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In the list of aspect ratios, I see 4:3, 1:1,2:1, but I don't see anything else that could be used to maximize vertical resolution when using a 2X anamorphic adapter. Right now the most I can get on continuous recording in 4:3 is 768x576, which will become 1536x576(2.66).  2.66 is cinescope's full width, but I would like to be able to record in 2.39 and 1.85  which means I need 1.195(roughly 6/5) and .925.  Is it possible to get these aspect ratios?

I've also noticed that the higher  the horizontal resolution and the lower the vertical, the higher the continuous record total resolution. Which means I could turn my anamorphic on it's side and squeeze 1600x320(5:1), into 1600x640(5:2 ratio) as opposed to a horizontal squeeze of 4:3's continuous 768x576 into 1536x576. So I guess my second question is what is the perfect aspect ratio regardless of commonly used ratios, to yield the highest amount of total resolution when paired with a 2x anamorphic lens?

If anybody knows how to tweak ML to do this, I and others would be pretty stoked.

I've had this idea for a while. I was wondering if it might be possible to close/open the aperture on an ef/ef-s lens while recording and adjust the iso/ sometimes shutter accordingly to compensate. The benefit would be a variable dof that could be used just like a rack focus, but to a different effect. I am aware that each lens has a different amount of light loss and that f-stops only account for the diameter of the aperture opening, not actual light transference. I was thinking it might be possible to program the camera for each lens's actual light transference, then save  a log file for reference when 'racking the dof'. Maybe a compensation of iso combined with shutter adjustment could properly account for light loss or gain.

I'm also curious about building a custom grip to suit magic lantern's user interface. I have a grip for my 60d, but I would like to access the user interface from a grip on my rails. I'd like to make it something like an anton grip. I'm not sure where to post this last question, so please excuse it as an add on.