cooke spherical vs anamorphic test (part II)

The second part of the test included both the Alexa (spherical and anamorphics) and the F-55 (spherical lenses). We tested the out of focus character of the anamorphics compared to the spherical lenses, using the Technovision Anamorphics, the Cooke S4

cooke spherical vs anamorphic test (part II)

The second part of the test included both the Alexa (spherical and anamorphics) and the F-55 (spherical lenses). We tested the out of focus character of the anamorphics compared to the spherical lenses, using the Technovision Anamorphics, the Cooke S4

cooke spherical vs anamorphic test (part I)

I believe I’m not exaggerating when stating that it has not been easy getting the chance to perform this test. Both the optics (Technovision Anamorphic) and the camera (Arri Alexa Studio) were mostly out during this past year due to

cooke spherical vs anamorphic test (part I)

I believe I’m not exaggerating when stating that it has not been easy getting the chance to perform this test. Both the optics (Technovision Anamorphic) and the camera (Arri Alexa Studio) were mostly out during this past year due to

sony f-55 / alexa (studio) test

A few days ago we’ve got the chance to test the Sony F-55, this time complete with the DVF-EL100 OLED viewfinder and AXS- R5 RAW recorder missing in our previous attempt. As usually like to do, we paired it to

sony f-55 / alexa (studio) test

A few days ago we’ve got the chance to test the Sony F-55, this time complete with the DVF-EL100 OLED viewfinder and AXS- R5 RAW recorder missing in our previous attempt. As usually like to do, we paired it to

sony f-55 (cooke speed panchro / zeiss ultra prime )

Quick preliminary test with the Sony F-55, using Zeiss UP and Cooke Speed Panchro. The F-55 was a demo camera with limited operational capability. The camera was lacking the viewfinder and due to an unfortunate error while setting the camera

sony f-55 (cooke speed panchro / zeiss ultra prime )

Quick preliminary test with the Sony F-55, using Zeiss UP and Cooke Speed Panchro. The F-55 was a demo camera with limited operational capability. The camera was lacking the viewfinder and due to an unfortunate error while setting the camera

nikon d800 (video) test

We’ve finally had the chance to test the Nikon D800 camera in video mode. Proceeded to set up a basic focus test using the usual Putora charts. Here attached you’ll find a few screen shots. The black border around the

nikon d800 (video) test

We’ve finally had the chance to test the Nikon D800 camera in video mode. Proceeded to set up a basic focus test using the usual Putora charts. Here attached you’ll find a few screen shots. The black border around the

cooke mini s4 (ex-panchro) flare test

While testing the Cooke Mini S4 (ex-Panchro) series we performed a quick flare test to check the Panchro’s against the S4 and the Zeiss Ultra Prime sets. Used only the 50mm lenses of each set at T/2.8 and lit with

cooke mini s4 (ex-panchro) flare test

While testing the Cooke Mini S4 (ex-Panchro) series we performed a quick flare test to check the Panchro’s against the S4 and the Zeiss Ultra Prime sets. Used only the 50mm lenses of each set at T/2.8 and lit with

cooke mini s4 (ex-panchro) test

  Note: This blog entry has been copied/stolen and posted on another site (by someone that allegedly offers VFX and matte paintings) without requesting proper permission. While I encourage sharing information, I believe other people’s work should be respected. I

cooke mini s4 (ex-panchro) test

  Note: This blog entry has been copied/stolen and posted on another site (by someone that allegedly offers VFX and matte paintings) without requesting proper permission. While I encourage sharing information, I believe other people’s work should be respected. I

cooke s4 / zeiss u.p. (out of focus and flare test)

Test done a few months ago while preparing a feature film. We were interested in testing/comparing some Zeiss Ultra Primes and Cooke S4’s characteristics. The follwoing are “frame grabs” from Arri Alexa, ProRes 4444, Rec709. Zeiss Ultra Prime 1.9/50mm at

cooke s4 / zeiss u.p. (out of focus and flare test)

Test done a few months ago while preparing a feature film. We were interested in testing/comparing some Zeiss Ultra Primes and Cooke S4’s characteristics. The follwoing are “frame grabs” from Arri Alexa, ProRes 4444, Rec709. Zeiss Ultra Prime 1.9/50mm at

nikon lens set

Here a collection of Nikon “cinevized” lenses. 80mm standard front diameter, focus gears (all in original Nikon F mount). 20/2.8; 24/2; 28/2; 35/1.4; 50/1.2; 85/1.4 105/1.8; 135/2; 180/2.8 Nikon 80-200/2.8 Special purpose lenses: 15/3.5; 55/2.8 Micro; 105/4 Micro + PN-11 extension tube Would like to test these optics on

nikon lens set

Here a collection of Nikon “cinevized” lenses. 80mm standard front diameter, focus gears (all in original Nikon F mount). 20/2.8; 24/2; 28/2; 35/1.4; 50/1.2; 85/1.4 105/1.8; 135/2; 180/2.8 Nikon 80-200/2.8 Special purpose lenses: 15/3.5; 55/2.8 Micro; 105/4 Micro + PN-11 extension tube Would like to test these optics on

century kinoptik 2.3/9.8mm

Old revamped ultra wide lens designed to cover 35mm format. The original Kinoptik was marked F/1.8. Century later corrected to T/2.3. In my recent tests it showed acceptable coverage of the Alexa S35 sensor. Nice multiple point shaped specular highlight…

century kinoptik 2.3/9.8mm

Old revamped ultra wide lens designed to cover 35mm format. The original Kinoptik was marked F/1.8. Century later corrected to T/2.3. In my recent tests it showed acceptable coverage of the Alexa S35 sensor. Nice multiple point shaped specular highlight…