2009Follow Focus forum
Motor mounting rod options for attaching focus motors to camera plates
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Mounting rods and brackets designed for motor attachment can be purchased from specialized vendors like Cinewidgets and PRO-GPI
- A 15mm motor rod set consisting of two rods and a mounting bracket is available for connecting focus and iris motors to dovetail plates
- Multiple rod sets can be combined using connector pieces to position motors at different angles and heights around the camera body for optimal lens access
- Custom machining of rods from aftermarket sources may be necessary for some specific camera plate models
Depends on
- The specific product mentioned was listed with a 2009 price point and may no longer be current
- Discussion focuses on Steadicam systems and may not apply to all follow focus setups
- Information about availability for certain camera plate models remains unclear