Anamorphic lens use

[Michael Ryan]

Hello All,

 

I just purchased a 16mm camera that has been converted to ULTRA 16. (the film gate and viewfinder have been converted to an aspect ratio of 1.80:1.)

 

If I put a 2x anamorphic lens on the camera, what will that give me? I just can't get my mind around the end result. Would it be squeezing a 2.66:1 image into a 1.80:1 frame? (say, I just confused myself even more).

 

If anyone can clear this up for me, that would be great. It's not for any specific project (yet), I just wanted to think about what this would give me, and would there be any reason or benefit that I would use this for.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Mike

[Adam Frisch FSF]

It's very simple - 2x the width of the aspect ratio. In this case 2x1.80 = 3.60. Meaning that your film would have an aspect ratio of 1:3.60, which is pretty widescreen if you ask me....

[Michael Ryan]

Thanks Adam, for the information. That helps me out.

 

If anyone is interested here is a website that talks about ULTRA 16. www.cameraspro.com/ultra16cameraspro.html

 

If anyone would like to add their thoughts on this format, I would like to hear them.

 

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

[Stephen Williams]

If anyone would like to add their thoughts on this format, I would like to hear them.

Thanks,

 

Mike

 

Hi Mike,

 

I hope you have a telecine lined up to transfer your film.

 

A search of this forum will find some long threads on this very subject.

 

Stephen

[Michael Ryan]

Thanks Stephen for pointing that out to me.

 

I've just spent a fair bit of time reading all the threads about Ultra 16.

 

So, my post can be summed up in a few words.

 

ONE WHIP

 

ONE DEAD HORSE

 

 

Thanks,

 

Mike