BIRTV 2011 – E-Image launch follow focus and carbon fibre tripod range
By Dan Chung and Sarah Li BIRTV 2011 – EImage carbon fibre tripod and follow focus from Dan Chung on Vimeo. Many Chinese manufacturers large and small were showing DSLR rigs and follow focus systems at...
View ArticleVideo review: Genus Superior follow focus system with advanced mounting system
By technical editor Matt Allard: Genus Superior Follow Focus Review from Matthew Allard on Vimeo. In cinema, the follow focus is the traditional way to achieve smooth and precise focusing. With the...
View ArticleD|Focus V4 – a budget priced follow focus that just got better
By site editor Dan Chung: The follow focus is one accessory item that many DSLR shooters long for when they first start out. There are plenty of options available but most cost as much, if not more...
View ArticleNAB2013: Rigs and prototypes from Tilta
By Features Editor Mat Gallagher: NAB2013: Rigs and prototypes from Tilta from Dan Chung on Vimeo. Chinese firm Tilta show their rigs for BMCC and the Sony F55, a rehoused Canon 70-200mm lens and...
View ArticleGenus launch MkIII version of their Bravo follow focus
By site editor Dan Chung: A few years ago, a high quality follow focus was a very expensive piece of kit. There were cheaper follow-focus units but these often had inferior gear mechanisms adapted from...
View ArticleNAB 2014 video: Ikan wireless follow focus system
Posted by Mat Gallagher Clinton Harn talks to George Tripsas from Ikan about the PD Movie Remote Air wireless follow focus system, an affordable option for cinema lenses. The Remote Air will be...
View ArticleBIRTV 2015: Aputure DEC Pro Canon EF to M4/3 or Sony E mount focal reducer...
By Max Duncan and technical editor Matt Allard: Aputure have shown a new version of their DEC lens adapter called the DEC Pro. The original DEC allowed you to remotely…
View ArticleBIRTV 2015: Tilta WLC-T02 single channel wireless follow focus
By Max Duncan and site editor Dan Chung: Last year Tilta’s three channel remote focus, iris and zoom control system received considerable interest in the run up the the IBC…
View ArticleIBC 2015: Vocas wooden Lanc handle and self-adjusting follow focus
By associate editor Elliot Smith: Newsshooter’s technical editor Matt Allard takes a look at two new products from Dutch accessory manufacturer Vocas. Their new wooden handle incorporates a Lanc control…
View ArticleRedrockmicro video tips for reducing weight and improving gimbal performance
By site editor Dan Chung: Redrockmicro have just published a primer video on how to reduce the weight and improve the performance of brushless gimbals. It should be useful for…
View ArticleLux Gears Review: Are these the follow focus gears you’ve been looking for?
So you had your heart set on that beautifully geared Zeiss cinema lens set, then life got in the way and you had to settle for some cheaper stills glass…
View ArticleIBC 2016 – Vocas shows a new entry level follow focus
At the IBC Show in Amsterdam, Vocas were showing a new lightweight and compact follow focus for use with smaller camera setups. The new basic follow focus isn’t height adjustable,… The post IBC 2016 –...
View ArticleBright Tangerine enters the camera accessory market
Bright Tangerine who are best known for their matte boxes have now stepped into the highly competive camera accessory market. They won’t be making accessories for every type of camera,… The post Bright...
View ArticleBright Tangerine Revolvr Atom follow focus – NAB 2017
Bright Tangerine were showing a new lower cost version of their Revolvr follow focus: the Bright Tangerine Revolvr Atom. The Revolvr Atom is a single sided version that is smaller… The post Bright...
View ArticleVocas MFC-3- a unique follow focus system
Vocas has come up with a unique follow focus called the MFC-3. What makes the MFC-3 totally different than most other follow focus systems currently on the market is that… The post Vocas MFC-3- a...
View ArticleVocas MFC-3 direct drive follow focus, C200 and EVA1 accessories – IBC 2017
The Vocas MFC-3 direct drive follow focus was one of a host of new products at the IBC show in Amsterdam, including accessories for the Canon C200 and Panasonic EVA1.… The post Vocas MFC-3 direct drive...
View ArticleVocas accessories for the Panasonic EVA1 now available
Announced at IBC 2017, the Vocas line of accessories designed for the Panasonic AU-EVA1 are now available and ready to ship. Vocas aims to address some of the ergonomic and functional points of… The...
View ArticleBright Tangerine Revolvr and Revolvr Atom Follow Focus Review
The name Bright Tangerine is synonymous with high-quality matte boxes, but in recent years they have branched out into making other camera accessories. Two of these products are the Revolvr… The post...
View ArticleWooden Camera Zip Focus for small compact cameras
Wooden camera have announced Zip Focus, a single sided follow focus that attaches directly to a 15mm lightweight rod and has a gear ratio of 1:1. The Zip Focus retails… The post Wooden Camera Zip Focus...
View ArticleWooden Camera Zip focus, Push Button Arri Rosette and C200 PL Mount
Wooden Camera were showing their Zip focus, Push Button Arri Rosette and C200 PL Mount at NAB 2018. Zip Focus The Zip Focus, a single sided follow focus that attaches… The post Wooden Camera Zip focus,...
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