What the thread found

• An idler gear with independent mounting was designed to extend the reach of horizontal follow focus motors when the lens gears were too far from the motor to engage directly.
• The accessory was particularly relevant for older camera systems that used horizontal motors but is rarely needed with modern follow focus setups.
• The gear appears to be compatible with Heden M26P and M32P motors and was included in some Chrosziel Genio systems.

Depends on

• This is legacy equipment from an earlier era of follow focus technology.
• Modern motor and lens configurations have reduced the practical need for this extension accessory.
• The exact compatibility across different motor models and camera systems is not fully detailed in the discussion.

Parts

Follow Focus

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