2009منتدى Follow Focus
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- The Hocus Focus uses a modified RC servo motor with 180-degree maximum circulation, which limits its range and may require pre-selecting a focus range before shooting on large-barrel lenses like Cooke S4 or Angenieux Optimo.
- The system has been tested successfully on DSLR lenses with adapters, Zeiss ZF lenses, broadcast lenses, and Zeiss Super Speed lenses without problems regarding motor strength, speed, or accuracy.
- The receiver unit operates on Sony NP battery plates or 12-volt 4-pin XLR power input, features aerospace-grade aluminum construction, and maintains wireless accuracy and security at distances up to 200 meters across 10 user-selectable frequency bands.
- A planned HoFoPro motor upgrade is designed as a direct replacement for the standard motor and targets heavy cinema lenses while offering silent operation.
- Focus accuracy is precise enough to return to the same focus position repeatedly at apertures like f1.5.
- The system requires 0.8-module gear rings sourced from third-party suppliers like Redrock Micro or Zacuto when used with SLR lenses that lack built-in focus rings.
يعتمد على
- Early prototype specifications were outdated; the production version differs from initial published specs.
- The standard motor has limited torque potential, which may cause problems with very stiff lenses.
- Lenses with large barrels may not allow the motor to reach both focus limits, requiring pre-selection of usable focus range.
- The HoFoPro motor was in early development stages at the time of these discussions, with no confirmed release date provided.
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