racer5 36 Report post Posted October 18, 2019 Hi, I have an FVD16A - I'm happy with the optical quality but it's too stiff for my follow focus. Anyone have experience loosening one up? I don't know how. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CineJoe 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2019 Hi racer 5, I do not own a FVD 16A, but after researching it quite a lot I know that is will get smoother after a while. Enjoy shooting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer5 36 Report post Posted October 20, 2019 CineJoe, yes it has smoothed out a bit with use - but still very rough at both ends of the range. I've heard of people taking apart and greasing their HCDNAs and was curious if anyone has done that with the FVD16. The glass is great I just want the throw to feel like a buttery cine lens! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timotheus 141 Report post Posted October 20, 2019 Seller Jim Chang is pretty responsive on Facebook, try there or by mail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer5 36 Report post Posted October 21, 2019 Hi Timoetheus, Jim recommended just loosening it up over time. It's certainly usable after much use, just too much friction for follow focus at the ends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Chang 47 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 11:58 AM, racer5 said: Hi Timoetheus, Jim recommended just loosening it up over time. It's certainly usable after much use, just too much friction for follow focus at the ends. HI, Racer5, PM me on facebook, will send you the manual of 16A, it has instructions to adjust the drag force yourself. Best, Jim Rapido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
