[Danny Young]

Great advise! Mainly regarding the mouniting issues etc.

I don’t suppose you could post some reference material of you shooting in anamorphic and non anamorphic so I can see the difference?

I only chose the projector lens because many videos said using old projector lenses is a cheaper alternative to buying a real anamorphic lense.

Regarding the ND filters, would the built in ND filters on the camera not work to reduce exposure? Sorry for sounding ignorant but what kind of polarizer-based variable neutral-density filter would you recommend?

Can I also just confirm wether or not the projector lens would or wouldn’t work with my current lens using an appropriate clamp and ND filter?

[Danny Young]

In addition to my reply!

What’s your thoughts on this lens?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Russian-LOMO-PROJECTOR-ANAMORPHIC-lens-35NAP2-4-f-80-120mm-60-2-/161908014161?hash=item25b2783c51:g:tBIAAOSwnipWYaHg

What kind of clamp would I need?

And would the weight of this and my L series lens need support?

[Danny Young]

I really appreciate your opinion and advise!

The reason for wanting to use anamorphic is not for the 2.35:1 as I would be cropping back to 16×9…

…I know there are many techniques to replicate lens flare and the bokeh etc.

I do use primarily for youtube etc.

There seems to be a similarity between the subjectivity of music production and cinematography when it comes to these kinds of techniques.

There seems to be a variety of distortions that I like the look of with the examples I have seen but that’s where the similarities can be seen…

…I have had millions views of my songs on facebook/youtube and get emails every day asking for advise on guitar tone.

So many people think to get a great tone you have to buy vintage valve amplifiers and lots of high end outboard gear, and its hard trying to explain that its not always needed, although many of the best compositions I have written have used great equipment, some of the best tones I have generated have been as a result of using very cheap equipment that most people would swear is not possible…

…so I can see that there appears to be a hype over anamorphic lenses but, I can understand that some cinematographers prefer the look and feel not just of the overall result, but also the way in which the kit handles.

Its something I know I want to try so will give it a shot!

You may be right as your experience and attitude sounds similar to mine over several audio topics…suppose I should experience it for myself to confirm!

Thanks again for the advise and I will definitely be looking up the LOMO anamorphics over a some russian vodka this evening!

[Danny Young]

I have recently purchased CC and really need this morph cut…will i have to pay for this when its released? Or do I just update CC when its released etc…

…sorry to sound like such a newb!