the FM now. This is a relevantly cheap setup as I got the takumar for about $70(US), Isco Ultra star for about $400, FM was about $750.Pentax Super Takumar 50mm 1.4, Isco Ultra Star Anamorphic Lens, Focus Module Lens, Panasonic GH4, Natural Picture Profile with all settings dialed down, Simple color grade in Premiere, BGM : Bic Runga 'Listening for the Weather' Cosimo murgolo and nahua 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Made with the FMDelta Airlines commissioned this piece to help celebrate the spirit of aviation, all the details here:http://boydhobbs.com/delta nahua, Rudolf and dwijip 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynDan Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The quality is superb. Maybe even better than when using the FM + Cinelux with regular primes. Employing the actual backing projector lenses just makes everything gel together beautifully. The look is more than a match for any vintage anamorphic prime lens. You'd be hard-pressed to get better sharpness with a Lomo or Cineovision, especially at T2.I wish that FM would actually go and make an anamorphic element specifically for the module, as well as a line of backing lenses. Make a complete system. Cosimo murgolo and Liszon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahua Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Made with the FMDelta Airlines commissioned this piece to help celebrate the spirit of aviation, all the details here:http://boydhobbs.com/delta Wow this is just awesome. Definitely inspiring and I'm glad he blogged about the entire process. This is a great system when used in this fashion. More set pieces rather than run-and-gun. And just a greet feel to the footage! Cosimo murgolo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grierdill Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I wish that FM would actually go and make an anamorphic element specifically for the module, as well as a line of backing lenses. Make a complete system.I mentioned this on Facebook about making taking lenses, since they wouldn't to focus, just adjust aperture, and Anamorphic Shop chimed in and said they are working on it. valid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynDan Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I mentioned this on Facebook about making taking lenses, since they wouldn't to focus, just adjust aperture, and Anamorphic Shop chimed in and said they are working on it.That's great to hear. In the distant future I hope that FM evolves into a system like the old NipponScope design. A single anamorphic group with the focus ring and a selection of taking lenses with the iris ring, and a hard locking mount in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzNimbus Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The quality is superb. Maybe even better than when using the FM + Cinelux with regular primes. .Yeah, looks killer, unfortunately, his blog post isn't working... what was his camera/lens setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anti12 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 As far as I remember he used the Cinelux Anamorphic with their corresponding Fixed Focus/Fixed Iris Projektion Optics.Also he custom 3D Printed an Adapter to mount them on Arri Amira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootsie Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 As far as I remember he used the Cinelux Anamorphic with their corresponding Fixed Focus/Fixed Iris Projektion Optics.Also he custom 3D Printed an Adapter to mount them on Arri Amira.I saved the article as a PDF. You can read it here: boydhobbs.com-Legend of CE Woolman for Delta.pdf Cosimo murgolo and anti12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer5 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I saved the article as a PDF. You can read it here:boydhobbs.com-Legend of CE Woolman for Delta.pdfVery cool that he used the Schneider spherical backs. But how did he enforce exact flange distance with the printed mount adapter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raf702 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Anyone have an easier/faster way in calibrating the fm lens? The instructions were a tad confusing, but I just got mine. So far, I set both the anamorphic and taking lens to infinity, and the fm lens rack focuses perfectly as it should. So I'm wondering if you guys are doing the same or different? Cosimo murgolo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosimo murgolo Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 That's how it should be, so you did it ok, sometimes you need to adjust the anamorphic lens just a tiny bit before infinity, but if you've obtained good results you don't need to adjust anything else. Enjoy!!!!If you have more question join the FM lounge on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/groups/514311352043955/ nahua 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Copoeru Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, but the thread is a little bit too lengthy to skim through all the way.If the barrel of the FM is 71mm in diameter, does this mean that my Sankor 16F, that is slightly slimmer than its cousins (the focus ring is just under 70mm from what I've measured) can fit the module without modification? Cosimo murgolo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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