Inexpensive Options for DSLR Follow Focus
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http://www.cameratown.com/articles/DSLR_Cinematography2.cfm
How bout that first option, is that just crap?
Also IDC has something worth looking at: http://www.idcphotography.com/blog/bruce-dorn/sticky-the-idc-follow-focus-patent-pending but pay attention that it only works with certain L series lenses
How bout that first option, is that just crap?
Also IDC has something worth looking at: http://www.idcphotography.com/blog/bruce-dorn/sticky-the-idc-follow-focus-patent-pending but pay attention that it only works with certain L series lenses
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devin wheeler
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ive heard a lot of great things about indiefocus but like you i never got an email back...
i was told to try calling them and that they are more than helpful over the phone... i plan to call them monday about my new rig...
just a thought...
i was told to try calling them and that they are more than helpful over the phone... i plan to call them monday about my new rig...
just a thought...
would the indifocus 20 work... it is designed for hv20/30/40 users so it is smaller... just thinking it would probably work fine on these dslr cams... anyone?
here it is:
http://indifocus.com/products_indifocus20.htm
here it is:
http://indifocus.com/products_indifocus20.htm
Kegan
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I'm curious about it too. I've heard the speed crank and whips from indifocus aren't too great however (I believe it was mentioned by another member on this board).
The FF might be a different story however. If so, the indislider AND FF might just have to be added to my kit. Oy...
Kegan
The FF might be a different story however. If so, the indislider AND FF might just have to be added to my kit. Oy...
Kegan
i spoke with Tim today on the phone w/ indisystems. nice guy. he really guided me away from the focus20. he said that the focus 20 was designed more for the live event (weddings and sporting events) guy and not the music video/shorts guy. he stood by its quality but said it was not as precise and while you can typically get away with not quite perfect focus in wedding/sports and even some documentary work it is not really excused in the narrative world.
so there ya have it, take it for what its worth
so there ya have it, take it for what its worth
Alot of people over at hv20.com recommend the D Focus. It is only $100 and is designed very well for its price. Here's the link: http://designbydave.net/dfocus/
JPJ Studios
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Anyone have any experience with this FF?
Alpha Beta Omega
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I would really like the learn more and read about the IDC FF from actual users. It's a simple idea and does not seam to be to complex.
450$?? That's a little overpriced for being almost the same as Ted Ramasola's (awesome) DIY FF
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=185853&highlight=follow+focus
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Alpha Beta Omega
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I didn't say cheap, just simple. That DIY really showed how it works and I guess I'm better off with another solution. Seams to wiggle when pulling.
Anthonyb
Well-known member
... it looks good, but you can't plug a whip into it!!
His site now says: " All D|Focuses now shipping standard with the Arri standard accessory port on the knob." I'm assuming that means a whip will work now? I may have to order one...
Update: OK, I ordered one. Got one large gear ring too...says it fits 2 3/4" diameter focus rings. I hope you can easily move the gear ring from lens to lens...three of my lenses are 2 3/4" diameter focus rings.
Update: OK, I ordered one. Got one large gear ring too...says it fits 2 3/4" diameter focus rings. I hope you can easily move the gear ring from lens to lens...three of my lenses are 2 3/4" diameter focus rings.
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Theres a whole thread dedicated to it at hv20.com
here it is: http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=23626
K, I got my DFocus rig in yesterday. It mounted right up on my Gini rig, 7D with Tamron 17-50. It took some study but the gear ring does fit on the lens and will swap between my other lenses. It seems to work gr8 but I've never owned a FF before, so I'm a total noob at this. Man...did I mention the gr8 price? $118 US shipped.
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designbydave
Active member
Yes. Industry standard whips and cranks use the same connector, both of which will work fine with the D|Focus. Sorry for the lack up updated pictures. Getting pictures taken, formatted and up on the web site is really time consuming. A lot of it I have been putting off for when my new site design gets going (almost done.)
The JAG35 guys did manage to get an updated picture for their site http://jag35.com/dfocus.html
Thanks for the order mhood, I'm glad it working out for you.
I will be more than happy to answer any questions you guys may have, either on these forums or through private email (dfocusinfo, gmail com)
@jrod81 The "Indian" Follow Focus is decent enough, better than the D|Focus in terms of durability, but roughly similar performance (backlash in the gearbox.) If you are thinking of spending that kind of money I would recommend spending a bit mroe and getting the Redrock Micro unit. Its more expensive but very high quality for half the price of other pro units. Also the "Indian" Follow Focus is a rip off of Redrock and at least one other US manufacturer's design. I would encourage you to keep your dollars in the US (that is assuming you are in the US, which is probably a horrible assumption seeing as how this is the internet and all :lipsrseal)