2012Follow Focus forum
Compatibility of analog Bartech follow focus receiver with G-Zoom wireless system and motor types
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- An analog Bartech receiver works with the G-Zoom wireless system, while a digital Bartech receiver does not because the G-Zoom lacks an analog input on its receiver module.
- Analog Bartech receivers pair with motors that use potentiometers to detect output shaft position, connecting via 5-pin Lemo connectors.
- Digital Bartech receivers work with industry-standard lens motors that use digital optical shaft encoders generating digital pulses for position feedback, connecting via 7-pin Lemo connectors.
- Analog and digital Bartech systems are both capable performers that allow for future upgrades.
Depends on
- The discussion centered on compatibility rather than long-term performance testing.
- Power cable specifications were not fully detailed in the thread, though users indicated they are available through the manufacturer's price list.
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