Anamorphic on the GH5 for Newbies at DVinfo.net

Steven Schuldt · September 13th, 2017, 01:22 PM

So I've never shot anamorphic, and the cost/complexity of some of these weirdo setups scares me, but I keep coming back to those gorgeous cinematic images...

Further, the new GH5 firmware with 6K anamorphic support will be here soon. So I guess this thread is for anyone similarly curious about shooting for the first time with an anamorphic rig on the GH5.

Starter questions for anyone experienced:

Where can a good anamorphic setup be rented?

If one wanted to build a (relatively) simple, (relatively) affordable, more or less reliable anamorphic kit, what would you recommend?

A couple of links I've found:

https://anamorphicstore.com/gh4-gh5-anamorphic-lens/

Exploring Cheap Anamorphic Adapters for the Panasonic GH5 | Wolfcrow

Some nice anamorphic shot on GH5:

Brian Duke · September 25th, 2017, 11:11 PM

Looking into the same thing, but ti seems like you can buy some fairly cheap native anamorphic lenses for the GH5.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/searc...BoCLaQQAvD_BwE

Steven Schuldt · September 26th, 2017, 08:44 AM

Yes, after much looking around I think renting an SLR magic Anamorphot-CINE lens kit is the way to go at the moment. It's a bit too pricey to buy at $8K for a three-lens kit (for me, anyway). The other alternatives seem too fidgety for my style of shooting.

There is an obvious opportunity for Panasonic/Leica to step in here with one or more killer M43 anamorphic lenses for $1K-$1500. Hopefully that's why they are working so hard on a feature like this!

September 13th, 2017, 01:22 PM	#1
Steven Schuldt Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 90	Anamorphic on the GH5 for Newbies So I've never shot anamorphic, and the cost/complexity of some of these weirdo setups scares me, but I keep coming back to those gorgeous cinematic images... Further, the new GH5 firmware with 6K anamorphic support will be here soon. So I guess this thread is for anyone similarly curious about shooting for the first time with an anamorphic rig on the GH5. Starter questions for anyone experienced: Where can a good anamorphic setup be rented? If one wanted to build a (relatively) simple, (relatively) affordable, more or less reliable anamorphic kit, what would you recommend? A couple of links I've found: https://anamorphicstore.com/gh4-gh5-anamorphic-lens/ Exploring Cheap Anamorphic Adapters for the Panasonic GH5 \| Wolfcrow Some nice anamorphic shot on GH5: [NEW] Heirloom Trailer: LUMIX GH5 High Resolution Anamorphic HDR (HDR10) - YouTube

September 25th, 2017, 11:11 PM	#2
Brian Duke Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 899	Re: Anamorphic on the GH5 for Newbies Looking into the same thing, but ti seems like you can buy some fairly cheap native anamorphic lenses for the GH5. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/searc...BoCLaQQAvD_BwE __________________ Visit me and my work at www.artofduke.com

September 26th, 2017, 08:44 AM	#3
Steven Schuldt Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 90	Re: Anamorphic on the GH5 for Newbies Yes, after much looking around I think renting an SLR magic Anamorphot-CINE lens kit is the way to go at the moment. It's a bit too pricey to buy at $8K for a three-lens kit (for me, anyway). The other alternatives seem too fidgety for my style of shooting. There is an obvious opportunity for Panasonic/Leica to step in here with one or more killer M43 anamorphic lenses for $1K-$1500. Hopefully that's why they are working so hard on a feature like this!