Going with one of the most common anamorphic adapters for beginners, the Panasonic LA7200 gives great performance at wide angles, but struggles under a lot of circumstances.
Many thanks to mrs. Gabi Akashi for helping me out in the World Tests!
USEFUL LINKS:
- Look for a Panasonic AG-LA7200 on eBay
- Look for a Panasonic DVX100 camera on eBay
- Look for a Canon EF 17-40 f/4L on eBay
- Watch PROSPECT, the short that made the world in love with the Panasonic LA7200
- Download the full resolution sharpness tests
- Watch a text video with the Panasonic LA7200 on a RED Scarlet
- Check out Thales Banzai’s website
- Make a 95mm filter holder for the Panasonic LA7200
- Watch the Century Optics WS-13 review
- Check Gearbase Camera Rentals, in Vancouver
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[…] I think EVERYONE who owns or owned a Panasonic has probably seen this video from Eyepatch Entertainment and spent hours on end trying to grab a […]
[…] Its downsides are softness around the edges and the need to stop down the taking lens to f/4-5.6 to get sharp images. Close focus is also an issue, with the extra challenge of “how do I cover this front glass??”. The cheapest way is taping the diopters to its front. Needless to say it’s quite risky, but works wonders. If you want more info, check the LA7200′s in-depth review! […]