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Posted by Edwin van Eck (Member # 4690) on November 04, 2015, 07:47 AM:

Hi All,

We have make several holders for anamorphic lenses lately. There are some projectors for which this is not easy.
Also why should you invest in an extension for each projector, as there is also a solution with a generic holder.

Using the latest 3D printing techniques we have developed the following one:

Some benefits:
- height can be adjusted
- adjustable for different lens sizes
- angle of lens can be adjusted
- position of the three feet can be adjusted
- suiteable for almost all projectors and lensen
- does not scratch the lens

We have tested this one for several projectors and it looks very good. We want to bring this to the market in a couple of weeks.

If you have remarks or points we should change, or if you have interest in this product, please let me know!

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on November 04, 2015, 04:03 PM:

Hello Edwin

This looks like an excellent solution as I use a number of different 'scope lenses on different projectors - your multi lens support may also mean I will at last be able to use a large Isco lens which has a near 70mm rear barrel diameter and overall 180mm length. Would your stand be too lightweight for this lens though or is the base counter weighted? The lens weighs 1.4kg !

Kevin

Posted by Jason Gronn (Member # 3921) on November 04, 2015, 04:22 PM:

Great idea Edwin,

I would purchase one of these when they become available.

Posted by Larry Arpin (Member # 744) on November 04, 2015, 10:55 PM:

Just wondering how tall the post is from the base to the top. My 16mm projector lens is about 7 1/2" from table to middle of lens. What will be the price?

Posted by Jason Smith (Member # 5055) on November 05, 2015, 12:13 AM:

I`d also be interested in purchasing one. Let us know when it`s offered for sell.

Posted by Edwin van Eck (Member # 4690) on November 06, 2015, 07:54 AM:

Hi all,

Thanks for the feedback! We will finalise this product soon and bring it to the market. Price is not set yet. We are currently optimizing our production process to keep the price as low as possible.

We have been testing the stand with some lenses now and done some more research. E.g.:
http://super8wiki.com/index.php/Anamorphic_Lenses

The current prototype model works for lensen up to 60mm diamater on the back side. We tested it with a lens of 2 kg and it works fine.

We will make 2 changes:
- make the max allowed lens diameter 80mm. This should work for > 95% of the anamorphic lenses
- make the stands even bigger, so that is even more stable.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 06, 2015, 10:07 AM:

My goodness, what a great job Edwin and his team are doing, providing all these beautifully designed and manufactured parts to the film collecting community.

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on November 06, 2015, 08:47 PM:

Thank you for taking our requests on board Edwin and please put me on the list to buy one as the production version will fit my Isco. Your innovation and help with the hobby is always appreciated.

Kevin

Posted by Paul Browning (Member # 2715) on November 07, 2015, 04:32 AM:

Can I make a suggestion Edwin, because of the weight of the lens making this top heavy especially with the bigger lens, could you clip a ring to the 3 feet to make it more stable ?.

Posted by Edwin van Eck (Member # 4690) on November 24, 2015, 07:49 AM:

The generic lens holder is now ready for sales.

After several prototypes, testing and taking in consideration your wishes it is now ready.

Compared to the previous prototype we have made 3 improvements:
1) increased the maximum allowed lens diameter to 75mm
2) made the foot more stable by increasing the length of the feet to 125mm
3) increased the maximum leviation to 200mm

More information and webshop:
http://shop.van-eck.net/PP-0146.html?_globalsearch=pp-0146

I have now 2 of these holders ready and can be shipped instantly to the first 2 buyers. For other sales, the delivery time is 2 weeks.

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on November 24, 2015, 07:52 AM:

Hello Edwin

I would like to use my current store credit to buy one of these please plus two of the 16mm long play rollers.

Kevin

Posted by Edwin van Eck (Member # 4690) on November 24, 2015, 07:54 AM:

Hi Kevin,

That is fine. The first one is reserved for you. The Longplay unit holders will also be ready within a couple of days!

Posted by Kevin Clark (Member # 211) on November 24, 2015, 07:59 AM:

Cheers Edwin, let me know the balance to pay via my usual email and I will send payment when I'm home tonight.

Kevin

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 24, 2015, 07:59 AM:

How much are they Edwin? It looks superb BTW!!!

Posted by Edwin van Eck (Member # 4690) on November 24, 2015, 08:05 AM:

special introduction price is Euro 119,= (incl 21% VAT)

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 24, 2015, 08:10 AM:

Put me down for one also then please Edwin. I will purchase this evening thanks. Can you send me an invoice please directly to Paypal?

Posted by Edwin van Eck (Member # 4690) on November 24, 2015, 08:13 AM:

Hi Kevin, 2nd is reserved for you. Please order via webshop and choose paypal as payment method.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 24, 2015, 08:14 AM:

Was that aimed for Kevin or myself Edwin?? [Confused]

Posted by Edwin van Eck (Member # 4690) on November 24, 2015, 08:20 AM:

Sorry, I meant you Andrew!

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 24, 2015, 01:23 PM:

Sent you a PM Edwin thanks.

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