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Gauging interest in BRIGHT TANGERINE FOLLOW FOCUS

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+1 for lightweight version
 
Nick-

I'm number 54 on the list and put down for a LW Follow Focus but based on what you said to Joost, could you please put me down for the Studio model as well (so 2 follow focuses: 1 studio and 1 lw). Depending on price (which is probably the biggest consideration) and how both seem to share components based on the website and schematics, I might be interested in getting both although I cannot commit unless I know how much it will cost. Thanks!

P.S. You might want to update Joost's follow focus count on the 1st post list as well. =P
 
Howard Sun said:
Nick-

I'm number 54 on the list and put down for a LW Follow Focus but based on what you said to Joost, could you please put me down for the Studio model as well (so 2 follow focuses: 1 studio and 1 lw). Depending on price (which is probably the biggest consideration) and how both seem to share components based on the website and schematics, I might be interested in getting both although I cannot commit unless I know how much it will cost. Thanks!

P.S. You might want to update Joost's follow focus count on the 1st post list as well. =P
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Hi Howard,

What I did was enter his request for a second unit separately. I'll simple add the parenthetical "(2 Units)" to your line item, however.

Thank you very much

Fury
 
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Nick,
Could you please check what the exact gearing ratio is for the LW arm? It is not mentioned on the BT site.
It is apparently different than the Cine version and this was a HUGE problem in Elias's/O'Connor Photo DM, resulting in several full rotations on some lenses and ultimately my having to sell it. This is of great concern to me.
Please let me know if it is possible to have the LW version with the Cine arm if the LW gear ratio turns out to be too long for my needs. I don't need the studio setup, but I do need the standard gear ratio for my lenses.

Thanks,
CB
 
On it. I shall reply when I get the details.

Thank you very much

Fury
 
Clayton Burkhart said:
Nick,
Could you please check what the exact gearing ratio is for the LW arm? It is not mentioned on the BT site.
It is apparently different than the Cine version and this was a HUGE problem in Elias's/O'Connor Photo DM, resulting in several full rotations on some lenses and ultimately my having to sell it. This is of great concern to me.
Please let me know if it is possible to have the LW version with the Cine arm if the LW gear ratio turns out to be too long for my needs. I don't need the studio setup, but I do need the standard gear ratio for my lenses.

Thanks,
CB
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Hi Clayton,

Now see this, from BT


The Cine version is 35 to 19 which translates to 1:1.842 ( 1 turn of handwheel = 1.842 turns of driver gear). For reference the ARRI FF4 is also 35 to 19


The lightweight version is 1:1


Both arms are cross-compatible with the studio and lightweight version.


To calculate number of handwheel turns for a given lens

teeth = count the number of lens teeth from close-focus to infinity (i.e. lock-to-lock, which will be only a portion of the physical lens barrel!)

1) for the 43 tooth driver:
cine arm: turns=19*teeth/1505

Lightweight arm: turns=teeth/43


2) for the 35 tooth driver

cine arm: turns=19*teeth/1225

Lightweight arm: turns=teeth/35



of course if someone were to tell us: I have a lens with X number of teeth lock-to-lock, and I want to cover that in Y turns of the handwheel… and there were enough demand, we could build the arm that would do that.





Thank you very much

Fury
 
Update!

This Group Buy has closed...for now.

BRIGHT TANGERINE shall, within the next two to three weeks, provide here, further details, regarding the lightweight version of the Follow Focus, Pricing AND the Group Buy Discount!

These items will allow Registered Group Buyers to have additional data, that they may use, to adjust their purchase decisions. In addition, the Group Buy shall be reopened, for approximately two weeks (specifics to follow), when those announcements are made.

Stay tuned

Thank you very much

Fury!
 
Nick Fury said:
Hi Clayton,

Now see this, from BT


The Cine version is 35 to 19 which translates to 1:1.842 ( 1 turn of handwheel = 1.842 turns of driver gear). For reference the ARRI FF4 is also 35 to 19


The lightweight version is 1:1


Both arms are cross-compatible with the studio and lightweight version.


To calculate number of handwheel turns for a given lens

teeth = count the number of lens teeth from close-focus to infinity (i.e. lock-to-lock, which will be only a portion of the physical lens barrel!)

1) for the 43 tooth driver:
cine arm: turns=19*teeth/1505

Lightweight arm: turns=teeth/43


2) for the 35 tooth driver

cine arm: turns=19*teeth/1225

Lightweight arm: turns=teeth/35



of course if someone were to tell us: I have a lens with X number of teeth lock-to-lock, and I want to cover that in Y turns of the handwheel… and there were enough demand, we could build the arm that would do that.





Thank you very much

Fury
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Hi Nick, so if one wanted to they could order the LW version of the Follow Focus with the Cine arm instead of the LW arm?
 
Clayton Burkhart said:
Hi Nick, so if one wanted to they could order the LW version of the Follow Focus with the Cine arm instead of the LW arm?
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yes sir, they are interchangeable.
 
I was at IBC and Andy and Rob were kind enough to let me handle some parts of the studio version [knob, speedcrank] feels very sollid, no play between crank and knob, smooooooth bearings on the knob and nice hardstops that can be turned in guides when working with your fingers as a softstop. all in all looks like another beautifully well thought out product from BT.. again..
 

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Ok,I've been kicking myself for the past couple days...I'm late, but is there anyway to get in on the action? I love my VIV- seriously, I brag and post about it every chance I get. I would love this follow focus so if anyone drops out or can't complete the purchase, just let me know how/if we can swap places. I'm very serious here, so please just let me know!! Very much appreciate this fellow Redusers =) And either way, thanks for making another great product. Really appreciate the due diligence you do that goes into your gear- it truly shows!
 
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