2014Follow Focus forum
Cinegears digital wireless follow focus performance and reliability assessment
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A digital wireless follow focus system priced around 1500-1550 USD was available with motor and receiver integrated into the design
- Users reported issues including noticeable signal lag, wireless drift, and overall reliability problems with the system
- The manufacturer has design and sales presence in Canada but manufacturing is based in China
Depends on
- The negative performance reports appear anecdotal and were not systematically verified in the thread
- No detailed technical specifications or testing conditions were provided to explain the lag and drift issues
- The thread does not clarify whether drift refers to optical focus drift or wireless signal instability
- Availability information was limited primarily to European markets in 2014
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