2010Follow Focus forum
Comparison of wireless follow focus devices for budget under 10,000 dollars
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Bartech BFD with M-One motors is recommended as a reliable and cost-effective option that performs well compared to more expensive alternatives.
- Bartech BFD requires manual calibration while Chroziel DigiFox calibrates automatically, though both achieve comparable precision.
- Bartech offers strong customer service with fast turnaround times for repairs even when shipping internationally.
- C Motion units can provide playback capability from handset to RED cameras and offer quick delivery of replacement parts within domestic markets.
- Chroziel DigiFox units use digital motors but are more expensive and reportedly more delicate than Bartech alternatives.
- Preston focus units are considered the industry standard but cost significantly more than budget alternatives.
- Hocus Focus is mentioned as a low-cost option but receives no detailed discussion or endorsement in the thread.
Depends on
- The comparison is from 2010 and equipment specifications and pricing have likely changed.
- Most positive feedback for Bartech comes from users in specific regions or specific usage scenarios rather than systematic testing.
- The claim about DigiFox digital motors offering precision advantages over Bartech manual calibration is stated as a question rather than a resolved conclusion.
- Geographic location affects purchasing price and service accessibility for different devices.
- The RED camera playback capability of C Motion is only verified for one model.
- No direct side-by-side technical comparison between all three devices mentioned in the original question exists in the thread.
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