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Adam Bray · February 2nd, 2006, 12:09 AM

what does a follow focus system do?

Marcus Marchesseault · February 2nd, 2006, 04:15 AM

It is essentially a knob and gear that turns the focus ring on the lens. It is mounted perpendicular to the lens, so it is more ergonomic than turning the lens itself. Instead of turning your whole wrist to focus, you just need to turn your hand and fingers which are more coordinated. Also, it usually has marking strips that allow different focus points to be indicated.

Adam Bray · February 2nd, 2006, 07:05 PM

Ahh...I see.

February 2nd, 2006, 12:09 AM	#1
Adam Bray Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 394	follow focus what does a follow focus system do?

February 2nd, 2006, 04:15 AM	#2
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	It is essentially a knob and gear that turns the focus ring on the lens. It is mounted perpendicular to the lens, so it is more ergonomic than turning the lens itself. Instead of turning your whole wrist to focus, you just need to turn your hand and fingers which are more coordinated. Also, it usually has marking strips that allow different focus points to be indicated.

February 2nd, 2006, 07:05 PM	#3
Adam Bray Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 394	Ahh...I see.