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Robb Cox · March 27th, 2009, 03:04 AM

Hi does anyone here have any purchasing experience with IndiFocus?

A few days ago I ordered and paid (via PayPal) for an IndiFocus FF setup, but I still havent received any confirmation (except from PayPal)... I have emailed them 2 times but nothing... Is this normal for this company? I hope so...

Such a shame as I wanted to order an IndiSlider too :(

David W. Jones · March 27th, 2009, 04:37 AM

You might do a search about IndiFocus.
My experience with them was less than pleasant.

Toenis Liivamaegi · March 27th, 2009, 05:38 AM

Oh well, Tim from Indisystems is a great guy byt as it seems to be one man business it might take few days for communication.

But I really don't know why people are buying Indifocus or Indirails or anything as there are more professional units out there for the same price - this Basic Mini Single Wheel Follow Focus is about $399

And you can order a coomplete one metre slider from igus® Inc: E-Chain Cable Carrier Systems®, iglide® plastic bearings, Chainflex® flexible cable, Drylin® linear guides and bearings, ReadyChain harnessed systems, igubal® spherical bearings, aluminum shafting for $100
There is a 38page thread about that ZaZa Igus slider on DVXuser.com :: The online Community for digital filmmaking DIY section.

Cheers,
T

Marcel D. Van Someren · March 27th, 2009, 07:00 AM

I've found that calling Tim at Indifocus is better than waiting for email response. At the time I purchased from them, prices from other manufacturers were much higher. These days, there are a lot of affordable choices.

Robb Cox · April 4th, 2009, 03:29 AM

Tim replied to my second email a couple of days ago and assured me he is sending the FF this Saturday (today) and I should have it next week here in Australia... I will post again once I receive it.

Robb Cox · April 7th, 2009, 05:40 AM

I received the Indifocus FF today. Was happy with the packing and the actual operation of the FF (no backlash, zero) but there was no focus stop in the box and the speed crank is nothing more than a 1/2 inch socket drive and a 5/16 allen key... :|

But the most important thing is that the FF works, and works well.

Cheers

Mauricio DelaOrta · March 16th, 2010, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robb Cox

Tim replied to my second email a couple of days ago and assured me he is sending the FF this Saturday (today) and I should have it next week here in Australia... I will post again once I receive it.

Good to know I'm not the only one with problems contacting Tim. It's been nearly 25 days since I ordered from him and after several emails, there's no word from him yet...

March 27th, 2009, 03:04 AM	#1
Robb Cox Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40	IndiFocus Experiences Hi does anyone here have any purchasing experience with IndiFocus? A few days ago I ordered and paid (via PayPal) for an IndiFocus FF setup, but I still havent received any confirmation (except from PayPal)... I have emailed them 2 times but nothing... Is this normal for this company? I hope so... Such a shame as I wanted to order an IndiSlider too :(

March 27th, 2009, 07:00 AM	#4
Marcel D. Van Someren Major Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 325	I've found that calling Tim at Indifocus is better than waiting for email response. At the time I purchased from them, prices from other manufacturers were much higher. These days, there are a lot of affordable choices. __________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Canon XHA1 * SGBlade 35mm adapter -RR1, RR2 w/ Optics Upgrade * DIY Mid-Format adapter

March 27th, 2009, 04:37 AM	#2
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	You might do a search about IndiFocus. My experience with them was less than pleasant.

March 27th, 2009, 05:38 AM	#3
Toenis Liivamaegi Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tartu, Estonia Posts: 579	Oh well, Tim from Indisystems is a great guy byt as it seems to be one man business it might take few days for communication. But I really don't know why people are buying Indifocus or Indirails or anything as there are more professional units out there for the same price - this Basic Mini Single Wheel Follow Focus is about $399 And you can order a coomplete one metre slider from igus® Inc: E-Chain Cable Carrier Systems®, iglide® plastic bearings, Chainflex® flexible cable, Drylin® linear guides and bearings, ReadyChain harnessed systems, igubal® spherical bearings, aluminum shafting for $100 There is a 38page thread about that ZaZa Igus slider on DVXuser.com :: The online Community for digital filmmaking DIY section. Cheers, T

April 4th, 2009, 03:29 AM	#5
Robb Cox Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40	Tim replied to my second email a couple of days ago and assured me he is sending the FF this Saturday (today) and I should have it next week here in Australia... I will post again once I receive it.

April 7th, 2009, 05:40 AM	#6
Robb Cox Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40	I received the Indifocus FF today. Was happy with the packing and the actual operation of the FF (no backlash, zero) but there was no focus stop in the box and the speed crank is nothing more than a 1/2 inch socket drive and a 5/16 allen key... :\| But the most important thing is that the FF works, and works well. Cheers