If anyone has ever considered making their own lens, but felt it would be beyond their capabilities, this DIY article that was published sometime ago might just change your mind..
It's a very straight forward description of what's required to produce a very reasonable Anamorphic lens..
Anyone with any Carpentry skills should be able to make up the lens box..and the method of setting up the prisms is clearly explained and shown..
I don't think any specs for the housing was published..
It will of course depend on the size of the prisms..
If the prisms you refer to are the ones used in Marks earlier models, then I can pass on the dimensions of my housing to you..
You only need to blackout the thick end of the prisms..
My original prism ends were blacked out with flock tape, but the backing on the tape actually reflected the image!
If you looked at the lens from the side, you could see a reflection of the image!!
I removed the flock tape and painted the ends with a special matt black glass paint..and I would recommend that you use a similar product..
It's a 2 pack application..consisting of a glass primer and a carbon black fluid acrylic..
This product is available from Artists supplies..The brand I found was Jo Sonja's..which I bought online..
Thanks i cant wait. I had all the mdf cut exactly perfect to the specs i am glueing it together now. I have the black velvet but i need to buy the mouse pads tomorrow. New 2:39 screen tomorrow and finishing DIY centre speaker with black wood grain vynil laminate. Oh and making 5 bass traps this week end plus 2 corner traps floor to ceiling. Cheers
I used your measurements exactly. I noticed there is a bracket around the lens for adjustment I will be making it tomorrow. If I can work out how to attach a pic I could show you my build but right now I cant see how to do it in a reply.
I painted my sub today in black metal finish looks great next I will be making a grill for it with speaker cloth. cheers
To add photo's to your post you will need to put the pics into a program like Photobucket..
You then select "Go Advanced" on the reply form..so you can preview your post.
Copy the IMG link of the photo in Photobucket, and paste it directly to your post..
Unfortunately that black paint won't be suitable..Even though it's black, it will look glossy through the edge of the prism, and still reflect light..
What you need is stated here..It's the only product I know of that's readily available..and it's the flattest black possible..When applied it looks like the chemical black that's used inside camera lenses..
"It's a 2 part application..consisting of a glass primer and a carbon black fluid acrylic..
This product is available from Artists supplies..The brand I found was Jo Sonja's..which I bought online.."
I finished my Anamorphic lens today 3 weeks in the making wow Prof my 2.39 DIY sreen looks amazing and the picture WOW CINEMA at home YEAH. thanks for all help Prof i will post pics tomorrow.
Glad to hear that you've got it finished and working nicely Mr THX..:yay: :clap:
I'm only too happy to have helped you and to have another anamorphic enthusiast in the making..
I'll look forward to seeing some pics of your work..
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