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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

WTB cheap follow focus

sent you a PM ...when you say cheap what are you really saying. I have a Arri mff1 its not redrock cheap but it would last as long as you dont lose it...in other words forever
pm me if its of interest
 
Zakaree Sandberg said:
YEAhhhh... actually You may NOT want to have a look at that POS..

Do not buy this junk, unless your buying a follow focus to just look like you have a full kit..

this thing is total junk and does not work.. I had one for about 2 days, sent it back.. bit the bullet and bought an arri ff2
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Same here. I bought it true the red forum and its worthless junk. Now i am stuck with it becose the guy refuses to take it back.
 
I have a Redrock Followfocus too. It's the first model that came out (15mm), but it does have the upgraded gearbox. It comes with speed crank, small whip and a selection of lens gears. $400 + s/h.
 
im my first ac. my 2nd ac is my brother. that said i want something that works.
 
I have to get in touch with RRM. I have the second version follow focus and am having problems with it. I hope it is something I can get taken care of. I'm looking into an Arri. Anyone have a good supplier?
 
What lenses are you using? the Redrock gets a LOT of play when you use it on RPP's. Like a 1/4" to 1/2" of play before it engages. NO fun to pull focus with that. That is designed for small still lenses used on a lens adapter.

Agree with other posters. You can use black cardboard for a mattebox, but you should NOT be looking for a CHEAP follow focus. Just find a great deal on a used ARRI or Chrosziel, there have been some on here for great prices.
 
I still think that the Cinevate is the only viable "cheap" FF.

But yeah, Arri is the way to go. ACs usually breathe a sigh of relief when they see my kit has an FF2.
 
lets be str8 theres ARRI and chrosziel and then theres everything else...i was a focus puller for 15yrs and missing a shot cause a gear slip once is too much...feel me?
so if were handing advise then thats the real deal.

sorry if i sound agro must be those damn DP ghosts still screaming at me...

just sayin
 
ive heard a lot of ACs grumble about Chrosziel, so not sure why its on the same level here as Arri
 
Hey Tim, im using nikon lenes. 17-35, and 80-200.
 
Tim Whitcomb said:
What lenses are you using? the Redrock gets a LOT of play when you use it on RPP's. Like a 1/4" to 1/2" of play before it engages. NO fun to pull focus with that. That is designed for small still lenses used on a lens adapter.

Agree with other posters. You can use black cardboard for a mattebox, but you should NOT be looking for a CHEAP follow focus. Just find a great deal on a used ARRI or Chrosziel, there have been some on here for great prices.
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Tim is right, the Redrock has too much play with the RPP. That's why I'm selling mine too.

I quote my grandpa, "I'm poor, I don't have money to buy low quality" what he means is, buy something good the first time around, and you'll only buy it once :)
 
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