eBay Follow Focus whips

[Jean Déraps]

I'm currently using the Arri MFF-1 on my RED with the RED Pro primes. I'm looking for a whip to go with it, but don't want to pay $280 for the Arri whip.

Has any one ever used the following follow focus whips on eBay?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/15-Whip-for-Foll...ilm_Cameras?hash=item3ca9c38d6c#ht_500wt_1182

Any other less pricey (than the ARRI) whips? Last week I used a whip that had a socket in the knob to receive the focus crank...any one know whether or not this type is still being made?

Thanks

 

[Markus Olsson]

MicroWhip

MicroWhip

Look at this site, I heard this works.

http://store.redrockmicro.com/s.nl/it.A/id.223/.f?sc=2&category=4

 

[Jean Déraps]

I've been looking at those too...I'm not sure I really need 3 whips ($208) though and RedRockMicro just boosted their prices a lot...
One of the reasons I'm looking for an alternative.

 

[Mitch Martinez]

I bought one of those generic focus whips on ebay in January. not so good, in my opinion... I used it once and probably won't ever use it again. essentially, a subtle turn went unnoticed by the whip/FF unit and then all of a sudden, the subtle turn went from no response to a sudden jump. sometimes that's what happens when you roll the dice. If you're still curious about it, I'll sell you mine for $10 less than that ebay auction...

However, I did get a cheap speed crank through ebay that was just fine and I'm satisfied with.

 

[Zakaree Sandberg]

dont get the indian whips... biggest JOKE..

the reason ARRI cost so much.. is because you buy it once...
ive learned this...

in cinema.. get the real shit... dont skimp

 

[Jerry Turner]

I'll second what Zakaree said. The Arri whip is worth every cent. Properly cared for, it will last a lifetime.

 

[ericyoung]

Focus whip - definitely go with known brand. Focus crank - not so much I think.