Gang,
I have a Canon 1014-XLS and am looking into purchasing a DS8 camera, either a Bolex, Elmo, or Canon Scoopic. I also have a Zeiss Anamorphot 2x anamorphic lens (which is about 50% more massive than my Canon) that I would like to connect to whatever camera I have in a modular manner. I also have a JVC DV500U DV camera that I would like to be able to throw into the mix.
Anyone have any ideas on a simple setup that can be attached to any camera and will quickly lock the a-lens in place? Most examples I've seen have been fairly complicated armatures that would be difficult to modularize.
I have considered using a vertical rods system mounted onto a horizontal rods system, which would be tied into a quick release plate that any camera could be screwed onto. Thoughts?
Thanks,
Brandt
Requesting ideas for anamorphic setup
Moderator: Andreas Wideroe
Brandt,
There are mounting methods that are based on a rod that clamps to the tripod head next to the camera. SRB Film Services make a version of this in the UK.
The main problem is that, generally, the filter ring on the camera must rotate to focus, but the anamorphic must not. Ideally, the anamorphic should move in and out with the filter ring.
I make my own adaptors based on a rotating joint to the filter ring on the camera lens. This helps with stray light. Since different cameras have different ring diameters, this usually means a different set up for each camera. For this reason, I stick to one camera type for 'scope and keep a spare camera just in case.
Tim.
There are mounting methods that are based on a rod that clamps to the tripod head next to the camera. SRB Film Services make a version of this in the UK.
The main problem is that, generally, the filter ring on the camera must rotate to focus, but the anamorphic must not. Ideally, the anamorphic should move in and out with the filter ring.
I make my own adaptors based on a rotating joint to the filter ring on the camera lens. This helps with stray light. Since different cameras have different ring diameters, this usually means a different set up for each camera. For this reason, I stick to one camera type for 'scope and keep a spare camera just in case.
Tim.