Comments on: Two very different follow focus systems for HD-DSLRs

By: Shaun

Shaun — Fri, 06 May 2011 05:28:44 +0000

I also have Zeiss lenses, this is how I did it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIPFc48sQLA

By: Shaun

Shaun — Fri, 06 May 2011 05:28:01 +0000

Just for those interested, I just made a tutorial on how to make your own lens gears for less than $15 each.. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIPFc48sQLA

By: Cory B

Cory B — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:31:20 +0000

Philip, do the Jag35/DFocus gears do any damage to the lens with those screws digging into the lens? I use primarily Zeiss lenses if that makes a difference. Thanks.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:09:08 +0000

Forgive me if I overlooked this in the thread…

Will this system work with a battery grip??

TIA

By: Anyone use this follow focus? at DVinfo.net

Anyone use this follow focus? at DVinfo.net — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:20:23 +0000

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By: pbloom

pbloom — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:16:05 +0000

I use the Z-finder for handheld and monitor for tripod stuff…depends on what you are shooting really!

By: pesfucius

pesfucius — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:45:33 +0000

Philip, Thanks for the information. I just order the V3, gears and a base plate from Jag35. Now I’m just praying they can have the overwhelming demand met and I get my equipment in time for my shoot in Oct. Fingers crossed. I do have a question about what your recommendation is for viewing. I have a 7D and of course the LCD goes out if I output using HDMI. I’m on the fence about whether it would be better to go through the expense of buying the HDMI splitter, two montiors, rig them and use a 1st AC; OR, I buy a z-finder and pull focus myself. Do you have any recommendations on this? Being the camera operator is new to me but there is a learning curve to this camera, so needs must when the devil drives. Thanks for all your help! You deserve a drink on us all!

By: Joe Pitz

Joe Pitz — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:58:52 +0000

Philip, Thanks so much for putting together such a great site. I just picked up a T2i and have the Hoodman. In Live View on the T2i you can use the magnify button to enlarge the live view either 5x or 10x. Using the Hoodman would allow for sharper focusing with either 5x or 10x selected. Pressing the button a third time will toggle back to normal view.

Cheers

Joe Pitz

By: pbloom

pbloom — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:06:49 +0000

only if use the stick on frame.

By: walter

walter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:53:18 +0000

is it possible to use the skateboard wheel follow focus together with the new Zacuto z finder pro instead than the hoodman loupe?

cheers,

Walter