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2014Follow Focus forum

Experience with ARRI single axis follow focus unit for iris and focus pulls

12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

What the thread found

  • The single axis unit performs as specified and can pay for itself quickly on professional productions
  • Operation is similar to controlling an Alexa camera or WCU-4 wireless control unit
  • The device is useful for executing iris pulls on feature film work

Depends on

  • Limited information available online about ARRI control system units
  • Only one user's experience reported in the thread
  • No details provided about specific working conditions or limitations

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