Anamorphic Lens Necessary? Plus wide angle adapter prices? at DVinfo.net

August 12th, 2002, 10:59 AM

I'm wondering if an anamorphic lens is necessary for the xl1s or if the 16x9 mode does the same thing electronically.

Also, do any of you have any recommendations where i can find a wide angle adapter for a good price.

Revolver1010 · August 12th, 2002, 11:10 AM

No it's not the same. When the XL1s does it electronically it basically applies a squeeze to the video electronically and you lose resolution. The lens on the other hand does it optically and retains the original resolution. Lens' are the best way to go.

Revolver1010.

Ram Nagarajan · August 12th, 2002, 09:46 PM

Hi, while on the subject of anamorphic on the XL1S:
How does this actually work out? I mean, I'm used to the film concept, where the squeezed (sic) image is unsqueezed by a reverse anamorphic at projection time. But once I've shot anamorphic on the XL1S, what settings do I have to do on the NLE to edit? (how do I unsqueeze the image on the system, in say FCP 3?)
Also, when I print to tape, how does the image work out? Does it give a letterboxed image on tape? 9In which case, doesn't using a lesser number of TV lines end up lowering resolution?)
Best,
Ram

Ken Tanaka · August 12th, 2002, 10:18 PM

Ram,
Adam Wilt has a good, concise discussion on the subject at:

http://www.adamwilt.com/DV-FAQ-etc.html#widescreen

videosteve · August 14th, 2002, 08:04 PM

Hi,

Does anyone know what the outer diameter is of the Optex anamorphic attachement.

Need to know this, as I'm ordering a matte-box.

Thanks,
Steve

August 12th, 2002, 10:59 AM	#1
Geocide1 Posts: n/a	Anamorphic Lens Necessary? Plus wide angle adapter prices? I'm wondering if an anamorphic lens is necessary for the xl1s or if the 16x9 mode does the same thing electronically. Also, do any of you have any recommendations where i can find a wide angle adapter for a good price.

August 12th, 2002, 10:18 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Ram, Adam Wilt has a good, concise discussion on the subject at: http://www.adamwilt.com/DV-FAQ-etc.html#widescreen __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

August 14th, 2002, 08:04 PM	#5
videosteve Tourist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1	a bit off-topic Hi, Does anyone know what the outer diameter is of the Optex anamorphic attachement. Need to know this, as I'm ordering a matte-box. Thanks, Steve

August 12th, 2002, 11:10 AM	#2
Revolver1010 Registration incomplete -- contact admin Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 29	No it's not the same. When the XL1s does it electronically it basically applies a squeeze to the video electronically and you lose resolution. The lens on the other hand does it optically and retains the original resolution. Lens' are the best way to go. Revolver1010.

August 12th, 2002, 09:46 PM	#3
Ram Nagarajan Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 107	Hi, while on the subject of anamorphic on the XL1S: How does this actually work out? I mean, I'm used to the film concept, where the squeezed (sic) image is unsqueezed by a reverse anamorphic at projection time. But once I've shot anamorphic on the XL1S, what settings do I have to do on the NLE to edit? (how do I unsqueeze the image on the system, in say FCP 3?) Also, when I print to tape, how does the image work out? Does it give a letterboxed image on tape? 9In which case, doesn't using a lesser number of TV lines end up lowering resolution?) Best, Ram