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How to CineMod Vintage Lenses for Filmmaking

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In this tutorial we’ll teach you how to CineMod a set of vintage Pentax Super Takumar Asahi Lenses.

We’ll also tell you what you need and where to get everything you’re going to need…

FRONT RINGS
https://www.simmodlens.com/simrings

FOCUS GEARS
https://www.ebay.com/str/simcine?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211

LENS MOUNT ADAPTERS (*note these are for Sony E Mount)

REAR CAPS

FRONT CAPS

EBAY SELLERS WE LIKE…
https://www.ebay.com/str/samraicamera

https://www.ebay.com/str/shumpcamerajapan

And don’t forget the Pelican!
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/330231-REG/Pelican_1510_000_110_1510_Carry_On_Case.html

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Chapters
00:00:00 INTRO
00:00:33 Why cinemod a lens?
00:00:54 Pros vs. Cons for Cinemoding a Vintage Lens
00:05:29 Pentax History
00:06:25 Lens Mounting options
00:08:59 The 9 Lens Set
00:09:55 5 Items You’ll Need
00:11:52 Step 1
00:12:21 Step 2
00:12:45 Step 3
00:13:49 Step 4 & 5
00:14:51 Cost Breakdowns
00:17:07 Final Thoughts
00:18:25 Pentax Super Takumar Lens Review