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William LiPera
August 3rd, 2007, 10:45 AM
Is there a best way to rack focus with the HVX 200? thanks

Barry Green
August 3rd, 2007, 04:09 PM
Not sure what you're asking. HVX200 is ideal for rack focusing; its focus ring is precise and perfectly repeatable; the LCD also gives distance readouts to show exactly where the focus distance is set.

We usually just stick a snip of colored tape on the focus ring at mark 1, and another snip at mark 2, and then racking between them is simple and repeatable. You can also use a mechanical follow focus if you want.

William LiPera
August 3rd, 2007, 04:26 PM
Thanks. What is mechanical follow focus.

Matt Burton
August 3rd, 2007, 08:01 PM
It's an extention of the focus ring that is geared onto a wheel with a white marker disc.
Helps a great deal especialy with prosumer camera's and also gives a more solid focus adjustment.

See pics below.

William LiPera
August 4th, 2007, 06:49 AM
Where does one get such a creature. Thanks

Matt Burton
August 4th, 2007, 08:46 AM
try http://www.redrockmicro.com/home.html