Which follow focus for 5DII? at DVinfo.net

Peter Chang · April 12th, 2009, 09:39 PM

What are the top recommendations out there? The Redrock FF looks like good bang for the buck. How does the Zacuto compare? Or the Chrosziel?
I'm using Nikon lenses, mostly primes.

Winston Ashley · April 12th, 2009, 10:37 PM

I use the indifocus system. It works fine with my rig. I use it with my 5dmk2 and my ex1.

Dan Brockett · April 13th, 2009, 07:33 PM

I've got the Red Rock, it's pretty decent but not reversible if you need to pull focus from the right hand side of the camera. There are a bunch of new FF units on the market, I would do your research. The RR used to be the best bang for the buck, not positive it still is, there are new ones from Cinevate, Petroff, etc.

In my experience, you get what you pay for. I wouldn't even use a FF unless you have a focus puller, if I am shooting alone, I just use the lens.

FFs are for film making, not run and gunning, they are a PITA when you change lenses.

Dan

Thi Ng · April 14th, 2009, 12:00 AM

FreshDV website has the video review the number of popular FF including the Red-Rock one.
ProVideo Coalition.com: FRESHDV by Matthew Jeppsen & Kendal Miller
-TN

Mark Hahn · May 27th, 2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thi Ng

FreshDV website has the video review the number of popular FF including the Red-Rock one.
ProVideo Coalition.com: FRESHDV by Matthew Jeppsen & Kendal Miller
-TN

They review the original indiFocus from 2007. The new one is totally revamped. They seem to have specifically addressed the numerous problems in that review.

Steve Witt · May 29th, 2009, 08:53 AM

I am going with Cinevate's new Durus follow focus. It has a lifetime warranty and the quality and smoothness are supposed to be out of this world. It looks cool too.

Daniel Jackson · May 29th, 2009, 10:25 AM

I've got the RedRock and bought the indifocus rails to save money and I am happy with both. The carbon fiber rails were $100 plus I added a bogen/manfrotto video plate for about $60. The optional reversing gear on the RedRock FF makes the unit taller and works well if you intend on using the battery grip.

Mark Hahn · May 29th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel Jackson

I've got the RedRock and bought the indifocus rails to save money and I am happy with both. The carbon fiber rails were $100 plus I added a bogen/manfrotto video plate for about $60. The optional reversing gear on the RedRock FF makes the unit taller and works well if you intend on using the battery grip.

I'm getting an Indifocus setup. Where did you get the Manfrotto video plate? Is it really needed for my Manfrotto sticks?

Daniel Jackson · May 29th, 2009, 02:52 PM

No, you don't need it to mount to your tripod. I added the quick release plate so that getting the camera off and onto the rails was easier, also it allows for the camera to move forward and backwards to balance for a fluid head. You don't really need it, it's more a matter of convenience and it allows you to tighten everything down. The unit I bought was the manfrotto 577

April 12th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#1
Peter Chang Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 46	Which follow focus for 5DII? What are the top recommendations out there? The Redrock FF looks like good bang for the buck. How does the Zacuto compare? Or the Chrosziel? I'm using Nikon lenses, mostly primes.

April 12th, 2009, 10:37 PM	#2
Winston Ashley Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 81	I use the indifocus system. It works fine with my rig. I use it with my 5dmk2 and my ex1.

April 13th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#3
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	I've got the Red Rock, it's pretty decent but not reversible if you need to pull focus from the right hand side of the camera. There are a bunch of new FF units on the market, I would do your research. The RR used to be the best bang for the buck, not positive it still is, there are new ones from Cinevate, Petroff, etc. In my experience, you get what you pay for. I wouldn't even use a FF unless you have a focus puller, if I am shooting alone, I just use the lens. FFs are for film making, not run and gunning, they are a PITA when you change lenses. Dan

April 14th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#4
Thi Ng New Boot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 9	FreshDV website has the video review the number of popular FF including the Red-Rock one. ProVideo Coalition.com: FRESHDV by Matthew Jeppsen & Kendal Miller -TN

May 29th, 2009, 08:53 AM	#6
Steve Witt Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kentucky, USA Posts: 429	I am going with Cinevate's new Durus follow focus. It has a lifetime warranty and the quality and smoothness are supposed to be out of this world. It looks cool too.

May 29th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#7
Daniel Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Claymont, Delaware Posts: 25	I've got the RedRock and bought the indifocus rails to save money and I am happy with both. The carbon fiber rails were $100 plus I added a bogen/manfrotto video plate for about $60. The optional reversing gear on the RedRock FF makes the unit taller and works well if you intend on using the battery grip.

May 29th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#9
Daniel Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Claymont, Delaware Posts: 25	No, you don't need it to mount to your tripod. I added the quick release plate so that getting the camera off and onto the rails was easier, also it allows for the camera to move forward and backwards to balance for a fluid head. You don't really need it, it's more a matter of convenience and it allows you to tighten everything down. The unit I bought was the manfrotto 577