Stabilizing and focusing with an adapter at DVinfo.net

David Delaney · October 31st, 2006, 10:35 PM

I noticed tonight with Halloween that there are alot of shots with a very deep focus - mostly on the steadicam. I am assuming it is because of the difficulty focusing and moving. Do they usually have one person op the steadicam and a focus puller as well?

Ben Winter · October 31st, 2006, 10:42 PM

As I understand it, focus pulls on a steadicam are usually achieved with a wireless FF, making it outside the realm of most DOF adapter users. However fantastic shots can be achieved if the focus is left alone and the subject is kept within the focus range. it's not often the focus changes much on a steadicam rig anyway, and it's apparently easy to adapt the lack of a steadicam focus pull into many of the projects I've seen.

Mikko Parttimaa · November 1st, 2006, 08:17 AM

Use wider lenses (something like 28mm) and keep aperture closed as much as possible and it shouldn't bee too hard to maintain focus.

Frank Hool · November 1st, 2006, 08:55 AM

Obin Olson introduces his wireless FF. Have a look. Given image link doesn't work. But You can mail directly to Obin.

October 31st, 2006, 10:35 PM	#1
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Stabilizing and focusing with an adapter I noticed tonight with Halloween that there are alot of shots with a very deep focus - mostly on the steadicam. I am assuming it is because of the difficulty focusing and moving. Do they usually have one person op the steadicam and a focus puller as well?

October 31st, 2006, 10:42 PM	#2
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	As I understand it, focus pulls on a steadicam are usually achieved with a wireless FF, making it outside the realm of most DOF adapter users. However fantastic shots can be achieved if the focus is left alone and the subject is kept within the focus range. it's not often the focus changes much on a steadicam rig anyway, and it's apparently easy to adapt the lack of a steadicam focus pull into many of the projects I've seen. __________________ BenWinter.com

November 1st, 2006, 08:17 AM	#3
Mikko Parttimaa Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 45	Use wider lenses (something like 28mm) and keep aperture closed as much as possible and it shouldn't bee too hard to maintain focus.

November 1st, 2006, 08:55 AM	#4
Frank Hool Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barca Spain Posts: 384	Obin Olson introduces his wireless FF. Have a look. Given image link doesn't work. But You can mail directly to Obin.