HV30 Manual Focus Ring!! whoa...very slick!

Jeff Anselmo · March 20th, 2009, 08:01 PM

Ordered and received mine within a span of 5 business days. Just tested it, but haven't shot anything as of yet; will really soon!

Hi Sean--I don't think you'll regret ordering one.

Best,

Terry Lee · March 21st, 2009, 08:52 AM

Would this focus ring make it difficult to attach a matte or lens hood?

Andy Tejral · March 21st, 2009, 01:05 PM

Its a friction fit on the camera; it ends up being flush with the front of the cam. If your hood/box threads on, you'll be fine.

Otherwise, I couldn't say.

Dana Love · March 22nd, 2009, 07:38 PM

I've had no difficulty accessing the threads to attach a matte box or filter. A matte box does make the space a little cramped - but that's not a ding on the focus ring, just the reality of limited real estate.

Craig Hollenback · April 16th, 2009, 06:57 PM

Hi, I just got my focus ring about two weeks ago and it worked great on my 30. It is fantastic!!!
BUT, I had to return the camera because is became defective and because it was under 30 days old and J&R didn't have 30's in stock any longer, I upgraded to an HFS100.
So...I have no use for the IRV focus ring because it won't fit the new 100.
Yours for $30. You pay the shipping. I accept visa and mc. call me at 305 393 7503. I'll ship it right out.
I only wish that there was one for the 100, it's that good.
Best, Craig
BTW...Irv if you are listening...you have got to make one of these for the HFS100...call me when you have one. Thanks!

Craig Hollenback · April 21st, 2009, 03:59 PM

I just sold it....wish it was available for the HFS-100.
IRV!!! come to the rescue!

Roger Van Duyn · April 26th, 2009, 07:40 PM

Yesterday I went to the Sun'nFun airshow we have every year. Irv's Focus Ring worked great to maintain focus on the aircraft while doing their stunts. It also was convenient while using the circular polarizing filter. My left hand controlled the focus ring and circular polarizer while my right hand controlled the tripod handle (Gitzo fluid head). It was a smooth setup.

The HV30's focus knob on the side wouldn't have worked nearly so well. My left hand would have been moving constantly from polarizer to knob on side, with plenty of fumbling to boot. Instead, my left hand stayed at the front of the camera, controlling the focus ring and polarizer with ease.

Justin Thieda · May 31st, 2009, 03:00 AM

Does anybody know when they will get around to making the next batch? At the very least, how long it took any of you to get yours on the last batch, so I can have an idea of how long it might take?

Thanks, Justin

Ian Wright · May 31st, 2009, 05:24 AM

you can sign up for email notification at their website, :: Irv Design :: MFR ::, for when they will be available again.

Perhaps the more that sign up, the sooner they'll make more(?).

Ian
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Ian Wright · June 9th, 2009, 07:19 AM

it's in stock, 1 per customer. I've just ordered mine...

Ian
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Ian Wright · June 16th, 2009, 10:23 AM

it's arrived and it's great. Fantastic!

Ian
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Justin Thieda · June 20th, 2009, 09:06 PM

New batch came out 6/9 and I ordered mine that afternoon. It arrived on the 15th and, unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to review the test footage, despite messing around with it a few times. Anyway, I just looked at the site today and figured I would let anyone else interested know that it is still open to orders.

Justin

Peter Walters · June 24th, 2009, 02:41 PM

I ordered a focus ring for my HV20 and it works great! Fantastic job! The shipping was really fast, thanks!

BTW, I have Cavision shoulder system (http://www.cavision.com/rods/RS1580DSPE.htm). I was considering getting the Basic Mini Follow focus that sells for around $300 (http://www.cavision.com/follow_focusing.htm). Does anyone know what size Focus Gear Ring would fit the focus ring?

http://www.cavision.com/followfocus/gearring.htm

Peter

Stuart Kiehl · June 26th, 2009, 10:52 AM

I just got mine and on his site he has a video showing the pin in one place
and a still picture of his shows it on the other side
and another forum suggested installing it at 12 o'clock
three different placements
emailed Irv twice on reply yet
does it make any difference?
if so, pl where to place the pin when mounting?
thanks
Stuart

Ian Wright · June 26th, 2009, 11:05 AM

I didn't look at any instructions (!) but here's a picture of where mine is. Hope it's right!

Ian
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March 20th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#16
Jeff Anselmo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 566	Got mine! Ordered and received mine within a span of 5 business days. Just tested it, but haven't shot anything as of yet; will really soon! Hi Sean--I don't think you'll regret ordering one. Best, __________________ --JA

March 21st, 2009, 08:52 AM	#17
Terry Lee Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691	Would this focus ring make it difficult to attach a matte or lens hood? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38313004

March 21st, 2009, 01:05 PM	#18
Andy Tejral Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 523	Its a friction fit on the camera; it ends up being flush with the front of the cam. If your hood/box threads on, you'll be fine. Otherwise, I couldn't say. __________________ Andy Tejral Railroad Videographer

April 16th, 2009, 06:57 PM	#20
Craig Hollenback Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Key West Posts: 247	Mine is for sale. Hi, I just got my focus ring about two weeks ago and it worked great on my 30. It is fantastic!!! BUT, I had to return the camera because is became defective and because it was under 30 days old and J&R didn't have 30's in stock any longer, I upgraded to an HFS100. So...I have no use for the IRV focus ring because it won't fit the new 100. Yours for $30. You pay the shipping. I accept visa and mc. call me at 305 393 7503. I'll ship it right out. I only wish that there was one for the 100, it's that good. Best, Craig BTW...Irv if you are listening...you have got to make one of these for the HFS100...call me when you have one. Thanks!

April 21st, 2009, 03:59 PM	#21
Craig Hollenback Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Key West Posts: 247	sold I just sold it....wish it was available for the HFS-100. IRV!!! come to the rescue!

March 22nd, 2009, 07:38 PM	#19
Dana Love Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 63	I've had no difficulty accessing the threads to attach a matte box or filter. A matte box does make the space a little cramped - but that's not a ding on the focus ring, just the reality of limited real estate.

April 26th, 2009, 07:40 PM	#22
Roger Van Duyn Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 693	Focus Ring worked great at airshow! Yesterday I went to the Sun'nFun airshow we have every year. Irv's Focus Ring worked great to maintain focus on the aircraft while doing their stunts. It also was convenient while using the circular polarizing filter. My left hand controlled the focus ring and circular polarizer while my right hand controlled the tripod handle (Gitzo fluid head). It was a smooth setup. The HV30's focus knob on the side wouldn't have worked nearly so well. My left hand would have been moving constantly from polarizer to knob on side, with plenty of fumbling to boot. Instead, my left hand stayed at the front of the camera, controlling the focus ring and polarizer with ease. __________________ Roger My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAp...2AHr_pHFID5LDA

May 31st, 2009, 03:00 AM	#23
Justin Thieda New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hendersonville, NC Posts: 15	Next time??? Does anybody know when they will get around to making the next batch? At the very least, how long it took any of you to get yours on the last batch, so I can have an idea of how long it might take? Thanks, Justin

May 31st, 2009, 05:24 AM	#24
Ian Wright Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edinburgh UK Posts: 94	you can sign up for email notification at their website, :: Irv Design :: MFR ::, for when they will be available again. Perhaps the more that sign up, the sooner they'll make more(?). Ian Festival Video and Audio Previews - Festival Previews Ltd

June 9th, 2009, 07:19 AM	#25
Ian Wright Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edinburgh UK Posts: 94	it's in stock, 1 per customer. I've just ordered mine... Ian Festival Video and Audio Previews - Festival Previews Ltd

June 16th, 2009, 10:23 AM	#26
Ian Wright Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edinburgh UK Posts: 94	it's arrived and it's great. Fantastic! Ian Festival Video and Audio Previews - Festival Previews Ltd

June 20th, 2009, 09:06 PM	#27
Justin Thieda New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hendersonville, NC Posts: 15	Got mine! New batch came out 6/9 and I ordered mine that afternoon. It arrived on the 15th and, unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to review the test footage, despite messing around with it a few times. Anyway, I just looked at the site today and figured I would let anyone else interested know that it is still open to orders. Justin

June 24th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#28
Peter Walters Tourist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1	Love it! I ordered a focus ring for my HV20 and it works great! Fantastic job! The shipping was really fast, thanks! BTW, I have Cavision shoulder system (http://www.cavision.com/rods/RS1580DSPE.htm). I was considering getting the Basic Mini Follow focus that sells for around $300 (http://www.cavision.com/follow_focusing.htm). Does anyone know what size Focus Gear Ring would fit the focus ring? http://www.cavision.com/followfocus/gearring.htm Peter

June 26th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#29
Stuart Kiehl New Boot Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 18	Pin placement on installation? I just got mine and on his site he has a video showing the pin in one place and a still picture of his shows it on the other side and another forum suggested installing it at 12 o'clock three different placements emailed Irv twice on reply yet does it make any difference? if so, pl where to place the pin when mounting? thanks Stuart

June 26th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#30
Ian Wright Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edinburgh UK Posts: 94	I didn't look at any instructions (!) but here's a picture of where mine is. Hope it's right! Ian Festival Video and Audio Previews - Festival Previews Ltd Attached Thumbnails