What the thread found

• A wired focus motor system can be built as a small, self-contained unit that attaches above or below a gimbal on a Steadicam rig.
• DSLR lenses with wide apertures present extreme depth of field challenges that are substantially different from broadcast camera focusing.
• Wireless follow focus solutions are generally preferred over wired systems for professional steadicam work where operators need both hands free for framing and stabilization.
• The product was targeted at budget-constrained independent filmmakers rather than established professional steadicam operators.
• A large, smooth focus wheel can allow achieving acceptable focus pulls on DSLR footage despite shallow depth of field when simple shots are attempted over multiple takes.

Depends on

• Preproduction prototype from 2010 with limited real-world testing data.
• Intended mainly for budget productions and amateur operators with limited steadicam experience, not professional broadcast work.
• Wired solutions have been largely abandoned in professional steadicam work in favor of wireless systems.
• Product launched in a competitive market with established wired and wireless solutions already available.

Parts

Follow Focus

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