Shooting handheld without follow focus or support

Thomas Church

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When shooting in a camera like the AF100, is it "doable" shooting the camera barebones and focus directly on the lens?

I've used the HPX 170 always like this, but I wonder if using still glass it's somehow harder, or there is another sort of problem.

I am planning on getting a follow focus, but without the sholder rig support I assume it must be very uncomfortable to use it handheld, right?
 
The AF100 isn't really designed for that type of shooting, so it will be difficult. Remember, the 170 also has built in stabilization and the 100 does not.
 
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