“never shoot anamorphic with these cameras”

Panasonic’s S5ii is getting a lot of hype, but what’s the budget-friendliest camera for excellent anamorphic footage?
(Use discount code 05VENUSSIRUI for 5% off)

BUDGET ANAMORPHIC KIT
Sony A7Sii: [look for one second-hand on eBay]

ULTIMATE ANAMORPHIC KIT:

I’m eternally grateful to Tito from Anamorphic on a Budget, to learn more about anamorphic modes, please watch his excellent video:

Host and Creator - Simon Cade
Production Design - Tiara Westlake
Talent - Yolande Carella
Talent - Alaa Maygi



0:00 intro
0:18 why 1.33x isn't enough
1:13 cheap 4:3 camera
3:18 is 4:3 even necessary?
4:45 one issue to work around
5:10 16:9 is lovely for anamorphic
6:05 so which one is cheapest?
6:51 the camera I'll be using

[karlromero]

It's funny that after 7 years of watching your videos, you still talk about the T3I hahahaha. You inspired me to become a filmmaker and now I am working full time as a filmmaker. Wish you the best! I still remember way back when I first watched you talking about your film and how the bike scene was shot.

[animealpha]

Been watching your content for 7 years now. Still cheap as always, and eye opening as usual. Been a filmmaker for two years now having worked with all sorts of cameras and being a full time editor and freelance colorist. This is where it all began.

[shrivatsar]

I have been watching your channel on a regular basis ever since I got into photography and cinematography. It has been seven to eight years now, and you continue to inspire me. Love from India.

[mysb]

Probably the wisest young cinematographer in youtube. He made me keep shooting with what I have. He set me free from acquisition syndrome. God bless this young man !

[freepancakessss]

“2X lenses are Too Expensive for me” Good one Simon 😂

[tanvirislamriyad]

Before I became 3D animator i used to watch this channel to learn filmmaking
It’s been 6 years and it’s still the best channel for learning

[smalldeekgeorge]

3:2 sensor with 1.6x anamorphic is perfection. You don't lose any resolution no cropping, no scaling on 2.4 aspect ratio timeline.

[BryceDearden]

8 bit 4:2:0 from the a7Sii is a big no go for me. I can’t go back to that.

[theyouthfarmerproject]

I remember when I bought my first camera, the Canon t5i, you help me believe I could do as much with my little t5i and yes I did. The feeling seeing you again now all grown after several year is nostalgic. Thank you, you've been of great help. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[BTMovieSecondChannel]

04:23 - the colors of this shot are GORGEOUS.

[CrispyJacketStudios]

I went down the vintage 2x squeeze route using a 58mm Helios, sankor, and a Slr magic single focus diopter… I finally completed this build just slightly before 1.33 sq ‘affordable’ lenses came out…
It’s a beast but, as the 58mm vignettes a bit, losing 20% -25% fixes that also… I should really use it more. The footage looks incredible 🔥

[ellarpc]

I haven’t seen a video of yours in years. I started watching you around 2012 when I got my t3i. All these years later watching this video with bated breath to see what camera you picked and it’s the same camera I’ve been using since it’s release, Nikon Z6.

[dennismenace]

I'm shooting with the Panasonic S5 and the Sirui 1.6x anamorphic but recording BRAW to the Blackmagic Video Assist. The RAW formats give a quality bump as they're 12 bit and the resolution is also larger than the internal formats. The anamorphic 4:3 RAW crop is 3536x2656 which is 9.3k versus the UHD 8.2k plus you get BRAW which cuts like butter in Davinci.

[turgaynergiz]

I still have the good old rebel t5i man. I'd love to shoot anamorphic one day. Love your work Simon.

[darkpheonix]

I shoot sirui 1.6x anamorphic on my Canon R6 and love it, having to crop in post it's honestly more of a perk than a hinderance because of the possibility of reframing imo

[coastmale]

warning to anyone who wants to get a a7sii for anamorphic. THE ROLLING SHUTTER WOULD PREVENT YOU FROM EVEN THE SIMPLEST PANS. anamorphic lenses increase rolling shutter distortions significantly. getting a used s5 is a much better option and if you can wait until the r8 starts getting cheaper that is also a significantly better option.

[charliemcgrain]

Excellent work, sir. Many thanks. I hope you don't mind if I mention, getting 5.9k Prores Raw, FULL FRAME, 422, 12 bit into the Ninja kinda makes the S5 special. I just shot a feature, 25 days at 16 hours a day and didn't have to think about the camera once. The image is pure poetry and because of the S5 Mk II you can now pick up an S5 for There is no deal out there that compares. The files are massive, but when you get to post, having the latitude of RAW at 422, 12 bit makes you kneel down and pray. I am a pro film maker, I have shot Red and Arri and this "old" S5 stands right up there image quality wise. I actually prefer the full frame image over the Super 35, but you even have anamorphic IBIS modes!!! But you are totally correct, the best camera is the one you actually own. We are more than blessed with the price and quality of almost all of the pro/sumer cameras out there today. No reason anyone cannot shoot an industry standard movie. I made a doc that got picked up by Netflix on and old Canon T3i. (Ethos, with Woody Harrelson) If I had to recommend a camera today it would be the old S5, you have to watch the rolling shutter and you will break the mini HDMI end of your cables unless you clamp them, but apart from that, 5.9k RAW, FULL FRAME, Prores at 422, 12 bit, all day long, is just unbelievable.

[brandonklemets]

Z6 with an Atomos Ninja V makes the video performance (minus some autofocus quirks) better than much newer competition. 10-bit 422 cant be underestimated.

[WhiteRabbit-cioy]

I must say i waited him to mention Canon 600D or 550D with Magic Lantern update for anamorphic shooting but i feel like this time has passed by. Haha. Amazing content!

[blakepanton]

I haven’t seen your videos in years. Congrats on all the success. Great to see your still doing it.