solo Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 "The SLR MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE Adapter is highly recommended for users wanting to have single focus capability on the SLR Magic Anamorphot adapters" SLR MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE Adapter ($599 US) will be available from authorized SLR Magic dealers by end of Q3 2015. SLR MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINEType: Rangefinder AdapterSize: 77 mm (Step down rings may be used to adapt to smaller takinglenses-not included)Front Filter Thread Size: 82mmOperating range: 3’6 ft to ∞Surface Finish: Black anodizedLargest diameter: approx. 97.00mm (approx. 3.82in)Length: approx. 24.30mm (approx. 0.96in)Weight: approx. 340g (approx. 11.99oz) Ian Edward Weir and Nikkor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Cant wait to see the results, the price is insane for two diopters and a small helicoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynDan Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 They've went even further than this and have announced an all-in-one anamorphic prime lens for full frame cameras with adaptable mounts:http://www.newsshooter.com/2015/06/06/cinegear-2015-slr-magics-rangefinder-and-full-frame-anamorphic-lens-prototype/Prototype has 70mm focal length. Projected price is gonna be well under 10 grand.And the new Cine Rangefinder is the most practical single-focus conversion I've seen so far. Compared to the FM module or the Rectilux, it's compact, doesn't require lens modification, and has a big 77mm rear thread so it can fit to practically anything. Also, SLR Magic are advertising its use for auto-focus spherical lenses with fly-by-wire focus systems. Pop this bad boy on, and you have classic cine-style manual focus. Hell, it can apparently work with Nikon lenses to reverse the focus throw direction.Neat stuff. And reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallpaperviking Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 So this only works for the SLR Magic Anamorphics? I am guessing this is the case right?I have the Kowa B/H and an Isco Ultra Star and would love to have singe focus (especially for the Kowa B/H).Am waiting for some news on the Rectilux, as it has been a while since any... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premini Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Seems like a good device to reverse engineer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Curious to see this in action... I'm also interested to see if it works on a Kowa B&H.I'm still looking for the perfect (affordable and suitable for hand-held shooting) single focus solution. This might be a step in the right direction. Nikkor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg101 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 The fact that they cut corners and gave it a cheap and easy to make helicoid with a rotating front element goes a long way in advising what to expect with their selection of glass. premini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Punk Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Rangefinder will work on any lens, anamorphic or spherical. Looks like it's all aboard the morphic single focus bandwagon express! Price sounds good providing the optic quality is there (have doubts, yet would love to be proved wrong)...after all, all that these single focus adapters are - are variable diopters focused by a helicoid, not the Manhattan project like some would want you to believe. Rudolf and Julian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 This seems by par the most practical solution though. Rotating front thread is a bummer... But I guess it would be bigger if it didn't rotate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynDan Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 This seems by par the most practical solution though. Rotating front thread is a bummer... But I guess it would be bigger if it didn't rotate. That is a bummer, but at least there's a front filter thread so that you can screw on NDs.I just hope that they engineer their new prime lens to have a solid front. The prototype looked like they simply put a taking lens, the Anamorphot 2x and the Rangefinder into a single housing. The focus ring is at the very front, which will make it very difficult to use with a mattebox. That's one of the biggest complaints people have about the Lomo roundfronts. Taping on NDs with gaff tape is not fun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Forsman Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I played with the Rangefinder at Cine Gear. Works as advertised. has a 77mm rear thread. Eddie from Vid-Atlantic was there too and it worked on his Isco Ultra-star. Julian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Genheimer Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 This is the design I've been waiting for... A mount-to-front. But the optics are the most important. I've transitioned to 4K on my NX1, and I'd like to be able to retain all the resolving power of my Kowa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwijip Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 If this really works as advertised, and has a reasonable optical quality, FM will be dud. Not to mention rectilux out of business before even starting out. At least FM guys made it into the market early. Julian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premini Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I guess this will work on anamorphic adapters that have a non rotating front element, my elmo rotates when i focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I guess this will work on anamorphic adapters that have a non rotating front element, my elmo rotates when i focus. You only focus the anamaorphic lens once, you set both the taking lens and the anamorphot to infinity and then focus with this adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 How does this work with focus-by-wire lenses? Do i have to set the taking lens to infinity like an iscorama? Anyone a clue about the focus throw for this thingy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 This sounds very intresting. Especially for high-quality anamorphics like the Moellers and Kowas (and the likes). At the first moment I was considering to sell oneof my Iscorama but until the optical quality isn't proven I have doubts about it. Otherwise a Moller 16/32 or 8/19 single focus could be one of the best anamorphic out there with their unique character, sharpness and without the need of diopters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertonesx24 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'd love to get excited about this but their anamorphic offerings have been so promising, yet when actually released and footage starts coming out, they've been a dud IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertonesx24 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Also, 3.6ft focus means that diopters will still be needed to really bring out that anamorphic look. Good thing it has the front filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premini Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 You only focus the anamaorphic lens once, you set both the taking lens and the anamorphot to infinity and then focus with this adapter.Yes, i got that, but in an anamorphic with a front element that rotates how do you manage to move this attachment without rotating the anamorphic as well.For example in this ana.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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