FS7: Follow focus for kit lens? (28-135)

icehorse

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I'm looking to get my first real FF. I have the $50 Follow Focus Pro which works with my Canon still lens, but the 'throw' on the Sony 28-135 f4 (kit lens fs7) is just a little to long and the follow focus handle bumps into the lens or the rails. I did find the little teeth on the focus ring worked just fine with the gear adapter on the FF -- just couldn't move the ring far enough.

I had no luck finding discussions of FF solution for the FS7 kit lens and would really like to make a good choice. They're pricey, but not relative to the cost of this camera.

Im looking at the hand-held version of the red rock remote FF because it has the little finger wheel control on the grip. Again, I have no exposure to anyone using pro video gear beyond what I find on the web, so any help is appreciated. I'm using the kit lens specifically to *reduce* the need to pull focus, but of course AF does not work in s&q mode or in many other situations (including the main subject being NOT centered in the frame...)

thanks, Kathy (seriouspony.com)
 
The Shoot35 r3 Follow focus is the cheapest 'good' follow focus out there. Of the 30 or so units I have used over the years it is the best bang for your buck until you get into the 4-5 times its price category.
 
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