Zacuto Z-DRV Follow Focus The Zacuto Z-Drive is a unique, universal direct drive follow focus, designed with single operator shoulder mounted rigs in mind. Because it has a universal joint and no internal gears it can’t develop play. It attaches to a single 15mm diameter rod and curves away from the operator at a 60 degree angle creating space and distance from the lens for comfortable use when the camera is on your shoulder. This is the perfect follow focus for a Recoil kit set up (where the camera is directly over your shoulder) as it brings focus control further forward as well as down for comfortable operation. The Z-Drive can operate in four modes and is extremely adjustable for all size lenses. It can operate on the camera assistant or operators side of the rig positioned forward toward the lens or backward towards the tripod/dolly etc.. This makes for easy operation with a standard follow focus whip used on a tripod. The Z-Drive slides onto a single 15mm diameter rod (on the left or right of your camera) and tightens in place next to your lens with a Zacuto quick-release ratcheting red lever. It comes with a fixed 1 ¾” diameter. 8 pitch gear to connect to your lens. If your lenses are not pitched to. 8 or are not pitched at all (most DSLR and basic video camera lenses are not) you can add our Zipgear Universal to your lens so the teeth match our gear correctly for smooth rotation. The ZipGears can be cut to fit the circumference of your lens and tightened with an Allen key. These ZipGear straps are pitched to. 8 and are 13.5” long. The Z-Drive has a slender marking disc to create distance marks for repeatable focus pulls and a standard whip port. We recommend using the Z-Drive with our Tornado grip when working handheld. The Tornado attaches to the Z-Drive whip port and works in tandem with the Z-Drive to create a unique mechanical follow focus handgrip perfect for single operator shoulder mounted work. PLEASE NOTE: The Z-Drive is not compatible with matteboxes when working shoulder mounted.
Manfrotto Manual Follow Focus - MVA511FF Quick facts: Zero backlash: The new Manfrotto follow focus features a zero backlash mechanism (no play between FF and lens movement) that enables the operator to pull focus precisely. Hard Stops: If the operator needs to select a focus range between two points, the product features optional integrated hard stops. Friction Wheel/ Drive Gear: They can be attached to the front or rear of the double-sided drive. They engage with the camera lens to set focus. Key benefits: Manfrottointroduces the new Follow Focus for professional videographers looking for a precise, high quality solution to operate and control camera focus. It has hard stops that can be used to select a focus range between two points when needed. The gearbox direction is changeable, as well as the position of the follow focus once mounted on the rods, so it can be used with different lenses. The hand wheel has a standard square socket for attachment. The follow focus can be mounted on all 15mm rods and it is perfect in combination with Manfrotto Sympla 2.0.
Follow Focus kit for the Calumet Pro Series HDSLR Shoulder Rig CD1001. Compatible with most rigs with Ø15mm rails such as Cambo and Chrosziel. Kit contains transmission, crank, Rail fastening and 1 lens-sprocket
The Genus G-SFOC Superior Follow Focus System is a flexible follow focus sytem which allows you to change pitch gears easily depending on your camera / camcorder. Features Clamp-on quick bar release mechanism which allows you to detach the system without taking everything else off your rig. Sliding bracket to allow for easy change of pitch gears Smooth rotation on the focus gear Gear box assembly can be flipped to accommodate reverse rotation Bevelled marking disc can be reused again and again (use pencil or non-permanent marker) Accessories Available (sold separately) G-PG05 0.5 Pitch Gear G-PG06 0.6 Pitch Gear G-PG08 0.8 Pitch Gear G-FG Flexible Lens Gear Ring
This CS MFC-2 professional follow focus system enables you to control the focus with the best precision. Made from machined aluminum and other high-tech materials, this follow focus is up to the level of the most demanding camera man. This Follow Focus unit CS-MFC-2 has a unique design with unique features, as it will be mounted to one single bar of the support system. This version also features 2 adjustable hard stops to limit the focus draw between 2 desired points, or comes in handy for lenses that do not have hard stops on the focus ring. These points can be placed independently between 3 and 345 degrees from each other. The mounting to one bar only has several advantages. When changing lenses, just release one knob with a simple twist and hinge the follow focus unit aside and you can change lenses unobstructed. The new lens will have a different diameter, the Follow Focus Unit CS-MFC-2 will easily be hinged in place to the new diameter of the lens with a one hand operation. Also when the gear is not in the same distance, the unit can be shifted foreward or backwards at the same time. A time-saving advantage. Thanks to the uniquely profiled support bars, the unit locks very secure and positive with the correct amount of touching towards the gearrack of the lens in order to operate the focus movements without any play in the mechanism. This follow focus is also able to reverse its rotation direction to accommodate the inverse focus direction of the DSLR lenses. Other features of the CS-MFC-2 include exchangeable gears gears mount on front end or backside end unit can be rotated for reverse rotation of gears double hinge allows for angled position of the knob fits to any diameter of lens without modification one removable gearstrip for lens included accepts Starknob and Flexible Knob extension two adjustable hard stops CS-MFC-2 kit: Compatible with any lens diameter. incl. Flexible Gear-ring and Drive Gear m0.8x45