Follow focus problem!

[Shapour Daneshmand]

I know, I know. This has been discussed a 100 times.
but after reading all that my problem has not been solved.
i have a Scarlet with Red 18-85 zoom.
i need a follow focus.
I have 2 issues.
1- budget (max $1500)
2- the camera and lens are supported by 19 mm rods
i have been to filmtools & AbelCine but none could help.
the learned users of this amazing forum are my last resort.
i appreciate you guys taking time.

 

[Chris McKechnie]

Ok...get the Zacuto 19mm studio lens support. That should work.

For follow focus...the Cinevate Durus is amazing and I use this exact same setup and it works perfectly.

 

[Bob Gundu]

For big lenses the cinevate durus is a solid follow focus.

 

[Andy White]

What about running 15mm rails from the top and putting the 15mm FF on that?

Or get a 19mm universal rail mount and look to connect the FF on that?

Or are you looking for FF recommendations?

 

[Chris McKechnie]

Oh and with the Zacuto support...I put just a bit of tape around the mounting rod to prevent scratching the underside of the lens.

 

[Andy White]

There's the new(ish) Letus FF ($799) - looks interesting in terms of adaptability (good for wide lenses

 

[Paul Ellington]

As much as I hate to recommend it the MFF-1 is on sale these days. 1400 for a complete Cine set.

 

[Patrick Lavaud]

As much as I hate to recommend it the MFF-1 is on sale these days. 1400 for a complete Cine set.

why do you hate to recommend it ?

 

[Paul Ellington]

Where should I begin? :0) I could give you a list but alas, they make good stuff just not as good as RED. Not the same value, oh, and what about getting their hands caught in the proverbial cookie jar last year? Enough on that.. RED Rocks!

 

[Shapour Daneshmand]

I'm with you on that, Paul.

 

[Shapour Daneshmand]

I know, I know. This has been discussed a 100 times.
but after reading all that my problem has not been solved.
i have a Scarlet with Red 18-85 zoom.
i need a follow focus.
I have 2 issues.
1- budget (max $1500)
2- the camera and lens are supported by 19 mm rods
i have been to filmtools & AbelCine but none could help.
the learned users of this amazing forum are my last resort.
i appreciate you guys taking time.

The learned users of this amazing forum, should ave been my first choice.
Thank you Chris for the recommandation and photos of your gear.
Cinevate Durs it is.

 

[Kirk.Attard]

Just one question pls guys - Would the Arri Mff1 work with bigger cine lenses like red pro primes, cooke's or cp2's?
Thanks all.

Shapour - you should look at the Ofocus from Oconnor as well. Haven't used one myself but Oconnor usualy have great build quality and has the ability to change the wheel for cine or dlsr lenses.

 

[Victor MOREIRA]

Don't spend your money on other thing than an OConnor. Better wait. Your budget is close to the price. Have the 18-85 and the OConnor. Fantastic match.