Tag: Follow Focus
Hocus Products Axis1 Remote Focus System Coming to NAB:
Peter Hoare the Managing Director from Hocus Products will be showing off the companies new Axis1 Remote focus system at NAB 2013. The Hocus Products Axis1 is a simple but full featured single channel professional remote focus system, designed for the high end professional. Built to be simple, easy and robust, it can handle any [...]
Meet The Super 16mm Lenses For The Digital Bolex Camera:
The Digital Bolex team have announced a series of three lenses and a Universal Follow Focus they have in store for their d16 camera. The three super 16mm lenses are 10mm: focus range: 3.3′ (1 meter) to infinity, 18mm: focus range: 3.7′ (1.12 meters) to 6.5′ (1.98 meters,) and the 38mm lens: 5.6′ (1.7 meters) [...]
Talon Camera Rig With Electronic Follow Focus:
Talon camera rig…. You know Letus already have a series of rigs called Talon, so if this Spektor Systems Talon camera rig gets through its Kickstarter campaign successfully then don’t expect to receive a rig from them called a Talon. You might, but after all we have already seen one start up camera rig maker [...]
New Render of the Midas Mount SnapFocus Follow Focus Rig:
Sponsor post: Midas Mount have a new render of their upcoming SnapFocus follow focus rig they have kindly shared with us. Seems to be a more refined unit now compared to the prototype we have seen previously. Check out Focus one of the vids Midas Mount have out showing off the SnapFocus in action: FOCUS [...]
ARRI FF-5 Follow Focus System Explained:
The ARRI Studio FF-5 follow focus system is a completely modular Cine or HD follow focus. ARRI’s Snehal Patel takes us through the many options afforded with this system. Since it uses the same focus knobs as the MFF-2, knobs with individualized markings can be transferred between the FF-5 and MFF-2, speeding up turnaround times [...]
Midas Mount SnapFocus a Revolutionary Cable Driven Follow Focus System:
Spotted this teaser slipping through the Tweet streams about SnapFocus a new cable driven Follow Focus coming from Midas Mount via a KickStarter campaign. The SnapFocus by Midas Mount is a revolutionary new cable-driven follow focus system that brings focus control to the tips of your fingers whether your camera is mounted to a shoulder [...]
OConnor O-Focus Dual Mini Wins TIPA Best DSLR Video Accessory:
OConnor O-Focus Dual Mini has been awarded a coveted TIPA Award. The Follow Focus System has been voted as the ‘Best DSLR Video Accessory’ by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). OConnor’s O-Focus Dual Mini was announced in February and is already receiving rave reviews from users worldwide. In a statement the TIPA judges said [...]
Mix and Match Pro Camera Accessories from ARRI:
ARRI are back and this time Technical Sales Representative Snehal Patel shows off the mix-and-match versatility and modularity of ARRI Pro Camera Accessories including the new handgrip system, camera cages, follow focuses, battery and recorder plates. Part one of the ARRI Pro Camera Accessories can be found HERE. For more about the ARRI Mix and [...]
OConnor have Announced their NAB Lineup Including Tripods:
Tripod and fluid head pioneer OConnor will unveil several new offerings at the NAB in Las Vegas April 16 to 19, 2012. Ultimate 1030D and 1030Ds fluid heads For the first time at NAB, attendees can experience hands-on the Ultimate 1030D (30 lb/13.6kg capacity) and Ultimate 1030Ds (41 lb/18.6kg capacity) fluid heads. Designed to replace [...]
Focus View Wireless Follow Focus System:
We covered the Focus View TDC-1 Stereoscopic 3D Rig wireless follow focus system for 3D cameras here. In fact we were one of the first to play with the new follow focus set up. Nice. Now we see that there is a 2D wireless follow system available from Focus View which has an indoor operational [...]
OConnor O-Focus Dual Mini DM Follow Focus for Photo & Cine:
OConnor announces the O-Focus Dual Mini or DM, a compact, double-sided direct drive follow focus unit optimized for both still and cine-style camera lenses, to meet the exacting needs of professional camera operators and assistants. The precision gear drive of the main bridge is designed with a gear ratio of 1:0.75 so that 360 degrees [...]
X-Circle Turns Nikon F Mount Lenses Into Cine Style EF Mounts:
Expensive cinematography lenses have one important feature that still lenses cannot offer: marking on angled surface of the barrel, making it easy to read focus and aperture settings from side or behind the camera. X-Circle has a smart solution (pat.pend.), a simple idea but very important…. a lens ergonomics re-thought! Every Nikon F-Mount Manual Focus [...]
The CPM Follow Focus System for $249:
The new CPM Follow Focus has black anodized aluminum construction and full roller bearing shaft supports, with a slight dampening on the main shaft. It has metal gears, adjustable marking point and a Cinema Standard accessory port. Included in the price is CPM’s exclusive Quick Gear for quick and easy lens gearing. CPM’s exclusive Quick [...]
The Shoot35 DSLR Swing Away Matte Box Video Run Through:
Here we have the Shoot35.com DSLR matte box run through video showing off options for those who need to control light from hitting the lens or need to use filters when shooting. Or just like to look the part on set. The Shoot35 matte box is a high quality, swing-away design with two 4×4 filter [...]
ARRI Professional Mini & DSLR Camera Accessories:
ARRI run through some of their professional solutions for Mini or DSLR camera gear in this great video. Snehal Patel explains in detail some of the latest in professional camera accessories by ARRI for Mini cameras like the Bridge Plate, Matte Box, Shoulder Pads and Follow Focus. Please see ARRI for the full details.
IndiPRO Tools Camera Baseplate and Follow Focus Kit:
The indiPRO Tools Follow Focus unit is mounted on an angle and is adjustable on just about any lens attached to a DSLR camera. Simply adjust the sliding follow focus in or out, and you can easily control focus. The black fascia of the focus knob also allows you to use a white grease pencil [...]
$499 Shape Friction Hot Swap to Gear CLIC Follow Focus:
The Shape FOLLOW FOCUS FRICTION CLIC provides precise focusing, quick adjustments and great durability.Thanks to our first patented leaver clamp system, adjusting the horizontal position of the focus mechanism is a breeze: The FOLLOW FOCUS FRICTION CLIC provides precise focusing, quick adjustments and great durability. Thanks to our first patented leaver clamp system, adjusting the [...]
Letus MCS Rig Hauling a Cineroid EVF and Genus Stuff:
That jet setting smarty Joseph Jang showed off a @letusdirect MCS rig demoing in Korea with @CINEROID EVF and @genus_products matte box and follow focus
Letus Scarlet X Cage, Canon C300 MCS Rig, & New Gearbox:
A quick liquorice allsorts post on Letus gear that popped up over the last week. The Follow Focus Gearbox which has been a while in the making and delivery has finally surfaced. That will be good news to a lot of people keen to try the Letus Follow Focus on their rigs. With the two [...]
Beckley talks with Redrock Micro:
A very quick look and a bit longer chat with Redrock Micro at the 2nd Canadian ProFusion Video Expo. When asked what the coolest thing that Redrock Micro brought to the show: Follow Focus was high on the you need to see this list. See Redrock Micro for more information.
Arch Rig Rack Follow Focus System:
The Arch Rig is a Lockable Follow Focus system designed for DSLR cinema production. The rig allows for tripod or jib mounting. The wide rig design is to maintain an improved peripheral sight leveling, thus increasing a leveled picture by 48% to 70% in handheld usage. 2 upper handgrips are designed for fluid handheld low [...]
Edelkrone and their Modula DSLR Rigs:
For those that have forgotten or have failed to do any research the name is new but the guys at Edelkrone have been at this gear making game for a while. Handy FilmTools as they were once known as started a journey in providing filmmaking solutions way back in 2000 and you may remember or [...]
Sneak Peak Leaked: Letus Follow Focus:
Letus have a special going for pre ordering their follow focus unit that is about to ship. $499 is the asking price for an essential piece of kit. Take a look at the original prototype Follow Focus Letus announced. They have made some subtle but refines changes. Read on for a rip from the Letus [...]
A Matte Box With Follow Focus Built In From Rugged Rig:
Remember that 2R Rugged Rig DSLR cage you could get on eBay for £129 / $200 we told you about back in October. No? Well it got a lot of hits and now you will be able to buy it from Rugged Rig’s clicks and mortar store: Ruggedrig.com Check out the Rugged Rig Matte Box [...]
ikan The EV2 Adjustable DSLR Baseplate:
The ikan EV2 adjustable DSLR baseplate has stacks of mounting options and can comfortably take a matte box and follow focus. Expect to pay $299 for the ikan EV2 adjustable baseplate. The ikan EV2 Adjustable DSLR Baseplate offers full maneuverability forward and backwards and from side to side. Including an integrated tripod plate, 6” 15mm [...]
