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15. Max8 Modification:
Special Instructions for working in Max8
#1. The Max8 modification pushes the optical system in the Classic
camera to its limits. To take full advantage of this system you
should remove all filters, even the step up adapter on the front of
the 8-64mm lens. If filters, adapters or other lenses are used there
will be vinyetting at certain focal lengths and F-stops in the Max8
frame. This can be remedied in transfer but you will achieve less
resolution.
#2. To take full advantage of the Max8 frame it should be transfer
using a Max8 gate. This gate will allow the full frame to be used
hence giving you the maximum resolution possible. If you are
transferring in Max8 you need to specify the output framing for
your project. You need to decide between 16X9 (Enhanced for
Widescreen), what is often referred to as Squeezed of a Matted
16X9, which is a 1.78 aspect image with black borders in a
conventional television space. There is more resolution in
Enhanced for Widescreen because it utilizes the full digital space.
Which ever you decided, it is critical to relay that information when
the film is transferred.
