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The Future of Follow Focus Now- Optitron by OptiTek

Jacek Zakowicz

Jacek Zakowicz

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You've been asking for it...:yesnod:
Here you go guys (and girls)!!!
Canon ProLock-i with full out Pro FF/Iris control - OptiTron
-professional system that uses internal motors and electronics in Canon lenses for iris and focus control
-positive locking, PL style mount for standard unmodified Canon EF mounted lenses.
- intelligent mount recognizes all conceivable Canon EF mounted lenses
- direct replacement for Red DSMC base mount.
- fully supports IS on lenses so equipped.
-OptiTron automatically remaps the tiny focus travel on the lens focus ring to 300 deg rotation on the knob.
-one button remapping for even more precision with custom focus in/out points
- wireless ready for the upcoming receiver.
- removable, replaceable long life battery (approx. 2 day continuous operation )
- backlit, easily removable marking disc
- adjustable tension (drag) for the focus knob.
and more.....
Check out the video link for more info. http://vimeo.com/53152033
This is the short version of the video- we have a more detailed one available please inquire via email...
Exclusively from OptiTek:wink5:
 

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nice! I'd like to be the first to step up and order one.

Thanks Jacek, Erich
 
Great to have alternatives Jacek! :smile:

I'm sure you will be running it by Red first for approval prior to sales to avoid any warranty and/or support issues with Redusers installing and using it?
 
It's like a REDMOTE PRO except REAL!

OK - how much granularity is there in the focus?

And is there ANY chance of getting this to work for 3D stereo if I cherry-pick lenses?

I had pretty much given up on this route but... nice! Nicenicenice!

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com
 
ericyoung said:
Great to have alternatives Jacek! :smile:

I'm sure you will be running it by Red first for approval prior to sales to avoid any warranty and/or support issues with Redusers installing and using it?
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Yes I've contacted Jarred about it. He is cool with it since it's not connected to the camera (electrically)
 
Nikon coming next. Same controller- just buy or upgrade the mount.
 
OptiTek said:
Yes I've contacted Jarred about it. He is cool with it since it's not connected to the camera (electrically)
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Knowing your commitment to quality I'm sure you've also got plenty of clearance around any electrical connections. Of course it would be good to have official Red word that this is approved.

How do we set iris to a particular f-stop? Without an electrical camera connection, there won't be an iris readout on the camera.
Also presumeably we will still be limited to the steppy iris control of the Canon EF lenses.
 
Bruce Allen said:
It's like a REDMOTE PRO except REAL!

OK - how much granularity is there in the focus?

And is there ANY chance of getting this to work for 3D stereo if I cherry-pick lenses?

I had pretty much given up on this route but... nice! Nicenicenice!

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com
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The multi lens support is coming with the wireless. We have some pretty slick 3D pair tricks planned....
 
Jacek,

Looks awesome, is this possible with PL glass at all?
 
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