Best Follow Focus for Canon L Lenses?

[Michael Pyon]

Starting to look around and invest in a good follow focus for my 24mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.2, so I'll ask the forum for opinions. I heard Cinevate was good.

 

[Jarek Zabczynski]

Yep, Cinevate is a great piece of gear. Price/performance wise I would say Redrock is the best. Heard good things about Shoot35 as well.

 

[Zeb B]

Redrock Blue:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?sku=812159&Q=&O=&is=REG&A=details

get extra lens gears for quick paced work

 

[Jason Beckwith]

I use Zacuto, and the optional large gear will help a lot.

 

[Will Keir]

Redrock blue you get the most bang for your buck plus you get two hard stops but my money was spent on O'Connor CFF One with the smaller wheel that has two hard stops. The ARRI F5 is about the same, a little lighter. If you can get to LA I would suggest try each one first.

Remember, you'll want a mattbox too that works with your FF.

Redrock is cheep to buy but also cheaply made, some don't care because you get a nice FF under $1k so how long do you expect it to last anyway?

 

[Colin Sheldon]

We were really impressed with the Oconnor O-focus DM. Bit more money, but higher quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4ktR1w3Pt8 (starts at about 3:50)



Colin

 

[Terry VerHaar]

If you want to look at something "un-traditional," take a look at these: http://www.edelkrone.com/followfocus/

It has a couple things going for it that I really like. I'll post pics of my rig with one in the next couple of days.

 

[Lorenzo Straight]

Love the edelkrone link, Terry. Seriously considering.

If you want to look at something "un-traditional," take a look at these: http://www.edelkrone.com/followfocus/

It has a couple things going for it that I really like. I'll post pics of my rig with one in the next couple of days.

 

[Les C.]

O-Focus DM Photo should be #1 choice.

Look at the gear ratio (many are included), and the ability to use friction drives for Canon lenses. And it's expandable should you want to make it two sided, or move up to cinema lenses.

#2 choice might be the Cinevate Durus, but those rings you have to put on all the lenses are somewhat of a drawback. Very nice quality though.

I went with the O-Focus DM Photo.

 

[Mike Tiffee]

Love mine.. Highly adjustable.
http://store.redrockmicro.com/Catalog/microFollowFocusBlue/blueishere

Here's a good video overview.
http://vimeo.com/29892239#at=0

 

[Les C.]

Here's another user's impression of RedRock vs O-Focus:

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showth...d-2-5-quot-HDD&p=944930&viewfull=1#post944930

And the definitive thread on the O-Focus DM

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showth...ocus-DM-Cine-and-Photo-Sets***OFFICIAL-THREAD!!!

The truth is, no matter which FF, you'll find people who like it, and some who don't.

And when we buy something, we tend to have a confirmation bias, to protect our own egos.

There are a lot of threads on FF, many on the Epic forum and on the Accessories forums.

You have to spend a whole lot of time reading to be able to read between the lines and perceive quality differences.

Best if you can hold some of them in your hands and see how they actually work and feel.

 

[Trey Chace]

I love the Ofocus. I had the arri mff1 and sold it to get the oconnor. I do miss the utter simplicity of the arri though.

 

[Terry VerHaar]

Love the edelkrone link, Terry. Seriously considering.

I have the FocusPlus (a bit of overkill) but, if it would meet your needs, I would seriously consider the FocusOne. They make really solid, well-designed stuff at Edelkrone and for $199, the FocusOne is pretty unbelievable. I have found their design, allowing you to see the focus ring from all angles, to be incredibly helpful. Only bummer is that they are backordered.

 

[Terry VerHaar]

Here are some pics of my handheld "versatile" rig with the FocusPlus:

 

[Jake Wilganowski]

Ofocus DM for the win.

 

[Ajay Arora]

I'm using the Tilta FF, probably the best DSLR lens FF I've ever used. Cheap too, only thing is availability as their new.

 

[Demetri Zuev]

O-Focus DM.

Because you can use it with real cinema glass too, and the quality is top notch.

 

[Loren Simons]

As some users have said here, the microFollowFocus | blue is a great unit for not only DSLR lenses, but also cinema lenses. I've used it on the hole range of CP.2's as well as Canon's 30-600mm cinema zoom, which has a really thick pull, so this follow focus will grow with you and your gear. The adjustable hard stops are especially great for creating physical stops on your L Series lenses, so that you can't spin past infinity and your marks stay true.

With backlash adjust and a lifetime warranty, the follow focus will treat you right for years to come.

Cheers,

Loren Simons

 

[Trevor Meeks]

O-Focus DM.

It sells itself, doesn't need people from OConnor to rep it in every thread.

 

[Jacek Zakowicz]

The wait is almost over!!!!

The wait is almost over!!!!

Mechanical FF for AF lenses is a nuisance. The only way to control focus properly is drive by wire:thumbsup: