Chris Anson Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hello, I'm new to the forum but have been following EOSHD for sometime now. I'd appreciate people's thoughts on the best follow focus between $500 and $1000. I will be using with Sony A7s on a tripod. Here are some that I am considering and would like people's experience with them as well. Letus35 Follow Focus - $900 ikan Tilta FF-T03 15mm Follow Focus with Hard Stops - $600 Movcam Mini Follow Focus MF-1 - $900 Cavision RFD15SC Advanced Mini Single Wheel Follow Focus - $485 Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax_rox Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If it were me, I'd probably try and save an extra $500 or so and look into getting a Chrosziel DV Studio Rig or more likely an Arri MFF2. Could probably get them cheaper 2nd hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickHitRecord Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I've been very happy with the Edelkrone FocusOne Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I would go the opposite ...... as an Arri MFF2 will cost you more than you paid for the Sony A7 get a Kamerar folow focus http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kamerar-V-Shoulder-V2-Follow-Focus-Unit-for-15mm-rail-rod-support-5D-MkIII-3-2-/351215611501?pt=UK_Tripods_Heads_Stablisers&hash=item51c614ee6d its good it does the job and save you a ton of money - its a big knob that helps you focus - it doen't make you a better cinematographer so no need to spend a fortune on it as its for a dslr not an Arri Alexa . also you do need to be aware that plastic lenses like the modern fly by wire kits lenses flex when used with a follow focus - you are imparting an up - down force on the lens it was not designed to take as its a dslr lens not a fully metal cased cimema PL mount lens So just beware it does happen .also you can get mount flex too on dslrs . Cable tie your lens to the rods to try help prevent this. Follow focus is great on an Angenieux 28-76 Optimo on an Arri Alexa - it was designed to be used with it Not not so great on DSLR lenses you need to work a bit harder to make it stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Anson Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 thanks everyone for your ideas and feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnVid Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 What about this FF unit, anyone tried it, is quality ok, looks ok in the pics http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOTGA-DP500-Follow-Focus-for-DSLR-15mm-Rod-For-Canon-Nikon-Gear-Ring-Belt-/331174042566?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d1b82dbc6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 2 years ago these where very expensive now the price has dropped alot - they are all good ...its making it work on your system thats the trick - making it stable - so yes for the money its a bargin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inazuma Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I've heard good things about that one but for my money I would get the kamerar like andy suggested. The standout feature for me is that it's one arm, so much easier to move about on the rails or take on and off the rig. And it's just as stable. johnnymossville 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymossville Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I have the Kamerar. It's built well and works. It did need a bit of break-in time as it was a bit stiff when new. It's very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax_rox Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I might just add that 'any' follow focus is fine if you're never going to use an AC to pull focus for you, or if you're not wanting to do repeatable moves with it. If the sole purpose for it is to get your hand off the lens, then any will work, though there are some that are a lot worse than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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