Anamorphic lenses for DSLR cameras is a system of lenses that compress the horizontal field of view by a factor of 2x, producing a distorted image that…

Anamorphic lenses for DSLR cameras is a system of lenses that compress the horizontal field of view by a factor of 2x, producing a distorted image that…
Another common question we get concerns how footage shot with anamorphic lenses is edited in a modern editor such as Premiere Pro or Final Cut…
What is Magic Lantern? Magic Lantern is a software enhancement that offers additional functionality to most of the Canon DSLR cameras. Many of the additional…
An age-old question for users of gear: should I buy, or should I rent? With anamorphic lenses, the question has always been up for debate.…
To use anamorphic lenses on DSLR and cinema cameras, you must mount them to the front of a prime lens. It is the most common…
Isco Anamorphic lenses are the very best anamorphic lens available for shooting with DSLR cameras. With fast and capable SLR prime lenses cheaply available, many…
The most common issue for first time anamorphic users is learning how to focus two lenses. Focusing an anamorphic lens setup is a skill that will…
The most exciting characteristic of shooting with an anamorphic lens- approaching magic hour, and the sun is just about to fall behind some trees beyond…
As Canon cameras are far and away the most popular cameras for both photographers and DSLR filming, we thought we’d put together a short guide…
The guide To help you choose the anamorphic lens that is best for your setup, use the chart below or read our detailed anamorphic lens…
When choosing an anamorphic lens, the amount of options out there can feel overwhelming. Virtually all anamorphic lenses available for sale are no longer in…
Once you’ve gotten comfortable with focusing an anamorphic lens, you may want to explore macro focusing to really bring out the character and bokeh of…
Updated Oct 17th 2017. Our most common question from those interested shooting with anamorphic lenses on their DSLR: will my camera and lenses work? The…
Since we get so many questions from filmmakers interested in shooting anamorphic on specific cameras, we present the Anamorphic Conversation series- a curation of conversations…
Curious photographers often ask about that extra gold lens on the front of my camera rig. Although they are not widely known, anamorphic lenses provide…
Since we get so many questions from filmmakers interested in shooting anamorphic, we present the Anamorphic Conversation series- a curation of conversations regarding specific cameras…
For those interested in shooting with anamorphic lenses on a DSLR, one of the most common concerns include which prime lens (or taking lens) to…
If 2016 was the year of VR, 2015 was drones, 2014 was the year of the gimbals and three-axis gimbal stabilizer. The idea was that…
Understanding dual focus and single focus is important to planning an investment in anamorphic lenses. The vast majority of anamorphic lenses are dual focus lenses.…
If you’re a DSLR filmmaker looking to shoot with anamorphic lenses, the Panasonic GH5 (and GH4) are currently the best value cameras available today to…