What the thread found

• Focus ring gears for follow focus systems consist of a rubber or pliable gear material bonded to a machined aluminum holder
• The aluminum component of commercial focus rings is expensive to manufacture, contributing significantly to the overall product cost
• Direct sourcing of rubber gear material in bulk from manufacturers could potentially reduce costs compared to buying assembled focus rings
• Some operators prefer purchasing established commercial focus ring products rather than sourcing components separately

Depends on

• Discussion centers on a specific setup from 2007 with older camera models and follow focus equipment
• The claim about bulk sourcing rubber gears reducing costs is presented as an intention rather than a tested solution
• Specific pricing and manufacturer sources were not definitively identified in the discussion

Parts

Follow Focus

Same gear or parts

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