What the thread found

• The Panavision bracket that slides into the follow focus slot is a working option for mounting Preston motors
• The Hill bracket offers multiple mounting options for connecting round and square rods, and can accommodate three motors simultaneously even on Genesis and XL models by breaking the bracket in half and using side rods or top dovetail mounting
• Panavision side rods create tighter spacing that makes Preston arm mounting difficult, making the Panavision focus mount a practical alternative
• An improved version of the Hill bracket system is available with better rosettes for motors that do not twist, various arm lengths, and potentially lower cost
• Stock Preston arms with standard Preston motors are a basic option

Depends on

• Iris motor placement on XL cameras is very close to the body, creating spacing challenges
• The Panavision bracket configuration becomes restrictive when using side rods in studio or handheld applications
• The improved bracket system availability and specific pricing information may be outdated from 2008

Parts

Follow Focus

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