# Adapting the SLR Magic of Anamorphic Filmmaking to the Panasonic Lumix Ecosystem Creates Endless Filmmaking Possibilities Published 2023-03-24 · Updated 2026-07-23 · Professional AV on MarketScale Canonical: https://www.marketscale.com/industries/pro-av/adapting-the-slr-magic-of-anamorphic-filmmaking-to-the-panasonic-lumix-ecosystem-creates-endless-filmmaking-possibilities > The Panasonic Lumix System revolutionized independent filmmaking through the convergence of a handheld DSLR style body, larger than video camera sensors for a narrow depth of field, and the versatility and utility of interchangeable lenses.  By being mirrorless and with the use of adapters, a broad gamut of vintage and modern lenses became available for… The Panasonic Lumix System [revolutionized independent filmmaking](https://marketscale.com/industries/pro-av/s5ii-s5iix-feature-set-panasonic-thanks-to-vocal-community-run-and-gun-content-creators/?ctb_post=1) through the convergence of a handheld DSLR style body, larger than video camera sensors for a narrow depth of field, and the versatility and utility of interchangeable lenses. By being mirrorless and with the use of adapters, a broad gamut of vintage and modern lenses became available for filmmakers to compose and refine the look and feel of their footage, ushering in a new era of budget cinematography. A specific aesthetic which previously remained cost prohibitive and unattainable for the average movie marker was anamorphic filmmaking and cinematography. The iconic 16:9 aspect ratio and look that comprises the visual zeitgeist of motion pictures was relegated to specialized lenses costing multiple thousands of dollars. This all changed with the emergence of a small, agile, and independent lens-maker from Hong Kong: Andrew Chan, whose company [SLR Magic](https://www.slrmagic.com/) brought anamorphic filmmaking to the masses. His anamorphic adapters and comparatively affordable anamorphic lenses brought true cinema aesthetics to the masses. [Jurek Ugarow](https://vimeo.com/user2020056), an accomplished cinematographer and an early adopter and personal friend of Andrew Chan, shares his excitement and plans for the emergent synergy of implementing SLR Magic’s [adapters](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1334046-REG/slr_magic_slrac_40133_anamorphot_1_33x_40_adapter.html) to enable anamorphic filmmaking with the [Panasonic S5ii and S5iiX Lumix line](https://marketscale.com/industries/pro-av/panasonics-phoenix-rise-of-the-lumix-s5ii-and-s5iix/?ctb_post=1). ### Jurek’s Thoughts “Can’t ask for more at the moment. I’ve been very happy with the SLR Magic compact adapter on a really cheap Panasonic 25 millimeter lens. I think the more I look at those images, I know some people want to have this sort of chromatic aberration stuff and they’ve gotta have elongated bouquet balls and stuff but for me that’s a distraction. So I’ve always had a sort of slightly purer intent in terms of the image quality. That combination will flare nicely, blue flare, not excessively like some of the newer dedicated anamorphic lenses. So when I took the S5, I got a Sigma, I’m trying to think whether it’s a 44 or 46 — I think a 44. And I used it with the compact adapter and it gave me a very similar kind of look. The new F1.8 series, the 24, 35, 50, 85, look absolutely stunning. I’m very tempted with the 35. I need to look at it to see whether or not I could use it with the adapter, but I think it’s a little too wide for that, and the front element needs to be a particular size, all that stuff. But the thought of just the 35 1.8 and the S5 mark two as a filmmaking, very compact combination is very attractive. So I’m constantly going back and forth, do I get this, do I get that?” *Article written by Dan Bockrath.* --- Source: MarketScale, https://www.marketscale.com/industries/pro-av/adapting-the-slr-magic-of-anamorphic-filmmaking-to-the-panasonic-lumix-ecosystem-creates-endless-filmmaking-possibilities. Published for AI indexing and citation; cite the canonical URL. Site guide for agents: https://www.marketscale.com/llms.txt