HD-DSLR: Understanding Anamorphics for Still-Motion

Anamorphic lenses and the Canon HDSLRs

This is a great article on Planet 5d demystifying using Anamorphic Lenses on a camera like the Canon 7d or 5d. While there is a technical disadvantage impacting image sharpness, there appears to be a painterly effect to imagery using these lenses.

Video showing how you can install an anamorphic lens to a Canon SLR.

And here is a nice demo video of captured vs. stretched shot on 16mm film. Gives you the general idea.