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Max Normandin

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Follow focus for BMPCC

PostTue Aug 13, 2013 6:35 pm

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a decent, relatively cheap but reliable follow focus for my BMPCC.

This is what I found so far:

1) Opteka FF180 Reversible Follow Focus --

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067M ... sareesh-20

2)Edelkrone Focusone Pro -- http://edelkrone.com/e-store/61-focuson ... 80408.html


Any better suggestions? I'm also looking at some kind of standard rail system/base plate to attach the follow focus. Money is an issue, and I don't want to spend a fortune on this.

Thank you!
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slvs

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Re: Follow focus for BMPCC

PostTue Aug 13, 2013 6:40 pm

For the price D|Focus is a decent follow focus http://dfocussystem.com/dfocus-45

You can also pick up a D|Mount ( http://dfocussystem.com/dmount ) from them for another $90 and mount it without a rail system which is a good option if you're on a budget.
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Re: Follow focus for BMPCC

PostTue Aug 13, 2013 11:52 pm

http://www.hondogarage.com

Inexpensive, works well and is quick to ship.
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Re: Follow focus for BMPCC

PostWed Aug 14, 2013 1:56 am

I don't recommend this as a main follow focus when using a camera rig, but I got two of these through Kickstarter and they come in quite handy when you're not all rigged up. Just camera, lens, and one of these: http://www.focusshifter.com/follow-focus-dslr/
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Karl Lehmann

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Re: Follow focus for BMPCC

PostWed Aug 14, 2013 2:51 am

I ordered a follow focus and mattebox from kamerar.com. The price was great, compared to others I've seen. Haven't gotten them yet, so I can't comment on my own experience, but you may want to look at them.
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Re: Follow focus for BMPCC

PostWed Aug 14, 2013 5:15 am

Has anyone used the D|Focus FF?

I was thinking Lanparte or Tilta but the D|Focus is much cheaper...
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Re: Follow focus for BMPCC

PostWed Aug 14, 2013 5:53 am

Ryan Jones wrote:Has anyone used the D|Focus FF?

I was thinking Lanparte or Tilta but the D|Focus is much cheaper...



Yes, and for the price it's very good, I haven't used the V4 yet but I have used the V3 and the only complaint I had about it was that it felt plasticky, the V4 appears to have a slightly more solid construction.

It definitely isn't on the same level as the many more expensive alternatives (mostly in terms of build-quality) but for under $200 it's pretty damn good and it'll do the job effectively.
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Re: Follow focus for BMPCC

PostWed Aug 14, 2013 10:03 am

I've been using the Ifocus for the past year, and it's been great. Plus you ca get some really good deals for it on ebay.

http://ginirigs.com/follow-focus-ifocus/

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