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I am trying to find if any major tv series were broadcast in scope aspect ratio? I know some shows such as The Walking Dead and True Detective s02 were shot anamorphic with a 16:9 extraction, but looking on line I was not able to find any series broadcast in scope except a british show called Broadchurch which apparently was shot anamorphic for 2:1 screening. Also the great doco Wild Wild Country was shot scope (seems anamorphic). Any other thoughts?

Beautiful Kowa Anamorphic-35BS set of lenses for sale. Perfect condition, rehoused by PS Technik. PL-mount, metric scale, focus and iris gears. 80mm front. - 40mm /T2.3/ Serial Number: 45441 - 50mm /T2.3/ Serial Number: 55588 - 75mm /T2.8/ Serial Number: 75568 - 100mm /T3.4/ Serial Number: 105264 Package includes the lenses with front and back caps, case (Mastercases), Hoya close focus diopters (+1, +2, +4), Arri 80mm Clamp Adapter for LMB-5/LMB-15/LMB-25. Price: 88 000 Euro Payment by bank, invoice (free of VAT for buyers from EU with a valid VAT number), delivery costs and insurance are not included. Lenses are located in Sofia, Bulgaria.

This is the first part of a shot movie I´m working. I got to stop for job,part II coming soon. I hope you like it.

I am looking for a source in the San Francisco Bay area to rent anamorphic lenses besides Chater and Element camera. Sometimes they don't have them available. Thanks

Anamorphic adapter for foton 37-140mm zoom lens. Front glass in good condition. have fungus on rear element. can be used for spare parts or after cleaning can use all block. asking 2300$ juventus714@hotmail.com

RentMovieGear.com 501 E. Presentation St. Sioux Falls, SD 57107 605.787.1282 reuben@RentMovieGear.com Hi, my name is Reuben Isaac. I operate RentMovieGear.com based out of the Midwest USA. I focus on providing quality camera and lenses to create amazing images. This gear includes the Alexa M, Alexa Studio, and the Alexa XT PLUS as well as a set of Master Prime Lenses, the only full set of Optica Elite Anamorphic Lenses, and the Optica Elite S35 lenses. We rent our gear all over the U.S, our centralized location allows for easy shipping to L.A. and New York as well as anywhere in between. Please call me at 605.787.1282 or email me at reuben@rentmoviegear.com You can look at my price list here => goo.gl/3jLg2y

Hi guys, I just bought a GH5 (M43) and I'd like to invest in anamorphic vintage lens. My budget is $2000. I'm looking for character. I'll appreciatte any kind of suggestion.

Hi All, I'm shooting a live music session with a number of cameras in the next couple of weeks, and initially had Alexa Mini's pencilled, along with some rehoused Kowa anamorphic lenses. I've just found out that the rental house I'm dealing with can offer me RED Dragon 6K's as an option instead. I've loved all of the tests I've done with this camera, and really like the size of the sensor (being close to FF). Unfortunately, I've only tested sets of spherical lenses with it so far, and so I'm not sure if the Kowa's that I've got pencilled will cover the Dragon's sensor area. I know you can crop and shoot in a lower resolution, but if possible I'd prefer to make the most of the height of the sensor. Final delivery of the sessions is likely to be HD, and I know you can shoot desqueezed proxies in 2K ProRes, but I'd prefer to work with the RAW for the sake of the grade. If anyone has any experience with this combination, that would be really helpful. Many Thanks, Lewis Jelley Cinematographer T: +44 (0)2920 251 255 M: +44 (0)7929 174 457 13 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5EE http://stormandshelter.com

Hey guys! Please check out The Ultimate Anamorphic Lens Test where we tested 13 brands, 40 lenses and created over 500 tests and 130 4K videos. You can compare them all in our 4x side-by-side viewer here. Brands tested include: Angenieux Optimo 44-440mm T4.5 AS-2 Anamorphic Zoom ARRI / Zeiss Master Anamorphic Atlas Lens Co. Orion Series Anamorphic 65mm T2.0 Cineovision Anamorphic Cooke Anamorphic /i Special Flare Elite Anamorphic Hawk V-Lite Vintage `74 Anamorphic Iscorama Pre-36 Anamorphic Lens Adapter Kowa Cine Prominar Anamorphic Lomo Round-Front Anamorphic Panavision Auto-Panatar Anamorphic P+S Technik 35-70mm T3.2 Cinemascope Zoom Todd AO High-Speed Anamorphic Hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if any questions!

I'm filming a short comedy musical in about a month using an alexa mini + zeiss ultra primes ....this is for broadcast television and we're shooting 4k ...my director likes the idea of changing aspect ratios in real time...for instance: we are on a close up of some performer in 16:9 and all of a sudden they break into a song and the aspect ratio changes in front of our eyes to 2.39:1 ...here are some questions I have: -has anyone done something like this? if so what are the challenges for pulling this off? -in your opinion how can this blend with camera movements? for example pushing in/ pulling back on a dolly and changing from 16:9 to 2.35:1 ... thanks in advance!

Hi Everyone, I'm thinking of buying a Kowa 16H lens for my Bolex H16 REX5 in the aim of making cinemascope. If I have fully understand this lens is adaptable directly on my proper lens, like for example a switar, with a clamp. I guess that I can find several models of clamps in fonction of the diametre of the lenses I want to use. The thing is that I want after that to be able to project my film with an Eiki NT2, and I wonder if I could use the same lens, as it is apparently made for both, camera and projector. How can I adapt the Kowa on the projector? With an other clamp? Here are I am with my supposition...

Hi everybody. I have a doubt concerning shooting anamorphic on digital cameras. I know the different camera menus (I'm talking from my Epic and Alexa experience) give me the option to chose between 1.3x, 2.0x and 2.0mag (this last one I have no idea of what it is) anamorphic desqueeze factor but I have no idea of what the rule of tumb is and which one to chose according to what. Feel absolutely free to add anything else that you thing might make things clearer. Thanks a lot, Davide

One-of-a-kind Anamorphic or Spherical Angenieux 25-250 Zoom Lens with compact zoom motor, hand held zoom-speed controller, cables, bracket, and custom case. Excellent condition. $6950 Dan Sasaki at Panavision rebuilt and rehoused this Angenieux 25-250 HP. He added a special low dispersion front element coated with Panavision's anti-reflection coating, and a 119mm Front Filter thread. He improved the mechanics with smoother movement of the barrel and standard focus gearing at the rear of the lens. He fitted the lens with a compact Panavision Zoom motor, which can be removed, and a Panavision/Shiga glass rear 2x Anamorphic capsule that can be added with five hex bolts so the lens can be used as either anamorphic or spherical. The Anamorphic capsule alone is worth more than the entire package. This package is priced to sell fast at $6950. The lens is fitted with a removable PV mount, but a stainless steel PL flange from Zeiss, Century, or MTF Services can easily bolt on. The Anamorphic capsule; however, has a fixed PV mount and would require an adapter or remounted. I have a stainless steel PV to Canon mount that Ken Stone made which can be included in the package for an extra $450. *If purchased before May 8th 2017, I can hand deliver this to Panavision in Woodland Hills for pick-up. If purchased after May 8th, the lens will be shipped from Europe and the buyer covers shipping, insurance, and customs clearance. for images: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NSXBkbH4f2OXpwYjBOTXp3Q28/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NSXBkbH4f2Y2EzWkVRNzEwRjg/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NSXBkbH4f2VV9jOTk4OTZadlk/view?usp=sharing

$750 Or Best Offer. If you own an Arri 3C and want to shoot anamorphic, this is something you'll want. You can shoot spherical, or flip a switch and the optics will desqueeze the anamorphic image so you don't have to frame up your image with everyone looking skinny. A very rare door, unique to the 3C, so certainly nice to have if you ever want to shoot anamorphic on this camera. Thanks, Rich

interested in buying 35mm, 75 and 100mmm round front anamorphic lenses. prefer EUrope but any offers welcome. with any mount, clean lens. klimpar@vonkuttenberg.com or +420777174155 (imessage works as well)

looking for anamorphic KOWA 35BS Lens --- full set including 40mm or 50mm, 75mm and 100mm singles. preferably EUrope, but those rares are worth to travel around globe :) klimpar@vonkuttenberg.com or PM, +420777174155 (imessage as well)

Kinor 35H (9KCH-M2) - Russian Professional 35mm Movie Camera Set Most of you probably know the story of the Kinor. This unit is in perfect working order. It has been well maintained and upgraded. The upgrades electric rewiring to work with standard XLR plugs, rewiring of the interior electronics, adding a video tap, adding a BNCR mount. The camera has been and is regularly serviced by a qualified technician. The buyer will receive a fully working, colimated kit that will be serviced by the technician prior to the sale. The camera has worked on quite a few gigs recently, but as we own another 35mm kit, the time has come to sell as we can't justify two kits. So this isn't your typical Russian "I don't know if it works kit", but a much loved and well maintained unit. PM me with any questions. Here is a link to the ebay auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kinor-35H-35mm-Movie-Camera-/182497662948?hash=item2a7db557e4:g:pygAAOSw2gxY0QPB During the '84 Los Angeles Olympics the Soviets were boycotting the games, but they sent camera crews. Moviecam Super America cameras were being used there by American crews. It was the first time those cameras had ever been seen by the public. Right in the middle of the games one of them vanished. They were $200,000 cameras. The missing camera was never found. A couple of years later the Soviets introduced the Kinor 35H, which certainly seemed to be inspired by the Moviecam. Though they never admitted to the theft, most people suspect that the Soviet crew stole the Super America and reverse-engineered it. This particular unit was bought from Cannon Films and the word is that it was used on various movies produced by them in the Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus era, including Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection, Ninja Trilogy and Cyborg amongst others. The camera comes fully kitted and modified to modern standards. It has two lens mounts - BNCR & OCT-19, is manufactured of sync sound (-32db), comes with a B&W CCD video assist has updated power inputs for XLR use and updated reg pins for use with Kodak Negative. It is fully working, tested, and in excellent condition. The camera has been well maintained and serviced throughout the years. It comes with everything that you may need for setting up for hand held and studio work. The set includes an Anton Bauer charger and one XLR battery. Everything in the photos is included. The camera comes in 5 original metal cases. The camera is a great model to adapt to two perf for shooting Techniscope 2.35 with spherical lenses. SPECIFICATIONS LENS MOUNT: BNCR & OCT-19 SHUTTER: Rotating Mirror - 180 degrees FRAME RATES: 8-32 fps in .1 fps increments w/speed control; crystal 24 & 25fps MOVEMENT: Single pulldown claw and single registration pin FORMAT: 35mm; 1.66, 1.33 ground glasses; modified 1.78 SOUND LEVEL: 24-32db depending on speed WEIGHT: Hand-held: 28lbs w/500ft. magazine and prime lens MAGAZINES: 2 x 500' (150m) and 2 x 1000' (300m) w/built-in torque takeup motor system MAGAZINE MOUNTING: Rear of camera; lowered/raised positions, depending on mode Camera comes with a magazine wedge MAG DRIVE: All electronic via multipin interface FINDER: Short for handheld - fully orientable; projection from camera side is adjustable Long for tripod mount fully orientable; projection from camera side is adjustable FOLLOW FOCUS: Single knob on camera for handheld Double knob on base plate rods for tripod mount BASE PLATE + RODS: Fully sliding dovetail; quick release SIDE RODS: On camera mounting; swing away MATTEBOX: The matte box is the only piece on the camera that could be considered dated. However it does serve it’s purpose and comes with sunshades for lenses from 28 to 100. It is a swing-away model with filter trays accommodating 4x4” and 4x5.65" filters HAND HELD: Handle with remote control cable POWER: 14-21 volts dc Anton Bauer charger with battery CASE: 5 original metal cases

LOMO Anamorphic Round Front 50 & 75 Just fully serviced by Focus Optics $23,000 for the pair or $11,500 each Lori Carson carson.lori61@gmail.com

RED WEAPON WITH HAWK C-SERIES: THE NEW MEETS THE VINTAGE. This week I would like to share one of my last experiences on set where I got the chance to use a cinema camera and a set of lenses for the first time. On one side, and I don’t exactly know why, it was an incredible long time since I used for the last time a RED camera and I didn’t had tried yet the “new” (even though there is already a newer model out there called Raven) 6K Weapon; plus, I did had seen the Hawk C-Series, but just in rental houses promotional meetings, and we all know that an actual set is a totally different environment. THE CAMERA Truth is that from quiet a few points of view I was gratefully surprised by the camera, since comparing to the RED Dragon it features severals tools that, if you want my two cents, are a consistent improvement, both in the operation of the camera as a 1AC and the performance of the camera itself. First of all... More information: http://www.camaleonrental.com/gb/blog/red-weapon-with-hawk-c-series-the-new-meets-the-vintage-n14

Hello. I am shooting with a sony vx1000 prosumer camcorder in it's native 4:3 aspect ratio and I was wondering what my options we're for using an anamorphic lens (producing a 16:9 image). The filter diameter is 52mm. Appreciate any insight! Thank you! - Hunter

Hi Everyone, I am a beginner Director of Photography and I'm still learning the camera side to things as a DOP. I'm much stronger on the lighting side than the camera side and need a little advise. I'm shooting a science-fiction story in the near future and I've done some research on lens and how to sell the Sci-fi look, and the thing that keeps popping up is Anamorphic lens. I have little understanding of how Anamorphic lenses work and will be shooting this project on the Sony F3 - From what I've gathered the chip sensor can't do Anamorphic with out a converter lens, but I heard those lessen the quality and aren't the same as the real deal. I've been watching a ton of interviews of cinematographers and they say to go with a wide Anamorphic lens and shoot everything crisp - even my professors say the same. So my question is, what is a great alternative option to a Anamorphic lens for the Sony F3? P.s. The lenses that come with the Camera from the school's rental house is a set of prime lenes (35mm, 50mm, 85mm) and Zeiss CP.2 Lenes (18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm). We are allowed to go to other rental houses but the budget is limited to around $1500 (not confirmed yet, but roughly around that). P.s.s. Also - last note - any additional tips on shooting and lighting Science-Fiction would be much appreciated. All the best.

Have to admit I'm interested in how this is coming along, even though I'm not a Star Wars fan. Greig Fraser is supposed to shoot this with the 1.25x Ultra Panavision 70 anamorphics rebuilt for The Hateful Eight. He's also shooting on film, and the Alexa 65. So are the lenses being used on 65mm, or on the Alexa 65? Will the ratio be 2.75:1? Is he shooting anything on 35 (like Episode 8 is)? Anybody heard more about it?

The Neon Demon "When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has." Trailer Imdb Link http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1974419/ Director Nicolas Winding Refn Cinematographer Natasha Braier Probably the most beautiful looking and imaginative movie that Nicolas Winding Refn has shot ever. Go and see it whenever is available on your local cinema because it really is a sensorial experience. That's all I can say until somebody watches it! :) Have a good day.

Hey everyone, I'm looking to rent an anamorphic viewfinder for my Moviecam Compact MKII. I've been asking around but can't seem to find one! I believe the Arricam viewfinder extensions work with the Compact MKII as well. If you have access to one or know where to rent one, I would love to know. Thanks!

Cooke Anamorphic Lens Set 25-32-40-50-75-100&135mm Mint Condition Just Serviced Email sales@broadcastsolutions for pricing and details. SALE PENDING