Intuitfocus HF-IF1 enables 'handsfree' follow-focus on DSLRs
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morgan_moore
Major Contributor
This is old ?
Is it not true that
- the price bloated to multiple $k
and/or
-it never got to market
I think there are some posts on steadicamforum
It seems always to happen - the '$500 remote FF' is hyped and ends up costing $4k
The bottom line is good motors cost
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Is it not true that
- the price bloated to multiple $k
and/or
-it never got to market
I think there are some posts on steadicamforum
It seems always to happen - the '$500 remote FF' is hyped and ends up costing $4k
The bottom line is good motors cost
S
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
Its kind of appealling - website not too clear on detail
On thing you want from a FF is to translate tiny lens move to a larger hand movement (if you have something like the 16-35)
HoFo is cheaper and Pete speaks english
I think I prefer belt to 08mod teeth - im not sure they (08mod teeth) handle lenses that extend when focussing - eg nikkor 55macro or 35-70 MF zoom
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On thing you want from a FF is to translate tiny lens move to a larger hand movement (if you have something like the 16-35)
HoFo is cheaper and Pete speaks english
I think I prefer belt to 08mod teeth - im not sure they (08mod teeth) handle lenses that extend when focussing - eg nikkor 55macro or 35-70 MF zoom
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I also like the belt idea more! I just spoke to somebody who actually has one and used it: the quick change and the smoothness are supposed to be excellent. I might go visit him and check it out but the price is a bit too high! This is basically my preferred solution for now. Major problem is: you need a larger ext. monitor to actually be able to focus from distance and GH1 doesnt allow this. but one can use marking points.
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
belts are smooth (my manual FF is belt)
my only problem (with this system) is if I get in a situation where Im renting my kit to a production co or employing a professional focus puller one feels the need to have kit they understand - even if it not the best solution or if that production co want to use cineprimes that have built in gears
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my only problem (with this system) is if I get in a situation where Im renting my kit to a production co or employing a professional focus puller one feels the need to have kit they understand - even if it not the best solution or if that production co want to use cineprimes that have built in gears
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Moses Chisel
Active member
The BOM for a unit of this type is quite cheap
Arduino microcontroller <$30
Timing belt & pulley <$20
Quality Digital servo <$50
Project box and bits <$50
Of course having the arduino in there makes it possible to go wireless over USB and there is loads of free code for the arduino
I am guessing it wont be long before someone comes along with a how to DIY one for cheap.
Arduino microcontroller <$30
Timing belt & pulley <$20
Quality Digital servo <$50
Project box and bits <$50
Of course having the arduino in there makes it possible to go wireless over USB and there is loads of free code for the arduino
I am guessing it wont be long before someone comes along with a how to DIY one for cheap.
Chris Santucci
Veteran
Does it come with a pair of knee-cymbals?
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